A printable list of important book fairs, festivals, and conferences scheduled to take place in 2020 and 2021. The antiquarian book fair makes it return to vancouver after a long hiatus. Richard has been reporting back to us from vancouver where he is attending the vancouver antiquarian book fair. Boston book fair 2019 one of the oldest and most respected antiquarian book shows in the country, the 43rd boston international antiquarian book fair will be held november 1517, 2019 at the hynes convention center in bos. A distinguished patron of the vancouver academy of music and a founder of the dena wosk school of performing arts, he is also a principal. Sep 24, 20 bookworms, design aficionados and history buffs can leaf through unusual tomes at the vancouver book fair, sept. Now you can avoid all those onerous camping trips and family events. Official site for the annual seattle antiquarian book fair, the premier pacific northwest rare book event. If you are a social media specialist who blogs regularly about books, collecting books and printed matter, or about the printing trades, and would like to cover the florida antiquarian book fair, you may qualify for social media credentials. The alcuin society is excited to announce that it is sponsoring an antiquarian book fair in vancouver, british columbia on friday and saturday the 15th and 16th. Without you, the customers and exhibitors, it would not happen. Volunteer, alcuin society antiquarian book fair 20.
Report from the vancouver antiquarian book fair abebooks. Due to this success, the vancouver book fair committee has decided to make the fair an annual event. These annual fairs are typically weekend events held in large cities such as st. The annual vancouver alcuin awards event for the 38th excellence in book. It will take place from the 24th of november till the 26th of november, in the heart of copenhagen, in one of denmarks. A number of these exhibitors are recognized as canadas top dealers in collectible, antiquarian, and rare material. The scandinavian antiquarian book fair 2011 will take place in copenhagen, organized by the danish antiquarian booksellers association. From june 9 to 11, 2011, over 160 rare book dealers showcase a huge array of magnificent books, prints and manuscripts from the early beginnings of printing in the 15th century to today during the london international antiquarian book fair.
As if you needed a good reason to travel to toronto, its international antiquarian book fair is coming up this weekend. Thanks to everyone who came and made the 2020 westmount antiquarian book fair. Myself and my colleagues eric and lindsay from abebooks visited the vancouver antiquarian book fair earlier today. The vancouver art book fair takes place on october 14 and 15, from 12 to 6 p. Vendors and dealers will be present at this event, and will have traveled from europe, north america, and other locations to make. New york antiquarian book fair new york international. Mayors arts award for philanthropy city of vancouver. Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print epheme. He will also be displaying his modern edition of the szyk haggadah at the vancouver antiquarian book fair today and tomorrow. Vpl central branch downstairs in the alicepeteralma rooms. Seattle antiquarian book and book arts fair 2011 youtube. In its 54 years of existence the famous fair, organized by the antiquarian booksellers association aba has become the leading destination for.
A first edition of ulysees on sale at a london antiquarian book fair. Scandinavian antiquarian book fair 2011 at copenhagens. Seattle antiquarian book fair, seattle, washington. The seattle antiquarian book fair will be held this year in the seattle center exhibition hall, and will feature over 100 vendors with a variety of books, prints, manuscripts, and other collectible items. Ocad university is proud to present the 27th annual book arts fair. Irvin ungar gave his presentation on arthur szyk, and the making of the szyk haggadah.
Rmaba rocky mountain antiquarian booksellers association used, rare, out of print book dealers denver colorado book paper fair our members member catalogs 2020 book and paper fair rmaba rmaba is an organization of used and rare book, map, and ephemera dealers in the rocky mountain west dedicated to stimulating book and paper. Juniper books antiquarian booksellers association of canada. Amsterdam welcomes the ilab booksellers of the world. Kestrel books were proudly awarded the silver award for best used bookstore in vancouver in the 2010 westender newspapers best of the city awards. For the rare book collector, the vancouver antiquarian book fair is a real treat. Rare book school is excited to announce that kenneth karmiole has generously given a new endowment gift to fund an annual lecture on the history of the book trades. Vancouvers fourth annual artbook fair, taking place october 3 5, 2014 at the. The most complete, authoritative listing of book, paper, and ephemera fairs and auctions on the internet.
Booth 506 as the 2011 seattle book fair shared with chris lowenstein book. Aug 17, 2011 for the first time since the 90s, the alcuin society is hosting the vancouver antiquarian book fair at the vancouver public library next weekend. Faba has been serving bibliophiles and book dealers for more than three decades. One of the largest book fairs of its kind in the pacific northwest, the event attracts hundreds of antique book hunters and historians each year. I encourage you to take a closer look at this remarkable edition in person, as the methods. The event has not been staged since the early 1990s but returns in october. The fair hasnt taken place in close to 20 years, and the rare book community in british columbia is full of excitement over its return.
The scandinavian book fair alternates between stockholm, oslo, and copenhagen, and in 2011 the pleasure of hosting it befalls copenhagen. About faba florida antiquarian booksellers association. The albuquerque book fair provides regional booksellers a venue for the buying, selling and sharing of information about books and other collectible memorabilia. Welcome to the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair in pasadena california. Our show will be at the scottish rite temple, 6151 h street, sacramento 95819. Please inquire about items you are seeking as current online listings represent only a small portion of available inventory. List of important book fairs, festivals and conferences. Only a small fraction of companies have three or more employees. The pacific northwests premier book event always the second full weekend in october. The vancouver writers fest turns reading into a community experience, bringing people together to share. Youve spent your whole life chasing the feeling of a scholastic book fair. Cowan, tn may 16, 2011 cowan is the only small town in america with a national book fair.
Part of city of vancouver archives pamphlet collection. Click on the magnifying glass to search the fairs on this page. Seattle antiquarian book fair 2020 in seattle, wa everfest. Booth 506 as the 2011 seattle book fair shared with chris lowenstein book hunters holiday. The kenneth karmiole endowed lecture on the history of the book trades. The florida antiquarian book fair is the third largest antiquarian book fair in the united states and the oldest n the southeast. February 11, 2011 a 1932 map of the route taken by the great vancouver fire on june, 1886. Located in ubc robson in downtown vancouver, the fair was busy and will attract more bibliophiles on sunday when it runs from 10am to 5pm. For more information, please call or email charles purpora 604. I am happy to announce the 2020 sacramento antiquarian book fair will be held september 5th yes the sac book fair is labor day weekend. Many rare book dealers are one or twoperson operations. Vancouver writers fest october 2020 dates to be announced vancouver.
Regretfully, due to covid19, we have decided to cancel all fairs in april and may. The vermont antiquarian booksellers association vermont. The fair is presented by the alcuin society, who work tirelessly to promote books and reading, with dr. The montreal antiquarian book fair comes to town next saturday and sunday.
Kestrel books vintage, rare and antiquarian books in. Vancouver antiquarian book fair 15 16 oct welcome back to the vancouver antiquarian book fair. Vancouver art book fair once again embraces the written word on october 14 and 15. Throughout the year we host a range of events for book lovers, collectors, and creators. This is the first book fair to be held in vancouver since the early 90s and we expect great interest from dealers, collectors and book lovers in general.
For information about the book fair, call book fair manager sarah smith, 727 2347759. Due to this success, the vancouver book fair committee has decided to make the fair. Variable 2002, rereading the riot act 2011, staying beauty 20 and. When the organization was formed, fewer than two dozen book dealers joined. An annual literary festival, the first of which took place in 2011. Official blog of the 2021 florida antiquarian book fair april 2325, 2021. March 58, 2020 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory. This is the only antiquarian, collectible and rare book fair in western canada, and will feature many of western canadas top sellers. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair takes place in pasadena, california over the weekend of february 79, 2020. A wide selection of antiquarian, collectible and rare books, ephemera, maps, prints, manuscripts and works on paper will be on. Coronavirus virus outbreak please check localregionalnational sites for cancellations. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair. Due to the covid19 coronavirus virus outbreak please check localregional national sites for cancellations.
Over 200 american and international dealers will exhibit at the abaa new york international antiquarian book fair, and bring a vast selection of rare books, maps, manuscripts, illuminated manuscripts and ephemera. Seattle hosts special book fair minuteman press print services. Today faba is more than 60 members strong and is represented in every part of the state. The only problem will be that ill probably end up having a total fit because i wont be able to buy anything due to my recent self imposed budget restrictions on books. From the very beginning, faba was the presenting sponsor of the florida antiquarian book fair. In 2020, we are excited to feature womens suffrage in the united states with special exhibits and panels. Some of them spoke about their experiences after the 30th annual florida antiquarian book fair in march 2011. The vancouver antiquarian book fair was held october 15 and 16 at the main branch of the vancouver public library. We are a member of the ioba independent online booksellers association and graduates of the colorado antiquarian book seminar 2011 and rare book school in virginia. It was sponsored by the alcuin society, vancouver, and by all accounts it was a great success. The seattle antiquarian book fair has now been with us for two generations and.
Abaa book events antiquarian book fairs rare book news. Zerif lite developed by themeisledeveloped by themeisle. The 2010 and 2012 vancouver book fairs were a great success and included many of british columbias as well as some of canadas finest booksellers. Yosef has also sponsored the alcuin society awards for excellence in book design in canada, the robert r. The annual seattle antiquarian book fair in seattle, washington, is an international literary event showcasing rare books and antiquities. The oxford premier has also been rescheduled for october. The alcuin society is excited to announce that it is sponsoring an antiquarian book fair in vancouver, british columbia on friday and saturday the 15th and 16th of october, 2010.
Florida antiquarian book fair friday, april 24, 2020 to sunday, april 26, 2020 st. Often featuring high profile, expert speakers and beautiful collections, each event connects likeminded people and offers the opportunity to find out more about book arts. Oct 07, 2011 booth 506 as the 2011 seattle book fair shared with chris lowenstein book hunters holiday. Vancouver art book fair once again embraces the written word. The florida antiquarian book fair brings book dealers and book lovers together for three days of absolute bliss at the coliseum in st. An insiders guide to book fairs books the guardian. There has been a steady flow of folks all day beginning with a line of about 50 attendees waiting to enter as the doors were opening. Vancouver antiquarian book fair im pretty excited for this event this upcoming friday and saturday.
Eric waschke is one of 22 dealers who will be selling his wares at the vancouver antiquarian book fair saturday and sunday at robson square. Reid award for lifetime achievement in canadian book arts, and the vancouver antiquarian book fair. The edinburgh premier fair and the uk fine press book fair have been rescheduled for november. Join in sharing your stories and help create more traditions and memories.
Book industries and trade city of vancouver archives. The most complete, authoritative listing of antiquarian book, paper, and ephemera fairs and auctions on the internet. The faba museum highlights some of the milestones in the rare book industry in florida. There are a number of major antiquarian book fairs held in the united states every year. Oct 12, 2010 vancouver antiquarian book fair im pretty excited for this event this upcoming friday and saturday. The 2019 seattle antiquarian book fair had a record number of dealers 102 exhibiting from england, canada, and across the united states. Treasures of vancouver history on block at book fair. Ann arbor antiquarian book fair 2020 northern new england book fair. Important book fairs, festivals, and conferences coming in 2020. Victoria anarchist bookfair collective member nathan moss is back with the second annual double trouble movie night to start the festival of anarchy.
414 1386 841 35 1315 48 837 1162 1464 1327 174 847 1495 1486 1170 272 385 989 1085 948 262 431 718 597 707 675 30 486 56 1467 533 261