Book fair in pasadena, california sanctuary books rare. At the 2012 antiquarian book fair we saw many rare treasures. Visitor hotline, live on green return to pasadena convention. Antiquarian book fair, february 79, 2020 in pasadena, will feature a special exhibit and. The park armory building is a gorgeous architectural example of late 19th century gothic revival design suitably fitting to encase a labyrinthine maze of booksellers. Webinar cosponsored by rare book school and cabsminnesota, featuring clint fluker of. Major gathering of book lovers celebrates the 100th anniversary of. It is a wonderful opportunity to hold a piece of history in your hands and talk with the booksellers who have. Lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland is arguably one of the mostinfluential childrens books.
It is a 3 day event organised by antiquarian booksellers association aba and will conclude on 09feb2020. New software for old objects debuts in pasadena fine. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair is returning to the pasadena convention center, 300 e. The sacramento antiquarian book fair is coming up and as usual we will have some hot new items with us for your perusal. Younger book dealers are diving into the antiquarian trade. Please be aware that many if not all upcoming inperson fairs have been canceled due to the pandemic. Fridaysunday, february 1214, 2016 visit the book club at the 49th annual book fair in pasadena, located at. We will soon follow the sun and be present at the 50th california international antiquarian book fair, oakland abaa, february 1012th, 2017. After getting my ba, i went to culinary school in paris and eventually became a professional cook. My book fair finds will be of interest to foodies and california history collectors. Alice in wonderland exhibit at antiquarian book fair.
It is almost 2016 and have you got a whirlwind year ahead of you. California international antiquarian book fair, pasadena. Alice is 150 years old, so of course, she deserves to be celebrated all over the world. Exhibitors showcase and sell a vast selection of rare. New software for old objects debuts in pasadena fine books. Annual book fair at the brooklyn expo center in greenpoint featuring a worldclass selection of rare books, ephemera, art and photo dealers from all over the country and beyond. The most complete, authoritative listing of book, paper, and ephemera fairs and auctions on the internet. It was the arcaniest of arcania, the esoteriest of esoteria. I have been in the rare and antiquarian book business for over forty years.
What do a musical manuscript signed by beethoven, a photograph of violin virtuoso isaac stern, and justlaunched software have in common. Selection of items presented at the 2018 pasadena antiquarian book fair full descriptions available on request 1 the transit of venus recorded by 18th century mexico. Selection of items presented at the 2018 pasadena antiquarian. American and international dealers will exhibit at 61st annual abaa new york international antiquarian book fair and present a vast selection of rare books, maps, manuscripts, illuminated manuscripts and ephemera. Frankenstein fanfare at the ca antiquarian book fair fine books. Three mournful, but plucky, blogs, two increasingly painful unsuccessful book fairs, and one wrecked van later, and the mood in the shop during the days leading up to this past weekends biannual sacramento antiquarian book fair was decidedly grim. Antiquarian book fair returns to pasadena on feb 45. The fair is filled with exciting dealers from all over the world, bringing items to the public for view and purchase. One of the spotlight items at the california international antiquarian book fair in pasadena this weekend hails from james cummins bookseller in new york city. The california international antiquarian book fair abaa pasadena, california. Ca book fair or 54th california antiquarian book fair. But two weekends ago, a different kind of club swept through town.
The antiquarian book fair returns to the pasadena civic auditorium on feb. Warwick books, south pasadena, california ioba standard. The california international antiquarian book fair celebrates the 100th. He was in high school then and would go on to middlebury college f. After getting my ba, i went to culinary school in paris and eventually became a. California antiquarian book fair, oakland, california. How did you two feel going into this 2020 pasadena antiquarian book fair or the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair, to be precise. The seattle antiquarian book fair has now been with us for two generations and participation become the norm because success on both. The 51st california international antiquarian book fair, pasadena. Jeff weber, owner of jeff weber rare books, takes a look at a book dated back in 1854 during the 45th california international antiquarian. Welcome to the largest antiquarian book fair in the country, february 2016 in pasadena, featuring over 200 booksellers from the abaa and ilab. Oct 26, 2020 there are countless books at the annual new york international antiquarian book fair, of course, but also ephemera of all kinds.
The 48th annual rochester antiquarian book fair is a great way to spend an afternoon with fellow bibliophiles from rochester and the surrounding area. At a rare book fair, the prices are steep but the lore is free. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair takes place in. Abaa california international antiquarian book fair publishing. South pasadena events calendar for april 10, 2021 south. California international antiquarian book fair at the pasadena.
Jerry seinfelds full handwritten draft of the seinfeld episode the pez dispenser airdate january 15, 1992. Past fairs have included dozens of dealers from around the state and the north east. February 22 nd, 2021 visit the california virtual book fair. American and international dealers will exhibit at 61st annual abaa new york international antiquarian book fair and present a vast selection of rare books, maps.
Check out our list below for the latest acquisitions that may be of interest. Speaking about the literary history of mary shelleys famous work. Antiquarian book fair pasadena, february 1214, 2016 has been. Boyers and massey believe their technology will revolutionize how dealers and collectors manage, store and sell their wares. As mentioned last week, the antiquarian book worlds first major gathering of 2020, which entails three book fairs, one auction, and several related exhibitions. April 10, 2021 calendar of free events, paid events, and things to do in south pasadena, ca. Nancy johnson has four decades of show management experience, and her company brings to all their events yearround professional and personal services. Brooklyn antiquarian book fairbrooklyn antiquarian book fair.
The frankfurt book fair in germany is the oldest and largest of its kind in the. California 51st international antiquarian book fair, pasadena, ca. Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print ephemera abaa members will be exhibiting at this years fair. For more than 40 years, the boston international antiquarian book fair has hosted booksellers from across the u.
Book events antiquarian book fairs rare book news abaa. The 49th california international antiquarian book fair will cater to these passionate book lovers friday, saturday and feb. So it is with a heavy heart that i share the news that the time has come for the wabf to retire. Welcome to the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair in pasadena california. I got to print my own title page of frankenstein thanks to the generous archivists at the antiquarian book festival. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair takes place in pasadena, california over the weekend of february 79, 2020. Scholastic book fairs offer a great selection of books that are guaranteed for life, plus rewards, resources, and special offers you wont find anywhere else. Even if you cannot attend the 51st annual california international antiquarian book fair in pasadena this weekend feb. The pasadena convention center exhibit hall b 300 east green street, pasadena, ca. The 42page manuscript on yellow ruled legal paper is an early draft. Bibliophiles everywhere are invited to join the hunt for rare books and all manner of fine works on paper march 46 during the antiquarian booksellers association of americas california virtual. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair.
Book club of california at the california international antiquarian book fair, pasadena. Feb 05, 2014 events like this weekends california international antiquarian book fair and an online presence. One of the vivid ones was the fun i used to have as a child wandering through the west orange n. The new york antiquarian book fair is a force and now i know compared to the somewhat laissezfaire attitude of california as least pasadena, i understand why it operates as such.
Among the fetes is a special exhibit at the 49th california international antiquarian book fair in pasadena, ca february 1214, 2016. For those who dont know, each year the abaa oscillates between hosting the california abaa fair in. I surprised myself by pulling out book memories i didnt know i had. Rmaba rocky mountain antiquarian booksellers association used, rare, out of print book dealers denver colorado book paper fair our members member catalogs 2021 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. February 3, 2016 by lauren avirom book fair in pasadena, california were always happy to participate in the california international antiquarian book fair this time in pasadena, february 1214. Antiquarian books at the frankfurt book fair youtube. The washington antiquarian book fair which began as a fundraiser for a small primary school in chevy chase, maryland in 1975 and grew into a 44year tradition has been a labor of love for all whove been a part of this fabulous event. Book fair friday 7th, saturday 8th, sunday 9th february 2020, pasadena convention center, california. More than 120 dealers from around the world rendezvous every fall at the hynes convention center in bostons back bay t. The pasadena antiquarian book, print and paper fair. Im guessing that in pasadena, you are nobody if you arent in the garden club. Imagine walking through the california international antiquarian book fair with some.
Artist and fine press books 53rd california international antiquarian book fair february 79, 2020 come see me in booth 212, pasadena convention center, exhibit hall and ballroom. The california international antiquarian book fair takes place every february. To mark the bicentennial of frankenstein, the fairs featured exhibit. Also, please feel free to ask us to bring anything you may want to take a look at wed be happy to do so. Sponsored by the antiquarian booksellers association of america and the international. Feb 08, 2016 the 49th california international antiquarian book fair will cater to these passionate book lovers friday, saturday and feb. Convention center at 300 east green street, pasadena, ca. The 51st california international antiquarian book fair. The book club of california at the california international antiquarian book fair, pasadena.
February 2016 rebecca rego barry seinfeld manuscripts for sale at the ca book fair one of the spotlight items at the california international antiquarian book fair in pasadena this weekend hails from james cummins bookseller in new york city. Abaa members will be exhibiting any number of rare and highly soughtafter items at the 51st annual california international antiquarian book fair feb. Actually, we took a beating at fairs in 2019, so there was a bit of trepidation as we approached this first one of 2020. Jun 27, 20 an old college buddy, a closet book collector, recently asked me how i got started in the bookselling business. Feb, 2016 also, the book fair celebrates the 150th anniversary of the publication alice in wonderland, considered the most influential childrens book and an iconic work that has inspired generations of. Whitmore rare books pasadenas best book store for rare first editions and unforgettable gifts. Were always happy to participate in the california international antiquarian book fair this time in pasadena, february 1214. California international antiquarian book fair 2020. The 2021 california antiquarian book fair will be our 33rd california fair, though this. Feb 11, 2016 the pasadena book fair is a very highend kind of show, he said. What to see at the ca international antiquarian book fair fine. The 51st california international antiquarian book fair comes to life in pasadena this friday. She is a graduate of the colorado antiquarian book seminar and rare book school, a member of the grolier club, and the founder of the annual brooklyn holiday book fair.
Jerry seinfelds full handwritten draft of the seinfeld episode the pez dispenser airdate. Rare book week west the california antiquarian book fair and related events. Seinfeld manuscripts for sale at the ca book fair fine. I specialize in buying and selling only the finest copies of the finest rare books in the world. September 9 12, 2021 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory. May 17th 31st 2019 exhibition benjamin spademan rare books. The pasadena book fair is a very highend kind of show, he said.
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