One of seattle s most beloved book dealers, louis collins, longtime proprietor of louis collins books and producer of the seattle antiquarian book fair, died of a heart attack on jan. Frankfurter buchmesse frankfurt antiquarian book fair. March 58, 2020 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory. This weekend the seattle antiquarian book fair the. As seattles first and longestoperating boutique hotel, the sorrento is equally home to artists, intellectuals, business travelers and the seattle neighbors. As of april 15th, 72 dealers from england, canada, and all across the united states have registered for the 2020 seattle antiquarian book fair. He has served as president of the friends of uw libraries, managed the 2006 fellowship of american bibliophilic societies fabs tour in seattle, organized gatherings with bibliophiles and dealers during the seattle antiquarian book fair, written for the journal of the book club of washington, and organized bcw events. For more than 40 years, the boston international antiquarian book fair has hosted booksellers from across the u. The tale of a new home for postal plus, an expansion for. Featuring the collections and rare treasures of over 150 booksellers from over 30 different countries the california international antiquarian book fair is recognized as one of the worlds largest a. For me, the seattle antiquarian book fair was a whole new experience i have never attended nor worked that fair ever before. Feb 09, 2015 this is our 30second tv spot that will be running on bright house channels and on wusf. The most complete and authoritative listing of north american book, paper, and ephemera fairs on the internet.
Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print epheme. I do believe with my rawther limited experience to back me up that the seattle fair is the perfect antiquarian book fair. Welcome to the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair in pasadena california. Abaa book events antiquarian book fairs rare book news. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair, pasadena. It is located in seattles historic first hill neighborhood, just a short distance from downtown seattle and the washington state convention center. We are excited to return to the seattle antiquarian book fair. Were also hosting a celebration of the science fiction and fantasy writer ray bradbury and continuing our support for the california young book. The florida antiquarian book fair features more than. The 2015 seattle antiquarian book fair took place october 1011 in the exhibition hall at seattle center, steps away from the space needle and abebooks was there. Oct 24, 2014 the seattle antiquarian book fair is held each october.
I found the rooms to slightly on the small side and more utilitarian than. Trip to the antiquarian book fair in seattle road trip. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair takes place in pasadena, california over the weekend of february 79, 2020. A behindthescenes glimpse at the 2015 seattle antiquarian book fair. An international book fair featuring thousands of rare books, prints, maps, photographs, and ephemera for sale. Exhibitors showcase and sell a vast selection of rare.
These events seem to say well be back soon, even as the older participants simply hope to come back one more time. For more details about the events, please see the schedule below. Read more african game trails by theodore roosevelt signed limited edition. Find out more, and see a great video about the fair, on our sponsors page. Exhibitors, list of companies at the seattle antiquarian book fair. A warm welcome to all to the sabf facebook page revival. Dan was a faculty member at cabs from 2004 to 2015, and he remains a board member of the antiquarian book. The seattle antiquarian book fair is held each october.
Fridaysaturday, september 1112 jump to top new york. There and back again the seattle antiquarian book fair. 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. A place where you might find the latest additions to the online catalog, personal musings, and other helpful information and resources. Official site for the annual seattle antiquarian book fair, the premier pacific northwest rare book event. Seattle antiquarian book fair at seattle center in seattle. Seattle international league of antiquarian booksellers. See whos going to seattle antiquarian book fair 2020 in seattle, wa. A behindthescenes glimpse at the 2015 seattle antiquarian. Thank you to our broadcast and cable media sponsors. Oct 16, 2015 the 2015 seattle antiquarian book fair took place october 1011 in the exhibition hall at seattle center, steps away from the space needle and abebooks was there.
Because this is capitol hill, seattle in the year 2017, the move involves both a pot shop expansion and changes for an antiquarian book seller. Peter harrington, one of the worlds largest rare booksellers, is attending the seattle antiquarian book fair this october with 75 of its finest rare books, each of which has a fascinating history. More recently, at the 2015 seattle antiquarian book fair, jon munster of the book bin in corvalis, oregon offered me a copy of the second issue of the 70s british zine sniffin flowers a playful nod to the iconic punk zine sniffin glue, which includes an interview with hawkwinds dave brock and bob calvert that speaks to lemmys. Postal plus will, indeed, be moving on from its longtime home on republican at 15th. Booth 506 as the 2011 seattle book fair shared with chris lowenstein book. Peter harrington rare books to attend seattle antiquarian. Seattle antiquarian book and book arts fair 2011 youtube. Antiquarian book fair, seattle center, seattle, wa, oct. Many states, counties and cities also hold book festivals that recognize the achievements of local authors. A literary event organized by seattle antiquarian book fair. The pacific northwests premier book event always the second full weekend in october. This entry was posted in journalism and tagged amanda knox, antiquarian books, books, seattle. With over 45 years of experience we look forward to helping you build your library.
It boasts exhibitors from the united states, canada and europe offering thousands of beautiful, rare and antiquarian books and ephemera. Rare, unique, beautiful and antiquarian books at the seattle. Ilabunesco pop up book fair campaign to be launched at the. List of 2020 exhibitors as of april 15th, 72 dealers from england, canada, and all across the united states have registered for the 2020 seattle antiquarian book fair. Browse and buy a vast selection of exhibitions seattle antiquarian book fair 2014 books and collectibles on. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair. For the book lover who appreciates the specific thrill of the crack of a dusty spine and the smell of old pages, the seattle antiquarian book fair features thousands of collectible books, prints. The premier pacific northwest rare book event is at seattle center exhibition hall. Find the friends of the seattle public library at the.
Many thanks to our fine international exhibitors, and to you, our patrons, for making this one of the best book fairs in the country. As an author you can network with book industry leaders, locate the help you need, such as a publicist or book editor, and learn whats new in the marketplace. Booth 506 as the 2011 seattle book fair shared with chris lowenstein book hunters holiday. In 2020, we are excited to feature womens suffrage in the united states with special exhibits and panels. The seattle antiquarian book fair will be held october 1011, 2015 in seattle. I dont mean to slam any other fair in the world i still love the coziness of sacramento, and i just adore the blisters i get from my heels in pasadena. Abebooks visits the seattle antiquarian book fair abebooks.
Oola and i have a free pass because we are volunteers at the book arts guild table so we go there first. For the first time ever, the friends of the seattle public library will be at the seattle antiquarian book fair. How much experience do you both, vic and samm, have with the seattle book fair. Downtown seattle from the roof deck of the mediterranean hotel okay, lets get this out of the way right at the top the seattle antiquarian book fair is the best provincial book show in america. It boasts exhibitors from the united states, canada and europe offering thousands of beautiful, rare and antiquarian. Make plans to visit the seattle antiquarian bookfair. The seattle antiquarian book fair is happening this weekend, october 11 and 12 at seattle center. Originally published by the west seattle herald 1012 2015.
If you love old books, posters, maps, vintage prints and ephemera of all kinds, have we got an event for you this weekends seattle antiquarian book fair. Well, let me back up a minute to say that for anyone who has been to the sacramento but not the seattle antiquarian book fair, or vice versa, there is a world of difference between the two. Close to 100 book dealers exhibited their wares and bought and sold unique books and ephemera. Seattle antiquarian book fair, seattle, washington. Antiquarian book fair at seattle center in seattle, wa on. February 12th, 2021 february 14th, 2021 54th california international antiquarian book fair. Browse first edition and signed books by category at books tell you why. The seattle antiquarian book fair at seattle center. The most complete, authoritative listing of book, paper, and ephemera fairs and auctions on the internet. Heritage book shop specializes in finding rare books and first editions. The seattle antiquarian book fair is being held at the seattle center exhibition hall from 10am 6pm on saturday october th and from 11am 4pm on sunday october 14th. More about the seattle antiquarian book fair search for books from the seattle antiquarian book fair attendees.
While the seattle antiquarian book fair is dominated by vintage and collectible books, there is also a considerable amount of ephemera, such as this wwi war savings stamps poster, for sale. Event in seattle by seattle antiquarian book fair on saturday, october 14 2017 with 1. Once again the book arts guild bag will have a table with handmade books by the guilds members offered for sale, as well as information about bag. The seattle antiquarian book fair will feature 59 abebooks rare and antiquarian booksellers, and along with that comes some rather special titles. The library of congress has held a national book festival every year since 2001. Sep 27, 2016 the fair is an amazing event, a place to see rare books, ephemera, maps, and collectibles. Mar, 2017 postal plus will, indeed, be moving on from its longtime home on republican at 15th. Remembering beloved seattle book dealer louis collins. The seattle antiquarian book fair october 1011, 2020 seattle center exhibition hall 206.
Antiquarian book fair at seattle center in seattle, wa on oct. The book club of washington and dealer members will be present in force. For collectors and bibliophiles, scholars and tradesmen alike book fairs are a wonderful place to get a feel for our world. Seattle antiquarian book fair the veterans collection. As antiquarian booksellers, we are intimately familiar with book fairs. Seattle wa october 1011, 2015 society of biblical literature annual meeting sbl chicago il november 1417, 2012 southwest commission on religious studies swcrs dallas tx march 89, 2014. The seattle department of transportation advises motorists to plan ahead so as to avoid possible traffic delays associated with the events. Vic, however, has done it many times, despite the fact that tavistock.
Seattle antiquarian book fair 2020, an event in seattle. These festivals are a celebration of the nations creative writing community. Seattle antiquarian book fair october 2020 dates not updated event promoter has not updated for this year, last years event was october 12, 2019 seattle center exhibition hall. Oct 14, 2015 a behindthescenes glimpse at the 2015 seattle antiquarian book fair by amanda posted on october 14, 2015 weeks in advance gregg broke out his mischievous, knowing grin. Vic, however, has done it many times, despite the fact that tavistock books has not exhibited there for a couple years. Oct 10, 20 also on the agenda the biggest loser run and walk.
The vibrant decor is as welcoming as the staff, and the location is hard to beat. Mar 29, 2015 for the third time antiquarian booksellers and collectors will meet at the palazzo mezzanotte in milan from friday 27 march to sunday 29 march to celebrate the milan international antiquarian book fair. Sacramento is smaller, hotter, more tightly packed, and far, far more relaxed. 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. This washington literary event will have antiquecollectibles exhibitors and no food booths. Brooklyn comes in second, but it doesnt have the legacy, or the depth of collectors, bibliophiles, and institutional librarians that seattle does. Featured items in the friends booth will include rare, old, and collectible booksall individually priced. The boston book fair is the annual fall gathering for book lovers and collectors, featuring the top selection of items available on the international literary market.
Reception preceding the seattle antiquarian book fair, presented jointly by bcw and the pnw chapter of abaa. In its day it was, along with events in new york, seattle, and st. The seattle antiquarian book fair galoshes optional. Oct 09, 2015 if you love old books, posters, maps, vintage prints and ephemera of all kinds, have we got an event for you this weekends seattle antiquarian book fair. Ilabunesco pop up book fair campaign to be launched at the 3rd milan international antiquarian book fair, 2729 march 2015. Washington antiquarian book fair the new antiquarian. Rare, unique, beautiful and antiquarian books at the. For those of you who have never attended such a fair before, we highly recommend it. The rocky mountain book and paper fair will begin july 31, 2015 and finish august 1. Already in place are artist mare blocker left and that forceofnature and catherder selene fisher right who organized our part in this book fair.
Bookscout the seattle antiquarian book fair john dunning on. Seattle center exhibition hall on mercer st, just east of 3rd ave n saturday october 10th 10 a. This list contains 34 items prepared in anticipation of the seattle antiquarian book fair, october and 14, 2018. The annual seattle antiquarian book fair in seattle, washington, is an international literary event showcasing rare books and antiquities. Seattle antiquarian book fair 2020 in seattle, wa everfest. Mark your calendars for the 44th annual gathering of u. New york antiquarian book fair new york international.
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