Olympia is a major 3day book fair, one of the largest and most prestigious antiquarian events in the world, showcasing rare, unique, and unusual items from over 160 leading uk and international dealers. My first book fair was the international antiquarian book fair held in melbourne. London book fair 2019 in olympia hall uk 44 uk44 is a news channel for the pakistani and south asian community residing in the united kingdom. Almost every book that ever made a mark on the world appears to be here at the london international antiquarian book fair in the olympia. The antiquarian book fair jun 2020, london international. A big thank you to everyone who visited us at the antiquarian rare book fair in londons olympia exhibition hall. This years olympia international antiquarian book fair was all new and improved and shiny new venue. The london book fair is the global marketplace for rights negotiation alongside the sale and distribution of content across print, audio, tv film and digital channels. In 2020, we are excited to feature womens suffrage in the united states with special exhibits and panels. Next months london international antiquarian book fair at the national hall, olympia on june will be the last held at the west kensington venue.
Florida antiquarian book fair, saint petersburg, florida. The fair directory is now available to view online or download in pdf format. The aba rare book fair london was opened by sir david attenborough, an avid book collector and honorary member of the. It is only a few days to the olympia book fair where i shall be exhibiting again this year. Our highest priority is for our patrons and booksellers and their families to be safe and healthy. Almost every book that ever made a mark on the world appears to be here at the london international antiquarian book fair in the olympia exhibition centre. Our show will be at the scottish rite temple, 6151 h street, sacramento 95819.
The fair is run by the antiquarian booksellers association aba as its flagship event. Abebooks visits the london international antiquarian book fair. London book fair cancelled over coronavirus fears, amid growing anger this article is more than 1 month old around 25,000 publishers, authors and agents were due to attend the fair next week. The 49th anzaab australian antiquarian book fair thursday 9 july to sunday 12 july 2020 is presented by the australian and new zealand association of antiquarian booksellers anzaab has been cancelled due to impact of the coronavirus as part of melbourne rare book week. Like the abas big brother fair at olympia it brings together on a smaller scale the cream of uk and overseas exhibitors under one roof in the exquisite venue of the 100 year old chelsea old town hall. My first book fair was the international antiquarian book fair held in. Boston antiquarian book fair 2018 new york antiquarian book fair 2018 california international antiquarian book fair 2018 stuttgart antiquarian book fair 2018 olympia london international antiquarian book fair 2017. Click here to see all ticket types and further information. The actor and rare book dealer neil pearson, who will exhibit the little book at the olympia antiquarian book fair in london later this month, concedes that this is not great poetry. In the next few weeks i will tell you my experiences. History of the book fair aba rare book fair london. London book fair 2019 in olympia hall uk 44 youtube.
The aba antiquarian booksellers association will be hosting what is thought to be the first ever books not books exhibition at the london international antiquarian book fair which opens on thursday june th and runs until saturday june 15th, in the national exhibition hall at olympia, west london. Antiquarian book fair at olympia shaftesbury hotels blog. First edition of peter pan dedicated to nanny goes on sale at antique book fair. An eclectic range of rare books, prints, atlases, maps, photographs, letters and. The fair will be held at olympia london on 2628 may. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair. The london book fair is the global marketplace for rights negotiation and the sale and distribution of content across print, audio, tv, film and digital channels.
The antiquarian book fair at olympia is now open at the national hall and you are able to go see it until this saturday june 15th. Now you can avoid all those onerous camping trips and family events. Its rather like the worlds largest lesson in book history. London international antiquarian book fair jun 2020 london, uk. Weve been reacting to government guidance to help reduce the spread of coronavirus, and were working closely with our event organiser partners as they plan the impact on their individual events. Bookexpo america may 20june 1 guadalajara international book fair fil novemberdecember the salalm newsletter carries regular reports of the guadalajara book fair. Booklovers descend on olympia for london international antiquarian book fair. Welcome to the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair in pasadena california. New york antiquarian book fair new york international.
One of the reasons i love working as a bookseller is how often i get to travel and meet interesting people. Catalogue an armory athenaeum 2017 occasional catalogue no i. Catalogue an armory athenaeum 2018 occasional catalogue no ii. National hall, olympia london hammersmith road, w14 8ux. The book fair features dealers specializing in books of every age and subject matter, antique maps, ephemera and other paper. Our exhibitors come back every year because lbf provides them with the perfect platform to engage. I had never been to any book fair before so it was a real learning experience. After many years at olympia, the antiquarian booksellers association summer fair moved in 2018 to its new home at battersea evolution which is located in one of central londons beautiful parks.
Check out london international antiquarian book fair 2020 olympia london. It showcases over 20,000 antique objects of outstanding quality and, because it happens in. Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print epheme. If you wish to purchase an advertisement in the the 52nd california international antiquarian book fair directory please.
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. The antiquarian booksellers association aba is the senior trade body in the british isles for dealers in antiquarian and rare books, manuscripts and allied materials. Florida antiquarian book fair is an annual book fair presented by the florida. 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. For more details visit it is presented by the antiquarian booksellers association under the auspices of ilab. Emphasizing rare and vintage books, ephemera, posters, manuscripts, vernacular photography, fine art, including prints, paintings, drawings, and photographs. Firsts londons rare book fair are delighted that actor, writer and book collector stephen fry will open this years fair when more than 150 dealers from the. Buyers specifying south carolina or ohio shipping addressrs agree that applicable state sales taxes will be added to their book purchase. Organised by the antiquarian booksellers association, the fair welcomes nearly 200 of the worlds best dealers offering a wide range of fascinating books, maps. I worked part time for paul at his second hand store in newtown. Abebooks visits the london international antiquarian book fair the olympia exhibition centre in londons west kensington district traditionally held in june, the book fair is the largest of its.
Olympia london treat the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone as top priority in this difficult time. London book fair cancelled over coronavirus fears, amid. The aba organises a number of book fairs every year including its flagship fair held at olympia. This major threeday event is one of the largest and most prestigious antiquarian book fairs in the world, showcasing rare, unique and unusual. At 59 years of age, the london international antiquarian book fair liabf is almost as old as some of the classic tomes on display. Held at olympia, the liabf is the oldest such book fair in the world, attracting exhibitors from north america, canada, australia, europe you name it. Please refer to pages 1217 and below for a selection of intended exhibits at this fair with descriptions supplied by the dealers. First edition of peter pan dedicated to nanny goes on sale.
Olympia exhibition center, hammersmith road, w14 8ux london, greater london, england, united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland. One of our largest premier antiquarian book fairs featuring more than 100 uk and international booksellers showcasing rare books, maps, prints, ephemera. An impressive 143 dealers have already signed up for the 53rd london international antiquarian book fair at olympia from 35 june 2010. Richard wells antiquarian books rare and antiquarian books and manuscripts. Booklovers descend on olympia for london international. The 53rd london international antiquarian bookfair at olympia. Every year, the fair attracts thousands of people from. The 2020 florida antiquarian book fair has been cancelled. Firsts london is the jewel in the crown of rare books london, a multilocational festival celebrating all facets of the rare book in london. The london international antiquarian book fair, olympia is the only truly international fair of its kind in the uk and attracts over 3,500 visitors every year. A book selling is as much about the books as about the friendships made along the way.
It is again one of three fairs held at the famous exhibition halls over a two week period in june. The olympia fair ranks as one of the very top international book fairs alongside the likes of new york and paris. If you happen to be in that corner of the world, be sure to visit on saturday. Over 2,500 directories are distributed with great exposure to exhibitors and attendees.
Tomorrow i jump on a plane and head for london to promote the international antiquarian bookfair in hong kong. Would you like to place an ad in the book fair directory. Posts about olympia bookfair written by bibliodeviant. A paradise lost here, numerous james bond first editions there, a liberal sprinkling of evelyn waughs across the room. We look forward to seeing you in a covid19free future. Firsts, londons premier rare book fair, returns for its 62nd edition to battersea evolution in the heart of battersea park, running 5th 7th june 2020. The fair will be held at the olympia london national hall on june. London international antiquarian book fair jun 2020. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair takes place in pasadena, california over the weekend of february 79, 2020. Aba olympia fair will move to battersea antiques trade.
Black magician aleister crowleys early gay verse comes to. I will be attending the olympia book fair, one of the worlds most prestigious fairs. The aba organises a number of book fairs every year including its flagship fair held at olympia, london in may, which features exhibitors from all around the world, and the chelsea antiquarian book fair in november. International book fair calendar courtesy of the australian publishers association. Dealers participating in the ilab congress are cordially invited to exhibit at the 40th edition of the amsterdam international antiquarian book fair, which will. Previous article found electronic music festival london. Catalogue an olympian omnibus 2017 new york antiquarian book fair 2017. March 58, 2020 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory. The aba antiquarian book fair, chelsea, is the most visually attractive and undoubtedly the friendliest event in the uk book trade calendar.