Every summer, hundreds of thousands of bookworms flock to the hong kong book fair. 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. For more than 40 years, the boston international antiquarian book fair has hosted booksellers from across the u. The book fair brings 64 of the worlds leading antiquarian booksellers. March 58, 2020 is the 60th anniversary of the new york international antiquarian book fair the place to go for rare antique books, antique maps, ephemera. With over 750,000 readers each month, tokyo cheapo is the site of choice for value hunters who want their yen to go further in tokyo. Subscribe book fair news the format of the email address provided is incorrect i agree that the above information may be used by the hong kong trade development council hktdc for incorporation in its database for sending the information of hong kong book fair to me, and for direct marketing productsservices of hktdc. Rare antiquarian book 1879 a book of fair women rand.
The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair takes place in pasadena, california over the weekend of february 79, 2020. Abaa book events antiquarian book fairs rare book news. Click on the magnifying glass to search the fairs on this page. We cover all the basics including things to do in tokyo, how to get from narita airport to tokyo, which jr rail pass to choose, getting a sim card and pocket wifi to find why we started this site, check out the tokyo cheapo manifesto. The hong kong book fair exhibits products such as childrens and teens books, religious and spirituality books, stationery and art and crafts products. China in print 2017 hong kong antiquarian book fair.
The book fair features dealers specializing in books of every age and subject matter, antique maps, ephemera and other paper. Hong kong rare book fair 2018 friday, nov 30, 2018 sunday. Lok man rare books ltd, central district, hong kong. Just think of me as a black hole into which you can throw offers of. This section will include rare books, first editions, autographs, fine manuscripts, prints and unusual bibliographical materials. Hong kong marks its place in market for antiquarian books. Although there have been a couple of antiquarian bookfairs in hong kong in past years, this is the first western style fair with many dealers coming from all around the world. Amsterdam international antiquarian book fair youtube. Rare book dealers from australia, asia, europe and the united states will showcase rare and beautiful books and prints, among them booksellers from japan. Early bird price before 31 may 2020 2300 1200 deposit required with application normal price. Helsinki book fair also features an antiquarian book exhibition cohosted.
The location of kai tak belonged to two billionaire friends ho kai and au tak, who owned the land before the government acquired the land the land originally did not have a name, which explains the name of the airport. Signed copy of adolf hitlers mein kampf on sale at hong. Rare book dealers from australia, asia, europe and the united states will showcase rare and beautiful books and prints, among them booksellers from japan, china, and hong kong. Cornstalks ellie aroney handles the bookings, the catalogue, and the general running, in an attentive and goodhumoured way. The fair has become an annual major event in hong kong with the number of visitors reaching new high every year. Kanda used book festival, late octearly nov, 2020 tokyo. The book fair brings 64 of the worlds leading antiquarian booksellers together. Now you can avoid all those onerous camping trips and family events.
Our show will be at the scottish rite temple, 6151 h street, sacramento 95819. New york international antiquarian book fair of 2020 youtube. At least three booksellers had early copies of mein kampf, adolf hitlers 1925 autobiography, on sale at the recent china in print antiquarian book fair at the hong kong maritime museum, in central. Hong kongs leading international fair and exhibition for rare books, manuscripts, photographs, and ephemera with a particular focus on asian printed material. Frankfurt antiquarian book fair, cologne fine art, 8th liber berlin, quod libet, hamburg, china first international antiquarian book fair, hong kong. Hong kong book fair is an international book fair and has established itself as a platform for cultural exchange, not just for hongkong but the globe as a whole. Antiquarian book fair park avenue armory things to do. In 2011 the hong kong fair took place for the fifth time, organized as always by paul feain and mitsuo nitta, the famous japanese bookseller who was president of the japanese association. Rare books are the latest investment for chinas wealthy. The exhibition is divided into several themed zones representing various sectors in the world of publishing and ensuring that the hongkong book fair keeps up with trends in the industry. Book fair retrospective hktdc hong kong book fair 2020. The florida antiquarian book fair is the oldest and largest fair of its kind in the southeastern united states.
February 79, 2020 pasadena convention centre 300 e. Antiquarian book fair features one of a kind rarities. A growing antiquarian book market at the hong kong antiquarian bookfair. Exhibitors showcase and sell a vast selection of rare. Impression of the 36th amsterdam international antiquarian book fair, that was held in the weekend of 12 october 2016, in the heart of the bookloving city of amsterdam. More information regarding the 6th edition in 2020 will be coming soon. Offering a wide range of signed and rare books, first editions and important folios. This is what took me to hong kong in december for the hong kong antiquarian book fair, which enjoyed good australian organisation, a leading hong kong location, and a modest level of sales. Hong kong antiquarian book fair all about every mapfair. Asia bookroom will be exhibiting once again at china in print hong kongs annual antiquarian book fair. The new york international antiquarian book fair nyiabfofficially sanctioned by antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa and international league.
The fair also marked the arrival on the international scene of four hong kong sellers of antiquarian books, maps and prints, three of whom only opened within the past decade. A growing antiquarian book market at the hong kong antiquarian. Panorama view of hk harbour, c1890 image care of picture this although there have been a couple of antiquarian bookfairs in hong kong in past years, this is the first western style fair with many dealers coming from all around the world. This weekend, dealers from across the globe are gathering for china in print, a rare book, photograph and map fair at the hong kong maritime museum. The fair, which took place for the first time in 2007, is organized by paul feain of cornstalk bookshop in sydney australia and mitsuo nitta of yushodo in tokyo japan. Ca book fair or 54th california antiquarian book fair. Hong kong book fair hong kong 2020 trade fair dates.
Frankfurter buchmesse frankfurt antiquarian book fair fridaysunday, october 1418. Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print epheme. The hong kong book fair exhibits products such as childrens and. Courtesy california international antiquarian book fair. A major event, last years showcase of the latest pageturners attracted more than one million attendees and included some 360 cultural events to promote reading. The comprehensive list of international book fairs in 2020. The year 1924 was a critical point of aviation history of hong kong, when the story of kai tak began. March 58, 2020 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory. Click on a fair name to get more information for info on 2020 fairs gone by, click here. California international antiquarian book fair things to. The new york international antiquarian book fair nyiabfofficially sanctioned by antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa and international league of antiquarian booksellers ilab and produced by sanford l. 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 growing antiquarian book market at the hong kong. 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.
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