From 2nd 3rd november 2018 at chelsea old town hall, london. Our meeting with sir david attenborough at the aba rare book fair london that will be opened until this saturday, 26th may. Firsts london is the jewel in the crown of rare books london, a multilocational festival celebrating all facets of the rare book in london. Awards ceremony 2018 the awards ceremony for the 17th ilab breslauer prize for bibliography will take place during the aba rare book fair in london on friday, 25th may 2018.
Open to all students at the university of york, it offers the opportunity to win a cash prize, and the winner will be automatically entered into the antiquarian booksellers association aba national book collecting prize, alongside the winners of similar competitions already. Rare books london londons festival of old and rare books. Feb 22, 2018 attenborough, a book collector in his own right, says. Aba rare book fair london on 24 may 2018 at battersea evolution to be opened by sir david attenborough. Antiquarian booksellers association upholding the highest. The abas annual flagship event and one of the most prestigious rare books fairs in the world, will be returning to evolution london in the heart of battersea park, in 2020 for a third time. One of the most enjoyable book fairs i have visited for a long time. You could say that, after so many years at olympia, the fair has indeed evolved. The edinburgh premier fair and the uk fine press book fair have been rescheduled for november.
He is an honorary member of the aba and has written the introduction for this years fair catalogue. You are still in time to discover the magic atmosphere of the rare books. For more details visit it is presented by the antiquarian booksellers association under the auspices of ilab. Devers on may 17, 2018 rare books london is now underway, and theres an audible hum of activity in the rare book trade about abas 61st annual london fair running from may 2426. Firsts londons rare book fair the abas annual flagship event and one of the most prestigious rare books fairs in the world, will be returning to evolution london in the heart of battersea park, in 2020 for a third time. This major threeday event is one of the largest and. The antiquarian booksellers association rare book fair will be opened by sir david attenborough this year as it launches in its new battersea venue. Aba rare book fair 2426 may 2018 may 21, 2018 news debbie i am delighted to be exhibiting at the aba rare book fair london, being held for the first time at battersea evolution. Hotelmap for the aba rare book fair london 2018 hotels near battersea evolution, battersea park, london battersea evolution, battersea park, london. In just over two weeks the antiquarian booksellers association will host its 61st annual london fair, and for the first time will move to central londons battersea. Bristol premier book fair with aba fridaysaturday, july 34. The fair will run from 24 26 may at battersea evolution where it will showcase some of the rarest and most beautiful books in existence. Firsts, londons premier rare book fair, returns for its 62nd edition to battersea evolution in the heart of battersea park, running 5th 8th june 2020. Exhibitors from across north america will bring their best items to display at the fair.
This is our stand at the aba rare book fair london 2018 mr. Aba rare book fair london 2018 with sir david attenborough. The english home aba rare book fair, london 2018 facebook. May 29, 2018 late actor alan rickman, who played the potions and defense against the dark arts teacher in the harry potter films, admitted in newly released letters that he had some frustrations with the. Rare books aba the antiquarian booksellers association. The antiquarian booksellers association are delighted that sir david attenborough will open the 61 st edition of aba rare book fair london on 24 may 2018 at battersea evolution over 170 leading booksellers from around the world will gather for the 61st edition of aba rare book fair. York antiquarian book seminar provides an opportunity for leading. Faisal bin saud bin abdulmohsen, director of the department of cultural affairs and public relations, kingdom of saudi arabia. 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. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair takes place in pasadena, california over the weekend of february 79, 2020. Winner 2018 the winner of the 2018 prize will be announced on monday, 16th april 2018. Late actor alan rickman, who played the potions and defense against the dark arts teacher in the harry potter films, admitted in newly released letters that he.
You can find a wide range of ancillary trade stands on the 1st floor. The aba rare book fair in london thursday, may 24, 2018. Devers on may 10, 2018 in just over two weeks the antiquarian booksellers association will host its 61st annual london fair, and for the first time will move to central londons battersea park. The aba rare book fair is coming to battersea park thursday 24 to saturday 26 may 2018. 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 collecting, promoting ethical trade in all areas of the business, and providing educational opportunities and outreach to the public in the field of collecting. This 29th edition of the fair brings together more than 80 exhibitors specialising in antique books, first editions, maps, prints, and manuscripts from all over the. Firsts londons rare book fair the aba summer fair has been cancelled for 2020. A b a rare book fair, london 2018 it is with a degree of pleasure that i am able to announce that i will be doing my thing at this years aba rare book fair in london.
Sir david attenborough will open the aba rare book fair in. Published on may 25, 2018 our meeting with sir david attenborough at the aba rare book fair london that will be opened until this saturday, 26th may. Attenborough, a book collector in his own right, says. April 29th virtual fair still open for business pbfa fairs. Aptly, this aba rare book fair, now in its 61st year, is held in batterseas evolution in the heart of battersea park and just a hop across the bridge from chelsea if you happen to be visiting the flower show this weekend. I hope to be able to have a new collection available and to be holding workshops and the like. Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print epheme. I was blessed that i grew up in a house with shelves groaning under the weight of books. Were also hosting a celebration of the science fiction and fantasy writer ray bradbury and continuing our support for the california young book.
Now the finest event of its kind in france, and one of the most significant in the world, the 2017 edition will present some 150 booksellers from around the globe, all affiliated to the international league of antiquarian booksellers ilab, together with fine. Now celebrating its 61st year, this major threeday event is one of the largest and most prestigious antiquarian book fairs in the world, showcasing rare, unique and unusual items from 160 plus leading uk and international dealers. Chelsea old town hall kings road london sw3 5ee accommodation plan your visit. A guestpost from kayleigh betterton as we come to the end of yet another london international antiquarian book fair, the fiftyninth aba summer fair to be precise, collectors pockets are feeling a little lighter and our twitter feeds are now full. The aba stages a number of events each year, including the aba rare book fair which moves from olympia to dynamic new venue in one of londons iconic.
It is with sincere regret that anzaab announces the cancellation of the melbourne rare book fair and the sydney rare book fair in 2020 due to the impact of the covid19 coronavirus. Welcome to the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair in pasadena california. Antiquarian booksellers association rare book fair 2018. The aba rare book fair london is one of the largest rare book shows in the world, featuring more than 150 vetted exhibitors selling books, manuscripts, maps, prints and original artwork from all over the world. The aba stages a number of events each year, including the aba rare book fair which moves from olympia to dynamic new venue in one of londons iconic parks, battersea evolution, from may 24th26th 2018. Mar 27, 2018 a b a rare book fair, london 2018 it is with a degree of pleasure that i am able to announce that i will be doing my thing at this years aba rare book fair in london.
The antiquarian booksellers association are delighted that sir david attenborough will open the 61 st edition of aba rare book fair london on 24 may 2018 at battersea evolution. Select book conferences, festivals, and fairs in 2018. Sponsored by the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa and the international league of antiquarian booksellers ilab and featuring the collections and rare treasures of nearly 200 booksellers from over 20 countries around the world, the threeday book fair offers a rich selection of manuscripts, early american and european. For more than 40 years, the boston international antiquarian book fair has hosted booksellers from across the u. Earlier today we attended the opening of the aba rare book fair london, declared open by sir david attenborough. Exhibitors showcase and sell a vast selection of rare. Devers on may 17, 2018 rare books london is now underway, and theres an audible hum of activity in the rare book trade about aba s 61st annual london fair running from may 2426. Rare books london londons festival of old and rare. In addition to our regular exhibitors we have a lineup of unique events including guided tours designed to introduce visitors to the world of rare books, book signings and talks. 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. We wish everyone in the rare book community the very best as we deal with this issue, and look forward to your continued support during the year and the return of. Antiquarian booksellers adapt to the 21st century gradually the. This group is for sharing rare and notable reports from the aba area. Our office is located in the countryside surrounding houten, near the quiet little hamlet of t goy.
Since 2017, the rare book fair is organized at the same time with the fine art fair. Aba rare book fair london on 24 may 2018 at battersea. Shakespeares first folio returns to britain after forty years. Now celebrating its 61st year, and coming to battersea park for the first time in 2018, this major threeday event is one of the largest and most prestigious antiquarian book fairs in the world, showcasing rare, unique and unusual items from 160 plus leading uk and international dealers. 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. Abaa book events antiquarian book fairs rare book news. Our london antiquarian book fair in june has also been cancelled but will return in may 2021. Harrisonhiett rare books bookstore lochem 17 photos.
May 25, 2018 our meeting with sir david attenborough at the aba rare book fair london that will be opened until this saturday, 26th may. May 31, 2018 the antiquarian booksellers association rare book fair will be opened by sir david attenborough this year as it launches in its new battersea venue. The oxford premier has also been rescheduled for october. We would like to offer you a selection of exhibitor highlights, which will be. Welcome to firsts londons rare book fair the 62nd aba summer fair which returns to battersea evolution in the heart of battersea park, for a second time. All booksellers at the fair are committed to dealing at the very. Book collecting prize library, the university of york. Rare book fairs 61st edition shifted to a new venue in battersea, london, south. Alan rickmans frustrations with harry potter character. The aba chelsea rare book fair has something to offer every type of book lover. March 58, 2020 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory. Aba rare book fair 2426 may 2018 deborah coltham rare.
Ca book fair or 54th california antiquarian book fair. In 2020, we are excited to feature womens suffrage in the united states with special exhibits and panels. The book collecting prize was launched in october 2017 and is a competition run annually. Upcoming dates of the institute of english studies read more. Thursday, 24 may 2018 david attenborough officially opens the aba rare book fair, battersea, london now, clearly im not a serious collector i dont have the cash to pursue rare book collecting, but i will openly admit that i have a passion for books.