Antique Book Fair

Antique Book Fair

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SAN FRANCISCO HOSTS
WORLDS LARGEST RARE BOOK FAIR

42nd California International Antiquarian Book Fair
February 13 - 15, 2009 at Concourse Exhibition Center
Book Arts, Seminars and Special Exhibits from Hundreds of
Booksellers and Collectors


SAN FRANCISCO A special rare book treat for book lovers everywhere, the worlds largest rare book event returns to San Francisco over Valentines weekend. Featuring collections and rare treasures from more than 200 booksellers from around the world, the 42nd California International Antiquarian Book Fair runs from Friday, February 13 through Sunday, February 15, 2009 at the Concourse Exhibition Center.

Sponsored by the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), the world's largest rare book fair is a bibliophile's delight, featuring a rich selection of books, manuscripts, maps and other printed materials, including incunabula; literature from all centuries and nationalities; fine bindings; children's and illustrated books; ephemera; and antiquarian books of all kinds, such as law, architecture, cookery, science, history and most other subject areas one can conceivably imagine.

Exhibits and seminars at this years Book Fair include a special exhibit about California artist and writer Jo Mora by the Monterey Maritime and History Museum and a seminar by Peter H. Hiller, curator of the Jo Mora Trust Collection. Mora (1876-1947), best known publicly for his mapmaking, was a prolific artist over a wide variety of media including writing, drawing, painting, illustration, cartooning, sculpture, and photography. Also confirmed is an exhibit and seminar about early California tourism by Gary Kurutz, the Director of the Special Collections Branch of the California State Library. Kurutz, along with his wife K.D. Kurutz, Director of California Consultancy for Arts Education, will present a seminar based on their book California Calls You, which will focus on early books and ephemera used to promote the Golden State for health, wealth and sunshine.

Whether browsing or buying, avid book lovers and collectors will find many treasures at the Book Fair. Rare books experts and avid collectors will give intriguing topical seminars. Bookbinders, calligraphers, printers and conservators will demonstrate their arts. Additionally, representatives from San Francisco area book arts groups will be on-hand to meet like-minded rare books aficionados.

Tickets and Information

The 42nd California International Antiquarian Book Fair will be held at the Concourse Exhibition Center (635 8th Street in San Francisco) from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 14 and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 15.

Tickets for the 42nd California International Antiquarian Book Fair are $15 on Friday, valid for re-entry all weekend; and $10 per day on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets will be available at the door.

For more information about the 42nd California International Antiquarian Book Fair, please visit the website at www.sfbookfair.com or the ABAA website at www.abaa.org; or call (415) 962-2500, (800) 454-6401.

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SAN FRANCISCO HOSTS
WORLDS LARGEST RARE BOOK FAIR

42nd California International Antiquarian Book Fair
February 13 - 15, 2009 at Concourse Exhibition Center
Book Arts, Seminars and Special Exhibits from Hundreds of
Booksellers and Collectors


WHAT:42ndCalifornia International Antiquarian Book Fair -- the world's largest rare book fair is a bibliophile's delight, featuring a rich selection of books, manuscripts, maps and other printed materials, including incunabula; literature from all centuries and nationalities; fine bindings; children's and illustrated books; ephemera; and antiquarian books of all kinds, such as law, architecture, cookery, science, history and most other subject areas one can conceivably imagine.

WHEN:Friday, February 13, 2009, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday, February 14, 2009, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday, February 15, 2009, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

WHERE:Concourse Exhibition Center
635 8th Street, San Francisco (Entrances at 7th and 8th Streets)

WHO:Sponsored by the Northern California Chapter of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America

TICKETS:$15 for a three-day ticket, including Opening Day
$10- for Saturday or Sunday
Available at the door

EVENT INFO:
Hotline: (415) 962-2500
Toll Free: (800) 454-6401
Websites: www.sfbookfair.com, www.abaa.org

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