Wolfe, the fairs current producer, got his start selling in 2012 when he joined forces with the late seattle book trade icon, louis collins. The seattle antiquarian book fair will be held this year in the seattle center exhibition hall, and will feature over 100 vendors with a variety of books, prints, manuscripts, and other collectible items. Click on an image below to viewdownload a pdf version of one of our catalogues. 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. Welcome to the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair in pasadena california. The seattle antiquarian book fair will be held this year in the seattle center exhibition hall, and will feature over 100 vendors with a variety of books, prints, manuscripts, and other collectible items vendors and dealers will be present at this event, and will have traveled from europe, north america, and other locations to make it to this event. One of seattles most beloved book dealers, louis collins, longtime proprietor of louis collins books and producer of the seattle antiquarian book fair, died. Seattle antiquarian book fair at seattle center in seattle, wa on sat. One of seattles 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. 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. It started with me holding a first edition of henry david thoreaus walden. Oct 15, 2012 seattle, 2012 bob dylan and i have been touring for decades, and occasionally our paths cross. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair. The 2019 seattle antiquarian book fair had a record number of dealers 102 exhibiting from england, canada, and across the united states.
Oct 07, 2011 booth 506 as the 2011 seattle book fair shared with chris lowenstein book hunters holiday. Vendors and dealers will be present at this event, and will have traveled from europe, north america, and other locations to make. The journal is published twice yearly, and contains essays on book related topics. 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. The seattle department of transportation advises motorists to plan ahead so as to avoid possible traffic delays associated with the events. Remembering beloved seattle book dealer louis collins the. The seattle antiquarian book fair october 1011, 2020 seattle center exhibition hall 206. Claim this business 1211 east denny way, east union, wa, 98122 the seattle antiquarian book fair 2012. At the time of boosting its alone excogitation, varied also now suited about yourself.
Already in place are artist mare blocker left and that forceofnature and catherder selene fisher right who organized our part in this book fair. 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. Oct 16, 2012 making my way through the 2012 seattle antiquarian book fair guest blog by jonathan shipley. 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. May 18 th, 2012 seattle rare booksellers seminar, 62812. Antiquarian books at the frankfurt book fair youtube. Dating back to the 15th century, the book fair was created soon after johannes gutenberg invented his movable. The pacific northwests premier book event always the second full weekend in october. This book here i just finished is a perfect example of that. Published in trip to the antiquarian book fair in seattle. 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. Bcw members receive the journal as a privilege of membership. Oct 09, 2018 bill wolfes most fabled sale at the seattle antiquarian book fair didnt even involve his own stock.
Galena, il and john michael lang seattle, wa finally offered me. These events seem to say well be back soon, even as the older participants simply hope to come back one more time. Reprints a short story which originally appeared in this week in denver magazine, march 1984. The seattle antiquarian book fair is back as our sponsor for one last week. Follow road trip, oola and the artist on the road on. Last weekend i attended the seattle antiquarian book fair at seattle center. 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. In a 2012 video interview with seattle books dealer taylor bowie. We are excited to return to the seattle antiquarian book fair. The pacific northwests premier book event always the second.
As usual, the event was flawlessly organized by local bookselling legend louis collins and, although the. And then there was a wide variety of items its possible to get. Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print epheme. Seattle, 2012 bob dylan and i have been touring for decades, and occasionally our paths cross. Trip to the antiquarian book fair in seattle road trip. Jan 18, 2018 one of seattles 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. 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. Its like magic, that feeling of holding the physical embodiment of philosophical thought.
The journal is published twice yearly, and contains essays on bookrelated topics. There are abundance of book dealers and vendors to visit at the seattle antiquarian book fair and attendees should spend time in each booth to find the treasures they seek. Heritage book shop specializes in finding rare books and first editions. Browse and buy a vast selection of exhibitions seattle antiquarian book fair 2014 books and collectibles on. Bill wolfes most fabled sale at the seattle antiquarian book fair didnt even involve his own stock. Its genesis was right out of a mickey rooneyjudy garland movie. The tale of a new home for postal plus, an expansion for. The frankfurt book fair in germany is the oldest and largest of its kind in the world. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair takes place in pasadena, california over the weekend of february 79, 2020. This annual autumnal event is said by many exhibitors to be one of the best book fairs not staged by the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa, but this years occasion was noteworthy not only for the exhibitors, attendees and millions in collectible material sold, but also as a snapshot of the current used. Collins of louis collins books asked for a binding thats super rich in gold tooling, like the ones of 17th18th centurys. Seattle rare booksellers seminar, 62812 janine moodhe janine graduated with a ba in english and american literature from new york university, where she also minored in visual arts, and later completed the documentary photography and visual journalism program at the international center of photography.
Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in. Mar, 2017 postal plus will, indeed, be moving on from its longtime home on republican at 15th. The fair was held this year in pasadena, california, at the convention center, february 1012. Browse first edition and signed books by category at books tell you why. Jan 08, 20 the frankfurt book fair in germany is the oldest and largest of its kind in the world. Stern was chair of the book fair committee for this, the first antiquarian book fair held in the united states and what would evolve into the new york international antiquarian book fair, now entering its fiftysecond year and occurring april 1215, 2012.
Seattle antiquarian book fair, seattle, washington. Since boosting its unequaled design, altered and from now on accommodated only on your own. Oct 10, 20 also on the agenda the biggest loser run and walk. See whos going to seattle antiquarian book fair 2020 in seattle, wa. Features fullscreen sharing embed analytics article stories visual. Oct 08, 2017 there are abundance of book dealers and vendors to visit at the seattle antiquarian book fair and attendees should spend time in each booth to find the treasures they seek. Postal plus will, indeed, be moving on from its longtime home on republican at 15th. Read more african game trails by theodore roosevelt signed limited edition. But i didnt see him at the key arena saturday night, and he didnt see me at this weekends seattle antiquarian book fair. 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. Seattle antiquarian book and book arts fair 2011 youtube.
Seattle antiquarian book fair 2020 in seattle, wa everfest. One of the exhibitors, my friend ed smith, surprised me with this awesome custombound copy of the mirage. This weekend, october 14th and 15th, theyll fill seattle centers exhibition hall from wall to wall with books, maps, and prints almost a hundred vendors from the united states, canada, england, and spain. And already on the internet a wide selection of products you can get. Seattle antiquarian book fair is oct 14, 2012 at seattle center. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair, pasadena. Dating back to the 15th century, the book fair was created soon.
The 1962 seattle worlds fair and its legacy, silent auction, champagne luncheon. Seattle hosts special book fair minuteman press print. He agreed to watch over a booth for an hour and a man walked in, wanting details on a rare twovolume set of a history of louis and clark expeditions. Booth 506 as the 2011 seattle book fair shared with chris lowenstein book hunters holiday. African game trails by theodore roosevelt signed limited edition. Seattle weekly, october 10, 2012 by sound publishing issuu. Seattle antiquarian book fair the veterans collection. My master handed this job to me a couple of months ago, requiring me to finish it by the seattle antiquarian book fair.
This year marked the 15th seattle antiquarian book fair sabf. Making my way through the 2012 seattle antiquarian book fair guest blog by jonathan shipley. The annual seattle antiquarian book fair in seattle, washington, is an international literary event showcasing rare books and antiquities. Oola and i have a free pass because we are volunteers at the book arts guild table so we go there first. Making my way through the 2012 seattle antiquarian book fairguest blog by jonathan shipley. If you have attended an antiquarian book fair in the past, please offer an observation or impression gained from that experience. Seattle hosts special book fair minuteman press print services.
Oct 08, 2012 this book here i just finished is a perfect example of that. Seattle antiquarian book fair is this your business. A book hunters holiday the 45 th california international antiquarian book fair would be called in sports terms a super bowl of books. Close to 100 book dealers exhibited their wares and bought and sold unique books and ephemera. For more details about the events, please see the schedule below. In 2020, we are excited to feature womens suffrage in the united states with special exhibits and panels. Event in seattle by seattle antiquarian book fair on saturday, october 14 2017 with 1. Remembering beloved seattle book dealer louis collins. Already in place are artist mare blocker left and that forceofnature and catherder selene fisher right who organized. One of 3,000 copies signed by dunning and used as a promotion for bookfairs. Event location the seattle antiquarian book fair 301 mercer street seattle, wa 98109. The best letter ever ten pound island book company. Were heading into another funfilled weekend with huge crowds expected to turn out for the huskies and ducks game on saturday and the 12 th man joining the seahawks as they take on the titans on sunday at centurylink field.
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