Abaa members and booksellers in the pacific northwest region are invited to attend this free event, but space is limited and preregistration is required. The book fair brings 64 of the world s leading antiquarian booksellers together. At the fair, we will have some other books, travelrelated ephemera, and loose. Seattle antiquarian book fair 2020 in seattle, wa everfest. Rare, unique, beautiful and antiquarian books at the seattle. Uw exhibits recall when the first worlds fair came to town.
We will be tabling with our progenystore last word books, at this years antiquarian book fair in seattle, at the pavilion in the seattle center on saturday and sunday. Seattle antiquarian book and book arts fair 2011 youtube. Looking at this book makes me wished i was old enough in 1962 to remember when it was first opened. In 2020, we are excited to feature womens suffrage in the united states with special exhibits and panels. Value of seattle worlds fair memorabilia is in the heart. Every mlb teams best uniform in franchise history fox. The century 21 exposition also known as the seattle world s fair was a world s fair held april 21, 1962, to october 21, 1962, in seattle, washington. A new commemorative book for the 50th anniversary of the 1962 seattle worlds fair has just been released. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Today it still rotates above the skyline and provides majestic views and dinner to those that visit. According to the 2010 united states census, seattle had a population of. Expo 2010, officially the expo 2010 shanghai china, was held on both banks of the huangpu river in shanghai, china, from 1 may to 31 october 2010. The pacific northwests premier book event always the second full weekend in october.
The influential new york times best seller list first appeared in 1931. The 2010 fifa world cup was the 19th fifa world cup, the world championship for mens national association football teams. Seattle center, 299 mercer st seattle, wa, seattle, washington disclaimer. Edmonds, wa the ford pavilion, a geodesic dome structure from the seattle world s fair, was dismantled and moved to the edmonds waterfront in the fall of 1962, where for several years it served. We hope to be able to reschedule the book fair for sometime in the fall. One of the most common themes for 1962 century 21 worlds fair memorabilia is the needle. The managing director of the french football federation, jeanlouis valentin, quits after the france national football team participates in a public row with him and then a boycott during the 2010 fifa world cup in south africa. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics. Rare, unique, beautiful and antiquarian books at the. October 2010 1 september 2010 1 august 2010 1 july 2010 2 june. The library of congress has held a national book festival every year since 2001. March 58, 2020 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory. As outlined by fifa, this bid book is divided into 24 sections across. World landmark for sale antiquarian collectible books.
The seattle antiquarian book fair at ex hall stage in seattle. Many thanks to our fine international exhibitors, and to you, our patrons, for making this one of the best book fairs in the country. Exhibitors showcase and sell a vast selection of rare. The antiquarian booksellers association of america was founded in 1949 to promote interest in rare and antiquarian books and book collecting, and to foster collegial relations. Seattle mayor allan pomeroy is credited with bringing the world s fair to the city. In 2004, the international football federation, fifa, selected south africa over egypt and morocco to become the first. Friday september 28, 48 saturday september 29, 105.
Seattle antiquarian book fair, seattle, washington. Thousands of antique books, manuscripts, photographs, posters, and other ephemera will be on display at this event, featuring the better part of 100 dealers from the us, canada, england, and. A hidden tribe, superathletes, and the greatest race the world has never seen. Seattle antiquarian book fair october 2020 dates not updated event promoter has not updated for this year, last years event was october 12, 2019 seattle center exhibition hall. Landmark 120 medical corps heroes of world war ii rare and nice jk207. Seattle worlds fair when the world was fair page 3. Seattle celebrated its restored prosperity and made a bid for world recognition with the century 21 exposition, the 1962 world s fair.
Whether youre a local, new in town, or just passing through, youll be sure to find something on eventbrite that piques your interest. Many states, counties and cities also hold book festivals that recognize the achievements of local authors. The storm also won the championship in 2004 and 2010, and has qualified for. The seattle antiquarian book fair at ex hall stage in. Half tan calf and orange cloth boards, raised bands.
The seattle antiquarian book fair october 2020 dates to be announced seattle. Digital book world monday, september 14, 2020 to thursday, september 17, 2020. In addition to its mission in preserving book collections, folio offers. It took place in south africa from 11 june to 11 july 2010. 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. Most seattleites walk or drive past the space needle and the other major buildings at seattle center without giving much thought to who designed them. This one piece alone suggests it would be worth a trip. With an estimated 744,955 residents as of 2018, seattle is the largest city in both the state of washington and the pacific northwest region of north america.
A printable list of important book fairs, festivals, and conferences scheduled to take place in 2020 and 2021. We are excited to return to the seattle antiquarian book fair. May 18 th, 2012 seattle rare booksellers seminar, 62812. Were also hosting a celebration of the science fiction and fantasy writer ray bradbury and continuing our support for the california young book. Seattle worlds fair 1962 official souvenir program. February 1718, 2018 2day book fair in greenwich village, ny. Event in seattle by seattle antiquarian book fair on saturday, october 14 2017 with 1. The seattle worlds fair, like new yorks 19391940 worlds fair, whose motto was building the world of tomorrow, looked forward. Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print epheme. Seattle shannara wiki exploring the magical world of shannara.
But these structures, including keyarena and the pacific science center, are the lasting architectural legacy of the century 21 exposition, better known as the seattle worlds fair. The florida antiquarian book fair is the oldest and largest fair of its kind in the southeastern united states. In 1962, some of the northwests most important architects. The best books and stories brought to life with unforgettable characters. Booth 506 as the 2011 seattle book fair shared with chris lowenstein book hunters holiday.
Hong kong antiquarian book fair all about every mapfair. He was the seattle times staff book critic 19982008 and. Century 21 was the first exposition in 22 years to be. The theme of the exposition was better city better life and signifies.
These festivals are a celebration of the nations creative writing community. The online bookseller began business in july 1995, based in the state of washington. Thats how i learned about the antiquarian book and paper fair, which turned out to be exactly what the event name implies. Oct 24, 2014 the seattle antiquarian book fair is a great gathering of some of the best rare book dealers in the world, and a great place for any book collector or admirer to visit. 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 antiquarian book fair is a great gathering of some of the best rare book dealers in the world, and a great place for any book collector or admirer to visit. Another major local economic downturn was in the late 1960s and early 1970s, at a time when boeing was heavily affected by the oil crises, loss of government contracts, and costs and delays associated with the. Dec 31, 2010 the lewes result was a sort of world record for the book even allowing for inflation and would indicate that greene is on the move. Seattle antiquarian book fair 2020, an event in seattle. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. Official site for the annual seattle antiquarian book fair, the premier pacific northwest rare book event. Value of seattle worlds fair memorabilia is in the heart some folks just cant get enough. The century 21 exposition also known as the seattle world s fair was held between april 21 and october 21, 1962 drew almost 10 million visitors. The bidding process for hosting the tournament finals was open only to african nations.
Please note that this information will be used only to keep you informed of upcoming seattle antiquarian book fair events. The seattle world s fair opened when i was 1 year old. Oct, 2010 the 23rd annual seattle antiquarian book fair 10 2010 this last weekend i visited seattles 23rd annual antiquarian book fair, and on monday, when i cracked open helene hanffs 84, charing cross road, i thought, hanffs sentiments express mine exactly. Earn cash for the school or get double the profit with scholastic dollars. 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 tournament will be jointly hosted by 16 cities in three north american countries. The 2010 census found that seattle is home to 608,660 residents within a.
Growth after world war ii was partially due to the local boeing company. The seminar will be held in seattle on thursday, june 28 from 9am4pm. Oct 07, 2011 booth 506 as the 2011 seattle book fair shared with chris lowenstein book hunters holiday. Dec 31, 2014 the seattle worlds fair gave my fair city its iconic landmark, the space needle. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair takes place in pasadena, california over the weekend of february 79, 2020. The future remembered, the 1962 seattle worlds fair and its legacy, is published by the seattle center foundation in association with historyink and authored by paula becker and alan stein. Abaa book events antiquarian book fairs rare book news. Stypeck talked about his display of antiquarian books. The annual seattle antiquarian book fair in seattle, washington, is an international literary event showcasing rare books and antiquities. For more than 40 years, the boston international antiquarian book fair has hosted booksellers from across the u. The sf antiquarian book and paper fair i often find out about interesting events in san francisco just by accidentally driving past them on the weekend.
Welcome to the 53rd california international antiquarian book fair in pasadena california. Sports talk world cup 2010 official thread originally posted by starman9000 thanks, at least i wont get screwed out of the little i get every year. This year the 49th california international antiquarian book fair was conducted in pasadena feb. Featuring the collections and rare treasures of over 150 booksellers from over 30 different countries the california international antiquarian book fair is recognized as one of the world s largest a. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Certainly there were lesser greenes at the auction making much higher sums than they are currently available for on the web. Ca book fair or 54th california antiquarian book fair. List of 2020 exhibitors as of april 15th, 72 dealers from england, canada, and all across the united states have registered for the 2020 seattle antiquarian book fair.
List of important book fairs, festivals and conferences. The 2019 festival featured more than 240 washington wineries and more than. Im not a writer in the formal sense, but i enjoy writing, and, unfortunately for my pocketbook, also have an antiquarian taste in books. Astrolabe booksellers is the leading antiquarian second. The lasting impact of seattles worlds fair architects. A secure, cashfree way to shop the fair with yearround shopping online. See whos going to seattle antiquarian book fair 2020 in seattle, wa. The abaa sponsors its california book fair every february, with the location bouncing back and forth between northern and southern california. It was a major world expo registered by the bureau international des expositions bie, in the tradition of international fairs and expositions, the first since 2005. Event location the seattle antiquarian book fair 301 mercer street seattle, wa 98109.
Census data released in 2018, the seattle metropolitan area s. Seattle world s fair 1962 official souvenir program paperback 1962. A defining moment in the history of seattle, this fair began life as the brainchild of city councilman al rochester. The 23rd annual seattle antiquarian book fair shakespeare. While our members sell, buy, and appraise books and.
The book fair features dealers specializing in books of every age and subject matter, antique maps, ephemera and other paper. This project will connect seattles downtown worldclass hotels, restaurants and pike place. The most complete, authoritative listing of book, paper, and ephemera fairs and auctions on the internet. Seattle antiquarian book fair october 2017 beautiful facsimile edition, signed by ansel adams 1.