Long recognized as one of the world’s largest
and most prestigious exhibitions of highly valued and collectible books, the California
International Antiquarian Book Fair Returns to Oakland this month.
The event coincides with the celebration of its
50th Anniversary, Friday, February 10 through Sunday, February 12, 2017 at the Oakland Marriott City Center.
The Book Fair’s venue in downtown Oakland is an
added convenience for bibliophiles, as it is a short distance from ferry
service to Jack London Square.
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 three-day Fair gives visitors the opportunity to see,
learn about and purchase the finest in rare and valuable books, manuscripts,
maps, autographs, graphics, photographs, fine bindings; children's and
illustrated books, and ephemera from many centuries and countries.
Les Enluminures_Vulgate Bible
In Latin, illuminated manuscript on parchment, 141 illuminated initials,
including 78 historiated initials, France (Paris?), c. 1250
-1270
160 x 110 mm
This year’s Book Fair will include a special
exhibit from The Bancroft Library at
the University of California, Berkeley, which has a long history of
collecting the literary fiction of California. In more recent years, that scope
has expanded to include mystery and
detective fiction, fantasy and science fiction, and western fiction. This special exhibit
will highlight California authors’ notable contributions in genre fiction and
will emphasize recent donations to the library by featuring materials from the
extensive collection of influential author, critic, and literary mentor Anthony Boucher, first editions by
early members of the Northern California Chapter of Mystery Writers of America,
selections by popular western and adventure writer Kenneth Perkins and MWA
Grand Master Ross Macdonald, and more.
The Book Fair will work with local “book art”
artists and organizations to create an interactive, informative, and
entertaining area at the Fair.
Local libraries
and universities will be exhibiting one-of-a-kind works from their collections.
Calligraphers, bookbinders and a small press operator will once again be
creating unique souvenirs for attendees to take home.
The Book Fair’s
schedule will also include events and special exhibits, free with Fair
admission.
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