Book Fairs

THE STANDARD

The IOBA Standard is the journal of the Independent Online Booksellers Association and covers the book world, with a special focus on the online used, out-of-print, and collectible bookselling markets.

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Reports on book fairs from members who participated or visited

Jonathan Smalter

Aug 25, 2016

On the Importance of Antiquarian Book Fairs

I would like to take a moment to talk about antiquarian book fairs: what they are; who attends them; where they have been and where they...

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On the Importance of Antiquarian Book Fairs

Kara McLaughlin

Aug 8, 2012

My First Book Fair: A San Francisco Fairy Tale

I thought I knew what to expect from my ‘first’ fair. From a visitor’s perspective, I had a visual and sensory expectation set, which...

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My First Book Fair: A San Francisco Fairy Tale

Karin Isgur Bergsagel

Sep 8, 2011

The 2011 Baltimore Summer Antiques Show

What was the name, dates, and place of fair? Antiquarian Book Fair within the Baltimore Summer Antiques Show, August 25-28, 2011...

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Laura

Jun 23, 2007

Book Expo America 2007: “It’s About People and Books”

BEA. To go, or not to go, that was the question. With my new baby, Perfect Pines Books and Gifts still in its infancy, I had to ask...

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Lynn Naylor

Mar 31, 2005

28th Annual Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair,

The 28th Annual Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair, November 19-21, 2004, Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA On Saturday,...

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Bob Riedel

Mar 7, 2004

15th NYC Collectable Paperback & Pulp Fiction Expo

This show just keeps getting better and bigger. I’ve been exhibiting here for the past four years, and sporadically attending for a...

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15th NYC Collectable Paperback & Pulp Fiction Expo

Bob Riedel

Mar 6, 2004

31st Annual Rochester Antiquarian Book Fair

The sighs of relief from organizers were palpable. The 2003 Rochester Antiquarian Book Fair was under new management, in a new location,...

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31st Annual Rochester Antiquarian Book Fair

Shirley Solomon

Mar 4, 2004

New York Is Book Country Fair

Over 18 used and antiquarian book dealers exhibited in this year’s 25th anniversary of New York is Book Country. It is definitely a long,...

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T.M. Fitzgerald

Mar 3, 2004

Seattle Fair Continues Success in a Tough Economy and Looks to Future Additions

There are advantages to the move. The 2003 Fair was sold out in June, even after additional booths were added. However, the larger venue...

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Seattle Fair Continues Success in a Tough Economy and Looks to Future Additions

Julie Fauble

Mar 2, 2004

19th Annual Denver Book Fair

The Rocky Mountain Antiquarian Booksellers Association sponsored its 19th Annual Book Fair August 1 and 2, 2003. With more than 80...

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Judith Tingley

Mar 1, 2004

Fall 2003 MARIAB Book Fair: Making a Regional Fair Work

We used to do about three or four book fairs annually, years ago when we had shops first in Somerville and then in Wellesley,...

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Fall 2003 MARIAB Book Fair: Making a Regional Fair Work

Chris Volk

Feb 29, 2004

Sacramento Book Fair

September 20, 2003, the date of the 10th annual Sacramento Book Fair sponsored by the Central Valley Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association...

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