Dalton Trumbo got his start in writing as a reporter in college, and subsequently contributed stories to the popular magazines of the early 1930s: McCall's, the Saturday Evening Post, etc. In 1935, he... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
Entries from February 2018
The New York Antiquarian Book Fair celebrates its 58th year in 2018. From March 8-11, 2018 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the Park Avenue Armory. Over 200 American and internati... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
On February 8th, at the Book Fair Exhibitor Reception in Pasadena, the ABAA Women's Initiative sponsored the first in a series of tributes to women booksellers who have left a lasting impression on th... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
Meet the newest members and associate members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America. These booksellers have proven that they are well-established, knowledgeable, and of excellent repu... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
During this month of February, in the second year of observing the centennial of World War I, it is particularly gladdening to know that during the cold winter of the final year of brutal fighting, th... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
These items are still missing as of 6/13/2019. The following books were removed from a dealer's cases in transit to the 2018 California Book Fair. Please let us know immediately if you are offered the... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
Even if you cannot attend the 51st annual California International Antiquarian Book Fair in Pasadena this weekend (Feb. 9-11, 2018), you can still virtually peruse the booths of some ABAA members thro... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
Some 35 years ago, Charles Bukowski wrote, “Fante was my god”—and with those four words, he brought John Fante and his great books back out of near-obscurity. The quote is from the preface Bukow... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
Pardon the pun, but the 51st California International Antiquarian Book Fair is going to be a monster event! Not only are about 200 rare book dealers from around the world bringing the cream of their r... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
Longtime ABAA-member William Dailey died suddenly last month. His former wife and business partner Victoria Dailey has written an obituary, and his friends and colleagues John Windle and Stephen Gertz... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]