Editor's Note: Barbara Rootenberg was honored by the ABAA's Women's Initiative during a reception in Pasadena this February. What follows is a speech given by her granddaughter, third-generation books... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
Entries from February 2020
A quick roundup of the news about rare books and collectors from around the world. (Regularly updated, with the latest news items added at the top.) Biography of Texas Bookman Johnny Jenkins Michael V... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
The 2020 winner of the prize is Nolin Deloison Baum of Oakland, California. His collection of culinary high spots is centered around Georges Auguste Escoffier. “I have collected books since I learne... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
Preview some of the exciting rare books and related items you'll find at the 60th annual New York International Antiquarian Book Fair. Wells, H G. THE FIRST MEN IN THE MOON Indianapolis: The Bowen-Mer... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
“Many of the books at the fair are not just limited editions, but truly one of a kind.” — New York Times The rare-book world descends on New York over the weekend of March 5-8, 2020 for the 60th... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
Thousands of book lovers, booksellers, and scholars will converge in Southern California for the 53rd California International Antiquarian Book Fair over the weekend of February 7-9, 2020. One of the ... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
The 53rd California International Antiquarian Book Fair takes place in Pasadena, California over the weekend of February 7-9, 2020. Here's is a little taste of the rare books and items of print epheme... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]