Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association Board Meeting, December 7, 2014
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New books by & about MWABA members
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Here’s a new book to look for next time you’re browsing your favorite independent bookstore. “My Florence” documents photographer Art Shay’s 70 year relationship with his wife Florence, who was of course a founding member of this organization. Another must-have new book is the revised & expanded edition of Paul & Beth Garon’s . . . read more
What are you going to see at The 53rd Chicago Book & Paper Fair?
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Juicy poetry items that Jett Whitehead of Bay City, MI will offer at the 53rd Chicago Book & Paper Fair:Ted Hughes. SELECTED POEMS: 1957-1967. New York: Harper & Row (1973) 1st edition, uncorrected galley proof, blue binding tape (as issued). The proof copy Harper & Row provided to the author, with his many corrections and . . . read more
Why I had a successful book fair – and why you should, too
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By Carlos Martinez Bibliodisia Books, IOBA No one was more surprised than I when at last year’s book fair Chicagoans repaid my rather ordinary book collection with a sales volume I have only seen at Printers Row. Sure, Chicago has been called “the City of Big Readers” (someone misquoted Sandburg), but it can also be . . . read more
What people are saying about the 52nd Chicago Book and Paper Fair
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Here’s what people are saying about the 52nd Chicago Book and Paper Fair, held on October 5th, 2013: “If you like browsing antiquarian bookstores, this is a can’t miss event – having so many sellers in one place is great!” – Matt C. “Awesome! They had a good variety of books within everyone’s price range . . . read more