The MWABA Board of Directors has decided to cancel the Chicago Book & Paper Fair scheduled for October 30, 2021. This is due to the ever-evolving Covid-19 protocols within the City of Chicago. There is much uncertainty, making planning difficult. The Chicago Book & Paper Fair will return to Chicago’s Union Plumbers’ Hall in June . . . read more
Below is a warm and thoughtful tribute to our friend and colleague, Chris Rohe. It captures the character of Chris perfectly. He was a quiet force in bookselling. https://tinyurl.com/6a294epm If you’d like to make a donation to honor Chris, please visit Openlands at https://openlands.org/support/donate/.
Please consider a donation to help save Curious Book Shop and Archives Book Shop in East Lansing, MI! Long-Time Owner of Curious Book Shop Is Hoping the Community Will Help https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-curious-and-archives-book-shops?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1
Please consider a donation to help save West Side Books in Ann Arbor! Now in its 45th year, West Side Book Shop is one of the premiere used and rare book stores in the Midwest. Longtime MWABA member Jay Platt of West Side Books has also organized the Ann Arbor Book Fair for 25 . . . read more
A Newsletter for Bibliophiles February 2015 Printed & Bound Printed & Bound focuses on the book as a collectible item and as an example of the printer’s art. It provides information about the history of printing and book production, guidelines for developing a book collection, and news about book-related publications and activities. . . . read more
The Caxton Club, the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the Cliff Dwellers are joining forces to support the worldwide celebration of: UNESCO World Book and Copyright Day April 23, 2015 On Shakespeare’s 399th birthday ILAB is reaching out beyond the world of antiquarian books to support a worldwide initiative on behalf of UNESCO . . . read more
