California International Antiquarian Book Fair Takes Visitors into the Rare Books World
Book lovers, collectors and scholars have the opportunity to see and purchase the finest in rare and valuable books, manuscripts, autographs, graphics, prints, maps and more at the 43 rd California International Antiquarian Book Fair : in Los Angeles at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel from Friday, February 12, through Sunday, February 14, 2010. Additionally, visitors will
get a distinctly literary perspective on the journey a story makes from the book to the big screen at the special exhibit, From Author to Oscar®.
Sponsored by the Southern California Chapter of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America : , the Los Angeles Book Fair is recognized as one of the world's premier antiquarian book exhibitions and sales. Over 200 pre-eminent members : of the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers and the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America will feature books from five centuries of printing, as well as rare manuscripts that predate Gutenberg.
Books will cover every imaginable area of interest -- from the history of travel and exploration, early science and medicine to literature and the arts. Items range in price from a few dollars to more than six figures.
From Author to Oscar ® celebrates literary works that were turned into Best Picture Academy Award ® -winning films with a display of rare copies of the original books. Further illustrating the connection between the books and films are unique items from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences’ Margaret Herrick Library, including correspondence between authors and studios, production photos, press materials, posters and advertising. Fifty-two out of the 81 Best Picture-winning films are based on books, plays or other literary works ranging from Hamlet to No Country For Old Men and from Gone with the Wind to The Godfather.
A related seminar : on Saturday, February 13, at 3 p.m. will feature rare book experts Kevin Johnson and Jim Pepper as well as Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan to discuss the role of great books in Oscar-winning movies and the impact of Academy Awards on the book collecting world.
On Sunday seminars include Rare Books 101 Seminar at 12 p.m. and Discovery Day at 1:30 p.m. Discovery Day is an opportunity for the public to present up to three items to experts for free examination.
Admission is $15 on Friday for a three-day ticket and $10 on Saturday or Sunday. There is $5 off admission for students with valid identification. The event will take place at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel, 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles. Hours are Friday, February 12, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, February 13, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, February 14, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For further information, visit www.labookfair.com : or call the hotline at (800) 454-6401. Connect with the Book Fair on Twitter at twitter.com/labookfair : or become a fan at www.facebook.com/LABookFair : .
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