Ann arbor antiquarian book

The 2020 ann arbor antiquarian book fair will return to the ballroom of the michigan. This bookselling concern does not keep open hours at its ann arbor larrytown corridor warehouse. Ann arbor, michiganthe 38th annual ann arbor antiquarian book fair returns to the ballroom of the michigan union at 530 s. Ann arbor antiquarian book fair ann arbor localwiki. Ann arbor antiquarian book fair moved up prior to michigan union. We mail out completed email and phone orders samebusinessday and for local customers arrange contactfree doorstep pickup outside our ann. We drove through quite a thunderstorm as we left ann arbor on the night of july 12, with lightning streaking across the. The booksellers offer a wide range of material, from collectible americana, literature and childrens books to scholarly reference works, antiquarian maps, prints and ephemera. The ann arbor antiquarian book fair celebrates its 35th. Fine antiquarian and rare books in the humanities as well as collectible outof. It may be hard to explain these seemingly incompatible facts, but let me try. The 37th annual ann arbor antiquarian book fair returns to the ballroom of the michigan union at 530 s. The ann arbor jewish book festival invites readers to learn more about judaism by listening to talks from notable authors. We focus on american and european history, books about books, childrens books, and scholarly titles.

Nov 21, 2018 what i discovered on my book shopping stroll in downtown ann arbor is niche bookstores have found a home here. We are a used and rare bookshop in ann arbor michigan, with both more common and antiquarian books. You will be able to find first editions, old and collectible books, literature, childrens books, americana, prints. Ann arbor antiquarian book fair, 530 s state st, fl 2nd, ann.

The ann arbor antiquarian book fair is a book fair for readers with antique tastes. The ann arbor antiquarian book fair is tentatively scheduled to return sunday, october 17, 2021. Welcome to garrett scott, bookseller, a specialist since 1998 in uncommon printed and manuscript material dealing with american social thought, popular medicine, unpopular literature, eccentric entertainments, interesting religious material, american imprints, and outsider authors of the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries. The 30th annual ann arbor antiquarian book fair takes place sunday in the michigan union on the university of michigan campus. Back in the mid1970s, the antiquarian book trade was experiencing a modest renaissance. May 20, 2012 thirty fourth annualann arbor antiquarian book fair sunday, may 20, 11am to 5pmadmission. Welcome to the website of garrett scott, bookseller. State street on the university of michigan campus in ann arbor on sunday, may 22, 2016 from 11. Clements library of the university of michigan will host the 35th annual ann arbor antiquarian book fair.

Ann arbor antiquarian book fair moved up prior to michigan. Ann arbors antiquarian book fair in the digital age. Please inquire about our large collection of books on polar exploration. Since 1976 the fair attracts book collectors, book dealers, and others that treasure the book from throughout the midwest to ann arbor. Your guide to ann arbors independent bookstores, mapped. Now in its 45th year, west side book shop is one of the premiere used and rare book stores in the midwest. Since 1976, the fair has attracted book collectors, book dealers, and others that treasure the book from throughout the midwest to ann arbor. We also produce an annual directory of antiquarian book dealers and book binders in michigan. Two downtown book sellers dawn treader book shop and west side book shop have specialized in rare and antiquarian books for decades. Expired 38th annual ann arbor antiquarian book fair. On may 20, the ann arbor antiquarian book fair will celebrate its 33rd anniversary. The event brings together book sellers offering first editions and collectible books that are difficult to find. Motte and bailey is ann arbor s best higherend used and rare bookstore.

Ann arbor antiquarian book fair tentative date october 17, 2021 tentative date 11. For the safety and wellbeing of our community, please, stay at home. Members midwest antiquarian booksellers association. The 32nd annual ann arbor antiquarian book fair arrives at the michigan union ballroom for its 33rd installment you can read. Ann arbor antiquarian book fair, sunday, may 20, 2012 um. Ann arbor antiquarian book fair at the michigan unionin front of the union on sunday may 21, 2017 at 12. The ann arbor antiquarian book fair is held each may in the ballroom of the michigan union. Ann arbor antiquarian book fair the new antiquarian the. The fair has been held since 1976 with a hiatus in 1977 and. Three dozen dealers in books, rare books, post cards and other interesting printed matter will be on hand. Garrett moved to ann arbor, michigan in 1998 and there went into business as garrett scott, bookseller.

One of americas oldest bookseller trade organizations, mwaba promotes the appreciation of books, maps and ephemera through book fairs in chicago. See dealers from toronto, maryland, chicago, tennessee, virginia, and other exotic locations. Antique bookseller garrett scott, the man behind the 20pound carp writein campaign, peddles his wares at the ann arbor antiquarian book. Antiquarian book shop for intelligent people by risk or appointment. We are strong in travel and exploration, especially the polar regions, americana, modern first editions and books on books. Ann arbor book festival the ann arbor book festivals mission is to promote reading, heighten awareness of literacy challenges, and showcase the rich culture of. West side book shop in downtown ann arbor is asking for help from the.

May 05, 2020 please consider a donation to help save west side books in ann arbor. Ann arbor antiquarian book fair postponed twin cities antiquarian book fair. Ann arbor antiquarian book fair ann arbor, michigan facebook. Posted jan 16, 2018 antique bookseller garrett scott, the man behind the 20pound carp writein campaign, peddles his wares at the ann arbor antiquarian book fair. State street in ann arbor map on sunday, may 17, 2015, from 11am to 5pm. For booksellers and collectors of rare and antiquarian books. Please support us by shopping online, or making a donation.

A bookworms guide to downtown ann arbor bookstores the. University, ann arbor, mi come see some 40 booksellers, map and print dealers gathered in one location. Garrett scott got his first job working with rare books as a student assistant at stanford university special collections in 1990. Wooten biology professor at washtenaw community college, ann arbor, mi, his private antiquarian book collection of publications influential in the. Longtime mwaba member jay platt of west side books has also organized the ann arbor book fair for 25 years. Canceled ann arbor antiquarian book fair at university of michigan michigan union ballroom 530 s. Iconic 45yearold ann arbor bookstore launches gofundme to. Ann arbor antiquarian book fair, may 19, 20 um clements. Ann arbor, mi gofundme pages for two ann arbor resale bookstores aim to create sustainability for the stores during the novel coronavirus outbreak. We participate in a number of antiquarian book fairs across the country and organize the ann arbor antiquarian book fair, a benefit for university of michigans clements library, which we hope to restart in may of 2021.

Truly wonderful selection of military, medical, and art history books. Note that the 2020 ann arbor book fair has been cancelled. Prices shown on pictures are not on the actual books, just the pictures. A member of the antiquarian booksellers association of america. Mmabda has been holding antiquarian book and paper shows in central michigan for over 30 years. Books, beetles, and botany is a 90 minute lecture that focuses on the history of evolutionary theory and the incredible story of charles darwin. For six hours in may, ann arbor turns into the worlds best book store. Its hard for me to believe the ann arbor antiquarian book fair is. Descriptions, condition, and more pictures on individual books are available upon request. While some aspects of the book business have been in decline, the ann arbor antiquarian book fair has thrived. We have and open shop and carry a broad range on antiquarian material. The ann arbor antiquarian book fair has brought together booksellers and dealers from across america, all handling a wide range of old and rare books. May 19, 20 thirty fifth annual ann arbor antiquarian book fair sunday, may 19, 11.

Midwest antiquarian booksellers association promoting the love. The midmichigan antiquarian book dealers association. Ann arbor itselfa suitably arboreal college town in the midwestern mold, with a strong local food scene and an anachronistic wide range of open, streetlevel antiquarian, used, and new bookstoresis always well worth a visit in the spring. Salon du livre ancien et doccasion clermontferrand. Garrett scott aspires to be ann arbor s captain charley. Ann arbor resale bookstores seek community support to survive.

Jun 06, 2020 ann arbor antiquarian book fair forty antiquarian book dealers sell 1st editions, old and collectible books, childrens books, americana, prints, and more. Ann arbor antiquarian book fair in ann arbor, mi may 21. The program is a multimedia presentation including a lecture by david a. Ann arbor antiquarian book fair returning with new vendors.

On sunday, may 19th the ann arbor antiquarian bookdealers association and the william l. Plans are already afoot to look at scheduling a book fair in may. Ann arbor antiquarian book fair the ann arbor antiquarian book fair hosts nearly forty dealers annually in the month of may. Plan now to come out to see some 40 booksellers, map and print dealers gathered in one location. Were moving ahead and planning the next spring show, which is scheduled for october 3rd, 2021, at the same location. We have 10,000 books in all subjects, with over 2,400 catalogued on our site in over 50 catalogs. Come to think of it, it was born thirtythree years ago. Were getting geared up for some cool stuff at the ann arbor book fair at the michigan union on may 19. Ann arbor antiquarian book fair sunday, oct 17, 2021 11. The friends of the ann arbor public library was formed in 1953 and has since been the driving force for expansion of the ann arbor district library and its programs.