Pasadena Convention Center (Photo – cityofpasadena.net)
Pasadena welcomes booksellers and bibliophiles from around the world to share their love of books, fine prints, maps, ephemera, and more in person at the Pasadena Convention Center and virtually for this three-day event.
Opening night tickets for Friday, Feb. 4 from 5–8 p.m. benefit The Huntington and entitle ticket holders to $10 off admission to The Huntington during the month of February (proof of opening night ticket purchase required to redeem offer on-site at The Huntington).
The book fair continues Saturday, Feb. 5 from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, and Sunday, Feb. 6 from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Visitors to the fair can explore the unique offerings of 85 rare book, fine print and map sellers from across the globe.
In conjunction with the in-person book fair, a concurrent virtual book fair kicks off Thursday, Feb. 3 at 9:00 am and runs through Feb. 6.
For more info about events, tickets, and a list of exhibitors, visit rarebooksla.com.
At The Huntington
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the publication of James Joyce’s novel Ulysses, considered one of the most important works of modernist literature, The Huntington is hosting the two-day conference: “Joycean Cartographies: Navigating a New Century of Ulysses“, as well the special exhibition “Mapping Fiction” on novels and maps from the 16th through the 20th century, including a newly acquired series of engraved maps derived from Ulysses made by the artist David Lilburn. Joyce scholars are joining Rare Books LA for a free, online panel open to the public at 1 p.m. on Jan. 27: “The Novel of the Century: Reflecting on James Joyce’s Ulysses on the 100th Anniversary of its Publication.”
Safety Guidelines
In accordance with COVID- 19 safety guidelines, book fair attendees must wear masks and provide proof of vaccination status or a negative COVID test within 24 hours prior to the event.
Source: The Huntington
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