“Hi, my name is Eric Idle, and I am a book addict. And this is the place where I hang around.” -The 2012 California Book Fair on video

With more than 200 booksellers from the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB) the California Antiquarian Book Fair is recognized as one of the world’s largest and most prestigious exhibitions of antiquarian books. At the 45th California Fair in February 2012 visitor enjoyed the opportunity to see, learn about and purchase the finest in rare and valuable books, manuscripts, autographs, graphics, prints, maps, photographs and more.

“The best place to buy books.” (Heather O’Donnell)

“A great opportunity!” (Michael Thompson)

“A wonderful place to network a learn about books.” (Gregory Thompson)

“Wondering through here is just an education.” (Dr. Gary Milan, Owner of the “Casablanca” Piano)

“If you ever read a book, it’s the place to find out what you haven’t read, or what you just haven’t seen or what you didn’t even know exists.” (Tony Bill)

See the California Book Fair Videos on YouTube and meet colleagues and collectors like Heather O’Donnell, Michael Thompson, Gary Milan, and Eric Idle while browsing the California Book Fair shelves.

>>> Rare Book Paradise at 2012 California International Antiquarian Book Fair