Holy cow, December already! Ordinarily, I’d be sorting and stashing ephemera in preparation for Papermania Plus, the regional paper show in Hartford CT, early in January. But, as seemed inevitable to most of us, the show has finally croaked. It’s been a good run, and Gary Gipstein is to be credited for keeping the family […] More >>

The Center for the Arts at 33 Hawley St. in Northampton, MA is a welcoming space. It operates on three levels, each branching off from a central atrium. Access is easy and organic – stairs up, stairs down, or take a right into the main hall. The venue boasts a splendid location, just a few […] More >>

I’ve had more prosperous ABAA Bostons, but this was one of the pleasantest. From where I sat, Julie Roper and the Capricorn staff, ably assisted by our new Event Services provider Wilwork, seemed to have things well in hand. Move in was the smoothest I’ve ever experienced and the annual Ten Pound Island non-union outschlep […] More >>

I’m gonna tell you a storyI’m gonna tell you about my townI’m gonna tell you a big fat story, babyAw, it’s all about my town Yeah, down by the riverDown by the banks of the river CharlesAw, that’s what’s happenin’, babyThat’s where you’ll find meAlong with lovers, muggers, thieves, book collectors, institutional librarians and you, […] More >>

As promised, here is this week’s guest blog by Mark Funke on the 2024 Seattle Book Fair. The Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair is my favorite event of the year and 2024 did not disappoint. I have exhibited as Mark Funke, bookseller in the Emerald City four times. The 2024 fair was my highest grossing Seattle […] More >>