by Liz on August 12, 2011
The magical aspect of book fairs is that with the simple addition of books and sellers correlated under one roof, any building, whether large or small can be instantly transformed into a book lover’s wonderland. Take what is an ordinary skating rink, conference center or school on the exterior, and enter the interior of a […]
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antiquarian book,
book fairs,
booksellers,
old book
by Admin on August 11, 2011
On August 31st the 18th Beijing International Book Fair, BIBF, will be opening its gates. It is a 4 day event that will be held at the China International Exhibition Center and has been gaining in importance and attention over the recent years. In fact, it is considered to be a major stepping stone for […]
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Beijing International Book Fair,
BIBF,
Open Landscape,
Rare Books,
used books
Ask any rare book dealer – “how’s business” and the response may very well be – “slow but steady.” Regardless of whether selling books on-line or through bricks and mortar outlet stores, the nature of the business is not very volatile with peak and valley type of activity. It is a business that can never […]
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antiquarian,
book fair,
book sale,
booksellers,
dust-jacket,
first edition,
signed book