The Ann Arbor Antiquarian Book Fair is held each May in the ballroom of the Michigan Union. The fair has been held since 1976 (with a hiatus in 1977) and usually has about 40 booksellers, ephemera dealers and photography dealers. The fair is a benefit for the Clements Library and the admission fee goes to support the Clements. The booksellers are usually friendly.
The event is sponsored by the Ann Arbor Antiquarian Booksellers Association. For more information, contact the West Side Book Shop at 734-995-1891.
2012
The Ann Arbor Antiquarian Book Fair will return to the Ballroom of the Michigan Union at 530 S. State Street in Ann Arbor (map) on Sunday, May 20, 2012, from 11am to 5pm. Come see some 40 booksellers, map and print dealers gathered in one location. You will be able to find first editions, old and collectible books, literature, children’s books, Americana, prints and more. Your $5 admission fee benefits the William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan.
2011
The Ann Arbor Antiquarian Book Fair will return to the Michigan Union on Sunday, May 22, 2011, from 11am to 5pm. Come see over 30 booksellers, map and print dealers gathered in one location. You will be able to find first editions, old and collectible books, literature, children’s books, Americana, prints and more.
2010
The 32nd Ann Arbor Antiquarian Book Fair will be held on Sunday, May 16, 2010 in the ballroom of the Michigan Student Union. The book fair is the longest running fair in Michigan and one of the oldest regional fairs in the country. We look forward to seeing you there!
2009
In 2009 the book fair will be held on Sunday, May 17. This will coincide with the Ann Arbor Book Festival.
You will find more information at Ann Arbor Book Fair.
