The New York Book Fairs: opportunities for the committed
The ABAA New York Book Fair has come and gone and left lingering feelings of excitement and satisfaction in its wake. It was a very good fair both for exhibitors and guests. There had been some suspense in the run-up that was reflected in lighter than usual dealer-to-dealer transactions before the show opened. This year it was a bit quiet, reflecting the uncertainties of March [versus April] dates that were initially viewed as a negative. But lo and behold the dates proved to be golden. The institutional and collector audiences attended on opening night [Thursday] and set the tone for ...
