Dearborn street from congress to polk streets and environs. Held on chicagos dearborn and polk street between harrison and polk, the twoday annual festival attracts over 125,000 book lovers every year. The book festival is considered one of the largest free outdoor literary book fairs in the midwest. Free printers row lit fest june 89 chicago on the cheap. Highs and lows of the printers row lit fest newcity lit.
Although the large printing companies have since left, printers row is still home to a swath of local booksellers in fact, theres an incredible annual book fair printers row lit fest that celebrates and showcases the areas literary roots and merchants. The heart of printer s row is generally defined by ida b. New head for chicagos printer s row fair sam weller 32398 mary davis fournier, formerly with miami book fair international, is hard at work as the new project coordinator of the annual. In case you were wondering how the printers row book fair which was a great place to find good deals on used books morphed into its. Printers row lit fest saturday, september 5, 2020 to sunday, june 7, 2020 chicago, illinois sacramento black book fair friday, september 11, 2020 to saturday, september 12, 2020. Featuring numerous literary programs, the annual festival draws book lovers and booksellers to the event from across the country. The printers row lit fest, now in its 31st year, nods to that history with a weekend of readings, conversations with authors and, of course, books for sale. Printers row book fair archives suburban chicagoland. Printers row book fair, printers row lit fest 2010 bvents.
It generally takes place each year over two days in early june, in the historically significant printers row neighborhood of chicago. Printers row book fair, printers row lit fest 2010. While most publishing industry types and book biz folks are still recovering from last weeks book expo and the subsequent overload of chatter about it, the windy city is gearing up for its annual printers row book fair. Earn cash for the school or get double the profit with scholastic dollars. By 2002, it had grown to five city blocks on dearborn, from congress to polk, attracting more than 200 booksellers from across the country displaying new, used and. Last years fest hosted more than 200 authors and presenters at events stretching. For bookings made on or after april 6, 2020, be sure to consider the risk of the coronavirus covid19 and associated government measures. June 7, 2014 chicago, il mary talking to lidia her cooking hero. Sandmeyer s bookstore has served chicagos south loop since 1982, providing quality new books and unbeatable service. Printer row lit fest 15 june, 2011 printers row lit fest june 12, 2010 printers row book fair june 6 7, 2009. The writers row is comprised of published, selfpublished, local and independent authors promoting their own one to three titles.
This years marked the 30th gathering for the printers row lit fest at polk and dearborn. Best places for book and literary events in chicago cbs chicago. Miami book fair international is now accepting applications for the writers row. In 2007, more than 100,000 people came to browse through. Wgn radios citycam report from the 2008 chicago tribune printers row book fair.
Printers row book fair, hyde park art fair, once, the. The most complete and authoritative listing of north american book, paper, and ephemera fairs on the internet. Select book conferences, fairs, and festivals in 2020. This years fair includes more book dealers, allfree programs, a kids favorite book character costume parade, and much more. See whos going to printers row lit fest 2020 in chicago, il. Printers row lit fest 2020, an event in chicago, illinois. Printers row lit fest, the midwests largest gathering of book lovers, will return to the south loop on june 910. Just one block from famous michigan avenue and a short walk to the world famous art institute, this festival will be. Printers row chicago 2020 all you need to know before. The first year of the printers row book fair included 42 booksellers and drew 5000 attendees.
The most complete, authoritative listing of book, paper, and ephemera fairs and auctions on the internet. The chicagoist will be launching later but in the meantime please enjoy our archives. Wells drive on the north, polk street on the south, plymouth court on the east, and the chicago river on the west. It retains its charm and offers nods to its past with the many book stores and popular annual book fair. The festival features a jampacked lineup of author talks, panel discussions, workshops, cooking demos, music, readings, childrens programming and poetry readings and slams. Printers row lit fest is an annual book fair and literary festival held in chicago, illinois. The best books and stories brought to life with unforgettable characters. If youre interested in books, this is the place to be during the book fair. The printers row book fair was founded in 1985 by the near south planning board to attract visitors to the printers row neighborhood once the. Printers row lit fest 2020 in chicago, il everfest.
We recommend booking an option with free cancellation in case your travel plans change. Dont miss these books, writers, and architectural gems. Trade shows in klagenfurt2019complete data,trade fairs. A secure, cashfree way to shop the fair with yearround shopping online. The printers row lit fest was founded in 1985 by the near south planning board to attract visitors to the printers row neighborhood once the city\s bookmaking hub. Commuting is never an issue in printer s row thanks to the ample public transportation options. The printers row lit fest, the largest free outdoor literary showcase in the midwest, marks its 35th year with an expanded outdoor presence and a return to its original roots as a communitybased celebration for book lovers presented by the notforprofit near south planning board. Monday, october 8, 2018, career, events, guest blog author, guest blog post, motivation, networking, publishing. Apr 04, 2019 the printers row lit fest is the biggest outdoor free literary event in the midwest. Printer s row, also known as printing house row, is a neighborhood located south of the chicago downtown area known as the loop. Wgn radio citycam chicago tribune printers row book fair. The 36th annual printers row lit fest, the largest free outdoor literary showcase in the midwest, returns to printers row september 56, 2020. The festival featured readings, author conversations, book signings, a poetry slam, and a book fair. View frequently asked questions and responses related to the printers row lit.
Printer s row is the old area of chicago where printers once had their buildings. The printing and bookmaking history of the neighborhood prompted the start of this popular book fair in 1985. Printers row book fair june 78 2 0 0 8 dear prospective exhibitor, the chicago tribune printers row book fair is celebrating its 24th anniversary as the midwests largest celebration of the written word. This program includes live coverage of seven author panels at the chicago tribune printers row book fair in chicago, open phones, and includes other prerecorded programs. The printers row lit fest, the largest free outdoor literary showcase in the midwest, marks its 35th year with an expanded outdoor presence and a return to its original roots as a communitybased celebration for book lovers presented by the notforprofit near south. The printers row book fest takes place in chicago, illinois. Launched in 1985 to draw business to the citys bookmaking corner, the event has since become the largest literary event in the midwest, attracting upwards of 90,000 book lovers each year. Printers row is the old area of chicago where printers once had their buildings. Come browse our extensive collection of new releases, travel guides and childrens books. I t may seem selfserving and somewhat trite for a bookseller to lament the passing of chicagos printers row book fair as an ideal outlet for the sale of used books, but in the broader sense of the booksellers impact on society at large, the loss is significant in terms of public exposure and opportunities for spreading literacy, as should become apparent here.
Printers row book fair highlights 2008 newcity lit. Authors, vendors, and readers come all over the country to celebrate the written word. First called the printers row book fair, the weekend long celebration of books. The 32nd annual printers row lit fest was held june 1112 in chicagos historic printers row neighborhood. Printers row book fair chicago, illinois local business.
More than 170 booksellers will show their wares on south dearborn between congress and polk for the 16th annual printers row book fair, which also features dozens of readings, lectures. The annual printers row book fair offers a its usual plethora of mustsee readings, panel discussions and presentations, not to mention all those book for sale. If youre not quite ready to sell your selfpublished book at a book fair or book festival, you should at least attend one to get a feel for how they work. The fair is held in late spring or early summer in june. The printers row book fair was founded in 1985 in chicagos historic printers row neighborhood, once the center of bookmaking in the city. This backtoschool celebration features bands, dance and drill teams, celebrities and an afterparade festival.
The 21st annual printers row book fair runs saturday and sunday, june 11 and 12, 10 am6 pm, and gathers about 150 exhibitors, including booksellers, publishers, and literary organizations, on the. The chicago tribune printers row lit fest is an annual event held the first weekend in june. Apr 04, 2007 front forty press will have a table for the 23rd annual chicago tribune printers row book fair. Jun 11, 2005 the printers row book fair was founded in 1985 in chicagos historic printers row neighborhood, once the center of bookmaking in the city. For 90 years, the bud billiken parade has taken place on the second saturday in august.
The vast majority of our 25,000 book stock may be viewed by appointment at our private premises. The ninth inception of the nations largest independent book festival happens in decatur, ga over labor day weekend. Nov 14, 2017 march 30 april 2, 2020 the bologna childrens book fair is the worlds leading event for childrens book authors and publishers. This is where all industry professionals involved with creating and publishing childrens books buy and sell rights for books, translations, and for derived products like movies or animated series. With a childrens stage, story book parade, cooking demos, poetry and arts tent. If you dont book a flexible rate, you may not be entitled to a refund. Firsts london rare book fair aba fridaysunday, june 57.
Jul 09, 2011 since 1997 we have been members of the midwest antiquarian booksellers association mwaba and exhibited at their chicago fairs as well as at chicagos annual printer s row book fair and the 57th street childrens book fair. Heres a rundown of some highlightsfor the full schedule visit. Jeff quest is with mary quest at printer s row book fair. Watch full episodes of printers row book fair and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. Dozens of knowledgeable booksellers yes, there are still some to be found who have great books and caring staff. Attracting more than 125,000 attendees buy and browse thousands of new, unique, antiquarian, rare and pre. You couldnt do better than to drop by chicagos printers row book fair this weekend, june 78 at 700 s. The printers row book fair is an outdoor book fair run in the printers row neighborhood of chicago just off the downtown loop. Originally called printers row book fair, the festival was founded in 1985 by the near south planning board. This is a vibrant neighborhood just south of the loop with plenty of shops, bars, and restaurants to suit all tastes. Printers row lit fest to be june 910 chicago tribune. My favorite event is the annual printer s row lit fest, a huge book fair, generally held around the first weekend in june. The 2018 printers row lit fest was held from june 9 to june 10 in the printers row neighborhood of chicago.
A version of this article appeared in the 01062020 issue of publishers weekly under the headline. Bookstore in chicago, il foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. Be part of a new cool vibe art festival, printers row art fest, in chicagos up and coming south loop, a vibrant, diverse and inclusive community. This weekend the 20th annual printers row book fair will gather more than 160 exhibitors, including booksellers, publishers, and literary organizations, on dearborn between congress and polk and. Jun 08, 2005 while most publishing industry types and book biz folks are still recovering from last weeks book expo and the subsequent overload of chatter about it, the windy city is gearing up for its annual printers row book fair. The printers row lit fest is an annual book fair and literary festival held each june. The chicago tribune has bought the printers row book fair, the 18yearold chicago book fair that earlier this year attracted more than 75,000 people. Just one block from famous michigan avenue and a short walk to the world famous art institute, this festival will be the place to be.
Jun 15, 2011 printer row lit fest 15 june, 2011 printers row lit fest june 12, 2010 printers row book fair june 6 7, 2009. Pages in category book fairs in the united states the following 20 pages are in this category, out of 20 total. This is the midwests largest free outdoor literary event featuring 150 new, used and antiquarian booksellers and more than 100 captivating programs including author readings, panel discussions, cooking demonstrations and childrens activities. The midwests premier festival of books hits the streets of printers row this weekend, and its proprietor, the chicago tribune, continues to make its mark on the event for better and for worse though based on last years whispers about whether it was the last book fair, given the economy and its owners bankruptcy, were grateful it exists this year at all. Printer s row offers spectacular views of the chicago skyline, including the famous willis tower. In 2002 the book fair was acquired by the chicago tribune.
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