After the York National Book Fair 2020 had to be cancelled due to the pandemic, the organisers are delighted to bring back this popular annual event.
It will take place at the Knavesmire Suite at York Racecourse on Friday 10 September 12-7pm and Saturday 11 September 10am-5pm.
Visitors to the fair will be able to browse through a showcase of books, maps, prints and more from around 170 of the country’s leading booksellers.
2020 was the first time in its 47 year history that the September fair had to be cancelled – and this year’s event will be made as Covid safe as possible.
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Co-organiser and York-based bookseller Janette Ray said, “The York Book Fair team has been working to make sure visitors feel comfortable at this year’s fair whilst browsing and buying.
“The stands will be spaced well apart and the floor plan has been tweaked so the aisles between stands are wider than usual.
“We are mindful that, despite the enthusiasm to get back to real book fairs as an alternative to online purchasing, we also need to be cautious in how things are organised.
“Visitors can be assured that this September’s fair will sport all its usual attractions, not least of which are the brilliant books, maps and ephemera that the exhibitors will have at the event.”
The first York Book Fair was in 1974 at the White Swan Inn with only 20 exhibitors, and since then has grown into the largest rare, antiquarian and out-of-print book fair in the UK and Europe.
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Whether you’re a collector, a book lover, or simply curious as to what you might find – there will be something here for everyone.
Items range in price from a few pounds up to tens of thousands of pounds, and with over 100,000 books for sale over the two days – who knows what rarities you might discover?
Entrance to the book fair is £2 on the door and tickets can be re-used all weekend.
Advance tickets can be downloaded for free from the York National Book Fair website.
For more information about the York National Book Fair, or to download your complimentary tickets, visit their website here.