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Rare Books LA features specialists in antiquarian books, photography, book arts, ephemera, and more,
Rare Books LA returns to Pasadena and invites booksellers and bibliophiles from around the world to come together and share their love of antiquarian books, fine prints, maps, ephemera, and more!
With support from AbeBooks, more than 70 exhibitors from London, Paris, Vienna, Melbourne, New York, and throughout the United States and Canada will fill the historic Raymond Theatre and a second location at the neighboring Courtyard by Marriott ballroom with a dazzling array of rare books and other historical material.
The new book fair location in Old Pasadena is bustling with cafés and restaurants as well as ample parking. Attendees can also hop onboard Metro light rail for this transit-friendly book fair, located just a half block from the Memorial Park stop on the A Line.
The Raymond Theatre, originally named the Crown Theatre, was built in 1921 and became a prominent entertainment venue known for its elegant design and grand architecture. In the late 1970s, it gained fame as Perkins Palace, hosting rock concerts featuring notable acts like Van Halen, Bruce Springsteen, Devo, Metallica, Suicidal Tendencies, Guns N’ Roses, and Black Flag.
For more information and tickets, visit www.RareBooksLA.com
RARE BOOKS PASADENA: February 21-22, 2026 Tickets, Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
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