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Report on International Antiquarian Bookfair in Hong Kong 2010 The fourth International Antiquarian Bookfair in Hong Kong was held in December 2010 at Number 1 Pacific Place and it was very successful. Around the world we keep hearing stories of the great financioal crisis, the Euro Crisi, the overprinting of the US $ and other stories of doom and gloom. However there was no evidence of any of this at the book fair. There were forty one exhibitors from France, United Kingdom, USA, Australia, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan, Italy, Spain, Sweden and of course Hong Kong. It was a true International gathering of Antiquarian Booksellers. Over one thousand people attended the fair over the three day period. And these visitors showed their appreciation of the material on offer by opening their wallets and making purchases. Many rare and beautiful historical books, documents, maps and posters were displayed for sale. There was a great variety of subjects covering all geographic areas of the world with a particular emphasis on Asia and more especially Hong Kong and China. Many books and maps which are very scarce were displayed. The material was mostly from the West and in Western languages with the majority being in English but French and German language material was also available as were a smaller number of Chinese items. Total sales at the fair exceeded $8,000,000. The most expensive item sold was a hand written letter from Chairman Mao. Decorative items such as posters and maps were popular as well as ancient books with colour plates, especially those with a Chinese theme. The customers at the fair came from Mainland China, from Hong Kong and other parts of Asia as well as Australia and Europe. There was an equal mixture of both local and expatriate customers. The fair was considered by most exhibitors to be very successful and many have already signed up to attend the event which will be held on the first week end of December 2011. Paul J. Feain |
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Organizing
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| Dates December 2011 Friday 2nd Saturday 3rd Sunday 4th |
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Hours Fair Schedule Friday Saturday
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We have already started publicity. After
last year's success will conitinue an even closer realtionshpSage
Communications. Publicity will be aimed at Hong Kong residents both
expatriate Westerners and the Asian community and will feature in
advertising campaigns in the local media with publicity in the most
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| Booths Please note that each stand has three walls, that you are being provided with bookshelves and not movable book cases as is normal in most book fairs. The stands have one glass show case built and attached to the side wall. The lockable doors will open outwards into the aisles. The side walls will be blank and you may have things hanging from here. There will be picture wires available. You may use blue tac or similar things but no nails or pins. We understand that different dealers have different needs and we are happy to accomodate where possible.
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You may use any shipping company of your choice. Below are two companies who have helped exhibitors at past fairs. Caladex LLC Hugh
Best UBI Logistics Australia Peter
Guife
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| Travel
Visas Generally speaking there are no visas required to visit Hong Kong. You should check with your government before you travel. If you wish to visit Mainland China before or after you will be required to have a visa. |
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| Payment Credit
Card 12th July - Deposit deadline 20th
September - Full payment deadline |
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Dinner This
is one of the most fun eating places in the world. Diners select
their We
will hire a bus that will pick up exhibitors and their guests from
the Last
year a few exhibitors meet at this location on Sunday night after
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Monday Excursion - Lantau Island For
the first time we will be organizing a special tour of Lantau Island.
We
catch a ferry from Hong Kong Island to Lantau Island. Wind our way
to If you are interested in taking part in this small fun day out please let us know. If
you are staying another day or two or arriving early Macau is about
a 1 Hong
Kong is one of the best cities in the world for food and dining
and for the
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and Conditions Clear plastic bags and security labels are being printed and all goods sold will be put in the bags and sealed. If items are too large then pick up will take place at the reception desk. No one may close up early The only insurance provided by the organizers is any compulsory Hong Kong public liability cover. The organizers will not be held responsible for any loss or theft. There
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We are looking into some deals. Information will be updated soon! |
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Ellie Aroney will be responsible for the production of the catalogue and any questions should be directed to her. Each exhibitor will receive 3 copies & 10 tickets. Content Pages
allocated for free:- Technical
requirements:- If this sounds too difficult Ellie can design your page. Charges apply and the deadline for a word document and colour images must be provided by 16th August. If this all sounds okay, but you might need a little help with the technical side of things, or you have technical questions please contact Ellie before the 1st September. Final deadline - pages must meet all printing requirements by 13st September. You
can help us drum up interest for the book fair. Send us information
on items which you want to highlight that might create interest!
(300dpi high quality print jpeg images + information) Anything,
Chinese, Oriental, something with an extraordinary price, or something
super cheap that might have some local interest. To meet press deadlines it is important that we receive this information no later than the 12 July Contact Ellie Aroney admin@cornstalk.com.au / elliehkbf@hotmail.com |
