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This page is dedicated to recurrent & upcoming public events related to bookmarks, such as projects, fairs, markets, and meetings.
Updated 20 March 2018
This page is dedicated to recurrent & upcoming public events related to bookmarks, such as projects, fairs, markets, and meetings.
Updated 20 March 2018
WORLD BOOKMARK DAY (Woboda) - 25 February
The World Bookmark Day shall be celebrated on 25 February 2018. The first time was launched by International Friends of Bookmarks (IFOB) in March 2016 and held on 25 February 2017. The upcoming event in 2018 is accompanied by a series of activities that can be seen on the Woboda page on this website.
TBS Swapmeets
These meetings are for the members of The Bookmark Society (TBS). If you would like to enquire about joining The Bookmark Society, please contact info.tbsociety@gmail.com
These meetings are for the members of The Bookmark Society (TBS). If you would like to enquire about joining The Bookmark Society, please contact info.tbsociety@gmail.com
Spring Swapmeet 2017
Sunday 23 April in Ewell, near Epsom, from 2.15 pm to 5.45 pm, hosted by Ann and Eric Hill. The theme is 'Drinks' - of all kinds.
Autumn Swapmeet 2018
Saturday 6th October in York. The theme will be Politics and Politicians.
Sunday 23 April in Ewell, near Epsom, from 2.15 pm to 5.45 pm, hosted by Ann and Eric Hill. The theme is 'Drinks' - of all kinds.
Autumn Swapmeet 2018
Saturday 6th October in York. The theme will be Politics and Politicians.
Exhibitions
Bookmark Exhibition LeseZEICHEN - by Rosemarie Abel - March 15 - September 30, 2016
Our member Rosemarie Abel shows over 300 bookmarks from all over the world on the current bookmark exhibition hosted by the largest children museum in Germany, Explorado Kindermuseum in Duisburg..
In der Ausstellung "LeseZEICHEN" präsentiert das Explorado Kindermuseum in Duisburg Lesezeichen aus der ganzen Welt. Zu sehen sind über 300 Lesezeichen aus der privaten Sammlung der Duisburgerin Rosemarie Abel.
Our member Rosemarie Abel shows over 300 bookmarks from all over the world on the current bookmark exhibition hosted by the largest children museum in Germany, Explorado Kindermuseum in Duisburg..
In der Ausstellung "LeseZEICHEN" präsentiert das Explorado Kindermuseum in Duisburg Lesezeichen aus der ganzen Welt. Zu sehen sind über 300 Lesezeichen aus der privaten Sammlung der Duisburgerin Rosemarie Abel.
Eldorado Kindermuseum, Philosophenweg 23-25, 47051 Duisburg, Germany - www.explorado-duisburg.de
Monday -Thursday 9 am - 6 pm (during school vacations in NRW: daily 10 am - 7 pm)
Monday -Thursday 9 am - 6 pm (during school vacations in NRW: daily 10 am - 7 pm)
Competitions
Contest - A Bookmark for the Library
The Public Library of San Michele Mondovi (Cuneo), Italy, since 2009 has held a contest in which prizes in books are awarded to the best bookmarks built around the topic of the year. This contest is open to participants from all over the world who will compete in the various categories together with the national participants. A special prize worth € 100 is reserved exclusively to works from foreign countries (last years won the prize a participant from Madagascar, France, Philippines…!). Entries are due in May.
The Public Library of San Michele Mondovi (Cuneo), Italy, since 2009 has held a contest in which prizes in books are awarded to the best bookmarks built around the topic of the year. This contest is open to participants from all over the world who will compete in the various categories together with the national participants. A special prize worth € 100 is reserved exclusively to works from foreign countries (last years won the prize a participant from Madagascar, France, Philippines…!). Entries are due in May.
Contest - My most interesting bookmark ❤️
Contest running in February 2017 on Instagram, Pinterest and on the IFOB website. Participants can upload a picture of their most interesting bookmark and tell why they think the bookmark presented is so special. The winner shall be elected on 25 February 2017, the celebration day of the very first World Bookmark Day.
Contest running in February 2017 on Instagram, Pinterest and on the IFOB website. Participants can upload a picture of their most interesting bookmark and tell why they think the bookmark presented is so special. The winner shall be elected on 25 February 2017, the celebration day of the very first World Bookmark Day.
Competition - Write an article about the World Bookmark Day and win the 'Excellence Award'
Details can be read on the World Bookmark Day page here.
Details can be read on the World Bookmark Day page here.
Bookmark Contest organized by Monroe Street Books
Monroe Street Books is having a contest for 2016. Win a $100.00 gift certificate for our store. To win: Design an original bookmark judged the best of the month by the Monroe Street Staff. It’s a year-long contest meaning 12 months, 12 winners. Open to all ages. The first few months' winners are on our facebook page if you care to look.
Monroe Street Books is having a contest for 2016. Win a $100.00 gift certificate for our store. To win: Design an original bookmark judged the best of the month by the Monroe Street Staff. It’s a year-long contest meaning 12 months, 12 winners. Open to all ages. The first few months' winners are on our facebook page if you care to look.
Projects
.University of the West of England, Bristol, England - The Bookmarks Project
The Bookmarks Project of the university aims to encourage appreciation of work in the format of the artist's book. Participating artists each produce an edition of 100 signed and numbered bookmarks to give away through distribution boxes at venues around the world. Over the last fourteen years, the Bookmarks series of free artwork distribution has visited 148 galleries, bookstores, workshops, centres, schools and libraries in several countries. Bookmarks XV Infiltrating the Library System September 2017 – February 2018 will be the fifteenth and final outing.
The Bookmarks Project of the university aims to encourage appreciation of work in the format of the artist's book. Participating artists each produce an edition of 100 signed and numbered bookmarks to give away through distribution boxes at venues around the world. Over the last fourteen years, the Bookmarks series of free artwork distribution has visited 148 galleries, bookstores, workshops, centres, schools and libraries in several countries. Bookmarks XV Infiltrating the Library System September 2017 – February 2018 will be the fifteenth and final outing.
ISLM Bookmark Project
The ISLM (International Association of School Librarianship) Bookmark Project involves matched schools making homemade bookmarks (any style, shape, etc - be creative) to exchange with each other. The recurring project will take place in 2016 as well. Interested? Read more here.
The ISLM (International Association of School Librarianship) Bookmark Project involves matched schools making homemade bookmarks (any style, shape, etc - be creative) to exchange with each other. The recurring project will take place in 2016 as well. Interested? Read more here.
Ephemera & Collectables' Fairs
International Fair of Collectables - Villanueva de la Serena, Spain - March 4-5, 2017
Bloomsbury Ephemera Fair - London, UK, April 24, 2016
Etc Fairs’ monthly London Ephemera Fairs are held at the Royal National Hotel, Bloomsbury, and run throughout the year. As usual expect a fantastic mix of dealers in books, ephemera, maps, prints and postcards.
Etc Fairs’ monthly London Ephemera Fairs are held at the Royal National Hotel, Bloomsbury, and run throughout the year. As usual expect a fantastic mix of dealers in books, ephemera, maps, prints and postcards.
Collectables' & Ephemera Fair - Camberwell, Melbourne - May 22, 2016 and November 20, 2016
Organised twice a year by the Ephemera Society of Australia Inc.
Organised twice a year by the Ephemera Society of Australia Inc.
Brooklyn Book Fair - September 9-11, 2016
Books, Ephemera, Art, Design in the Brooklyn Expo Center, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY.
Books, Ephemera, Art, Design in the Brooklyn Expo Center, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY.
Comic Festivals & Conventions
Festival International de la Bande Dessinée Angoulême - 28-31 January 2016
The leading French Comic Festival is the biggest event of its kind in Europe. Many illustrated bookmarks advertising the festival and the books presented on the festival are available. The festival offers also the possibility to meet renowned comic book illustrators who would not only sign their books on request, but also make a personal bookmark for the visitor if desired.
The leading French Comic Festival is the biggest event of its kind in Europe. Many illustrated bookmarks advertising the festival and the books presented on the festival are available. The festival offers also the possibility to meet renowned comic book illustrators who would not only sign their books on request, but also make a personal bookmark for the visitor if desired.
Comic Con International San Diego - March 31 - April 2, 2017
Only 300 visitors were present as the Comic Con International in San Diego opened up its doors in 1970. 45 years later, it is the world largest fair of its kind and has long ceased to be a platform for comic and fantasy nerds only The American event is meanwhile a pop cultur phenomenon: comic figures, fantasy creatures, and movie heroes are brought to life when hundreds of thousands dressed up fans walk through the halls in San Diego.
Comic-Con International: San Diego is a nonprofit educational corporation dedicated to creating awareness of, and appreciation for, comics and related popular artforms, primarily through the presentation of conventions and events that celebrate the historic and ongoing contribution of comics to art and culture.
Only 300 visitors were present as the Comic Con International in San Diego opened up its doors in 1970. 45 years later, it is the world largest fair of its kind and has long ceased to be a platform for comic and fantasy nerds only The American event is meanwhile a pop cultur phenomenon: comic figures, fantasy creatures, and movie heroes are brought to life when hundreds of thousands dressed up fans walk through the halls in San Diego.
Comic-Con International: San Diego is a nonprofit educational corporation dedicated to creating awareness of, and appreciation for, comics and related popular artforms, primarily through the presentation of conventions and events that celebrate the historic and ongoing contribution of comics to art and culture.
Fantasy Basel - Swiss Comic Con - May 5-7
The festival will cover 30,000 sq m across five halls, with around 200 stands, shows, artist tables and activities ranging from games and game design to comics, cosplay, film and TV series and lots of must-see exhibitions.
Movies, TV series, games, e-sports, comics, cosplay, walking acts, art, game design, anime, exhibitions, film props, artist alley, science-fiction, fantasy, virtual reality, stars, photo & autograph area, panels, shows, merchanidising, manga, steampunk, youtuber, tabletops and much more!
The festival will cover 30,000 sq m across five halls, with around 200 stands, shows, artist tables and activities ranging from games and game design to comics, cosplay, film and TV series and lots of must-see exhibitions.
Movies, TV series, games, e-sports, comics, cosplay, walking acts, art, game design, anime, exhibitions, film props, artist alley, science-fiction, fantasy, virtual reality, stars, photo & autograph area, panels, shows, merchanidising, manga, steampunk, youtuber, tabletops and much more!
MCM London Comic Con - May 27-29, 2016
Comic Con Germany - June 25-26, 2016 Stuttgart
It was a long time, but now we can finally present our very first Comic Con Germany . You will find comic artist and publishing houses, anime, cosplay, Hollywood actors, exhibits, walking acts, movie proprs, audiobook on more then 30.000 squaremeters plus our large dealers area where you can shop until you drop. Furthermore you can buy autographs from our Hollywood actors, listen to them on stage or get your photo taken with them in our photo studio.
It was a long time, but now we can finally present our very first Comic Con Germany . You will find comic artist and publishing houses, anime, cosplay, Hollywood actors, exhibits, walking acts, movie proprs, audiobook on more then 30.000 squaremeters plus our large dealers area where you can shop until you drop. Furthermore you can buy autographs from our Hollywood actors, listen to them on stage or get your photo taken with them in our photo studio.
German Comic Con - December 2-4, 2016 in Dortmund
New York Comic Con - October 6-9, 2016
German Comic Con - October 15-16, 2016 in Berlin
New York Comic Con - October 6-9, 2016
German Comic Con - October 15-16, 2016 in Berlin
Book Fairs
Foire du Livre de Bruxelles / Brussels Book Fair - 9-13 March 2017
Very recommendable for bookmark collectors is a visit at the booth of Éditions Apeiron, a publishing house from France which produces quasi handmade art books in leporello (fold-out book) format. There you can get beautiful bookmarks illustrated by the artists working for the publishing house. Many thanks to our member Sylvia Thiteux for providing this information.
Very recommendable for bookmark collectors is a visit at the booth of Éditions Apeiron, a publishing house from France which produces quasi handmade art books in leporello (fold-out book) format. There you can get beautiful bookmarks illustrated by the artists working for the publishing house. Many thanks to our member Sylvia Thiteux for providing this information.
Vilnius Book Fair (Lithuania) - 23-26 February 2017
The International Vilnius Book Fair is the well-known cultural activity in Lithuania and the biggest and most important book fair in the Baltic countries. Each year over 300 publishers, book traders, etc take part in the Vilnius Book Fair, the event is attended by more than 60.000 visitors.
The International Vilnius Book Fair is the well-known cultural activity in Lithuania and the biggest and most important book fair in the Baltic countries. Each year over 300 publishers, book traders, etc take part in the Vilnius Book Fair, the event is attended by more than 60.000 visitors.
Latvian Book Fair 2016 - 26-28 February 2016
The Latvian Book Fair is held annually in Riga, Latvia. The book fair 2015 gathered 52 participants and was attended by 15,228 visitors.
The Latvian Book Fair is held annually in Riga, Latvia. The book fair 2015 gathered 52 participants and was attended by 15,228 visitors.
Livre Paris (Salon du Livre de Paris) - Paris Book Fair - 17-20 March 2016
In its 36th edition, Paris Book Fair presents some novelties: the name of the fair has been changed to the short formula Livre Paris, a new visual identity has been created, and for the first time there will be a cultural program outside the walls of the fair staged on the banks of the river Seine. However, they have not been able to install an English version of their website yet.
In its 36th edition, Paris Book Fair presents some novelties: the name of the fair has been changed to the short formula Livre Paris, a new visual identity has been created, and for the first time there will be a cultural program outside the walls of the fair staged on the banks of the river Seine. However, they have not been able to install an English version of their website yet.
Foire du Livre Saint Louis - Book Fair Saint Louis - 22-24 April 2016
This small book fair in the French town Saint Louis, located in the border triangle between France, Switzerland, and Germany, is an interesting place to visit for bookmark collectors as many book illustrators and comic book artists are present on different days and they sell or give out for free some of their products, among them the occasional bookmark. They may also illustrate a bookmark upon request.
This small book fair in the French town Saint Louis, located in the border triangle between France, Switzerland, and Germany, is an interesting place to visit for bookmark collectors as many book illustrators and comic book artists are present on different days and they sell or give out for free some of their products, among them the occasional bookmark. They may also illustrate a bookmark upon request.
Antwerp Book Fair - 31 October - 11 November 2016
At Antwerp Expo, Jan van Rijswijcklaan 191, 2020 Antwerpen, Belgium
At Antwerp Expo, Jan van Rijswijcklaan 191, 2020 Antwerpen, Belgium
Frankfurt Book Fair - 19-23 October 2016
The Frankfurt Book Fair is the world's largest event of the publishing industry. The exhibiting publishers present every year a vast quantity of free advertising bookmarks, very popular by collectors. The fair is only open for public on Saturday & Sunday, the previous days are reserved for professionals.
The Frankfurt Book Fair is the world's largest event of the publishing industry. The exhibiting publishers present every year a vast quantity of free advertising bookmarks, very popular by collectors. The fair is only open for public on Saturday & Sunday, the previous days are reserved for professionals.
Other European Book Fairs & Comic/Manga Festivals
The page lists the dates of book events in several European countries.
The page lists the dates of book events in several European countries.
International Book Fairs
The International Publishers Association (IPA) lists the worldwide leading book fairs with addresses and dates.
The International Publishers Association (IPA) lists the worldwide leading book fairs with addresses and dates.
Markets
El Troc
The Spanish portal for collectors lists events and markets for all types of collectors, mainly in Spain.
The Spanish portal for collectors lists events and markets for all types of collectors, mainly in Spain.
You have a project or event in connection with bookmarks? You are welcome to submit it for publication on this page.
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