International Rare Book & Fine Art Fair 2020 at the Grand Palais

The Salon du Livre rare et des objets d'art returns to the Grand Palais from September 18 to 20, 2020! For 3 days, the Grand Nave of the Parisian jewel will be transformed into a huge bookshop, offering the chance to discover the finest works, as well as to purchase them, and walk away with an exceptional piece of history!

The Grand Palais is once again hosting Le Salon International du Livre rare from September 18 to 20, 2020. The only one of its kind, this fair will once again showcase a collection of extraordinary works, and once again welcome objets d'art. This year, the spotlight is on cinema.

Since 1984, when the Foire Internationale du Livre Ancien à Paris was held at the Conciergerie, booksellers from all over the world have made a habit of coming to Paris to exhibit exceptional documents of great diversity. Today, it's the world's largest book fair, with 194 exhibitors from all over the globe sharing their passion for the most precious books, graphics and art in one of the capital's most beautiful settings, attracting 20,000 people over 3 days.

The Cinémathèque Française is the guest ofhonor for this 2020 edition. The Cinémathèque Française is inviting us to experience the love of cinema, and is bringing rare and prestigious items to the show, giving us a glimpse of the richness and eclecticism of its collections. From Georges Méliès to Martin Scorsese, the exceptional pieces on display will turn many heads.

Highlights of the 2020 edition :

160 exhibitors in all, including 61 from 12 different countries
A la découverte du livre ancien, a stand where bibliophiles and enthusiasts can meet , ask questions and learn all there is to know about antiquarian books. Booksellers are also on hand to help and guide you in your purchases.
An unpublished manuscript by Emile Zola is presented by Le Manuscrit Français. " Pour la lumière "... is an unpublished article written by Émile Zola in July 1898, six months after " J'Accuse...! ", at the height of the Dreyfus affair. The five-page article was never published, but you can discover it at the show.
Courses and workshops to learn how to bind and restore antique books. Introductory and advanced courses in stone lithography given by Cora Texier, a lithographic artist.
Presentation of the beautiful illustrated book by the association Les Cent Unes. Les Cent Unes is the only association of women bibliophiles in the world. Every two years, they publish a book featuring an original text illustrated by a contemporary artist.