Covid-19 changes plans
Regretfully, due to the Coronavirus, all fairs have been cancelled until the end of April. In Britain, The Edinburgh Premier Fair and the UK Fine Press Book Fair have been rescheduled for November. Keep checking relevant websites for updates.
It has been decided that the AGM in June be postponed until September or October, depending upon the situation in July – August.
21st Century Collecting A talk for members of the Private Libraries Association and anyone else interested in books and book collecting Spencer W Stuart shares the low-down on what is happening in the book-collecting world in an online talk at 6pm (BST) on Tuesday 12th May 2026
"We have waited years for this moment, and at last Graham has completed his books on printing woodblocks well." Graham & Jan at 'The Florin Press' Vent House, Stalisfield Road, Charing, Kent TN27 0HH It might take 30 seconds for the copy to download...
John Arnold's book 'The Scholartis Press' has been steered splendidly to publication by Paul Nash. Congratulations to both of them, and to all PLA members who receive a complimentary copy as part of their subscription.
There will be very few PLA members who do not have vivid memories of David Chambers, for many years the indisputable 'head honcho' at the Private Libraries Association.
Sometimes it's not the book, but but the association that counts.
The Working Library of Anthony Wood, Heraldic Artist