Events
We feature an Art Gallery, author readings and signings, and other
exciting events in our store. These events are hosted at:
Ken Sanders Rare Books
268 South 200 East
Salt Lake City, UT (Map it.)
(801) 521-3819
From poetry and prose to long lost explorers and modern day adventurers, from book fairs to art shows, you'll find it happening at Ken Sanders Rare Books. Be sure to check out our current events and upcoming book fairs. If you'd like to be in the know about our events, drop us a line or give us a call to sign up for our mailing list.
Upcoming Events
Annual July Book Sale at Ken Sanders Rare Books
Date: Thursday, July 1st at 10:00 AM
Location: Ken Sanders Rare Books
It's that time of year again. It’s getting hot outside and, before you know it, the dog days of summer will be upon us. What better way to get through those long, hot days of July and August than a good book or, better yet, a good stack of great books. To help with your summer literary needs, Ken Sanders Rare Books is gearing up for its annual month-long July Book Sale. Everything in the store is 25% off during our annual July Book Sale!
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Thursday, July 1st at 10:00 AM
Ken Sanders Rare Books
At Ken Sanders Rare Books
It’s that time of year again. It’s getting hot outside and, before you know it, the dog days of summer will be upon us. What better way to get through those long, hot days of July and August than a good book or, better yet, a good stack of great books. To help with your summer literary needs, Ken Sanders Rare Books is gearing up for its annual month-long July Book Sale.
EVERYTHING IN THE STORE IS 25% OFF*:
NEW BOOKS, USED BOOKS, RARE BOOKS
MULTI-VOLUME SETS
ANTIQUE MAPS & VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPHY
ROCK N’ ROLL POSTERS & PRINTS
POSTCARDS & PAPER EPHEMERA
T-SHIRTS
MUSIC
*sale excludes some rare and consignment items
All of this and more will be on sale for the entire month of July. This is a great opportunity to stock up on some good reading for the year or to finally pick up that first edition or signed copy you’ve been eyeing.
There will also be sidewalk clearance book tables featuring hundreds of paperbacks and hardbacks for $1.00 and $5.00. These titles go fast so be sure to come early to take advantage of our great clearance selection. Inside or outside, you can’t go wrong, all our merchandise will be priced to go. We hope to see you there.
Recurring Events
Ken Sanders Appearing Live on Antiques Roadshow
Ken Sanders Rare Books is pleased to announce that Ken Sanders will be a featured appraiser in several upcoming episodes of Antiques Roadshow. Watch for Ken Sanders on the Denver and Phoenix episodes of the upcoming season of Antiques Road Show. Air times and additional info coming soon.
Also watch out for Ken on PBS rebroadcasts of episodes from Salt Lake City, Dallas, and Hartford. Antiques Roadshow airs on Monday nights at 6:00 p.m. MST.
Part adventure, part history lesson, and part treasure hunt, five-time Emmy® Award-nominated ANTIQUES ROADSHOW marks its thirteenth season in 2009. PBS's highest-rated series, ROADSHOW is seen by almost 11 million viewers each week. Veteran television personality Mark L. Walberg serves as series host.
In each hour-long ROADSHOW episode, specialists from the country's leading auction houses -- Bonhams and Butterfields, Christie's, Doyle New York, Skinner and Sotheby's -- and independent dealers from across the nation offer free appraisals of antiques and collectibles. ANTIQUES ROADSHOW cameras capture tales of family heirlooms, yard sale bargains and long-lost items salvaged from attics and basements, while experts reveal the fascinating truths about these finds. For more information on the show, please visit their website.
Book Fairs
Date(s): August 6-7, 2010
Times: Fri 5-9pm, Sat 10am-5pm
Location: Denver Merchandise Mart Expo Building, I-25 at 58th, Denver, Colorado
More Info: www.rmaba.org
Date(s): September 24-25
Location: Escalante, UT
More Info: www.everettruessdays.org
Date(s): October 9-10, 2010
Times: Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-4pm
Location: Seattle Center Exhibition Hall (on Mercer St, just east of 3rd Ave N), Seattle, Washington
More Info: www.seattlebookfair.com
Date(s): November 6th, 2010
Times: TBD
Location: TBD
More Info: www.printingmuseum.org/bookfair.php
Date(s): November 12-14th, 2010
Times: Fri 5-9pm, Sat 12-7pm, Sun 12-5pm
Location: Hynes Convention Center, Boston, Massachusetts
More Info: www.bostonbookfair.com






