Overview
- The 18th Feria del Libro Antiguo runs Oct. 29–Nov. 2 at the Plaza Seca of the CCK with free entry, bringing 28 exhibitors under ALADA as the association marks 25 years since its refoundation.
- The edition centers Argentine women writers from the 19th century onward, featuring a Saturday 17:30 panel with Florencia Abatte, Matilde Sánchez, María Gabriela Mizraje and Adriana Rodríguez de Pereda, plus a portraits exhibition of historic and contemporary authors.
- Institutions including the National General Archive and the Argentine Library for the Blind return, with first-time participation by CeDInCI and the Academia Argentina de Letras, and the fair has backing from the National Culture Secretariat with Secretary Leonardo Cifelli confirming attendance.
- An Espacio-Taller showcases book crafts such as binding, letterpress and handmade paper, while stands offer pieces from 16th‑century prints to notable first editions and specially bound copies like Sarmiento’s Facundo by Paul Bonet.
- Regional programming follows: Catamarca’s 17th fair runs Nov. 6–9 with music, children’s activities and talks; Mar del Plata’s 20th fair confirms a Nov. 6–16 schedule; Buenos Aires hosts the third Feria del Libro Originario on Sunday at the National Library; Sonora’s Feli‑Son in Mexico is set for Nov. 8–15.