Vromans bookstore 117 founded in 1894, vromans bookstore is southern californias oldest and largest independent bookstore. The outdoor book fair of sorts features stalls from a variety of booksellers as well as author readings, signings. Join faculty from usc dana and david dornsife college of letters, arts and sciences for a number of panels and events at the festival. Donate much needed books by purchasing from our amazon wishlist today. Now in its 25th year, it is the largest event of its kind in the united states. Festival of books 20 information from usc on the 20. Times festival of books this weekend now in its ninth year on the usc university park campus, the largest literary and cultural festival in the nation is expected to draw more than. But its also a fun event for booklovers with plenty of origi. Times festival of books on the usc campus saturday. Booth 540, red zone map k, mccarthy quad, near the childrens stage. Started in 1996, the festival is held on the penultimate weekend of april, hosted by the university of southern california, and features vendors, authors and publishers. It is a public event held every year at the university of southern california. Join us at the festival of books at usc, october 3rd and 4th, 2020.
Our third year hosting the festival was the best yetsee you in 2014. The book fair, annually attracting thousands of bookworms to the usc campus over two. The 25 th annual festival of books will be presented in association with the university of southern california, on the usc campus, the weekend of oct. Times book prizes ceremony will be virtual, and free, this year. The outdoor book fair of sorts features stalls from a variety of booksellers as. The literary and cultural events music, film, art and health screenings dont disappoint the thousands in attendance. Stay tuned here for updates on events and programs. At the opening of the 16th festival of books on the university park campus this past weekend, usc president c. This year, the festival will take place on april 14 and readersmagnet will be among the approved exhibitors. Usc events and programs scroll down to see more content as a major festival sponsor and host, usc presents live entertainment and author events in two venues.
Indoor conversation events require free tickets and schedule will be up march 12th. The literary and cultural events music, film, art and health. The festival attracts approximately 150,000 people each year of all ages from southern california, and is widely regarded as the largest literary event in the u. Go metro and save 10% on your total purchase of official 2019 festival of books merchandise, including mugs, tshirts, and more. Apr 19, 2018 eighth year on the usc campus expected to draw more than 150,000 attendees contact. The space is available for you to ask questions you may have, hang out with other students and engage in our daily programs. Festival of books 2012 information from usc on the 2012. Times festival of books will feature over 500 authors, celebrities, chefs, musicians, and artists. Reserve up to twenty 2019 festival of books conversation tickets, free of any service charges, before they are made available to the general public. It is the largest book festival in the united states, annually drawing. The trojan mena cappella musical performance usc stagethe trojan men. Thousands flock to festival of books at usc hsc news. Are you a book nerd or do you love reading or writing book.
Directions, parking plus train and bus information. The initial aim of the festival was to bring together writers and their audiences, but it has since grown to include live music, poetry readings, cooking demos, film screenings, art and. The book prizes awards ceremony, planned for april 17, will not be held this year. The usc stage at the center of campus offers arts and entertainment. As a major festival sponsor and host, usc presents live entertainment and author events in two venues. The 25th annual festival of books will be presented in association with the university of southern california, on the usc campus, the weekend of oct. Conversation 1115 requires ticket taper hall 201, signing area 5the book doctors. The university of southern california curates exceptional entertainment on the usc stage near tommy trojan and lively discussions with renowned usc faculty and other.
Moves to university of southern california campus in the heart of l. Take the metro red line or purple line to 7th streetmetro center station, then transfer to the metro expo line and exit expo parkusc station. If youre using another mapping program, enter the address for the campus center. The initial aim of the festival was to bring together writers and their audiences, but it has since grown to include live music, poetry readings, cooking demos, film screenings, art. The usc campus offers a full slate of brick and mortar eateries, with list found here. It is the largest book festival in the united states, annually drawing approximately 150,000 attendees. Eighth year on the usc campus expected to draw more than 150,000 attendees contact. The main store, located at 695 e colorado blvd in pasadena, features 85,000 book titles, thousands of gift items, an international newsstand, and a coffee shop. The outdoor book fair of sorts features stalls from a variety of booksellers as bibliophiles flock to the usc campus each spring for this annual twoday event. As a usc grad student, i just adore the festival and i hope that usc continues to.
Plus, its so fun to wander around and look at everything there is to offer. Usc senior vice president for university relations thomas sayles and. The festival of books has everything from great book booths, to food and drink. Art book fair, which was scheduled for april and typically draws more than 30,000 people, will not be staged this year. Book drive details can be found on the usc festival of books 2015 website. Photos projected onto the festivals usc stage will highlight the the usc libraries diverse collections, as well as those belonging to member institutions of. Festival of books 2017 keck school of medicine of usc. In its fourth year at the usc campus, the festival of books will include signings and performances by authors, poets, musicians, usc faculty and students, as well as. Its features 85,000 book titles, thousands of gift items, an international. A take the metro expo line to expo parkusc station. In addition, the following food trucks will be on hand at the festival. Bibliophiles flock to the usc campus each spring for this annual twoday event.