Memories of the first York Book Fair, 3rd - 5th October 1974
Memories of the first York Book Fair, 3rd - 5th October 1974
By Peter Miller, Hon. Member



We didn’t quite realise then what a significant event we had all been a part of. From this early success the PBFA grew in the 1970s to over 750 members. Book Fairs sprang up all over the country introducing the sleepy provincial trade to a new generation of hungry booksellers. They were hungry but also good humoured. I was struck by the many acts of generosity and the cooperative nature of the organisation which was apparent from the start. This spirit of mutual aid was informed by Gerry Mosdell’s example.

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