Are you new to the world of rare books, or just want an expert guide to the fair? Firsts: London's Rare Book Fair presents a selection of talks and tours that are a great way to learn more about book collecting and make the most of your visit to the fair. From deep-dives into beautiful botanical illustrations, to perspectives on careers in the book trade, these free events are a chance to meet experts and learn some of the secrets of the trade.

All talks will take place in the Talks Space on the top floor.

All tours will meet in the lobby. Signage will be provided to indicate the meeting point.

Saatchi Gallery 16th May '25 16th May '25, 16:30

YABS Student Tour of Firsts London

Saatchi Gallery 16th May '25 16th May '25, 18:00

Gnome Kings, Fairy Folk, and Little Elephants: An Evening of Storytelling with Charles van Sandwyk

Saatchi Gallery 17th May '25 17th May '25, 10:00

Cool Calligraphy - A Hands-On Session

Saatchi Gallery 17th May '25 17th May '25, 12:00

Magna Carta

Saatchi Gallery 17th May '25 17th May '25, 15:00

Old books, new knowledge: three hundred years of the Chelsea Physic Garden Library

Saatchi Gallery 17th May '25 17th May '25, 16:30

Piracy and Buccaneering during the Golden Age of Piracy

Saatchi Gallery 18th May '25 18th May '25, 10:00

Early Career Booksellers' Brunch

Saatchi Gallery 18th May '25 18th May '25, 11:30

A History of Book Collecting

Saatchi Gallery 18th May '25 18th May '25, 13:00

Modern First Editions: Highlights of Firsts London

Powered by