More than 250 booksellers from the United States and overseas will offer a selection of books, manuscripts and related materials. A Book Odyssey,'' one of the keynote speakers is science fiction writer Frank M. Robinson. Patricia Hall, widely recognized as the pre-eminent expert on Johnny Gruelle, the creator of Raggedy Ann and Andy, will also be on hand. The event takes place at the Concourse Exhibition Center, at the corner of Eighth and Brannan streets in San Francisco.
Cost includes all lectures and return privileges.
Apparently, Monet Holmquist and Linda McKeown took over the business from long-time proprietor Joyce Link last August. The new owners have rearranged things and added considerably to the inventory. There are more cookbooks and children's books, literature, fiction, art books and first editions. And if you're looking for a special tome, a free book-search service is available. Lincoln Ave. in Willow Glen.