ADVISORY/Mayor Richard Riordan and LAUSD Fifth-Graders Uncover Treasures of the Printed Page at Opening of California International Antiquarian Book Fair.

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ADVISORY... for Friday (Feb. 11)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

WHAT: To celebrate the opening of the 33rd California International
      Antiquarian Book Fair, Mayor Riordan and fifth-grade students
      from Loyola Village Elementary School visit for a special tour
      spotlighting famous books, letters, maps and other original
      documents that have shaped American history. The Mayor and
      students will learn about, examine and even hold rare volumes
      during this walk through history led by &uot;George Washington.&uot;

WHY:  One of the world's premier exhibitions of rare books, the event
      brings more than 180 top booksellers from the United States,
      Canada, Europe and Australia to Los Angeles. The Book Fair
      features spectacular displays ranging from illuminated
      manuscripts and Shakespeare folios to first editions by the
      likes of Austen, Dickens, Hemingway, Kerouac and even Dr. Seuss.
      Books on every subject imaginable -- from art, architecture and
      Americana to science, medicine, law and philosophy -- are
      available. The Book Fair will attract more than 10,000 book
      lovers and ring up millions of dollars in sales during its run
      from Feb. 11 to 13.

WHO:  Visuals and interview opportunities include:
      -- Mayor Riordan and students examining items such as a 1680 map
         of California, letters written by Benjamin Franklin and
         several U.S. presidents, and original manuscripts by great
         American writers;

      -- David Brass, chairman of the Antiquarian Booksellers
         Association of America Southern California Chapter, unveils
         the Book Fair's most expensive item -- a $1.5 million Bible
         from 1410;

      -- The finest booksellers from around the world displaying
         famous and beautiful books;

      -- &uot;Hollywood, By The Book&uot; -- a special exhibit exploring the
         art of turning great books into great films through a display
         of books, scripts, photographs, posters, personal papers and
         other behind-the-scene materials from the
         USC Cinema-Television Library.

WHERE:  Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotel, Lower Level Lobby
        5855 W. Century Blvd.

WHEN:   Friday, Feb. 11, 2000
        9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. -- mayor's tour
        9:30 a.m. to noon -- interview and photo availability