Rare Books Union Station Celebrates Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire
About this Event
RARE BOOKS LA UNION STATION CELEBRATES THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE
Rare Books LA returns to Los Angeles Union Station on October 3-4, 2026, with a stunning selection of antiquarian books, maps, fine prints, book arts, and more that you sink your teeth into. This year’s fair is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Anne Rice’s iconic novel Interview with the Vampire. A special 50th anniversary edition of the book published by Alfred A. Knopf will be available at the book fair bundled with a fundraiser ticket benefiting the Library Foundation of Los Angeles.
With support from AbeBooks, more than 50 exhibitors from London, New York, and everywhere in between will fill the Ticket Concourse at LA Union Station with an array of first editions and other historical material. Attendees are encouraged to join our partner Metro and hop onboard Metrolink, Metro Rail, or Amtrak for this transit-friendly book fair.
To get everyone’s blood pumping, Rare Books LA is partnering with the American Red Cross and the Mozaic at Union Station Apartments to host a blood drive on Friday, October 2. Participants at this event will receive free weekend admission the book fair. More details and registration are available at rarebooksla.com.
A special exhibit of vampire-related memorabilia will be on display at the book fair, including The Vampyre, written in 1819 by John William Polidori and a first edition of Interview with the Vampire. Other highlights include Anne Rice’s authentic black Chinese wedding dress, on loan from her son Christopher Rice, who will be headlining an afternoon panel discussion about his mother’s work and the influence she had on his current fiction and those who have followed in her footsteps. For a complete list of speakers and other events, visit Rarebooksla.com.
“No matter what genre you’re interested in, there’s something for everyone at a wide range of price points,” said Rare Books LA Director Jodi Tolan. “You won’t want to miss the opportunity to peruse 50 bookstores, all under one roof!”
Also new for 2026, the book fair will open an hour earlier on Sunday. Rare Books LA Union Station takes place at 800 N. Alameda Street and is open to the public from 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday, October 3, and from 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday, October 4.
Please visit our website for a list of exhibitors.
Scroll down for information about speaker talks and special events!
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 20.00 to USD 108.55
