Printed Matter Inc. presents LAABF 2025 at a new location – ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena. Publishers and projects will span the 870 and 950 buildings of the South Campus. Moreover, there will be additional programming located on the rooftop of 950 S. Raymond Ave and in the parking lots between buildings. When you arrive you’ll find the fair extended in courtyards, parking lots, sidewalks, and more.

Printed Matter LAABF 2025

Visitors will receive the new ticket edition by artist Mario Ayala. The evening will feature rooftop performances by CLARITY, Nina Keith, Periphone, Green-House, as well as Pride Month Barbie. Attendees can enter the Fair at either address, with ticketing and check-in offered at the entrance of both buildings.

Advance registration is required for the 2025 LA Art Book Fair as it is ticketed event. LAABF exhibitors and projects are spread out across two buildings on multiple floors, with additional programming located on the rooftop of 950 S. Raymond Ave and in the parking lots between buildings.

Printed Matter highly encourages advance ticket purchase and registration due to limited capacity in the buildings and crowd flow. However, it does state on the website that they will not turn anyone away for lack of funds. Ticket sales help support this non-profit production.

Fair hours and admission

Opening Night tickets on Thursday, May 15, 2025 include multiple re-entry throughout the Fair weekend.

Thu, May 15, 6–9pm, ticketed, $30
Fri, May 16, 1–7pm, ticketed, $5
Sat, May 17, 11am–7pm, ticketed, $5
Sun, May 18, 11am–5pm, free admission with registration, 11am–1pm, masked hours

What: Printed Matter’s LAABF 2025
Where: ArtCenter College of Design, 950 S. Raymond Ave., 870 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105
When: Thursday, May 15 – Sunday, May 18, 2025; see above for times
Website: https://printedmatterartbookfairs.org