History and Mission*
In August of 1983, a group of Ohioans who were interested in books
and book collection formed the Northern Ohio Bibliophilic Society, Inc.
(NOBS). Book dealers, workers, and collectors, their common interest
was in promoting the production, preservation, collection, and sale
of fine and antiquarian books, and the preservation and protection of
the heritage of the printed word.
Beginning with twelve members in 1983, the Society now has over 300
members. The membership is composed of book dealers, book collectors,
librarians, and institutions. NOBS sponsors an annual book fair in Akron
and has held fairs in Cleveland and Canton as well. The Society also
holds programs of literary interest, publishes a quarterly newsletter
for members, an annual directory of member dealers, and an annual publication
sent to each member.
NOBS is devoted to the recognition, dissemination, and preservation
of fine and antiquarian books. The organization holds an annual antiquarian
book fair in Akron, Ohio, meets for monthly "NOBS Nite" dinners
followed by presentations on various book and book-collecting topics,
and publishes a quarterly newsletter with articles of interest to members.
*Excerpted from a NOBS membership flyer with some
updates added.