RARE BOOKS UNION STATION CELEBRATES FRANKENSTEIN
“It’s alive, IT’S ALIVE…!” Rare Books LA returns to Los Angeles Union Station on October 4-5, 2025 with a monstrous selection of antiquarian books, maps, fine prints, book arts, and more. This year’s fair is celebrating the release of Rare Books LA friend and patron Guillermo Del Toro’s new film Frankenstein on Netflix this November.
With support from Abe Books, more than 50 exhibitors from London, New York, and everywhere in between will fill the Ticket Concourse at LA Union Station with an electrifying 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.
Rare Books LA Union Station will also feature a series of free talks on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and other bookish subjects.
We are thrilled to announce that our pre-sale is now live for the Frankenstein Fundraiser!
In advance of the Hollywood premier of Frankenstein, join us for an extraordinary evening as Academy Award–winning filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro shares scenes from his highly anticipated adaptation of Mary Shelley’e enduring classic and discusses with antiquarian bookseller Ken Sanders the creation of the film, which is set for a limited theatrical release before streaming on Netflix this November.
Hosted by Netflix in association with Rare Books LA and the Library Foundation of Los Angeles, the proceeds from this special event will benefit the Library Foundation of Los Angeles (LFLA) in its mission to provide critical support for the Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL), including the long-term recovery of the LAPL Palisades Branch, which was destroyed in the January fires.
Tickets are limited to less than 300 attendees, and they are sure to go fast! If you are planning to attend the Frankenstein Fundraiser in Hollywood on Friday, October 3, 2025, be sure to buy your tickets right now! Doors open at 6 p.m. https://lfla.org/event/guillermo-frankenstein/
“We are thrilled to bring the rare book community together to celebrate the legacy of Mary Shelley and the artistry of Guillermo Del Toro for such a worthy cause,” said Rare Books LA Director of Operations Jodi Tolan.
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 4, and from 11 am to 4 pm on Sunday, October 5.
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Hours
October 4, Saturday 10am – 6pm
October 5, Sunday 11am – 4pm
Union Station
800 North Alameda Street, Los Angeles
Getting There/Parking
There are a variety of parking options surrounding Union Station. Parking starts at $16 per day including riding the Metro. Please see maps below.
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