Available Works Art Book Fair Returns to New York for Its Biggest Edition Yet
By Something CuratedCelebrating the enduring appeal of printed art in all its forms, Available Works will return to downtown Manhattan this weekend. Presented by Something Special Studios (SSS*), Water Street Associates (WSA), and Wrong Answer, the two-day event will be hosted within the expansive surrounds of the recently opened cultural hub, WSA. Housed in a towering 1980s skyscraper, the venue spans 31 floors, providing an impressive backdrop for the book fair.
Available Works is part of WSA’s broader cultural programming, which seamlessly blends fashion, art, food, and technology. The event has become known for offering an exceptional selection of rare art books, magazines, and printed materials, carefully curated by some of the best book and paper dealers from around the world. Free and open to the public, the fair invites art enthusiasts, collectors, and the curious to explore a trove of printed treasures, from limited edition publications to hard-to-find zines.
Since its debut during New York Fashion Week in September 2023, Available Works has quickly gained recognition among the city’s arts crowd. The second edition, held in February 2024, expanded significantly, doubling the number of participating vendors. This growth has helped foster a dedicated community of printed matter enthusiasts, with more than 3000 visitors showing up to the last Available Works. The fair’s third edition will build on that success with an even wider array of offerings.
This year’s fair features a diverse line-up of booksellers, magazines, and collectives, including Baltimore Photo Space, Bungee Space, Blurring Books, Can Can Press, Cero Magazine, Library Fetish, Deem Journal, Elephant Magazine, reference point, Magazine for Young Girls, MOLD, Harper’s Books, Office Magazine, Weinberg Modern Books, UNEMPLOYED, and many more. Each vendor brings a distinct voice to the fair, promising an eclectic selection of materials.
The event kicks off with an invite-only opening celebration on Thursday 12 September from 6-9pm. The public can then explore the fair on Saturday 14 September and Sunday 15th, from 12-6pm each day.
Feature image courtesy Available Works