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Open today and tomorrow:
50 Years of Idea Books (1976-2026)
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Idea Books turned 50 on April 1, 2026. To celebrate this anniversary, we had planned an exhibition at Enter Enter, showcasing materials from the historic archive of Idea Books. However, following a fire that broke out on Friday, March 20, 2026, their warehouse – and everything it contained – was lost, including the Idea Books archive. But Idea Books is more than a warehouse. It is a network of people: a family that supports one another, with each of them carrying fragments of its history. For this reason, we have decided to move forward with the exhibition, which now takes a different form. It presents a selection of historic books from the archive of John Simons (founder of Idea Books), publications from the personal collections of Idea Books team members, and a newly published book celebrating 50 years together – fortunately not yet delivered to the warehouse at the time of the fire. The exhibition also includes our new spring catalogue and a selection of photographs by Johannes Schwarz, portraying Idea Books team members holding their favourite book. The space is also currently being used as a small storage area, where some parcels for Idea Books are collected.
📍 Open 1-5 on Friday and Saturday
📍 Nieuwe Herengracht 11
Poster and book designed by @dongyoungleee ; photography by Johannes Schwarz. Idea Books catalogue designed by @ayhgnl
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Thanks for dropping by last week to celebrate KM’s 87 birthday. 🎈🎈 That was fun! If you want to drop by this week to see the bags, calendar and posters, feel free to drop by.
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Save the date:
Karel Martens / Birthday Calendar at ENTER ENTER ✨✨ Friday, 6th of March 5pm-8pm
During the preparation of the Unbound exhibition for the Stedelijk Museum, @martens__martens discovered a calendar, hidden in a drawer. The calendar was designed by Karel in 1968, but was never produced.
We are excited to announce the calendar, 58 years later, is ready, and published by @roma.publications for Karel’s 87th birthday!
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We will celebrate Karel’s birthday with beer and friets! 🍻 🍟
When around: do drop by!
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Last days of ‘In Between’ by @hans.gremmen ➰ Open Thu-Fri-Sat from 1-5pm
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When around, do drop by!
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Works slide 1 + 2 made in collaboration with @stephan_keppel ✨🥂
📚✨📚 Happy to be showing ‘In Between’ at Enter Enter: an exhibition with and about collateral material from the proces of making books: misprints, testprints, discarded printed matter, incidental prints, and other ephemera.
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Part of the exhibition is a vertical presentation of all books published by Fw:Books so far, fitting exactly between floor and ceiling of Enter Enter. In the vitrines are all pages (+ additions) of my new book ‘In Between, An Incomplete Index (2001-2026).
Slide 18 + 19: Made in collaboration with @stephan_keppel 🥂 The exhibition is open every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and by appointment. Until February 14.
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When around: do drop by!
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@enter___enter@fw.books
Last chance to visit the second-hand book sale organized by DUE PASSI!
All books €2
Open until this Sunday (December 7)!
After a restock of almost 1000 second-hand books we will be open for three more days.
Open between 12:00 and 18:00
See you there 📚
An evening about the reuse of books (in Dutch):
Saturday 29 November
18.00 h–21.00 h
Batia Suter, visual artist, interviewed by Jordi de Vetten
Erik van den Bergh, author and editor of De Volkskrant
Hans Aarsman, author and former photographer
For her work, Batia Suter mainly uses images from books and magazines, such as encyclopedias and scientific publications, often found in thrift stores and flea markets.
Erik van den Berg is fascinated by diaries. For over 11 years, he has been searching for fragments from historical diaries for the “Day in, Day Out” section in De Volkskrant.
Hans Aarsman explains how he, like a detective, collects data using the internet and books. He detects like Sherlock Holmes and gradually uncovers the truth behind a photo.
NB: Talk will be in Dutch.
Poster by @hans.gremmen
Opening today: Second-hand book sale, organized by DUE PASSI
ENTER ENTER is pleased to hand over its space to DUE PASSI for their annual book sale!
To save an inherited book collection from the shredder, Peter Dop organized a sale 12 years ago in the communal area of his apartment building, located around the corner from ENTER ENTER. Instead of getting rid of the books, he was offered more from all sides, which he tried to sell annually for 2 euros. Due to a disagreement with the residents’ association, this year’s sale was canceled, and thousands of books were once again threatened with being shredded. At ENTER ENTER they’re getting a second chance.
Open daily 12-18:00
Until 7 December
A L L B O O K S € 2 , –
Talk Saturday 29 November:
An evening about the reuse of books
18.00 h–21.00 h
IN DUTCH
Batia Suter, visual artist,
interviewed by Jordi de Vetten
Erik van den Bergh,
author and editor of De Volkskrant
Hans Aarsman,
author and former photographer
@batia9700@jordi_de_vetten@hans_aarsman
ENTER ENTER is pleased to temporarily hand over its space to DUE PASSI for their yearly Book Sale!
Open:
Friday 21 November – Sunday 7 December 2025
12.00–18.00 h
A L L. B O O K S. € 2 , –
Opening:
Friday 21 November
18.00–21.00 h
Talks:
Saturday 29 November
18.00–21.00 h
Batia Suter, visual artist, interviewed by Jordi de Vetten.
Erik van den Bergh, author and editor of De Volkskrant.
Hans Aarsman, author and former photographer.
For her work Batia Suter uses primarily images sourced from books and magazines, like encyclopedias, art and science books, often collected at thrift stores and flea markets.
Erik van den Berg is fascinated by diaries. For over 11 years, he has been searching for fragments from historical diaries for the “Day in, Day Out” section in De Volkskrant.
Hans Aarsman explains how he, like a detective, collects data using the internet and books. He detects like Sherlock Holmes and gradually uncovers the truth behind a photo.
Hope to see you there!
