Category Archives: Bookstore Tourism

Like Vincent Said

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Books, No Books

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A Town isn’t A Town…

Posted on August 8, 2016 by

h/t American Book Center, Amsterdam

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Welcome to The Last Bookstore

Posted on July 28, 2016 by

The Last Bookstore in Los Angeles is on every traveling bibliophile’s must visit list. The 12-minute documentary below, directed by Chad Howitt, explores the history of Southern California’s largest indie bookshop and the inspiring story of it’s owner Josh Spenser.

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Why I Smell So Good

Posted on June 20, 2016 by

I smell so good because I spend my days surrounded by antiquarian books. This video explains why that is the case. Okay, it’s just one man’s opinion.  

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Steal This Book

Posted on June 17, 2016 by

Vintage/Anchor Books recently tweeted this photo of a “Most Stolen Books” shelf from an unidentified bookstore. I’m not too surprised by the “popularity” of Charles Bukowski, Jack Kerouac, or Henry Miller, but who risks getting arrested to steal a book … Continue reading →

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Into The Sun

Posted on June 13, 2016 by

Check our cartoonist Peter Chiykowski’s blog Rock Paper Cynic for more like this.

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When The Bookstores Are Closed

Posted on June 10, 2016 by

Singapore bookstore BooksActually has launched the first two of a new series of book vending machines. The machines are located at the Singapore Visitors Centre and the National Museum of Singapore. The book vendors will be rotated every three months … Continue reading →

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China has the best new bookstores

Posted on May 23, 2016 by

While beloved bookstores are closing all across the United States, remarkable shops are popping up throughout China. This incredible bookstore, designed by XL-MUSE group, is located in the new commercial center of Binjiang District in Hangzhou. photos © Shao Feng

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Happy Indie Bookstore Day

Posted on April 30, 2016 by

For countless booklovers, independent bookstores are not just retail outlets, they’re the heart of the community and a personal haven. Today, we’re marking the second annual Independent Bookstore Day across the United States. More than 435 indies, from Alaska to … Continue reading →

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