Tag Archives: Bookselling

Are You An Honest Book Buyer

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Last month a new concept in bookselling was launched in Nanjing, China. Located in a popular square in the city’s Baixia district, the “Honesty Bookshop” operates without a cashier or onsite staff, because customers pay for their purchases by dropping … Continue reading →

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Saved by the bell

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

In these difficult times for indie booksellers, and bookstores in general, it’s rare to hear unqualified good news stories about bookshops persevering and thriving. But I’m pleased to report that the word on the water floating book barge in London … Continue reading →

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Paris : Down the Rabbit Hole

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

I first had the pleasure of visiting Shakespeare and Company bookstore more than 30 years ago, and I still return without fail each and every time that I’m in Paris. But not every book lover gets to browse Europe’s most … Continue reading →

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Weight of Knowledge

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

London-based photographer Simon Brown’s wonderful show The Weight of Knowledge just closed at New York City’s Benrubi Gallery, but here are a few images from the exhibition that are sure to warm any bibliophile’s heart on a cold winter’s day. … Continue reading →

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Book Selling Is A Dirty Business

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

These days authors and booksellers have to dig deep to find new ways to garner attention for new releases. To promote the new children’s title Sam and Dave Dig a Hole creators Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen enlisted the help … Continue reading →

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Divine Bookstore

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

The Dutch are still devoted to reading and to their bookstores. You might even say that they are religious about literature. Booklovers around the world are familiar with the glorious Selexyz Bookstore in Maastricht which is housed in a gorgeous … Continue reading →

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Conversations With Booksellers

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

As a bookseller myself, I found this little documentary film called Conversations With Booksellers encouraging in this era of the so called “death of the printed book”. I hope that the booklovers following this blog will find the conversations with … Continue reading →

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Books Are My Bag

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Books Are My Bag is an upcoming nationwide campaign throughout the UK celebrating books and bookshops. The collaboration among publishers, writers and bookstores—both chain and indie—is the biggest promotion for bookshops ever launched in Britain. The mission is to rally … Continue reading →

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What Came First

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

As a bookseller, I am frequently asked to help folks determine if they have a first edition book or a less valuable reprint. In fact, I get more calls and emails about this question than any other requests for information. … Continue reading →

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Travel the Bookshop Trail

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

The new Bookshop Trail app was created to celebrate Edinburgh’s status as the very first UNESCO City of Literature and to provide booklovers with thorough information on fifty-three of the city’s bookstores. The helpful app covers it all from antiquarian … Continue reading →

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