The Daily Mail takes a look at at the continuing bullish market for uncommon collectible printed books. As the e-book gold rush quiets down and settles in for now at about 15% of the market the demand for some books has skyrocketed. Remember speculation is not a component of book collecting and condition is still king. There are also plenty of collecting opportunities available for those of us not swimming in money. As Jonathan Telfer, editor of Writing Magazine, points out : ‘It is important not to second-guess the market – predicting the next JK Rowling is a fool’s game. Focus on buying books that make...
A bookstore gets a new cover
The new facade of the Pioneer Bookstore in Provo, Utah is all about the books. In less than a week a group of decorative artists transformed the dreary storefront into a welcoming entrance covered in books. oh and they also have a pretty cool counter inside - As to where the impetus for such a biblio-facade came from, look no further than this Kansas City Library: which then led to this jewel in the Ukraine: Previously on Book Patrol: From Kansas City with Love: Painted Library Facade Makes its Way to Russia The Book Wall at the Kansas City Public Library...
A beautiful bookshop in Brazil
The people of Brazil have something else to cheer about in addition the recent World Cup festivities. Check out the Livraria Cultura bookshop in São Paulo designed by Studio MK-27. The goal was to create a bookshop that doubled as a meeting place and as these images attest they seem to have done a fine job. The open well-light floor plan allows for a comfortable shopping experience as well as encouraging customers to hang around and enjoy the space. All photos by Fernando Guerra I FG+SG More images and background at ArchDaily: Cultura Bookstore / Studio MK27...
Bookstore Wedding Photos
Where else would Jonathan Smalter of Yesterday's Muse Books Shop in Webster, NY choose to get married then in his bookshop? For many of us it is as church as it gets. Jonathan and Kristen tied the knot earlier this month and have shared these wonderful photos. Congratulations! More Bookstore Wedding Photos.
Amazon Rising: CNBC to profile the godzilla of e-commerce
This Sunday night CNBC shines the light on Amazon with the premiere of Amazon Rising. From the press release: CNBC tells the story of a shrewd visionary named Jeff Bezos who bet his fortunes on the exploding internet and created one of the most admired and feared companies in the world. Today, Amazon sells everything from accordions to zippers – nearly $80 billion worth a year – and has changed the way we shop, bringing goods to our doorstep faster than we ever imagined. Correspondent David Faber reports on a powerhouse that has upended the publishing and retail industries, and...