Pravin Nair Lampoon Magazine

/ San Francisco

Browser Books, San Francisco. The need to browse while seeking books

At Browser Books San Francisco «copies and titles sat on the shelves for up to fifteen to twenty years, some even being out of print. Browsing, readers were able to find books that they did not think of reading»

/ Athens

OMMU, Athens: A Nomadic Bookstore Bridging Art and Publishing

«There was a scarcity in creative material available in Greece. Our involvement in the scene here urged us to showcase work made in the locale to the individuals living here and outside of it»

/ The Publishing Industry, Toronto

Issues, Toronto: a space for peers and like-minded folk in the arts

The Toronto editorial industry is introduced to Issues - Nicola Hamiltons bridge between what is wanted from a commercial standpoint, and what is desired when in the process of creating

/ Antwerp

International Magazine Store (IMS), a disseminator of recondite magazines in Antwerp

«My father was heavily involved in the meat and livestock industry» – Mr. Willem pivoting into cultivating creativity through the business of disseminating international magazine titles: IMS Antwerp was born

/ Hamburg

Cohen + Dobernigg Buchhandel, Hamburg: Green Practices Through Bookselling

Alongside their team of staff members, Cohen and Dobernigg have sculpted their bookstore to be a supplier and motivator to the dissemination of literary goods in the area, and in extension, Hamburg

/ Amsterdam

MENDO, Amsterdam: From a 2002 Hotel Niche to a 20-Year Literary Landmark

Located within CoffeeConcepts, MENDO offers an intimate space—its mini MENDO—to discover visually striking books covering art, photography, fashion, and beyond

/ Brussels

Tipi Bookshop: a metaphor brought to life in Brussels

'Tipi' from the word ‘Teepee’, a conical-shaped tent used as shelter by Native American individuals. Owner Andrea Copetti explains, "I adopted the name as it fit with what I intended the bookshop to look like – a space with no nooks"

/ London

Shreeji Newsagents, London. The Marylebone Staple

«Shreeji is part of the social-fiber of the community. During the pandemic it has shown how stores in the locale acts as a sanctuary and how they were supported by its patrons».

/ Taiwan

Par Store, Taiwan. Underground Concept Store Scene in Taiwan

Located in Chifeng Street of the Zhongshan District, alongside a variety of other creative outlets and collectives, Par Store is known for their laid-back sense of style and business etiquette.

/ belgium

Dekker v.d. Vegt Boekverkopers. Despite hurdles of 167 years, the business keeps going

A collective effort from the city of Nijmegen generated €150,000 in just six days in 2014, bringing back to life Dekker, an independent bookseller with one hundred and sixty-seven years of history

/ Los Angeles

Vroman’s Bookstore and Book Soup intertwining to serve the California community

Two stories coming together: Vroman's Bookstore and Book Soup are held under the same management, with the common mission of being a ‘hodgepodge for diversity’

/ Hangzhou

Works that center on stories of minorities – by minorities. Dorbeetle Store, Hangzhou

«The edge that we have at Dorbeetle is that we insist on our need to be pioneers for the voices from the West to local readers»

/ Stockholm

Located on Stockholm’s Götgatan Street, Press Stop showcases niche publications

Looking to expand its collection of reads, Press Stop is continuing its efforts in remaining to be the last of its kind in serving recondite literary goods

/ The Publishing Industry, UK

Village – the bookstore was founded to present art into the Leeds suburbs

Village – a bookstore gallery showcasing art from creators far, wide, and those surrounding them – sustained by the addition of a bookstore

/ architecture, Mexico

Escondido Oaxaca presents itself with a brutalist-style in Mexico

When translated into English, the Spanish word, Escondido, means hidden – like its name, the properties in Oaxaca are regarded by its founders as a hidden gem

/ Sofia, The Publishing Industry

Brick and mortar comes secondary, print comes first: Paper Pages, Sofia

Georgi Michokov explains Paper Pages as being an online entity born from the adoration for printed materials, providing niche publications to Bulgaria

/ Brugge, The Publishing Industry

De Reyghere Boekhandel, Brugge: literature that has survived world wars

De Reyghere Boekhandel acts as an institution of change for the inhabitants of Brugge, supplying domestic and foreign literary goods – in conversation with fifth generation Thomas Barbier

/ Tel Aviv, The Publishing Industry

World of Magazines, Tel Aviv: four locations catered to what is printed, not digital

«The disparity in education is a global issue. While some might say, ‘it’s just magazines’, I differ. Magazines are just one of many outlets to learn» – Joey Ezekiel on democratizing print in Israel

/ benin, Paris

Septieme Gallery, Paris: Julie Banâtre and Léa Perier Loko, the second location in Benin

Situated in the Rue de l’Université of the 7th Arrondissement area, the building was built in the Haussmannien style – the gallery is an amalgamation of tradition and modernity

/ Amsterdam, the art field

Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam: an aristocratic start to modern art in Museumplein

The history begins in September 1895, when the local government bodies and private buyers coalesced their know-how and interest in the arts and founded the museum

/ London, The Publishing Industry

Costello and Friends, London: Nicole Costello on overconsumption and capitalism

Citing capitalism as an inevitable force in this lifetime, the thesis of the store exists as a space to highlight creatives and their work while also compensating them for it

/ Copenhagen, The Publishing Industry

Henrik Vibskov, Copenhagen: from Japanese to underground European designers

Designs from Vibskov himself and other varying works like Lampoon, Fantastic Man and Purple Magazine co-exist alongside perfumes, clothes, and accessories

/ call to action, frankfurt

Frankfurter Hauptschule, Frankfurt. Hypocrisy and crassness in the name of art

The assistance of the internet and the abundant possibilities creators are given: it’s about staying hidden behind engineered personalities while creating art for the audiences

/ Germany

Public Possession, Munich: about drawing a living from a record store

Having over a period of years, the duo agreed upon starting a venture together. DJ-ing was a passion, but it could not sustain their finances

The Booksmith, Thailand. A distributor for hard-to-seek titles in the Greater-Thailand region

«I was not acquainted with other professions. My fondness was for books, and a means for survival churned the birth of The Booksmith». Sirote Jiraprayoon on his journey to climb the corporate ladder

Big Little News, Seattle. Once an elevator shaft, now a newsstand of magazines in esotericism

Molding a breath of air into the space, the newsstand was arranged in a manner to allow for the magazines and periodical reads sold to be presented similar to art pieces in a gallery

/ the art field

Funk Magazine, Köln: «We had planned for it to be a pop up in the initial plan»

Funk states that magazines published through independent means have a sustainable value to it – becoming pieces that can be archived by its owners

/ Italy, The Publishing Industry

Luertís, Brescia. A wild asparagus sprouts, flaunting art and community

Upon going through a period of discussion with her peers, Riva settled on Luertís - a name that best described the adoration for her environs and a depiction of the area

Le Sereno, St. Barths. L’hôtel des Pêcheurs designed by Christian Liaigre

Luis Contreras envisioned the formation of Le Sereno in St. Barths. The amalgamation of the dichotomy is realized through the updated design and visual aesthetic

/ London

Rococo News & Magazine, London. A cultivation of Notting Hill

Prompted by his peers during a game of cricket, Patel formulated the proposition to acquire the magazine and newspaper store that had been around for sixty years

/ call to action, Humanities

The travel industry is one that retains an ever-lasting carbon footprint: practices are green mode

Having begun its relevance in history as a frontier in the spice trade between Europe and Southeast Asia, Portugal has now interpreted itself as a supplier of homelier consorts

/ Paris

Bonjour Jacob, Paris. Using ethical supply chains when disseminating books

An immersion in the ethos of Bonjour Jacob, among items, reading materials, vinyl records, and a coffee experience – fostering craftsmanship and quality

Janasch’s, Magdeburg. Solidarity with businesses in the locale

Diverting from the constructs of a structured work format in offices that focused on monetary goals, Janasch’s identity contrasts that of a professional job setting

/ Barcelona

Odd Kiosk, Barcelona. An exploration of queer based literature

Odd Kiosk was a response to the climate of these spaces, giving the youth, in importance, a space to explore their sense of self without harming one’s mental health

/ Melbourne

Error404, Melbourne. A commune for creativity and sustainable efforts

Acting as a hub and safe space for designers and creatives, Error404 is a celebration of the counterculture in Melbourne. In conversation with founder Kacey Heywood

/ Lisbon

Ler Devagar, Lisbon. Making use of what’s around, a multipurpose bookstore

Founded in the year of 1999, Ler Devagar was an concept prompted by Pinho towards his peers. An intent in founding a space that functioned in multifarious modes

/ The Publishing Industry

Mano Plus, Penang. Repurposing localities to match its identity

Remaining independent is at the fundamentals of Mano Plus. Social media presence is how it grasps audiences to its environs. The products displayed are produced in Malaysia

L’Ascenseur Végétal, Bordeaux. A bookstore and curated photo gallery

One of the spots in Bordeaux where visitors are able to absorb photographical material. Thirty-five by thirty meters of the space is used for the purpose of the exhibitions

/ The Publishing Industry

Magazine Heaven, Rushden. Eighty percent of magazine stores in Central London experienced foreclosure

«It is practice for bookstores across the United Kingdom to charge publishers to place their books in the store. At Magazine Heaven we do not practice this». In conversation with Bill Palmer

/ Paris

Librairie La Comète, Paris. One does not know but to take a leap

«What we carry is based on instinct. There are times when the print job is not up to standard, or the other way around. We trust the quality of the photographer and author at that moment»

/ Shanghai

ZiWU, Shanghai. A vein of experiences under one roof

When broken down and translated to the English language from Mandarin, the name brings the meaning of ‘House of Magazines’. Ensuring a means of slow living

/ Paris

Maxim’s, Paris. Marking itself into the fabric of history as a space for known individuals in the arts

Resident director Pierre Pelegry has been a part of Maxim’s – the pinnacle of culture and the arts – since the beginning of his career, having worked there for the span twenty-five years

/ Moscow

Richter Hotel, Moscow. Guests are welcomed into a mansion turned hotel

Guests and patrons are welcomed into The Richter to wander around throughout the day – a move made by Efimova and her team to create a mood as to being in a home within the space

/ Copenhagen, The Publishing Industry

Ark Books, Copenhagen. The nucleus of esoteric novels

The thesis of the store revolves around the initiative of each volunteer and how they pour their time into Ark. As of now, there are twenty individuals who are contributing to it

/ Amsterdam, The Publishing Industry

Boekie Woekie, Amsterdam. Three owners and 7,000 art books from independent creators

Since 1986 Jan Voss, Henriëtte van Egten and Rúna Thorkelsdóttir have persevered in maintaining the child-like essence of the bookstore while seeing through the intertwining of art related literature

/ The Hague

The Fine Store, Den Haag. Slow-design ethos in the Netherlands

Homeware, furniture items, and A saying by William Morris – ‘Ensure that the items in your home are pieces that you enjoy and have adoration for’. The Fine Store according to founder Eveline Maat

/ New York, Paula Cooper

192 Books, New York City. A mirror of the Paula Cooper Gallery

In the absence of bookstores in the Chelsea area, Paula Cooper and Jack Macrae persisted in operating a bookstore for the community of inhabitants for this corner of Manhattan

/ Copenhagen

New Mags, Copenhagen. One hundred square meter lot of a building in the Ny Østergade district

«The building that was erected this year now has a rooftop terrace area in homage to the garden that was taken down» – Jesper Svangård and Jesper Oxholm Mikkelsen explain the concept bookstore in Denmark

/ Rotterdam

T0K10, Rotterdam. The wabi-sabi aesthetic of Tokyo in streetwear and avant garde clothing

Owner and founder Joep Jongen drew influence from the now shuttered down concept store Colette, in Paris. It assisted in shaping the ethos of the store – accessible fashion for the masses

/ Barcelona, The Publishing Industry

GoodNews, Barcelona. Independent magazines and signature coffee blends creating a sense of community

The story of the foundation begun as a response to the pandemic: «There was a sense of fear and an unnerving feeling that we as a society shared», explains Head of Product, Laura García Guardans

/ Pravin Nair