«Rather than just selling books I wanted to convey a point of view. If people come in knowing what they want they would be disappointed», in conversation with founder David Jacob Kramer

«The prices we ask are below their gallery prices and the edition is higher – it is a chance to buy art if you can afford it». In conversation with bookstore manager Tim Mooij-Knip

Guilherme Wentz expands the experience with the environment. Having decreased access to technology in Brazil, the brands product design is manufactured by family companies in the country

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

«I might appreciate 10% of our stock, but I respect 100% of it. After it has been made, a book, zine or record deserves visibility». In conversation with co-founder Matthew Walkerdine

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

It derives its name from the three elements of the Nemika world – root ‘ne’, fruit ‘mi’, and flower ‘ka’. Together, the three words allude to the materiality of soil and earth interpreted as a garden

Being present in the pre-internet era, there are items at the bookstore that you cannot find anywhere else. This cult has become part of the stores image and reputation

On the rooftop of a bungalow, a metal-staircase takes you to the store that opens into a courtyard. Founder Radhika Timbadia wanted to create a sanctuary hide-away from the city lights and traffic

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