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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’
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
Macondo, Verona. The window on the world of the Italian fashion agency 247
«Our brand mix counts labels by designers belonging to different categories: women, members of LGBTQ+ community, people of color and other minorities», in conversation with Manuel Marelli
Artwords Bookshop, London. A reflection of our here and now
The cleanliness of the backdrop allows the books to take center stage. One says 'never judge a book by its cover', but in Artwords that's exactly what you do
Good Press, Glasgow. The only bookstore in the UK with an open submission policy
«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...
Bookstore in 798 Art Zone, Beijing. Conveying the memoir of its Jewish American heritage
We do not want to use the architectural language and form thats has been already applied to works» - an architectural project by Hie Wei
Theatro, Portugal. Gravitating to the world of prose and poems
A town’s population of 64,000, and a market permeating with booksellers, it was not a viable proposition to open another stand-alone bookshop
Librería Conarte, Mexico. A wooden dome for readers in the center of Monterrey
The council for culture and art is a space that wraps the reader in through a dome that plays with visual perspective
Troquer, Mexico City. Intellectual architecture reshaping the retail therapy experience
An online fashion retailer selling second-hand luxury. Lucía Martínez-Ostos and Ytzia Belausteguigoitia began a store as a business centered on the two friends’ local network
Europe Matters: Walter Guadagnini discusses Fotografia Europea 2023 in Reggio Emilia
The program also includes OFF circuit, the free and independent section of Fotografia Europea enriched by the initiative of individuals, galleries, associations and public and private institutions
McNally Jackson Books, New York. Inside the Nolita indie scenario
Founded in New York in 2004 by Sarah McNally, a former editor at Basic Books and daughter of Holly and Paul McNally, the owners of the Canadian McNally Robinson Booksellers...
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...
Laforet Harajuku, Tokyo. A crisis of subculture
What has become of Japanese subcultures? In Laforet, in Tokyo, they still exist. History shows us how culture has always dominated markets in the long run, according to cycles
EDIT Napoli: Let’s be fair, a consolidation of what’s been made in the previous years
A panel of international experts is hired to assign a prize for the best ‘inedito’ – the winners can return to display their products the following year at EDIT Napoli...
The Broken Arm, Paris. The blurred line between art and life
Simplicity of materials can draw attention to garments, artwork, literature and music on display: thinking can matter more than buying, according to the trio Joste, Lafarge and Steinmetz
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
Mzin in Leipzig, Multidisciplinary Interactions in a Magazine Store that mimics a Gallery
Turning a university project into a career, Philipp Neumann renews Leipzig’s history in publishing through a magazine store for culture
Swab Barcelona, a human scale fair, prioritizing quality programs and accessibility for its audience
Humane treatment and accessibility to culture are at the forefront in an event that seeks to break the barriers and elitism that often characterize the contemporary art scene – the...
Ona, Barcelona. How a Barcelona bookstore is reviving a lost language through literature
A store that vies to preserve Catalan culture through literature, spearheaded by Taxto Benet: «Catalan needs people to read in Catalan, to write in Catalan, to purchase Catalan books»
Newsstand UK – From a Victorian family business into the Metaverse
Founded in 1894, the company disrupted the market by selling both individual magazines and subscriptions. Today they keep offering services to other publishers, creating a worldwide community.
Nemika, Tokyo. Japanese philosophy and the cycle of life in garden-themed experience
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...
VOLTA Art Fair, the concept of ‘shift’ applied to the arts
In Italian, VOLTA means to turn, to shift. «We chose this word because that’s what we’re trying to do for our artists, gallerists, and collectors. Our tagline is ‘discover, connect...
Founded in the 1700s, Libreria Bocca is the last trace of a publishing dynasty
Giorgio and Monica Lodetti carry on the legacy of Libreria Bocca. Their mission is to uphold the values of independence, intellectual curiosity, and community engagement
Rebirth of the coffee table book – Maison Plage creates a space to escape and inspire
A destination for crafted, rare, and lifestyle books – Founder Kelly Croteau reveals that Maison Plage is more than just a bookstore, it’s a brand
Piano City Milano 2023: an effort between public institutions and private companies
The Piano City Milano Festival at the Gallery of Modern Art (GAM) in Milan, Italy, features classical and jazz pianists from Italy and around the world
Reading Room, Milan. A white cube for magazines turns into a cultural hub
A Forty-square-meter gallery in the district of Corvetto. In conversation with founder Francesca Spiller: «Running a bookshop today means creating a relationship with the producers of magazines»
Eslite bookstore, Hong Kong. Humanities and art: connecting the dots between four cultural hubs
Hong Kong is the city where, in 2012, the first Eslite Bookstore outside Taiwan opened. Located at Causeway Bay, selling both Chinese and English books, three others have since opened
Champaca, Bengaluru. A platform for books, zines and fanzines to defend the indie-publishing scene
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...
Krumulus, Berlin. If you are lucky, you can keep your inner child alive
In the mornings, Krumulus hosts a program where they read stories from books surrounded by its original illustrations in the gallery space
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
Gogol&Company, Milan. A social and cultural catalyst for the local community
According to Tosca, each reader has two souls. There are those who wait for the right book to call for them and there are those who, instead, ask for advice
Hi Desert Times, Twentynine Palms. The zine culture is red-hot in California
«‘Look at me, I’m in print’. There's still beauty in being on printed paper: digital is great but seeing yourself in print takes it to another level», Liz Lapp on...
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
Roppongi Tsutaya Books, Tokyo. Catering to the needs of an international community
Tsutaya was founded in 1983 in Osaka as a realization of the idea of a need to create a stronghold of culture for grown-ups
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
Kubrick bookshop, Hong Kong. Movies, music and the hub-effect next to the Broadway Cinematheque
A disc store and movie shop: art, film dvds, movie posters and indie music cds. A publisher with over 30 titles of books published – from gender to social concern....
Le Mur, Madrid. Conveying the relevance of accessibility in the arts industry
«We are break apart from established-photography galleries in Madrid» – Le Mur intends to revitalize the importance of critical-thinking through a photographic medium
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...
Print Culture, Glasgow: LGBTQ+ magazines and pens used for Looney Tunes, a new niche
Selling niche stationery and independent magazines that hone in on micro-cultures and coterie drawn to certain cities, tastebuds or vocations, Print Culture is Glasgow’s newest resident
Adriàn Castañeda: Mantenga la calma at Madrid Art Week
Founded as an alternative platform to traditional contemporary art spaces, UVNT Art Fair returned to Matadero Madrid for its ninth edition. An interview with Adriàn Castañeda on his public installation
Paper as an art medium – Paper Positions, Berlin: in conversation with Heinrich Carstens
Once realizing that Bikini Berlin was not suitable for large paintings or big installations, the team shifted their concept to focus on artworks made of and about one material only:...
Ed. Varie, New York. Art gallery and creative space for emerging artists
«I desired people who were curious from the neighbourhood». This sense of discovery has become one of the successful parts of Ed. Varie
Lebigmag, Moscow. People visit from fatigue by the sight of screens
Magazines: one can travel without travelling. «I receive orders from villages in Russia, for which, when I look at google maps are towns consisting of twenty houses»
Smith&Son Paris. A tale of a street
Smith&Son Paris on 248 Rue de Rivoli, near Place de la Concorde, is the longest branch to have remained in its original setting
Radius Books, Santa Fe. 160 published titles and Donation Programs in New Mexico
«Since the formation, we have donated a total of seventy-five thousand volumes of art-related books published under Radius Books to schools and libraries across fifty states»
T0K10 Rotterdam: A Japanese-Inspired Concept Store Bringing Tokyo’s Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic to Europe
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...
