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The Art of the Bookstore
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The Art of the Bookstore is romantic, poetic, charismatic, and enduring, and independent booksellers around the world thrive on creating this unique culture and ambiance. In this lavish limited-edition gift, the words of many of these booksellers are paired with 40 bookstore paintings chronicling the passion and respect for books, booksellers, and the publishing industry.
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Gibbs M. Smith
Gibbs Smith, founder and president of his namesake publishing company, started the business with his wife, Catherine, in Santa Barbara, and later moved the company to their hometown, Layton, Utah. This year Gibbs Smith, the company, celebrates 40 years as an independent publisher.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book is a tribute to and celebration of some of the best bookstores in the country. Sadly, more than a few have closed prior to or after this book's publication in 2009.
Kroch's and Brentano's on Wabash in Chicago graces the cover. This fantastic store is one of those that closed prior to the book's publication. I loved this bookstore and remember going with my Dad several times when I was a kid and also tagging along with my aunt a time or two as well. I learned how to browse in that store as well as in my local library. Sadly, the company went out of business in 1995. Their roots date back to 1907 and at their height they had 22 stores in the Chicago area and were the largest privately owned book chain in the country.
There are 58 bookstores featured in The Art of the Bookstore and many of them are still in business. Each store has a two page spread. On the left hand page is a paragraph or page about the store: its history, description, and/or Smith's experience with the store. The history of some stores is written by its owner or founder.
In addition to the brief histories and beautiful paintings, there are quotes that celebrate books and bookstores sprinkled throughout.
Smith's short but enjoyable introduction describes how he came to love books and painting. I have fallen in love with his colorful and vibrant paintings. They give off an energy of excitement and anticipation that is much the same as the energy I feel when spotting a bookstore in a city I'm visiting or walking up to a well-known and much-loved bookstore.