Upon initially entering Bible Depot, it is difficult to find any particular motive of organization for the merchandise inside. While the books and gifts in the store are neatly organized into labeled sections, what I found difficult was understanding the...
Laurence Roth | Mar 27, 2019
Though there are countless signs hanging from the ceilings, posters on the pillars, and notes from previous readers hanging on the shelves, perhaps the most important piece of advice a Powell’s City of Books customer may need doesn’t seem to be advertised: breathe....
Laurence Roth | Mar 13, 2015
The Strand Bookstore stands tall at 828 Broadway at the corner of East 12th Street, Manhattan, showcasing some aspects of its vast book collection from its sidewalk, leading passersby into its interior space. As customers enter through the Strand's doors, they are...
Laurence Roth | Mar 12, 2015