The Past And Future Of Bookselling

Documentary of the Week | Mar 6, 2020

“The Booksellers” looks at the world of antiquarian booksellers and highlights a new generation that’s breaking the stereotype of the profession as white, male and slow to change. Filmmaker D.W. Young celebrates the legendary New York stores of Argosy, The Strand and others.

— Raphaela Neihausen and Thom Powers

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