“They simply treat books as a commodity,” says Nicholas Spice, publisher of the London Review of Books, and one of the chain’s sternest critics. “There’s no sentiment to it. If it’s celebrity biographies that are going to sell, then that’s what they’ll focus on. They’re not looking at it from a cultural perspective… MORE HERE
Brits Complain That Chains Stores Are Killing Books
November 10th, 2009 · Uncategorized
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Rare finds: Beatles albums in every colour of the rainbow
November 9th, 2009 · Vinyl Records **
The original owner had access to Capitol Records music, pressing machines and the coloured vinyl, Boldireff says.
“When his shift was over, he’d sometimes experiment, testing techniques of mixing colour and creating patterns. Thankfully, his favourite band was The Beatles, and he took the opportunity to create pressings that are now totally unique in the world of Beatles collectibles. These are the only known copies. I’m at a loss when it comes to estimating what they might be worth.” More
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“THE BEYOND” Signed Vinyl LP Record
November 9th, 2009 · Autographed / Signed Books & Music, Vinyl Records **
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Scientific American Magazine – Vintage Covers
November 3rd, 2009 · Ephemera ***
Scientific American 1981 Rubik's Cube
Scientific American 1978 Computer Poker
Scientific American 1978 Pixels Show Brain Function
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