Yamazaki, Paul

Reading the Room: A Bookseller's Tale

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ISBN 13:: 9781958846698
author:: Yamazaki, Paul
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Ode Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 100
Dimensions:: 17.8 x 11.2 x 1 centimetres (0.1
Genre:: Biography, Literary, Biography,
Condition:: New
Availability:: Item usually sent within 10 working days

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Paul Yamazaki's love letter to bookselling is a deeply personal and engaging account of his life's work. Over 24 hours, he shares stories from his time at storied City Lights Booksellers in San Francisco, where he developed a passion for book buying and nurturing relationships across the literary industry.

From his upbringing in a Japanese American family to his experiences working with legendary figures like Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Yamazaki's story is one of trust-building, generosity, and dialogue. He reflects on the value of sharing knowledge and building connections that transcend the world of bookselling.

This memoir offers a unique glimpse into the life of a bookseller and the importance of relationships in the literary industry. With honesty and humility, Yamazaki shares his vision for the future of bookselling and the power of books to bring people together.

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