17 bookstores that break the stereotypes
If you think that a bookshop is a boring place with a lot of heavy volumes, we are glad to present you a compilation that will break all the stereotypes about this.
1. "City Lights Bookstore" (city Lights) in San Francisco
The store was founded by poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti, so it is not surprising that all of the space on the second floor of poetry.
For the entire length of the room here and there, chairs, designed for visitors. So they can effortlessly, enjoying the natural light, to carefully choose an appropriate literary work, which will want to bring home.
2. "Word on the Water" (the Word for water) in London
First and foremost, a feature of the store is that it is located on the barge. You can climb on Board to get acquainted with the books on the shelves (and enjoy the company of the owner's cats), or, remaining on the shore, to enjoy listening to music and reading poems, regularly organizes on the roof of the vessel.
3."The Livraria Cultura" in são Paulo, Brazil
Place the title of the largest bookstore of Brazil, at the same time is a unique children's Playground.
Full of surprises room are an impressive size figures of dragons, inside of which are invited to play with the kids, recreation areas and four floors of exceptional literary fun, organized numerous corridors filled with books.
4."Libreria Acqua Alta" (Library of high water) in Venice
This store is probably one of the most memorable places in the romantic city on water.
By itself, the bookstore is small, but filled to overflowing with a variety of books. They overwhelm located immediately to the gondola, small boats and even a bath. Taking an interesting instance, you can dive into reading with your toes dipped in the water of the channel.
5. "Librería El Ateneo" (Library of the Athenaeum) in Buenos Aires
A former theatre, with all the accompanying elements: gorgeous architectural decoration, lush red curtains, Italian frescoes and exquisite sculptures was transformed into a bookstore.
The elegant atmosphere is supported by live piano music accompanies the visitors in each of the departments.
6. "Cook & Book" (Book kitchen) in Brussels
This unusual place is part bookstore, partly cafe. The space is divided into 9 rooms dedicated to specific topics literature.
However, the fun is in the making of these premises, each of which has its own, completely unique design. The English Room, for example, resembles a real pub.
7. "Livraria Lello" (Library of Lele) in Porto, Portugal
The oldest Portuguese bookstore, which is definitely worth a look. Unremarkable exterior of the building hides the lush literary and aesthetic exuberance.
Inside the store is elaborate and stairs dark wood invite the sparkling colored glass second floor where the bookshelves take up all the space from floor to ceiling.
8. "Librairie Ptyx" (Library Ptyx) in Brussels
Already before they enter the shop, it becomes clear that he is a kind work of art.
Tenderly stored inside the global bestsellers, and outside on the walls of the building and respected to their authors.
9. "The Last Bookstore" (the Last bookstore) in downtown Los Angeles
In addition to the amazing experience that proishodjat vaulted ceilings with massive columns, this store will make your visitor feel trapped in a different world.
Here you can find antique and used books, and buy some copies for only a dollar, if you climb to the second floor.
10. "Cafebrería El Péndulo" (Book cafe "Pendulum") in Mexico city
Graciously allowing visitors read selected books over a glass of Mojito and delicious lunch, the owners provide a steady consumer excitement
Especially convenient in this place is the availability of opportunities to indulge in culinary and literary delight outdoors where sunlight and blooming greenery around creating an indescribable atmosphere, far from the standard situation of independent bookstores.
11. "Atlantis Books" (Books of Atlantis) in Santorini, Greece
The striking surroundings of the store resembles a cave, and exclusivity adds its walls, dotted with lots of records. Amazing correspondence contains different kind comments and messages left by visitors.
Bookstore regularly holds thematic film screenings, autograph sessions with writers and even food festivals.
12. "Powell's Books" (Books Powell) in Portland, Oregon
This store is huge. The building in which it is located, formerly served as the iconic Portland showroom.
Due to the gigantic size of the halls, visitors can freely walk among countless book series, sipping coffee purchased in a local café and enjoy a life filled with love of literature.
13. "Librairie Avant-Garde" (Library vanguard) in Nanjing, China
See yellow stripes, is marked for the entire length of the floor in this shop? They are there because once the premises belonged to the huge garage.
All ingenious is simple, is that visitors need to look for another place to Park your car.
14. "Dickson Street Bookshop" (Bookstore Dixon) in Fayetteville, Arkansas
This cozy shop is a great place for lovers of old and rare books. The range of titles old and new books just captivates the imagination.
Walking along the shelves, you can go admire the rare leather bindings unique tomes, and moved on, to find a book on any subject: from cookbooks southern cuisine to biographies of musicians.
15. "Books Actually" (Do books) in Thyon Bar, Singapore
Cute little shop, often inviting on a collective reading of books, in addition to the latter is filled with a lot of all sorts of cute knick-knacks, making the atmosphere is cosy and quaint.
Among the presented works, often creations of local authors and literature with the indie theme.
16. "Boekhandel Dominicanen" (Dominican bookstore) in the Dutch city of Maastricht
Wander between the bookshelves in the present Church, Dating back seven hundred years, maybe only in the "Dominican bookstore".
An amazing Union of Gothic architecture and modern furnishings offers a delightful enjoyment from slipping glances at the book spines.
17. "Brattle Book Shop" (Roaring book) in Boston
One of the biggest stores of antiquarian books. Boston bookstore was founded in 1825.
Three-tier shelf, chock full of various tomes, located directly under the open sky.
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