Original editions at the annual Antiquarian Book Fair can command prices in the hundreds of thousands, reflecting the high stakes of the rare book market.
Synopsis
Original editions at the annual Antiquarian Book Fair can command prices in the hundreds of thousands, reflecting the high stakes of the rare book market.
Synopsis
Jim Cummins, founder of James Cummins Bookseller, navigates New York City's rare book scene in D.W. Young's 2019 documentary. The film features prominent bookstores like the Strand and Argosy and captures the vibrancy of the annual Antiquarian Book Fair, where rare volumes sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Notable figures such as Fran Lebowitz and Susan Orlean offer insights into the challenges and passions of booksellers in a digital age.
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Why Watch
- Meet Jim Cummins of James Cummins Bookseller
- Find out about the Argosy Book Store sisters
- See the Strand Bookstore's Nancy Bass Wyden
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the 2019 New York Film Festival.
- It features booksellers like Jim Cummins and Nancy Bass Wyden.
- The documentary was released on April 17, 2020, as video on demand.
- It holds a 90% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 63 reviews.
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Who directed the documentary The Booksellers?
D. W. Young directed, edited, and produced The Booksellers.
What is the approval rating of The Booksellers on Rotten Tomatoes?
The Booksellers holds an approval rating of 90% based on 63 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.
When was The Booksellers released as video on demand?
The Booksellers was released as video on demand on April 17, 2020.
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