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Nowadays, while large chain bookstores are leading the publishing industry, clusters of independent bookstores are forming a market and beginning to gain popularity. Independent bookstores mainly handle books produced by individuals that are difficult to sell on current distribution networks. They also challenge the traditional role of the bookstore by establishing themselves as a local cultural space that people gather and communicate.
These independent bookstores are valuable because it provides you a unique experience that cannot be felt by using existing large bookstores. The purchasing process of picking up the book, and feeling the texture of it let readers truly cherish that book.
However, because of coronavirus, independent bookstores are in a huge deficit. If you want to help revitalize the small scale publishing industry, we recommend you to find an independent bookstore around you. "Movie bookstore, 35mm", which is located in about 5 minutes by bus from UOS could be a good start. This bookstore sells books about movies and holds small film-related meetings. Buying a book that carefully selected by the owner in an antique atmosphere will build you a pleasurable experience. Besides, there are many independent bookstores with various charms. We hope our readers enjoy the independent bookstore's charm.