Ann Patchett's influence inspires new antiquarian bookstore in Bengaluru
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ann Patchett's influence inspires new antiquarian bookstore in Bengaluru

New Indian Express  

When author and bibliophile Pradeep Sebastian reached out to Krishna Gowda and me with the idea of opening an antiquarian section at Bookworm that would offer rare and fine books, I jumped with excitement. We’ve dubbed this adventure ‘The Antiquarian Bookworm’, and our stock in trade will be finely produced books, rare editions, and modern signed books. And so, we’re building a new heart and strengthening the independent bookstore culture with an antiquarian/rare book section, in the book capital of India, Bengaluru. Since we don’t have a culture of book collecting, there is no rare book market to speak of, with just a couple of antiquarian bookstores and auction houses in the entire country.

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Walk this way, bibliophilies!
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Walk this way, bibliophilies!

Deccan Chronicle  

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