Buying books

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  • jasontroj0

    1. More than I did before, but I also can finally afford the books that I like. I would say a few a month. Most of the one's for "reading" are about environmental issues. Some art books when I can decide that I really like one. Cookbook here and there.

    2. Depends. I buy from both. I really need to be in love with an art book before to buy it.

    Question 3 applies to both, and I'll say wherever I can get the best deal. Sometimes I'll take photos of a book I see in person and then look it up online for the best deal.

    • 2. Why do they have to be so expensive?!?!Cultr
    • more colours, bigger format - heavier fares for weightier distribution. Distributors take the most of 1 book price.
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    • That's why most indy shops are trying to use e-comm - but when it comes to certain books people really like to handle...
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    • ...them before buying. In art books, when the format itself is under consideration, we like to get our hands on it first.
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