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I was visiting a friend of a friend's bookstore over the Summer and they offered to give me a signed copy of Charlie Kaufman's Antkind. I did one of those omigosh-nos and we moved on right away but I still think about it and wish I'd had the grace to receive it.
This is a recommendation for a very particular type of person.
Nov 15, 2023
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I've been thinking about this a lot and have yet to find said signature book for myself but the theory behind this gift is as follows: you think of a book that you love personally but has 'crowd favorite' potential (while still not a book that everyone has read or else why give book in question as present). The gift strikes a balance between giving something that is meaningful/personal to you while also giving a gift that they actually may like. This is not the sort of thing to give to close personal friends whom you know very well as you'd rather give them something that is tailored to them specifically, but is a great gift for people who do not fall in that category or people whom you are struggling to shop for. Again, I am still thinking about what my signature book will be but can imagine that once I find it, it will simplify gift-giving. Also you build aura as you give this book out consistently; it becomes strongly associated with you within the social circles in which you run (not that this should be the purpose of a good gift, just an added benefit).
Oct 10, 2024
A friend saw this on her recent CA trip — Landers is an amazing vintage store that also produces it’s own product. Illustrations are right up my alley. It’s nice to be thought of + have someone find something I would actually use.
Feb 7, 2025
Especially when you write something inside the cover 🥺
Got this book from a stranger when talking about protesting for the freedom of Gaza, he wanted to give me this book (he wasn’t even finished himself!) to read more about the subject. <3
Mar 18, 2024
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They might suck now, but at least they suck together. I respect that.
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mindless media perfection
Dec 28, 2023
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is the best place I’ve been to in NY to browse CDs. Everything is well organized and they still respect the format.
There’s a large $1.50 section that has plenty of all the old bargain bin classics, but will also occasionally please with something unexpected.
Jan 15, 2024