I went to a new generation independent bookstore `` The Last Bookstore '' selected as `` the most beautiful bookstore in the world ''
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The Last Bookstore
http://lastbookstorela.com/
The Last Bookstore is located in Los Angeles, California and is located at 453 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90013. Be careful of the route when you stop by because it is next to a few blocks of the 'Skid Row' area, which is said to be insecure.
The Last Bookstore is located in a corner of a large building. Since marijuana is legal in California, marijuana scent blew around the Last Bookstore as well as Alsterdam in the Netherlands .
I found a signboard for 'The LAST BOOKSTORE' in front of the big door. It has a classical and majestic atmosphere as if it were a bank.
Before entering the store there is a security check, where you leave a large bag in exchange for a number tag.
So let's go inside. Inside the spacious store with high ceilings, there are thick pillars standing like ancient architecture. The cashier counter is designed by stacking books.
Like this, new books are lined up like general bookstores.
There is a fluffy sofa in the store, and you can read it carefully.
Chandelier-style tires are suspended from the ceiling for some reason ...
Huge objects made from books are also displayed. Basically, it is a book that is `` to read '', but it is often used as a `` decorative thing '' in The Last Bookstore, such as at a cashier counter or an object. Was. Actually, `` The Last Bookstore '' is named `` bookstore '' which is endangered due to the influence of Amazon etc., and the existence value of `` book '' is changing when walking inside the store I was able to feel it.
However, there are many books to read. There are both new and used books in the store, but this is a new shelf. Classic works are lined up as 'CLASSIC LITERATURE',
There is also a space where only art books are lined up.
The walls are full of paintings.
There are beautiful covers that will be fun just to look at.
I found the notation 'ELEVATOR STAIRS' (elevator / stairs), so I'll try going.
On the way, I found a space for purchase.
As you go up the stairs ...
I noticed that the genre of the book on the second floor was written in each column. It seems that there are books with dark hobbies such as 'Thriller', 'Mystery', 'Paranormal', 'Horror' and 'Fantasy'.
Arrived on the second floor. There is also a bench here where you can read the book carefully.
Here is also an object on the bookshelf.
Paper is dancing near the ceiling.
Go to the space with the bookshelf.
'Laugh! It's reflected on the camera!', And the surveillance camera was humorously communicated.
The second floor is more complicated, like a maze.
The second floor is mainly used books, and science fiction novels are lined up on the shelf of 'Si-Fi & Fantasy' ...
Dragon eggs on the shelf. The box had the title and commentary
There are also mysterious objects like SF.
Going further ...
A tunnel made by stacking books.
It is made with a real book, not an object that looks like a book.
Looking from the front like this. It is a little slope.
This space was constantly visited by people, with a very high population density. Some people took pictures with their smartphones and others distributed with action cameras. Although it is a bookstore, it has the atmosphere of a theme park.
Beyond the heavy door ...
A small room with a sci-fi atmosphere.
The bookshelf is lined with mysterious screens and buttons.
If you think there are colorful shelves ...
It was 'Decorative Books' (decorative books) that I had never seen at a bookstore.
On the other hand, 'History of the World' and ...
'Bible'
There are also academic books, such as
There were also shelves with Japanese manga.
This is a shooting space made of books.
I could not shoot alone, but I can shoot a picture that looks like this.
by Francisco Delgado
If you just buy a book, then Amazon and other online shops are sufficient, and in recent years bookstores in real stores are in danger of closing. On the other hand, independent bookstores as “communities” and “event venues” are prospering, and the number of independent bookstores is increasing. The Last Bookstore also has frequent events, where you can see a new bookstore that focuses on “experience” and “interaction”, not just shopping.
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