Monday, July 25, 2011

Debris




This is what is left of Borders at the mall in Meriden, Connecticut. Not long ago, a treasure trove; now being skeletonized.
365/2011

11 comments:

  1. Our sad story like this is the Angus and Robertsons Book Stores. I echo your despair.

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  2. It makes me sad when bookstores go away. Nice documentary of the moment.

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  3. Wow. Ours just announced it is closing this past Sunday. Haven't been in there yet....almost don't want to go.

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  4. Funny how some big chained stores ate up small independents, not they themselves are being consumed by the internet merchants, bad economy or poor business factors.

    This is a good after shot to pair with a more optimistic before.

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  5. So sad to see bookstores close. I've spent many happy hours browsing books when visiting the city. Always fun to find a new one to explore...especially those with old books.

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  6. A book will remain a book, for me, even when computers and e-book readers are en vogue now.

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  7. Hi Bobbi,
    What a sad picture. I agree with Tony, I'm a book person. I like to hold a book in my hands when reading. Have a great day!

    Sherrie

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  8. being a bookperson this meakes me sad

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  9. Anytime a bookstore closes, an angel loses its wings! :-(

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  10. I'm amazed that we have one community bookstore that is still open. It has so much more character than the chains - including store kitties and a snake in a tank.

    Amazing that they're even open for customers while taking the furniture out.

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  11. I noticed recently in one of the larger shopping centres that the borders bookstore had been turned into a Rebel Sports shop.
    So sad to see a bookstore shut up shop.

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