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From Barcelona's cultural resistance to Tokyo's literary sanctuaries, the world's finest independent bookshops offer curated selections and knowledgeable staff for discerning Christmas gift-givers.

  • Issue #159
  • 25 min read
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The 75th Cannes film festival, a Finnish art fair and the oldest bookseller school in France.

  • Issue #155
  • 8 min read
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