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Welcome to the Last Bookstore

Welcome to the Last Bookstore

2015 · Film · short · 11 min

Directed by Chad Howitt

This short documentary focuses on the life of Josh Spencer, owner and operator of “The Last Bookstore”, located in Downtown Los Angeles. Against the closure of massive bookstore chains and the rise of eReaders, Josh has been able to create a local resurgence of the printed word. We explore his life as a father, husband, small business owner, and paraplegic, as well as the store’s magnetic attraction of the community.

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  1. PositivejoelkeslerMar 21, 2021

    There is a short documentary available on Amazon Prime Video (US) called “Welcome to the Last Bookstore” of you want to learn a bit more about this gem:

    https://www.amazon.com/Welcome-Last-Bookstore-Josh-Spencer/dp/B073VX44BQ