Oscar Wilde Bookstore to Close
source: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/04/nyregion/04bookstore.html?_r=1&ref=nyregion
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"The Oscar Wilde Bookshop in Greenwich Village, which is believed to be the oldest gay and lesbian bookstore in the country, will close on March 29, its owner announced on Tuesday, citing economic troubles.
The store nearly closed six years ago, only to be sold and given a last-minute reprieve.
The bookstore, which occupies a storefront not much bigger than a typical Manhattan studio apartment, became a popular place for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities.
The store said it would continue to take orders through e-mail and through its Web site until mid-March. Ms. Brinster said the store would extend special offers and discounts to liquidate its inventory."
The store nearly closed six years ago, only to be sold and given a last-minute reprieve.
The bookstore, which occupies a storefront not much bigger than a typical Manhattan studio apartment, became a popular place for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities.
The store said it would continue to take orders through e-mail and through its Web site until mid-March. Ms. Brinster said the store would extend special offers and discounts to liquidate its inventory."
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- groups:
- Art and Style, LGBT
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- tags:
- Art and Style, LGBT, Literature, Greenwich Village
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RCS
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In this day of book buying and selling on the internet, it's hard for small, local, specialty bookstores to compete. It's sad to see this one go.
- 3 years ago
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RCS
