What is an independent bookstore is an independent form, an independent character and an independent operation. To put it simply, independent bookstores should have unique personality, independent opinions, independent opinions and ideas besides economic independence.
There are many independent bookstores near Qingdao Zhanqiao. When you get off the trestle and walk along the coastline, you can find several very special ones. Although I am not a book lover, I sometimes go crazy. I like to call myself a literary youth. When I came to Qingdao, I naturally wanted to do something literary and artistic, so I chose to visit several independent bookstores last weekend.
Zhiyou realm
I read many posts and did my homework on the Internet, and one of them was the most mysterious. It is said that the owner of this shop is a book binding designer. It is more like a person's private study than a bookstore. All bookshelves are made of corrugated paper by the boss himself. The boss is very casual. He doesn't open the door until 1: 30 every afternoon, and he doesn't open the door on weekends. He can walk into this bookstore by chance.
Before I came here, I didn't care what kind of paper and books I used for binding, but I was very interested in people who focused on one thing and even loved it, so the first place I went was "paper has a state".
Go to Hubei Road 13, look up at a circular sign with traditional books on it, and walk up the steps. Next to the wooden door, there is a bunch of lush bamboo, which is very quiet in the depths of the bamboo forest.
The bookstore is very small, and visitors are not allowed on the second floor, so there is only room for three or four people except the bookshelf.
It happened that a friend of the boss was discussing with the boss how to make a book, from the direction of the text to the reading order. In short, neither of them noticed me, so I read slowly in front of a row of bookshelves alone. These books are carefully classified and sorted, and there are many kinds of humanities and history. The quiet atmosphere in the store made me not even want to take pictures, for fear that the camera would disturb the peace.
Open a book called Spices Floating on the Silk Road. The texture of the paper is simple, as if to match the historical accumulation of the Silk Road. Turning to the back page, you can see that the overall design is very insightful. The boss's surname is Yi, formerly known as Jian Zhi. I searched the name on the internet and only saw a few words about him in a blog post. But it made me notice the book binding, and I knew that Fan laughed at me and listened.
The two important parts of a book are paper and words, just like its body and soul. I touch its body and feel its soul at the same time, that is reading. However, the binding and design of books still cannot go beyond the content. It better be icing on the cake. Don't put the plow in front of the cow.
I chose a notebook in "The Country of Paper". Good paper and simple binding. I intend to use it as a diary. When I paid the bill, I looked at my boss carefully. It's really elegant and romantic I speak slowly. I also sent bookmarks and postcards.
Qingdao study room
Not far from the Catholic Church, it is a baroque building, formerly known as Villa Anna. After entering, I feel that the business atmosphere is still quite strong, at least I have no impulse to calm down and study. There are several rooms upstairs where you can read and rest.
Chengxiao bookstore
The place is not big, and the books are sorted and placed neatly. There are many books about the local characteristics of Qingdao. The lady in the bookstore, short hair, saw the bag in my hand and asked me, "Have you lost the status of the paper?"
I nodded. In fact, this bag is very inconspicuous, pure white, with only a shallow logo. She was familiar with it, so she recognized it at a glance. She told me about her experience as a teacher, and sent me a postcard enthusiastically, asking me to go to Liangyou Bookstore, saying that 190 1 tower is very distinctive. I took the liberty of asking if this store could make a profit. She smiled. "Our boss likes it."
In this case, whether it is profitable or not is not important. In this way, we chatted happily when we had never met, as if the name "paper has realm" or "knowledge" had become the common code for "we" to know each other, as if we could know each other and then we could know each other.
Liang Shu shop
190 1 tower
There are quite a few books. There are two main categories of books in Liangyou Bookstore. One is called Our Book, which is published and planned by Liangyou Bookstore. The other category is "friends' books", which are mainly the author resources accumulated by Liangyou Bookstore for many years and books published by Qingdao local writers.
Downstairs on the right is the art exhibition hall. I saw many paintings, photos and other works by Qingdao artists. On the left, the corner is Qingdao Post Museum. I bought postcards on the first floor and sent them to my friends.
The most important thing in a bookstore is to have a good book you want to read.
But sometimes, we don't know what a good book is.
At this time, I hope to meet a bookstore owner with excellent taste in books.
Just like A.J. of the bookstore on the island, he feels obligated to improve the taste of the public, because sometimes people have no idea what a terrible book they are reading. The book he thrust into my hand is worth savoring. He was still very touched when he closed it.
I hope to meet such a bookstore owner.
Ji Dan Bookstore
Danhua cafe
The last route is mostly concentrated near the trestle and Catholic church, and there is little walking time. This bookstore is mainly near May 4th Square, which is not too far away.
First, I went to the Egg Flower Cafe.
Located in Nanjing Road, Shinan District, Qingdao 107, it is said that it moved from Belle to its present position. This is the first floor outside a residential area, which is very easy to find. The path leading to the yard is paved with pebbles, and people who are drinking coffee and reading books can be seen through the transparent glass. When you open the door, you can smell a strong smell of coffee.
I chose a seat in the glass room in the yard. Behind the glass are clusters of bamboos, with a light blue sky overhead and light music in the ear. I gently supported my headrest and sank into the sofa. I wonder if the owner's woman brought me the menu. Her temperament is very comfortable, "ironing clothes". I think we can probably use this word, so we won't be embarrassed for the first time.
The whole cafe gives people a clean and elegant feeling, which is quite suitable for friends to chat or take a nap. It is like finding a warm and soft place in a hard city. Not arty, not melodramatic. It just brings people little surprises in life. Creating and discovering beauty is a beautiful thing in itself.
There is a bookshelf with books on three sides. I came early, so I can stay here for a long time at will and read the headlines slowly in rows, not afraid of being disturbed.
There are several books by Feng Tang, among which The Sutra of Plain Woman, which is sold in Hongkong, is also available here. I heard that the boss will buy books from Hong Kong and Taiwan and put them in the store. Sure enough, the book was renamed Goddess I after a lot of sexual content was deleted in Chinese mainland.
There are some news books, probably several Newsweeks, as well as Yang Lan and Chai Jing. There are other essays about many people's poems, such as Haruki Murakami, Shunji Iwai, Kundera Milan and An Yiru, which I didn't pay much attention to.
I took a copy of Taipei People by Mr. Bai Xianyong. I heard a story in a book before, and my eyes were full of tears. I picked it up without hesitation this time. The Spirit Bookstore posted on the cover is an independent bookstore in Hong Kong. It circulates used books and second-hand books. I guess the boss brought it back from Hong Kong. This book is a Republic of China edition, and its layout is traditional from right to left. It's really hard to read, but I can't resist the temptation.
The original intention here is to wait for someone, but waiting here has become a magical moment. I hope time passes quickly, I can meet the person I want to see earlier, I hope time stops and people are immersed in books until the story is finished.
Fanfan
I walked to Vientiane City, floor B 1, square and empty. Both are chain bookstores, and the stores in each city not only continue the founder's style and concept, but also incorporate different urban elements. The spiral corridor above Qingdao coincides with the characteristics of Qingdao blue ocean.
"Fang" is based on Xiao Tong, a writer of Liang Dynasty in Southern Dynasties. It must be a permanent residence, and then a square place.
The layout and interior design of the bookstore are simple and modern. The whole book wall extends in an arc from top to bottom. It is said that the total span reaches 100 meter. The classification of books is reasonable, and it is very convenient to find books according to the initials of the author's surname.
I was in a hurry. I went in and took a look, and then I left. I only remembered the smell of coffee and the postcard rack.
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