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Especially refreshing was Reed\u2019s excitement that Brass Lamp patrons can purchase from the Collection via Amazon without leaving the Brass Lamp\u2019s comfy sofas. If you\u2019ve started a book but aren\u2019t able to buy right then, Open\u2019s unique bookmarks hold the book\u2019s title, author and page so you might continue with another copy.<\/p>\n
Open\u2019s opening was full of strange realizations. Where else does a small business owner encourage patrons to buy books online? Where else can one sit on the floor<\/i> of a downtown bar with drink in hand to paw through queer art books?<\/p>\n
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With its selection ranging from classic to off-the-wall, and its experimental relationship with the Internet, Open\u2019s open concept is tangible in so many ways, and most of all, it feels sincere in its mission to get people to read significant books.<\/p>\n
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