The Booksellers (2019)

A behind-the-scenes look at the New York rare book world.

Director:

D.W. Young

Stars:

Parker Posey, Fran Lebowitz, Gay Talese

Cast

Credited cast:
Parker Posey	...	Self (voice)
Fran Lebowitz	...	Self
Gay Talese	...	Self
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Susan Benne	...	Self
David Bergman	...	Self
Adina Cohen	...	Self
Justin Croft	...	Self
James Cummins	...	Self
Jim Cummins	...	Self
Dennis M. David	...	Self
Erik DuRon	...	Self
Arthur Fournier	...	Self
Syreeta Gates	...	Self
Terry Halladay	...	Self
Naomi Hample	...	Self

Storyline

THE BOOKSELLERS is a lively, behind-the-scenes look at the New York rare book world and the fascinating people who inhabit it. Executive produced by Parker Posey and featuring interviews with some of the most important dealers in the business, as well as prominent collectors, auctioneers, and writers, THE BOOKSELLERS is both a loving celebration of book culture and a serious exploration of the future of the book.

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Plot Keywords:

book | 

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Genres:

Documentary

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Did You Know?

Crazy Credits

In a short closing video segment, Fran Leibowitz describes what happened when she loaned a book to David Bowie.

User Reviews

Interesting Doc on book collecting that is sometimes too dull

A glimpse into the world of book collectors with perspective from different collectors. Jumps around a bit too much from collector to collector instead of focusing on the history of book collecting and staying on point to tell a story. Comes across a bit dull at times in story telling and it seems like there are some missed opportunities to dive into each collectors unique personality. The documentary is at its strongest when talking about where the hobby has been and where it is headed.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Instagram Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 March 2020 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Booksellers

Filming Locations:

New Jersey, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$15,794, 8 March 2020

Gross USA:

$25,694

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$175,003

Company Credits

Production Co:

Blackletter Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1 / (high definition)