
AADL Talks To: Jay Platt, Owner of West Side Book Shop

Jay Platt is the owner of Ann Arbor's iconic West Side Book Shop located at 113 W. Liberty Street in the historic Haarer Building. Jay shares his journey learning the antiquarian book trade, from his early days working for several Ann Arbor and regional booksellers, including David Kozubei of David's Books, to the rare finds, losses, and lessons learned over his nearly 50 years in business. Jay also touches on the history of the Haarer Building and his participation in other classic Ann Arbor institutions and events, from the Psychedelic Rangers and Ann Arbor’s Medieval Play Festival to the Antiquarian Book Fair.
Historical photos and articles about Jay Platt
Historical advertisements and articles about West Side Book Shop

Selling Kisses at David's Bookstore, February 1975 Photographer: Robert Chase

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1975
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Selling Kisses at David's Bookstore, February 1975 Photographer: Robert Chase

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1975
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Catherine Boyer of Grosse Pointe, MI looks for magazines at David's Books on Liberty St Photographer: Bill Wood

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1990
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Mayor Stephenson and Chess Players at David's Books, February 1975 Photographer: Robert Chase

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1975
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David opening a second bookstore

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26
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November
Year
1978
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David's Books Folding; He Blames Expansion

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9
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April
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1976
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His Beard's Not Blue, But He's A Pirate At Heart

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20
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October
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1974
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