
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

Jay Platt, owner of West Side Book Shop, May 1998 Photographer: Larry E. Wright

Year:
1998
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Jay Platt, owner of West Side Book Shop, May 1998 Photographer: Larry E. Wright

Year:
1998
Ann Arbor News, May 12, 1998
Caption:
West Side Book Shop owner Jay Platt shows off an accordian-type book called 'The Tunnel Calamity.' The book will be for sale at the Ann Arbor Antiquarian Book Fair May 17.
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Jay Platt, owner of West Side Book Shop, May 1998

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1998
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Jay Platt, owner of West Side Book Shop, May 1998 Photographer: Larry E. Wright

Year:
1998
Ann Arbor News, May 12, 1998
Caption:
Jay Platt, owner of the West Side Book Shop, is one of the founders of the Ann Arbor Antiquarian Book Fair. The 20th fair will be May 17 at the Michigan Union.
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Jay Platt, owner of West Side Book Shop, May 1998 Photographer: Larry E. Wright

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1998
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Jay Platt, owner of West Side Book Shop, May 1998 Photographer: Larry E. Wright

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1998
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Jay Platt with 'Articles of Presbyterian Religion," believed to be the first non-newspaper item printed in Washtenaw County, April 1992 Photographer: Carrie Rosema

Year:
1992
Ann Arbor News, April 28, 1992
Caption:
Jay Platt, owner of the Westside Book Shop, 113 W. Liberty, holds 'Articles of Presbyterian Religion," which is believed to be the first non-newspaper item printed in Washtenaw County. It was printed in 1834.
Jay Platt with 'Articles of Presbyterian Religion," believed to be the first non-newspaper item printed in Washtenaw County, April 1992 Photographer: Carrie Rosema

Year:
1992
Jay Platt with 'Articles of Presbyterian Religion," believed to be the first non-newspaper item printed in Washtenaw County, April 1992 Photographer: Carrie Rosema

Year:
1992