AADL Talks To: Bill Zirinsky and Ruth Schekter of Crazy Wisdom
Mon, 04/03/2023 - 9:48am
In this episode of AADL Talks To, we interview Bill Zirinsky and Ruth Schekter. Bill and Ruth discuss their history running the Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and the Crazy Wisdom Journal. They also talk about their time in Ann Arbor, including some of the city’s changes over the years. They discuss their experience as a unique “new age” bookstore in a town known for its book shops.
Crazy Wisdom Bookstore, Window Painting, 114 S Main St, December 25, 2019 Photographer: Steve Jensen
Year:
2019
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Crazy Wisdom Bookstore, Window Painting, 114 S Main St, December 25, 2019 Photographer: Steve Jensen
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2019
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Kai Garden & Crazy Wisdom Bookstore, 2000 Photographer: Susan Wineberg

Year:
2000
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Bill Zirinsky and Ruth Schekter, Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea Room, April 1999 Photographer: Robert Chase

Year:
1999
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Ann Arbor News, April 12, 1999
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Bill Zirinsky and Ruth Schekter, of Crazy Wisdom Bookstore & Tea Room, show their renovated store at 114 S. Main St. The couple gutted what was part of Mayer Schairer Co., an office supply store.
Ann Arbor News, April 12, 1999
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Bill Zirinsky and Ruth Schekter, of Crazy Wisdom Bookstore & Tea Room, show their renovated store at 114 S. Main St. The couple gutted what was part of Mayer Schairer Co., an office supply store.
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Bill Zirinsky and Ruth Schekter, Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea Room, April 1999 Photographer: Robert Chase

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1999
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Bill Zirinsky and Ruth Schekter, Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea Room, April 1999 Photographer: Robert Chase

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1999
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Bill Zirinsky and Ruth Schekter, Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea Room, April 1999 Photographer: Robert Chase

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1999
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Bill Zirinsky and Ruth Schekter, Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea Room, April 1999 Photographer: Robert Chase

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1999
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Bill Zirinsky and Ruth Schekter, Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea Room, April 1999 Photographer: Robert Chase

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1999
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