AADL Talks To: Jay Platt
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
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Ann Arbor News, May 12, 1998
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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.
Ann Arbor News, May 12, 1998
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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 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 Holds Polar Map from 1640, April 1989 Photographer: Robert Chase
Year:
1989
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Historical pamphlet a rare find, local broker buys gem
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Day
28
Month
April
Year
1992
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Ann Arbor Art Center, A2AC Gallery, West Side Book Shop, Hyperion Coffee, 100 Block West Liberty St, November 7, 2023 Photographer: Steve Jensen
Year:
2023
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Haarer Building, Detail, 113 W Liberty St, May 15, 2016 Photographer: Steve Jensen
Year:
2016
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