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
U-Cellar Accepts Buyout Offer From Competing Bookstore
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21
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December
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1986
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Old, New Blended
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2
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November
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1998
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Renown Music Store Is Closing Its Doors
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5
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September
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1998
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Developer Ends Attempt To Fill Liberty Square
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July
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1993
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Latest Proposal Meets Hope, Doubt
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14
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January
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1993
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Borders Unit May Revive Liberty Square
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4
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January
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1993
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Borders brothers, Louis (left) and Tom, checking inventory, Borders Bookstore, April 1976 Photographer: Larry E. Wright
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1976
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Borders brothers, Louis (left) and Tom, checking inventory, Borders Bookstore, April 1976 Photographer: Larry E. Wright
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1976
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Ann Arbor News, April 30, 1976
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The Borders brothers, Louis (left) and Tom, browse through a computerized inventory print-out of their 60,000 title stock. The system has proved so efficient they plan to offer it to customers of their new wholesale business.
Ann Arbor News, April 30, 1976
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The Borders brothers, Louis (left) and Tom, browse through a computerized inventory print-out of their 60,000 title stock. The system has proved so efficient they plan to offer it to customers of their new wholesale business.
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Bordering on change: Borders bookstore chain turns a page in its history but won't close the book on providing good reading
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25
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October
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1992
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