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Books Seen: On the Sidewalk

Posted by Jerrold Litwinenko / June 12, 2006

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I stumbled upon a book sale yesterday afternoon.

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Sameer Vasta / June 12, 2006 at 12:15 pm
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The best kind of book sale is the one you just stumble upon. I think these same people set up all around the city every weekend.

Oh, and I love the play on words in the title. Clever.
jerrold / June 12, 2006 at 12:43 pm
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Used books are great, aren't they?! This setup was on Bloor, in the Annex area.
Craig! / June 14, 2006 at 12:12 am
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Was this near Spadina and Bloor?
I bought some books from this guy a few weeks ago. He has tons of great titles. I wonder if he is doing this weekly...
Also: garage sales.
Sameer Vasta / June 14, 2006 at 01:36 am
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yup, i saw him around spadina and bloor too, a couple of weeks ago. maybe it's his regular haunt.

i once got a first edition print of "black beauty" at a garage sale for 35 cents. i went back and told the seller since i felt like i was totally ripping her off, but she told me to keep it and give it to my kids or something.
Environs / June 14, 2006 at 12:00 pm
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Location is Bloor St W & Madison Ave, immediately east of Spadina.<br><br>

Just FYI, there is a cute, well-stocked, thoughtfully-organised used bookstore just a short walk from that location. It is located at the NW corner of Spadina Ave and Sussex Ave (south of the Beer Store and Post Office, where the Spadina streetcar debouches to ground level). I don't recall the name, but it is a great place to spend an hour perusing if books are your thing.
Paul / June 14, 2006 at 02:20 pm
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I hate this guy. Why should someone be allowed to use public space to 'set up shop' in this way wherever the hell they want? Imagine how obnoxious it would be if every street corner was host to this. If this guy wants to set up a garage sale, let him use his own property; if he wants to set up a bookstore, let him pay taxes!
jerrold / June 14, 2006 at 03:08 pm
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Hate is a strong word, but you do seem rather bothered by this type of street vending. I don't think he was in anyone's way, and he's selling used books - spreading knowledge! If he were selling satellite cable TV dishes it might bother me.

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