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<title>blogTO Recent Comments: David Mirvish Books Closes Its Doors</title>
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<title>Richelle</title>
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I was only so fortunate enough to go to DM one time only to by an art history text book. I fell inlove. I have never seen or have been in such a place where the place itself was alive. It was love. It was inlove. It was art.

I went by last sunday to find out the doors have close and it felt like a part of my being died. It was a place I was proud to say I knew and have experienced. It wasn't just a bookstore. It was a safehaven for the artists. It was a statement. It contained all the art found in the world. 

Please! Please! Please come back!]]>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 02:27:05 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Roger</title>
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Joe, you write: "the first time i heard of DM books was in a prior post on blogto about it closing. i never did get around to visiting the store just to see what it was all about and actually forgot all about it. it would be nice if someone on blogto posted articles about stuff that is happening instead of what is about to happen and what has happened. oh well."

I'm not quite sure how to interpret this. Tim <a href="http://www.blogto.com/bookstores/davidmirvish">did a write-up</a> about a year ago about the store. And if you saw us <a href="http://www.blogto.com/bookstores/benmcnallybooks">mention it here</a> recently. But you're upset that we didn't give you a personal notice as it was happening?
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/books_lit/2009/03/david_mirvish_books_closes_its_doors/#c491994</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:35:24 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Elle Driver</title>
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DM books didn't close people too many people were "fondling books". It wasn't because they were financially in the hole, or the rent was too high. The Mirvishes have deep pockets, and paid no rent as they own the building. David hasn't been involved with the book business for years, and it's no secret that he's re-focused the Mirvish biz on the theatre district.

I recommend everyone do themselves a favour and start fondling some books at SWIPE - their stock is phenomenal, they could use the extra business, and the owner is a really great guy. ]]>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 13:40:46 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Jeremy Wilson</title>
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Well, all I see are people complaining they can't go browse anymore.  Maybe if more people actually bought the books, they'd stay open.  It's a business, not a library.

Use it or lose it.
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 10:36:06 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Steve</title>
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Yes, jeremy, that's it.
Good Grief, there's always one.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/books_lit/2009/03/david_mirvish_books_closes_its_doors/#c491532</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 10:34:30 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Adam Beck</title>
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If you're still interested in drooling over and fondling art and design books ... there is always SWiPE, located in the 401 Richmond building. ]]>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 10:32:57 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Jeremy Wilson</title>
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Maybe if she had spent less time fondling the books and more time actually BUYING them, the place would still be open.
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 10:21:32 PST</pubDate>
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<title>joe</title>
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the first time i heard of DM books was in a prior post on blogto about it closing.  i never did get around to visiting the store just to see what it was all about and actually forgot all about it.  it would be nice if someone on blogto posted articles about stuff that is happening instead of what is about to happen and what has happened.  oh well.

in this day and age, people rely on the internet for other people's opinion about books.  sure it's priceless to goto the store, flip through the pages and feel the fonts and photos of a book, but when you need something, as long as others have positive feedback, all those things become secondary and online book shopping becomes accepted and even embraced.

what the big box stores (chapters & indigo) in 1998-2000 and online stores (amazon.ca & chapters.ca) in 1999-2001 did to small indie stores is happening again because of the recession, 2007-...

goodluck peoples..]]>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:15:09 PST</pubDate>
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<title>gorf</title>
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This is very sad news.  DMB was one of my favorite art book stores in the city.  I didn't even know it was closing until now.  Sigh.]]>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:09:19 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Canadian Shield</title>
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Sad to see the store close, but the Mirvishs are known for making smart business moves, I hope this turns out to be one of them... I shudder to think of what will happen when Honest Ed's (eventually) closes.]]>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:43:37 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Heather</title>
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I loved this place! I bought most of my UofT art/art history books here
:(

I didn't even know they were closing! or else I would have gone down there!

RIP - I hope they do better online (but somehow I doubt that) because, "It's about coming here and reading and touching and feeling the books." so true]]>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:24:35 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Steve</title>
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*sigh*
*double sigh*

I don't live in Toronto, but when I'm up there, I love checking out some of your indie, smaller book stores.
Seeing the pictures, with the smiles, knowing it's ending,  makes this even more sad.]]>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 07:49:47 PST</pubDate>
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