New York’s antiquarian book scene might not seem like the most dynamic topic for a feature film, and while new documentary The Booksellers isn’t hugely exciting, it is nonetheless charming.
Director D. W. Young (The Happy House, Too Cold to Swim) does a decent job in lifting the lid on this almost-secret society of obsessive collectors and tweedy, old dealers.Featuring literary figures such as Fran Lebowitz and Gay Talese, The Booksellers is sparsely narrated by acclaimed actor and musician Parker Posey (Lost in Space).
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