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The Good Bookman is a regular feature profiling a bookseller in each column. The Good Bookman will reveal what our colleagues are doing in the hopes we can all learn from each other's experiences. To have your bookselling business considered for The Good Bookman, send an email to editor@bookologist.com.
Gary Austin, today's Good Bookman, wears two hats: that of bookman and that of show promoter. Most of those who know him, know Gary to be a great kidder, good sport, and an avid outdoorsman. Gary's contribution to the trade is that, along with his friend and business partner Bruce Gventer, has developed several wonderful book fairs.
The Good Bookman's Name and Company: Gary Austin
Location: Wilmington, Vermont USA
Web Site: http://www.austinsbooks.com
Number of Years in Business: 25
How You Sell Your Books: Open shop, shows
Number of Books for Sale Online: 4,000
What Internet selling venues employed: ABE, Antiqbook, eBay
Specialty: Americana
Number of Employees: Mom & Pop (2)
Do They List and Price Your Books: Yes
The Most Useful Computer Program Used: Filemaker
Favorite Web Page: http://www.bookfairs.com
Your Biggest Blunder: (Gary did not answer and so we assume he has never erred)
Future Plans: (Gary did not answer and so are left with mystery)
Your Favorite Book: Gay Canadian Rogues & Candide
To have your bookselling business considered for The Good Bookman, send an email to editor@bookologist.com. Booksellers outside North America are also welcome!
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