Despite the increasing popularity of electronic reading devices, with paper books still have their readers and fans. To keep these potential customers and attract new ones, bookstore owners are trying hard to create a special atmosphere, as do commercial premises can be more beautiful and interesting.
In this set of photographs most stores selling books from around the world.
Shakespeare & Company
Paris, France
Selexyz
Maastricht, The Netherlands
Bookstore located in a former Dominican church.
Bookabar
Rome, Italy
Modern design emphasizes specialization shop - books on art.
Plural
Bratislava, Slovakia
Wide simple stairs - not just a means to move between floors, but also a reading area.
Livraria Lello
Porto, Portugal
This neo-Gothic store was opened in 1906. It has a private stairway to heaven
Cook & Book
Brussels, Belgium
Quirky and macabre design, unusual for books.
Bookworm
Beijing, China
This shop English literature there is a magic floating in the air.
LibrerÃa El Ateneo Grand Splendid
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The theater was converted into a bookstore in 1920. Pew as reading areas attract thousands of tourists each year.
Poplar Kid's Republic
Beijing, China
Stand if at least one child or an adult?
Livraria da Vila
Sao Paulo, Brazil
The entire shop floor to ceiling consists of bookshelves. Even these doors.
Cafebreria El Pendulo
Mexico City, Mexico
Shop for nature lovers.
The Last Bookstore
Los Angeles, CA
The huge space, tall ceilings and pillars create a curious impression.
Atlantis Books
Santorini, Greece
Sunny and infinitely cute book in the Greek resort town.
Bart's Books
Ojai, CA
The world's largest bookstore in the fresh air.
Corso Como Bookshop
Milan, Italy
The impressive design of complex tables, which is ideally laid out book.
Barter Books
Alnwick, UK
Interesting design decision bookstore in the hangar. Special attention is given lighting solution.
The American Book Center
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Astonishing shape space wisely designed racks.
VVG Something
Taipei, Taiwan
Shop utilitarian, but at the same time filled with antique grace. So might look perfect mess-perfect ship.
Ler Devagar
Lisbon, Portugal
Flying high and flying books - that's it.
The Last Bookstore
Los Angeles, CA
The ultra-modern bookstore with a gorgeous play of light using lamps, various lights and mirrors.