Movie

The Booksellers

★ 7.0(32)20201h 39m

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Director: D.W. Young
Release date: 2020-03-06
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Blackletter Films

The Booksellers — trailer

About The Booksellers

The Booksellers is a 2020 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by D.W. Young, starring Parker Posey, Fran Lebowitz and Gay Talese. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 32 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Booksellers in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

What once seemed like an esoteric world now seems essential to our culture: the community of rare book dealers and collectors who, in their love of the delicacy and tactility of books, are helping to keep the printed word alive. D.W. Young’s elegant and entertaining documentary, executive produced by Parker Posey, is a lively tour of New York’s book world, past and present, from the Park Avenue Armory’s annual Antiquarian Book Fair, where original editions can fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars; to the Strand and Argosy book stores, still standing against all odds; to the beautifully crammed apartments of collectors and buyers. The film features a litany of special guests, including Fran Lebowitz, Susan Orlean, Gay Talese, and a community of dedicated book dealers who strongly believe in the wonder of the object and the everlasting importance of what’s inside.

Cast

Parker Posey

Self (voice)

Fran Lebowitz

Self

Gay Talese

Self

Susan Benne

Self

David Bergman

Self

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Booksellers in South Africa?+

The Booksellers is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Booksellers on Netflix?+

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How long is The Booksellers?+

The Booksellers has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in The Booksellers?+

The Booksellers stars Parker Posey, Fran Lebowitz, Gay Talese, Susan Benne and David Bergman.

When did The Booksellers come out?+

The Booksellers is a 2020 movie directed by D.W. Young.

What genre is The Booksellers?+

The Booksellers is Documentary film.

Who directed The Booksellers?+

The Booksellers was directed by D.W. Young.