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Legendary Paris bookshop Shakespeare and Company begs for help in pandemic
The landmark store has seen sales fall 80% since March, and with a new lockdown expected has asked for orders from those who can afford itOne of the world’s most iconic bookshops, Shakespeare and Company, has appealed to its customers for help as it is struggling, with sales that are down almost 80% since March.The celebrated Parisian bookstore told readers on Wednesday that it was facing “hard times” as the Covid-19 pandemic keeps customers away. France is expected to impose a new four-week national lockdown as coronavirus cases continue to surge; large swathes of the country, including Paris, are already under a night-time curfew. Continue reading...
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