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The end of an era: after 35 years in business in New York City, the nation's oldest gay and lesbian bookshop closes its doors for good. (Gay-Owned Business).(New York City's Oscar Wilde Bookshop)

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From: The Advocate (The national gay & lesbiannewsmagazine)
Date: 20030218
Author:Pela, Robrt L.

The telephone has been ringing off the hook on Christopher Street at New York City's Oscar Wilde Bookshop ever since its owner announced in early January that the 35-year-old store would be closing its doors. "It's nice to hear from people who loved the store," says manager Kim Brinster. "But I wonder where these people were when we needed their business."

Brinster's question has resonated with independent booksellers since the advent of Internet powerhouses such as Amazon.com and the expansion of chain stores such as Barnes & Noble into the gay and lesbian market. Nearly ...

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