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From Madrid to Cork to Shanghai, some of the most revered old bookshops are closing doors as they face pressure from big chains and e-readers. But our bookworm writer found some small signs of hope.
There’s a strange-looking building perched on the southern bank of the River Lee, and inside it there’s a man who, at this very moment, is likely putting the finishing touches on a very special Culture Night project.