Books Special! Why bookstores will never die…#BrunchBookChallenge
Hindustan Times | ByDrishti Vij
Aug 18, 2018 11:46 PM IST
Six owners of four iconic Indian bookstores hold forth on reading, e-books and ‘woke’ millennials with short attention spans who still believe in long reads!
I’ll tell you this: many of my friends don’t read. Even though we’re the most woke generation!
Our this week’s cover stars share an undying passion for books. Clockwise from left: Kapil and Priya Kapoor, Ajay Mago, Anuj Bahri and Rajni Malhotra, and Priti Paul; Location Courtesy: The Library at Bikaner House, New Delhi; Make-up and hair: Kangna Kochhar(Dolly Haorambam)
Six owners of four iconic bookstores help us answer the Q of the moment: In the battle between long form and short attention spans, who will win? (Dolly Haorambam Photo imaging: Piyush Garg )The bookstore was started by Ajay Mago’s father, Om Prakash, 60 years ago. On Ajay: Shirt, Kenzo; trousers, Hugo Boss (Dolly Haorambam )
“Book readings, launches and interactive events can’t happen online. I’d like to meet my author!” – Ajay Mago
Anuj Bahri and Rajni Malhotra helm the Bahrisons Booksellers. On Rajni: Kurta, Rain and Rainbow. On Anuj: Shirt, Summer Line; trousers, tailored from a shop in Khan Market (Dolly Haorambam )
“Social media is a strong influence in developing trends and curiosity”– Rajni Malhotra
Priya and Kapil Kapoor focus more on art and design books. On Priya: Top, Uniqlo; trousers Banana Republic. On Kapil: Shirt, Zara; trousers, Diesel (Dolly Haorambam )
“Books and e-books cannot be compared. It’s like going to a restaurant or ordering in” – Priya Kapoor
Priti Paul’s Oxford bookstore has nourished the minds of many luminaries. On Priti: Sari, Benares Silk House (Dolly Haorambam )
“When you read, you have so many different perspectives...” – Priti Paul
