Page One bookstore turns a new leaf in Sanlitun (3)

All the books, whether covering Baroque art or eco design in this context seem completely contemporary. The design of the store matches its contents: Elegantly modern wooden tables and shelves showcase the books. The store is welcoming, as bookstores should be, with many books deliberately positioned to entice fingers to peek behind their covers. Readers who want to browse books more thoroughly will have to do so on their feet, as the store provides no seating.

Book prices, according to Sun, can be expected to be slightly pricier than in their country of publication. Netizens have noted that Page One books can be notably cheaper than at other bookstores in Beijing, but Sun acknowledged that others may also be priced the same or more than the competition.

The Sanlitun store's staff of 30 is relatively new, which may excuse them for not yet being completely familiar with the terrain. A request for books to learn Chinese required a discussion between several staffers. A short hunt ensued before discovering the surprisingly small section. For now, only six staff members can speak English, which is unfortunately out of line with the books being sold. The store is still recruiting employees, so hopefully the future staff will be more proficient in English.

Although the store feels modern, it remains a traditional bookstore, waging war against Kindles and other e-readers.

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