Los Angeles Times Book Prize
1 appearances
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Edition 31 (2010) Special Award
Powell's Books
パウエルズ ブックス
Powell's Books
Profile
- Gender
- Unknown
- Born
- Portland, Oregon
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Portland, Oregon (headquarters / flagship store)
Career
- Occupations
- bookstore chain, specialty retail
- Active Years
- 1971-
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Best of Portland (Best Bookstore) | — | 読者投票 | Willamette Week | 受賞 |
| 2002 | One of America's 10 Best Bookstores | — | 推薦・ランキング | USA Today | 選出 |
Best of Portland (Best Bookstore)
2025
Category:
読者投票
Organization:
Willamette Week
Result:
受賞
One of America's 10 Best Bookstores
2002
Category:
推薦・ランキング
Organization:
USA Today
Result:
選出
Awards & Nominations
Legacy
Powell's Books is a prominent independent bookstore chain based in Portland, Oregon; its flagship 'Powell's City of Books' is considered one of the largest independent new-and-used bookstores in the world. It serves as a cultural landmark in the region and is known for its large inventory, used-book buying, and early e-commerce presence.
In Popular Culture
- Frequently featured as a Portland cultural landmark
Quotes
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Buy the book, read the book, enjoy the book, sell the book
Source: Powell's City of Books (inscription at the store)
Trivia
- The flagship 'Powell's City of Books' is often described as one of the world's largest independent new-and-used bookstores.
- Powell's established its website in 1994 and developed an early e-commerce presence.
- Locations are concentrated in the Portland area, including a flagship downtown store and several neighborhood/suburban locations.