Landmark Oregon bookstore strains to survive the pandemic

The independent book business has been battered in recent decades, as locally owned sellers strained to compete with the online-giant Amazon. But the COVID-19 crisis has forced many to close their doors, depriving both readers and writers the spaces they thrive on. NewsHour Weekend’s Tom Casciato reports on one landmark bookstore in Portland, Oregon that is
struggling to survive.

FOOTAGE/STILLS:
Lauren Acampora
The Greene Space at WNYC
Nina Johnson
Samiya Bashir
Leni Zumas

CREW:
Charlie Harrington - camera
Peter Casciato - additional crew


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