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Brick and Mortar, Part IV:
Issues—Oakland, California

Brick and Mortar consists of audio interviews taken during a cross-country road trip. Each one features a different bookstore owner, talking about their store, their life and everything in between.

Published 8/19/15
In the fourth installment, I talk with Joe Colley at Issues in Oakland. Joe's a musician and a cool cucumber, and he and his partner have built a strong following and community around the shop—which all explains how Issues has been able to thrive. In the interview, he talks growing pains, which glossies sell, how he and his partner play off each others' strengths, and more.