{"product_id":"circles-books-1","title":"CIRCLES BOOKS: How to Build a Great Store—A Collector's Edition","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"72\"\u003eThere\u0026rsquo;s a reason why great places are great\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"72\"\u003e\u0026ldquo;There\u0026rsquo;s just something special about that place, isn\u0026rsquo;t there?\u0026rdquo;\u003cbr \/\u003eThis book unravels the mystery behind that \u0026ldquo;something\u0026rdquo; through interviews with 17 unique shops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"258\"\u003eFrom restaurants and bookstores to record shops, public bathhouses, and general stores, we explore the thoughts and feelings that inspired each owner to start their business and how they\u0026rsquo;ve kept it going. Going beyond mere ideals, we delve into the practical realities of operations and financing to uncover the background behind what makes a \u0026ldquo;great shop.\u0026rdquo;It also follows the shops\u0026rsquo; current state in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, capturing the reality of building and sustaining a business. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"385\"\u003eHighly recommended not only for those looking to start their own business, but also for anyone who loves independent shops or is drawn to local culture. This is a substantial, keepsake volume where you\u0026rsquo;ll encounter as many different forms of \u0026ldquo;goodness\u0026rdquo; as there are shops.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Circles Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47959241752750,"sku":null,"price":2200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2085\/3661\/files\/13.jpg?v=1780900056","url":"https:\/\/shop.circles-jp.com\/en\/products\/circles-books-1","provider":"Circles｜サークルズ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}