The Closing of A Corner Store Zine

A touching tribute to an oft-overlooked neighbourhood institution. Amelia chronicles the sudden closure of the local rite aid in her rapidly-gentrifying Portland neighbourhood. "I was sad to lose the convenience of living right next door to a store with a little bit of everything. I felt a little silly about feeling so bad; there are so many more important things, big and awful things, I could spend my time worrying about. But when I showed up at the liquidation sale, I realized that I wasn't alone in my feelings." She spent a couple of cold February days taking photos and interviewing her neighbours. The result is a compelling slice of humanity and a snapshot of a changing city.

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8.5" x 5.5"

39 Pages

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