Harper's Magazine Is Minority Owner of New Book Culture Store

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Book Culture, which has opened its third store, on Columbus Avenue on the Upper West Side in New York City, is partnering with John "Rick" MacArthur, publisher of Harper's magazine and an author. 

While Chris Doeblin, president of Book Culture, is majority owner of the three Book Culture stores, MacArthur is a minority partner in the Columbus Avenue location.

The new branch of Book Culture--in the site that once housed Endicott Booksellers--will be affiliated with Harper's, the oldest general-interest magazine in the U.S. The magazine will cohost readings, discussions and issue launches at the store. "I'm thrilled to be partnering with an institution as esteemed as Harper's," Doeblin said. "The magazine has been driving the national conversation for 164 years. Book Culture will be a place for that conversation to continue."

MacArthur called the partnership "a logical alliance. The Harper's mission is in line with that of independent publishers and bookstores. Our common cause is to protect the integrity and freedom of thought."
The store is hosting a grand opening party tomorrow evening, with wine and light snacks.