Against Amazon

Amazon has become a monster that devours everything in its path. It has traded in virtually everything, from the smallest, most unimaginable items to the largest and most easily sold goods online. And of course, books haven't escaped its clutches. This is what Jorge Carrion explores in this book, embarking on a journey through some of the world's most famous and historically significant libraries. He interviews their owners, who are threatened with closure by Amazon, which delivers everywhere, eliminating the need for customers to leave their homes. The book also includes other essays and interviews with his favorite authors, such as Alberto Manguel, Ian Sinclair, Luigi Amara, Han Kang, and others. He even embarked on a journey to Borges's grave to see and describe it, and to meet with those close to him to share their personal experiences. "e;Amazon and Capitalism"e; is a book about the history of books, an autobiography, a travelogue, a romantic discourse, and an attempt to resist the pressures of capitalism, which have left nothing of the original, old world untouched.