Individuals in Business with Books
By Iylia De Silva, Rachel Yeoh
August 2023 FEATURE
THEY ARE THE caretakers of worlds. As most bookshops (especially chains and distributors) move online, indie ones stand as a triumphant testament that bookshops are still relevant. To know more about this apparent recalcitrance, we ask three bookshop owners what the book business is like in this digital age.Gareth RichardsGerakbudaya BookshopAfter having worked on Malaysia’s international legal cases to organising bookcases, Gareth founded Gerakbudaya Bookshop on Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling on May 2014 (which closed in April 2022) and co-founded...
Iylia De Silva
is a law graduate from the University of London. Balancing work and play, she savours every moment by indulging in her passion for food, languages, music and engaging with people from diverse cultures.
Rachel Yeoh
is a former journalist who traded her on-the-go job for a life behind the desk. For the sake of work-life balance, she participates in Penang's performing arts scene after hours.
