Helmed by D.W. Young, The Booksellers is documentary delves into the realm of rare book collectors and dealers in New York City. The film pays tribute to the significance of printed materials and the commitment of those who safeguard them. It also highlights the value of printed books for individuals who collect or sell them.
Here’s how you can watch and stream The Booksellers via streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video & Peacock.
Is The Booksellers available to watch via streaming?
Yes, The Booksellers is available to watch via streaming on Amazon Prime Video & Peacock.
The documentary delves into the lives of people passionate about collecting and selling rare books in New York City. It emphasizes the importance of physical books in today’s digital age. Featuring enthusiastic collectors and sellers, including familiar faces like Fran Lebowitz, the film shares their deep love for printed books. It celebrates the enduring impact of these tangible stories and the dedication of those who strive to preserve them.
The cast includes Parker Posey as herself (voice) and Fran Lebowitz as herself. Gay Talese also appears as himself, along with Susan Benne.
Watch The Booksellers streaming via Amazon Prime Video & Peacock
The Booksellers is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video. It is a streaming service offering a vast library of movies, TV shows, and exclusive Amazon Originals. Subscribers enjoy a diverse range of genres, catering to all tastes and preferences.
You can watch via Amazon Prime Video by following these steps:
- Go to Amazon Prime Video
- Select ‘Sign in’ and ‘Create your Amazon account’
- Sign up for a Prime Video membership:
- $14.99 per month or $139 per year with an Amazon Prime membership
- $8.99 per month for a standalone Prime Video membership
Amazon Prime is the online retailer’s paid service that provides fast shipping and exclusive sales on products, so the membership that includes both this service and Prime Video is the company’s most popular offering. However, you can also opt to subscribe to Prime Video separately.
Watch The Booksellers streaming via Peacock
The Booksellers is available to watch on Peacock. It is a streaming service offering a wide range of movies, TV shows, live sports, and exclusive original content. Subscribers can enjoy diverse entertainment options, including popular NBC series and Peacock Originals.
You can watch via Peacock by following these steps:
- Go to PeacockTV.com
- Click ‘Get Started’
- Choose your payment plan
- $5.99 per month or $59.99 per year (premium)
- $11.99 per month or $119.99 per year (premium plus)
- Create your account
- Enter your payment details
Peacock’s Premium account provides access to over 80,000+ hours of TV, movies, and sports, including current NBC and Bravo Shows, along with 50 always-on channels. Premium Plus is the same plan but with no ads (save for limited exclusions), along with allowing users to download select titles and watch them offline and providing access to your local NBC channel live 24/7.
The official synopsis of The Booksellers reads:
“What once seemed like an esoteric world now seems essential to our culture: the community of rare book dealers and collectors who, in their love of the delicacy and tactility of books, are helping to keep the printed word alive. D.W. Young’s elegant and entertaining documentary, executive produced by Parker Posey, is a lively tour of New York’s book world, past and present, from the Park Avenue Armory’s annual Antiquarian Book Fair, where original editions can fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars; to the Strand and Argosy book stores, still standing against all odds; to the beautifully crammed apartments of collectors and buyers. The film features a litany of special guests, including Fran Lebowitz, Susan Orlean, Gay Talese, and a community of dedicated book dealers who strongly believe in the wonder of the object and the everlasting importance of what’s inside.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
