I'll be honest. I wondered how long Alexander Book Co would last well before the pandemic. It's a shame to see any bookstore close, of course.
But framing this not at all surprising closure as part of a "death spiral" seems hyperbolic. Presumably reflects SF Standard editorial support for major public expenditures to support downtown investors...
https://sfstandard.com/arts-culture/downtown-sfs-death-spiral-continues-as-independent-bookstore-shutters/
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