Terry and Pearl Davies purchased The Earthling Bookshop 1974. In its various locations, The Earthling grew to become a cherished community landmark and cultural center of downtown Santa Barbara. The bookshop was a book lover’s dream with its cozy fireplace, welcoming café, thoughtful selection of literature, knowledgeable staff, full schedule of activities, annual book and author fair, and appearances by famous authors, including Ray Bradbury, Charles Schultz, Ann Rice, and Barbara Kingsolver. Local authors, too, found a home at The Earthling and were welcomed and promoted with special windows and shelves dedicated to supporting Santa Barbara’s own.

When the national bookstore wars came to Santa Barbara, The Earthling was targeted by the major chains, Barnes & Noble and Borders. The mega-stores copied the décor and amenities, and they offered discounts the mom-and-pop could not. Eventually, The Earthling surrendered to the dictates of the marketplace.

This vintage bookmark measures 6 1/2 by 2 1/2 inches. It has an illustration featuring a wood burning stove, two chairs and a bookcase. It has age toning near the bottom edge on the front and back. It comes from a smoke and fragrance-free home. It will be well packaged to ensure it arrives safely.

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