2006-10-14: Eso Won Books re-opens Date: Sun, 1 Oct 2006 03:27:48 -0400 From: The PR Person <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Grand Re-Opening for Eso Won Books Oct. 14
Contact: Isidra Person-Lynn The PR Person Phone (213) 422-8707 Fax (323) 295-7913 4331 Degnan Blvd. Los Angeles , CA 90008 Phone (323) 290-1048 Eso Won Books Press Release Grand Re-Opening for Eso Won Books Oct. 14 Nationally Renowned Champion of Black Authors Relocates to Leimert Park with All Day Party on the Block Los Angeles , CA , September 28, 2006: In a world of Ipods and 100 inch plasma screens, Eso Won Books boosts its commitment to its reading patrons and authors by relocating to legendary Leimert Park in southwest Los Angeles . The Grand Re--Opening will be held Oct. 14, designed to be an all day "party on the block" from 10 a.m. til 7 p.m., with special festivities held at 2 PM. "The community invited us in when the space became available and the building owners made us an offer we couldn't refuse," quipped James Fugate, co-owner of the noted first stop to famous authors touring the Southland. While he closes out the old store on La Brea near of Coliseum, Fugate's partner, Tom Hamilton, is leading the move and remodeling effort in Leimert, in the midst of shops including Zamebezi Bazaar, Sika's African Jewelry and Gallery Plus. Over the years, Eso Won has built its reputation by being the premier destination for authors who travel to Los Angeles., including President Bill Clinton, Muhammad Ali, the late Atty. Johnnie Cochran, Patti LaBelle, Tina McElroy Ansa and Terry McMillan. And patrons love it. "We are making this move to prove that the reader of quality books is still a viable consumer," said Fugate. "It's our effort to get closer to the book buying public that has supported us over the years. " The space Eso Won will occupy was formerly the Museum in Black, which has moved to the Dunbar Hotel. Hamilton is decorating the new facility to have a warmer, inviting feel, while better accommodating special events for hundreds or offering quiet reading time at chic patio tables for individual customers. The Grand Re-Opening Activities (Open to the Public) are outlined as follows on Oct. 14: 11 AM: Eso Won will open with rotating list of authors signing books, including noted authors Karen E. Hudson and Kwaku Person-Lynn who will sign their latest works while performance artists lend their talents. Food will be catered by Arts and Foods. Noon: An exciting children's story hour featuring Ellaraino, noted storyteller. 2 p.m.: Officials from the City of Los Angeles and other dignitaries will be on hand for the Ribbon Cutting. Eso Won Bookstore was founded 18 years ago after Fugate learned the business from running the campus bookstore at Compton College , the only black college west of the Mississippi . "Tom and I originally came together to sell books we were really interested in," said Fugate, of the days they sold books out of their cars. Eso Won was first established in 1989 on Slauson Ave. near Crenshaw Blvd., then moved to 900 N. La Brea Avenue in Inglewood. In 1996, the store expanded to a larger facility also on La Brea at Coliseum. "It is the first time we have been around an African American business community like our own," Fugate said. "We stopped selling greeting cards at Christmas two years ago and we referred customers to Zambezi . Now all customers have to do is walk across the street to get them." The day after the Grand Re-Opening, store hours will begin at the regular hours from10 a.m to 7 p.m. (Sundays, noon til 5 p.m.) at 4331 Degnan Blvd. Los Angeles . The new phone number is (323) 290-1048. It will be business as usual, with Fugate and Hamilton posted at the counter, answering the daily question: "what should I read?" That is, until the next big author thunders through the hub of black readers, writers and reference that is Eso Won. --Eso Won-- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- LAAMN: Los Angeles Alternative Media Network --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Digest: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Help: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Archive1: <http://www.egroups.com/messages/laamn> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Archive2: <http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yahoo! 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