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February 11, 2009 10:23 by Rickron

Camelot-info was a library specialized in computer book. And not only in the "stupid" guide for windows ( something common when you go in the usual library) but really for hard to find book in region. They were also strong at offering lot of academic title from springer.com by example.

See the aforementioned link for details.

http://www.directioninformatique.com/DI/client/fr/DirectionInformatique/Nouvelles.asp?id=51713

 Yes this is true an old favorite source of computer book is out of business. Ok recent years  most of my purchase was done on internet but when I had the time to verify if in detail a book was appropriate I had no choice to go there. Doing so I was able look a far deeper that just an online book indexfrom something like amazon to know if its content was of any interest and each time I was buying from them the book. The future in computer book in montreal is far from being restful. Actually you have indigo.ca but at my recent visit on the saint-catherine street store i didn't see anything to amaze me and they are really not going to sell academic book from springer.  I still remember all the time to read book there at the of 90' when there was really a crowd (no joke). The little team of vendor seems something to have problem to fulfill the demand of customer. It was also a rare source for specialized software. When you wanted a linux distribution by your hands it was the only place in montreal....

 I wonder if there will be a "closing" sales for the remaining inventory ;)

 Rick

 


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May 15. 2009 04:57

francois

I've to say that a page of history is now turned, and I'm really sad about it. I moved in Alberta 3 years ago from Montreal and I miss that store ever since. Knowing that they close the last (and original) store is hearbreaking! It was such a good computer bookstore!!! Well, hope to see a store like that again.

francois