"My guiding principle for Kid Hermes is 'a cream-of-the-crop place where you can come in, you probably could find a reading copy of something, but if you can't, you'll probably find a first edition of it. Maybe a signed edition or maybe a special illustrated edition. But something special for the person who's looking for what they can't find in just every other bookstore.'"
"My daily sales goal is basically just what it takes to cover my expenses. There's only been two days where I didn't sell any books."
Doug Lowell, a 70-year-old retired advertising professional, opened Kid Hermes the Trickster bookstore in downtown Portland on February 27. Located in an 830-square-foot storefront near the Central Library, the store features books and gallery space. Lowell's collection spans fiction, science fiction, fantasy, photography, art, and vintage children's books accumulated over 27 years. His business model emphasizes quality over quantity, offering cream-of-the-crop selections including first editions, signed copies, and special illustrated versions unavailable in typical bookstores. Early sales indicate the venture is succeeding, with Lowell's modest daily goal focused on covering expenses rather than maximizing profit.
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