Vending Machines That Sell Books in Singapore

Vending Machines That Sell Books

BooksActually, a local independent bookstore known for its fiction and literature curations, has unveiled book vending machines at high traffic spots in Singapore.

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Two of the vending machines are located at at the National Museum of Singapore and Singapore Visitor Centre on shopping street, Orchard Road. A third machine will be installed later this month at the Goodman Arts Centre, which is also the headquarters for the National Arts Council.

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Machines carry up to 150 books each, with a focus on titles by local publishers and authors. Right now machines are taking only cash but cashless payment option is in its foreseeable future.

BooksActually owner Kenny Leck told Channel News Asia that he was inspired by original Penguin Books’ Penguincubator to set up the book vending machines in Singapore.

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Other countries with book vending machines include Japan, which is known for its pocket-sized books and manga comics, and most of Europe such as Spain, Germany and Sweden.

 

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