Bouquinistes is the French word to call sellers of old books along the Seine River in Paris. The tradition has existed for over 400 years. However, modern technology like electronic book readers and sellers of books online are now hurting their profits and threatening their existence. To save the trade, the bouquinistes are now trying to be added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The list recognizes and protects traditions and living expressions passed on from family members. David Nosek is one such bouquiniste. He is busy reading a book and rarely looks at the tourists walking by. A few stop to examine old books and artworks on his green metal stand. "I like to read, I like old things, and there's an independence to the business," he said. We certainly don't get into it to get rich. Sophie Leleu supports the effort to be added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. She thought it would be a good way to maintain the quality of the trade.
Title: Bouquinistes of Paris Seek UNESCO Recognition
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electronic book readers and sellers of books online are now hurting their profits and threatening their existence.</span> <span data-start-time='28104' data-end-time='37604'>To save the trade, the bouquinistes are now trying to be added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list.</span> <span data-start-time='37604' data-end-time='46208'>The list recognizes and protects traditions and living expressions passed on from family members.</span> <span data-start-time='46208' data-end-time='50167'>David Nosek is one such bouquiniste.</span> <span data-start-time='50167' data-end-time='55854'>He is busy reading a book and rarely looks at the tourists walking by.</span> <span data-start-time='55854' data-end-time='62417'>A few stop to examine old books and artworks on his green metal stand.</span> <span data-start-time='62417' data-end-time='69813'>"I like to read, I like old things, and there's an independence to the business," he said.</span> <span data-start-time='69813' data-end-time='74125'>We certainly don't get into it to get rich.</span> <span data-start-time='74125' data-end-time='82354'>Sophie Leleu supports the effort to be added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.</span> <span data-start-time='82354' data-end-time='87917'>She thought it would be a good way to maintain the quality of the trade.</span> </p></div><div class='control-buttons-sticky' style='display:none;'><div class='control-buttons'><button title='Back' class='back' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Play' class='play' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Pause' class='pause' style='display:none;'></button><button title='Forward' class='forward' disabled='disabled'></button><button class='finished-reading' style='display:none;'>Done</button></div></div></div><div id='article-media'><div id='media-image'><img src='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/2764/29EAEA32-EA1C-46D2-9A3F-9FC36B903EF4_w650_r0_s.jpg'/></div></div><div 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