By Cameron Crane
The Cathedral Shop
2121 Harrison Street
Oakland, CA 94612
From its birth, Little Pickle Press has been striving to
create content that appeals to broad and diverse audiences. It is part of our
mission to publish children’s books and media that surpass boundaries to get
down to a core message that is universal, and that can be appreciated and
understood no matter who or where you are. As a result, we have been fortunate
to discover that our books have found their way in to some pretty wonderful and
unique stores, from beloved indie bookstores, to colossal museums and planetariums,
and even in to one-of-a-kind specialty stores like our customer of the month:
The Cathedral Shop.
The Cathedral Shop is located on the Plaza level of the Cathedral of Christ the Light Center in Oakland, CA. The Cathedral has attracted visitors from all
over, and serves as a spiritual home to many members of the Oakland community.
Take one look at the architecture of the building and its “transcendent
beauty”, and it’s easy to see why. The building was designed by Craig W.
Hartman, the same man who designed portions of the San Francisco International
Airport. Using steel shapes filled with glass, the style of the Cathedral is
reminiscent of architects like Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and is built to stand
for centuries. Its beauty is something to be admired and explored, and if you
are in the area, we highly recommend taking a tour of the building.
If you do not have time for the tour, you can still admire
the charm of the Cathedral by strolling through the plaza and garden, having
lunch at the City Lights Café, or our personal favorite, browsing through the
wonderful selection at The Cathedral Shop. With a wide array of books, art,
rosaries, greeting cards, gifts and Fair Trade items, The Cathedral Shop is a
wonderful place to end your visit. Be sure to take advantage of the Summer
Sunshine Sale while it lasts, with 75% off the original prices on selected
items.
Thank you, The Cathedral Shop, for your continued support of
Little Pickle Press!
It's amazing the different places where Little Pickle Press books can be found. This says something for the universality of their message, which is truly timeless and meaningful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous building (not at all like anything Mies designed IMPO)! Definitely would be worth visiting.
ReplyDeleteI think it's because LPP's philosophy makes sense to so many people, that it crosses all boundaries. One of my critique group members said LPP seemed holistic in its approach to publishing. I think that's a perfect description. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely much more extravagant!
ReplyDeleteThanks for providing some insights into our valued customer, Cameron. It gives me great satisfaction to know that our titles are available and appeal to a broad array of communities throughout the world.
ReplyDeleteI think this demonstrates the appeal of Little Pickle Press' content and philosphy across all different types of peoples and beliefs. The Cathedral is not to be missed - it is truly spectacular.
ReplyDeleteJust goes to show you, Little Pickle's award winning content is a fit for those who appreciate meaningful messages for children! Thank you, Cameron for posting.
ReplyDeleteThanks for putting together this inviting piece. This sounds like a fun outing to put on my To-Do list.
ReplyDeleteLPP shares a unique message and only fitting their books can be found in such a unique place. Kudos to LPP and The Cathedral Shop!
ReplyDeleteWorks of art being sold in a work of art!
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