Roger Carlson

Roger Carlson, right, is presented a plaque outside of Bookends & Beginnings, located in an alley off of Sherman Avenue. The building once housed Carlson’s bookstore Bookman’s Alley, which closed last year after more than 30 years in Evanston.

Ceremony commemorates Bookman’s Alley and owner

October 3, 2014

A new bookstore will replace Bookman’s Alley in the storefront at 1712 Sherman Ave. in June. Bookends & Beginnings owner Nina Barrett said the new store will cater to the “diverse” Evanston community.

New bookstore to replace Bookman’s Alley

April 14, 2014

Marc Perlish’s photography exhibition features shots of Bookman’s Alley, the Evanston bookstore that is due to close. The exhibition will run through November in the Evanston Public Library.

Photographer documents Bookman’s Alley turning new page

November 22, 2013

Video Feature: Bookman’s Alley

October 4, 2013