Mission Landmark Adobe Books to Close

Adobe Books, a 24-year-old neighborhood institution, has announced they will be closing their doors at the end of August much to the chagrin of local readers.

In a report out today, Mission Local writes that owner Andrew Mckinley has been forced to shutter the bookstore due to the rising cost of rent and a dwindling number of customers.

A concert will be held June 27 at the store to help preserve the space as a member-collective owned bookstore and art gallery and community forum, but additional support will likely be needed in order to keep Adobe Books alive even in its new incarnation.

Zane Johnston writes about art and culture and is interested in all things literary. Send tips to @zanemone