Leonard Riggio, who passed away at 83, revolutionized the book industry by transforming Barnes & Noble into a dominant force before being challenged by Amazon.
Riggio's leadership turned Barnes & Noble into a welcoming space for readers with cafes and cozy seating, defying the intimidating nature of traditional bookstores.
Described as an informal underdog, Riggio's ability to dictate market trends made him a formidable figure in the publishing world, feared for his influence.
His acquisition of the Barnes & Noble name in 1971 marked the beginning of a new era in bookselling, culminating in a nationwide empire by the 1990s.
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