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Art dealer Larry Gagosian purchased the bookstore from Carolyn Brody. He tells Page Six, “I have lived in Amagansett for 35 years and always loved the fact that Main Street in East Hampton had a wonderful independent bookstore. BookHampton is an important part of the community, and I felt it was crucial that it was preserved.”

Melanie Fried has joined as executive editor. She was previously at Harper Collins.

Tarini Sipahimalani has been promoted to associate editor.

Katie McKee has promoted to deputy director of publicity.

Sid Dolan has been promoted to senior contracts administrator, subsidiary rights and operations.

George Brooker joins the new imprint Leap as editorial director. He has been senior commissioning editor at Seven Dials.

Genessee Floressantos joined as publicity specialist.

Kelly Dasta and Naureen Nashid joined as marketing specialists.

Michael Kaler joins as an editorial coordinator. Previously he was an associate editor at Basic Books.