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prices vary by book, rare book, subscription, and merchandise item.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://shakespeareandcompany.com","updated_at":"2026-11-07T18:52:21.989418+00:00"}]},{"header":"Audience","sections":[{"key":"target_industry","label":"Target industry","shape":"text","content":"Bookselling, literary retail, café, and cultural events","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://shakespeareandcompany.com","updated_at":"2026-11-07T18:52:21.989418+00:00"},{"key":"customer_base","label":"Customer base","shape":"text","content":"English-language readers, writers, artists, visitors to Paris, and online customers worldwide.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://shakespeareandcompany.com","updated_at":"2026-11-07T18:52:21.989418+00:00"},{"key":"icp","label":"Ideal customer profile","shape":"text","content":"Readers and literary customers seeking English-language books, curated recommendations, rare books, literary events, and a cultural bookstore experience in Paris or online.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://shakespeareandcompany.com","updated_at":"2026-11-07T18:52:21.989418+00:00"},{"key":"use_cases","label":"Use cases","shape":"text","content":"Buy English-language books online or in-store\nOrder books for worldwide delivery\nReserve books through Click & Collect\nBrowse and buy rare books\nPurchase gifts, merchandise, and reading subscriptions\nAttend literary events and festivals\nVisit the café for specialty coffee and pastries\nDiscover staff recommendations and curated book lists","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://shakespeareandcompany.com","updated_at":"2026-11-07T18:52:21.989418+00:00"},{"key":"customer_outcomes","label":"Customer outcomes","shape":"text","content":"Access to English-language books in Paris and online\nWorldwide delivery of book orders\nIn-store collection through Click & Collect\nAccess to rare books and curated literary selections\nParticipation in literary events and cultural programming\nA welcoming setting combining books, coffee, culture, and conversation","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://shakespeareandcompany.com","updated_at":"2026-11-07T18:52:21.989418+00:00"}]}],"last_refreshed_at":"2026-11-07T18:52:22.001601+00:00","last_changed_at":"2026-11-07T18:52:22.008339+00:00","claim_url":"https://app.optimly.ai/sign-up?claim=e178da7a-ee60-483b-a7dd-cbba6064812f"}