Larry Gagosian Buys BookHampton to Keep Pages Turning in East Hampton

The Hamptons’ favorite indie bookstore has found a savior—and it’s not Oprah, but the art world’s most powerful art dealer.Larry Gagosian has quietly purchased BookHampton, the beloved East Hampton shop that’s served readers and summer people for decades. Owner Carolyn Brody, who bought the store in 2016, announced last fall she planned to sell. Locals braced for another luxury boutique. Instead, they got Gagosian.“There was concern in the community about the