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Historical Inventory of El Ateneo Bookstore Buenos Aires
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Exploring the inventory of one of the world’s most renowned literary landmarks, El Ateneo Grand Splendid in Buenos Aires, reveals the depth of the Argentine book market. These records capture the digital marketplace of a venue that transitioned from a historic theatre, built in 1912, into a cultural centre celebrated by both The Guardian and National Geographic. By documenting over 15,000 unique titles, the collection provides a detailed look at the publications available through this traditional bookseller, ranging from classic fiction to juvenile literature. It reflects the rich architectural and cultural history of the space, now managed by Grupo Ilhsa, and serves as a snapshot of the literary landscape in Argentina as of mid-2025.
Columns
- url: The specific web link leading to the book’s individual product page on the online marketplace.
- codigo_isbn: The International Standard Book Number, serving as a unique identifier for each specific edition.
- titulo: The official title of the book.
- autor: The name of the writer or creator responsible for the work.
- editorial: The publishing house that produced and released the book.
- idioma: The primary language of the text, with the vast majority of entries in Spanish.
- nro_paginas: The total number of pages in the volume, providing an indication of its length.
- fecha_publicacion: The date the work was first published, with records spanning from the late 1990s to 2025.
- encuadernacion: The physical format or binding of the book, distinguishing between hardback and softcover editions.
- categoria: The main genre or thematic classification used to organise the inventory.
Distribution
The information is delivered in a CSV file titled
publicaciones_libros_ateneo.csv with a file size of 3.52 MB. It contains 15,642 unique records and maintains a high level of integrity, with 100% validity across most primary fields and a perfect usability score of 10.00. This data was generated through web scraping on 17 May 2025 and is a static release with no further updates expected.Usage
This resource is ideal for conducting market research on the Argentine publishing industry and identifying trends in literary genres. Researchers can use the data to perform bibliometric studies, such as analysing the output of specific publishers or the evolution of page counts over several decades. It also provides a robust foundation for training recommendation engines or categorisation models within the Spanish-language book market. Additionally, the metadata can be used to verify ISBN records or explore the diversity of authors represented in a major international bookstore.
Coverage
The scope is regional, focusing on the inventory of El Ateneo in Argentina, specifically within the Recoleta neighbourhood of Buenos Aires. Temporally, the records cover a broad range from October 1999 through to May 2025. The demographic focus is primarily on Spanish-speaking readers, as 99% of the titles are written in Spanish, though the collection includes a small percentage of English-language and other foreign titles.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
Market analysts can leverage these records to track the pricing and availability of titles in South America's most iconic bookstore. Bibliophiles and historians may utilise the data to document the types of literature that have defined the Argentine market in the early 21st century. Furthermore, data science students and researchers can use the structured tabular format to practice regression analysis on publication dates or perform exploratory data analysis on the distribution of literary categories.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- El Ateneo Grand Splendid: Global Bookstore Inventory (2025)
- Argentina Literary Marketplace: El Ateneo Book Metadata
- Historical Inventory of El Ateneo Bookstore Buenos Aires
- Spanish-Language Book Catalogue and Publisher Registry
- El Ateneo Grand Splendid Digital Marketplace Snapshot
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Original Data Source: Historical Inventory of El Ateneo Bookstore Buenos Aires
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