Amazon is named after the Amazon River, which is the largest river in the world by discharge volume. The founder, Jeff Bezos, chose the name to reflect the vast selection of books the company aimed to offer, suggesting a wide and diverse inventory. Additionally, the name symbolizes the company's ambition to grow and encompass more than just books, eventually expanding into a wide range of products and services.
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Dymocks Booksellers was created in 1879.
Collins Booksellers was created in 1922.
Norwegian Booksellers Association was created in 1851.
Antiquarian Booksellers Association was created in 1906.
American Booksellers Association was created in 1900.
Danish Antiquarian Booksellers Association was created in 1920.
Belgian Antiquarian Booksellers Association was created in 1964.
Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America was created in 1949.
International League of Antiquarian Booksellers was created in 1947.
Antiquarian Booksellers Association of Austria was created in 1949.
Independent Online Booksellers Association was created in 1999.