# Converted Cigarette Machines Hamburger Automatenverlag Vending Machine is a Mini Bookstore By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hamburger-automatenverlag References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/05/cigarette-vending-machine-transformed-into-a-mini-book-store.html) & [automatenverlag.de](http://www.automatenverlag.de/Blog/?page_id=22) There may be many [unique vending machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novel-robotic-vending-machine) hitting the streets, as well as [interesting bookstore concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-bar-toronto), but Hamburger Automatenverlag has decided to combine the two for something truly beneficial in Hamburg. Converting [cigarette vending machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merchandise-vending-machine) into mini bookstores, this German publisher takes one bad habit and turns it into a good one. Through Hamburger Automatenverlag, these renovated vending machines offer locally-authored travel guides, books and novels. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Converted Cigarette Machines:** Renovating existing vending machines to serve a different purpose offers creative and sustainable solutions for repurposing obsolete technology. - **Mini Bookstores:** Creating small-scale bookstores using converted vending machines provides convenient access to literature in urban areas with limited space. - **Locally-authored Publications:** Promoting local authors and publishers by offering their books in vending machines helps foster a sense of community and support for regional literature. ### Where This Applies - **Vending Machines:** The vending machine industry can explore opportunities to repurpose existing machines for different purposes and enhance the value proposition of traditional vending services. - **Publishing:** By leveraging vending machines as distribution channels, the publishing industry can expand its reach and provide a unique customer experience. - **Tourism:** Using vending machines to distribute locally-authored travel guides can enhance the tourist experience and support local tourism industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Book Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornwall-public-library.md) - [Randomized Record Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/record-vending-machine.md) - [Sandwich-Heating Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kepak-hot-vend-kiosk.md) - [Robot Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortoise-smart-stores.md) - [Porcelain-Clad Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatica-project.md) - [Robot Burger Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roboburger.md) - [Car Fragrance Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carfume-vending-machine.md) - [Smart Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-vending-machines.md) - [Multi-Currency Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multicurrency-vending-machine.md)