In 2016, the new york times called the strand the undisputed king of the citys independent. Some of todays most acclaimed authors and artists visit the strand on a regular basis to participate in the strands weekly event series. First, the strand doesnt buy what it doesnt need, so that means it wont buy your book if they already have enough, or they dont think customers would buy it. Here are a few suggestions on how to succeed when buying and selling rare books. I was promoted to the table display group, which involved deciding which books to display, ordering new stock down and being available to customers at all times.
If you have difficulty accessing content on this website, please contact us at 6622362262 and we will strive to assist you in accessing our website. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. On blustery cold manhattan days, the store was nice and toasty, and id take my coat off as i lost myself in the stacks, scanning the spines of the books. Strand bookstore at club monaco bookstore in new york. While we are closed we will answer emails and do our best to fulfill orders. On a super hot day, id step into strand, and though it would likely only be marginally cooler, at least i was out of the sun. The new location at 450 columbus avenue, by west 81st street, will sell new, used and rare books, the company said in a statement. You can visit the strand s rare book room on the third floor, monday sunday 9. Website, the strand bookstore is an independent bookstore located at 828 broadway, at the corner of. Strand book store, just off union square, has some impressive numbers. A look into the dwindling world of rare books the market for signed and firstedition books doesnt see a lot of spikesuntil the.
About from management the beginning in 1927, ben bass opened strand book store on fourth avenue, home of new yorks legendary book row. Visit us online, at our galleries in new york or las vegas, or call us at 180099bauman. At the strand i discovered what it felt like to work in a field you are truly passionate about. From architecture to travel guides, browsing for the right. Strand bookstore our main store is located at the corner of 12th street and broadway. Reviews from strand bookstore employees about strand bookstore culture, salaries, benefits, worklife balance, management, job security, and more. Bauman rare books offers an extraordinary selection of rare books and autographs in all fields. Square books on the square in oxford, mississippi since 1979. The event will be located in the strands 3rd floor rare book room at our store at 828 broadway at 12th street. The top 21 secrets of the strand bookstore in nyc untapped new. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed.
Akward situations, good sense of humor with a fast paced narration. Today book store going to close feeling bad very rare books was available in this shop. Its collections include both new and used books spanning a diverse selection of topics. While the images bear the same directness and precise vision that is quintessentially strand, the work also. Welcome to one of americas oldest and largest used book shops. Started by a 25yearold with 600 dollars in the 1920s, the strand is the only bookshop left of new yorks oncethriving book row. Stacked with books and lined with dollar carts, the strand bookstore remains strong in new york city, naturally accumulating a treasure trove of secrets over 90 years. The top 21 secrets of the strand bookstore in nyc untapped. Rosa duffy designed the shop and reading room to be a place for people to interact with history that is. Wood of the strand posted on july 30, 20 by laurence worms ash rare books i occasionally come across these little midnineteenthcentury engraved views of london landmarks, measuring about six inches by just over four and half, and published by j.
For keeps, a shop for rare and classic black books, opens on auburn avenue. I interviewed at strand book store new york, ny in october 2019. Every day, strand book store and thousands of other voices read, write, and share. Mar 21, 2016 started by a 25yearold with 600 dollars in the 1920s, the strand is the only bookshop left of new yorks oncethriving book row. Host your event at the strands rare book room in new york, new york ny. Strand book store shopping in east village, new york. Strand book store new york city, usa shopping lonely. The article in the times mentioned the strands most expensive booka first edition copy of james joyces ulysses illustrated by henri matisse. The book store famous for its 18 miles of new, used and rare books at its greenwich village location will be adding a few more miles to the.
For best results, please search by title and author. The north side of 12th street directly outside our sellers entrance is now a bike lane. The fleamarketesque strand is the largest, cheapest secondhandbook store in town. Find 2 listings related to half price books in the strand on. Strand book stall shop no c 15 dhannur building, opposite bombay store, sir p m road, fort, mumbai 400001, mumbai, maharashtra 400001 rated 4. Strand book store 828 broadway 3rd floor, new york, ny 3 map phone number. Specialist authors, a conan doyle, h g wells, p g wodehouse, agatha christie, ian fleming. The strand bookstore shopping in east village, new york. The job security, regular employees and the discounts on non book merchandise and used books are the only saving grace. Strand book store venue, new york get your price estimate. The strand bookstore has two types of books they buy. Any and all queries are most welcome and most are answered within the hour.
At that time, the oldest book for sale in the strand was an. I have read and enjoyed jeff strand collaboration with ja konrath before. Boasting 18 miles of books, the strand has a mammoth collection of more than 2 million discount volumes, and the store is made all the more daunting by its chaotic, towering shelves and surly staff. Join a few of the artists in the rare book room and choose a page from their brandnew coloring book to see firsthand how art can be used for wellness and.
The bookstore had 70,000 books in its early years, which increased by the mid1960s to 500,000. Born in 1927 on fourth avenue on what was then called book row, today, the strand bookstore carries over 2. It will officially be known as the strand at columbus avenue. With 18 miles of books, its staff talk about its past and. Now it looks like i will be reading many more of his books. I applied online, was contacted for an interview within a day or two, went in to be interviewed that same week, and received an offer the next week. Due to covid 19 we will be closed to foot traffic after 8pm on sunday 03. Beloved and legendary, the iconic strand embodies downtown nycs intellectual bona fides a bibliophiles oz, where generations of book lovers carrying the stores trademark tote bags happily lose themselves for hours. All our physical stores and our online store are temporarily closed. Strand bookstore rare book room reception venues new. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed rare.
Rare at strand offers exclusive access to one of the most iconic bookstores in the world. When searching for rare books, please do not search by isbn. We buy everything from single volumes to estates, condition providing. Jan 05, 2018 but strand became a sort of refuge for me. This event will take place in the rare book room on the strands 3rd floor, accessible via the main store elevator or the stairs and elevator next door at 826. The iconic strand bookstore is laying off most of its employees in an attempt. Boasting 18 miles of books and counting, the strand sells an impressive collection of books new and old, rare works, collectibles, dvds, cds, vinyl records, and a vast selection of strand. Gordon mei may 30, 2014 wedged between tobys estate coffee and club monaco, this is a good place to wander after coffee at tobys. Portfolio twothe garden is marked by close and careful study of the forms and patterns within natureof tiny buttonshaped flowers, cascading winter branches, and fierce snarls of twigs.
You find a dusty box full of books in the corner of the attic. Our enormous stock of antiquarian and outofprint items fills a sixfloor building in midtown manhattan and a large warehouse in brooklyn. Named after the famous publishing street in london, the strand was one of 48 bookstores on book row, which started in the 1890s and ran from union square to astor place. The strands rare book room new york, ny party venue. The rare book room boasts an elegant venue, the walls lined with leatherbound treasures from a book hand printed in 1480 to a limited edition ulysses signed by henri matisse, the illustrator, and by james joyce. For keeps, a shop for rare and classic black books, opens. New books, used books, rare books, out of print books, art books, and more. In operation since 1927, the strand sells new, used and rare titles, spreading an incredible 18 miles of books over 2. The best seating is at the top floor in the rare books room, in case you are looking for.
The strand book store has been an independent bookseller since 1927. Strand book store new york city, usa shopping lonely planet. Strand book store was born in 1927 on fourth avenue on what was then called book row, an area that. Their primary location is in union square, manhattan, with 18 miles of new, used, and rare books. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at strand book store. Our speciality is in old and rare books, specifically early printed books before 1800 including incunabula, early bibles pre1800, manuscripts in general, handwritten books, medieval manuscripts, books of hours, archives, natural history books, color plate books, books on travel and exploration and much more. Contact strand book store in new york on weddingwire. And this new york treasureopen since 1927sells every kind of book imaginable, from novels to memoirs to art books to historical tomes. Argosy book store is now in its third generation of family ownership. Not far from union square, this independentowned bookstore is truly a bibliophiles happy place.
Book strand books rare back room corporate events, meetings. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Jennifer goldmanwetzler launches her new book, optimal outcomes. Jan 17, 2017 specialist in rare books and magazines. Strand book store new york citys legendary home of 18 miles of books. There is everything from current fiction to old cookbooks and art tomes. Buying and selling rare books rare book collections. Ursus books is temporarily closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Some of todays most acclaimed authors and artists visit the strand on a regular basis to participate in the strand s weekly event series. The strand book stall does not have fresh stocks of books more and mor. Boasting 18 miles of books, the strand has a mammoth collection of more than 2 million discount volumes, and the store is made all the more daunting.
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