Reviews on used book stores in manhattan, ny the book cellar, strand bookstore, bookoff, westsider rare and used books, argosy book store. Inside, youll find a great selection of poetry, philosophy, and fiction, among other genres. New york bookstore list the nysca literary map of new. Remember, the new york university bookstore will almost always have your book in stock for immediate pickup and it offers a return policy if you return your book.
New york city is lucky enough to boast many independent bookstores, but dont take them for granted. Jhu comic books 32 e 32nd st, new york, ny 10016, usa. All of our stock is donated, and we are staffed almost entirely by. Instead, take your spare change and loose bills and head over to any or all of the bookstores. Thanks used book stores rochester, henrietta, pittsford. New yorks used book stores are having a moment wsj. Half price books has new and used books, textbooks, music, movies and more both online and in stores. Mar, 2014 new york city is lucky enough to boast many independent bookstores, but dont take them for granted. Apr 06, 2015 strand book store 828 broadway new york, ny 3 212 4731452. Where to shop vintage and rare books in new york arthurious. Join us as rachel vorona cote launches her new book, too much. The 15 best bookstores in new york city foursquare.
Feb 06, 2017 the strand the citys premier independent book emporium might still attract plenty of attention and tourism, but new york is also home to a number of other, perhaps more understated. Whatever you are interested in, you gonna find it here. Powells books the worlds largest independent bookstore. Strand book store 828 broadway new york, ny 3 212 4731452. Jennifer goldmanwetzler launches her new book, optimal outcomes. We sell and buy books, including art and photography books, textbooks buyback, philosophy, mathematics, religion, occult, esoterica, new. East village books is a used bookstore in manhattan, new york city.
If you had a book on hold at one of those stores, please call us at 212 8651588 to arrange shipping if youd like, or stop by to pick it up. But, strangely, the new amazon books in new york city doesnt do this, either. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed rare. This newly opened corner store is a usedbook lovers dream. According to mondlin and meadow, in 1942, a red flag was raised when new york city authorities asked all dealers to remove th e bargain carts and stands outside their stores. In the hot and crowded summer city, theres nothing better than finding a cool and quiet bookstore to get lost in. Mar 17, 2015 the familyowned new york city minichain has snagged some highprofile spots in manhattanaside from this location, they also have a large chelsea market shop and a forthcoming brookfield place store. We pay cash for books, textbooks, cds, lps, videos and dvds daily. It has a slim fiction section, clearly chosen based on what people buy in print, not what people like to read. In addition to accepting donations for library collections, the new york city public library also accepts gently used paperback books for its correctional services outreach program. Argosy book store is now in its third generation of family ownership. All of our stock is donated, and we are staffed almost entirely by volunteers, so 100% of our profits go to fund housing works lifesaving services.
Powells is an independent bookstore based in portland, oregon. New york citys 20 best independently owned bookstores, mapped. All of them have used, outofprint, and collectible or rare books to offer, while some stores sell new books as well. I listed my favorite bookstores in new york city on this page.
I would like to know, if rochester, ny has used book stores, like, powells books in portland, or. It is perhaps fitting that new york city should have such a fine assortment of independent. Our enormous stock of antiquarian and outofprint items fills a sixfloor building in midtown manhattan and a large warehouse in brooklyn. After years of exhibiting at top antiques shows throughout the country, we opened our first gallery in philadelphia on chestnut street in 1982. It has a slim fiction section, clearly chosen based on what people buy in print, not what people like to read more. This program provides a variety of libraryrelated services, including providing a mobile book program for five jails in the city.
Home to worldrenowned art book publisher powerhouse books, the arena is a gallery, boutique, bookstore, performance, and events space located at 28 adams street in new york city s scenic dumbo neighborhood. New yorks used book stores are having a moment in a city where used books are ubiquitous, bookstores selling secondhand stock are multiplying and thriving. Top 10 best used book stores in manhattan, ny updated covid. Despite its name, unnameable books sells new and used books, all of which have names, from a smallish store in prospect heights, brooklyn. How victorian constraints still bind women today, with maris kreizman.
There are free and lowcost events many nights of the week, an exceptional range of books, movies, and music. Instead, take your spare change and loose bills and head over to any or all of the. Apr 08, 2020 all books that were on hold for customers at book culture on broadway and book culture lic have been transferred to our 112th st. This is a fun bookstore with a neighborhood vibe that has a nice selection of books and a wonderful selection of bookstore sundriesjournals, pens, gifts, mementos. May 24, 2017 but, strangely, the new amazon books in new york city doesnt do this, either. Oct 19, 2012 our ten favorite bookstores in manhattan, from the breathtaking rizzoli to the boozefriendly housingworks bookstore cafe, to the secret, speakeasyesque brazenhead. East village books nyc we pay the highest prices for. Dear friends and neighbors, after careful consideration of the community health crisis we are experiencing, we have decided to close two of our. Alibris buy new and used books, textbooks, music and movies. New york city bookstores are among the best bookstores in the world. Our enormous stock of antiquarian and outofprint items fills a sixfloor building in midtown manhattan and a large warehouse in. All of them have used, outofprint, and collectible or rare books to offer, while some stores.
Alibris has been selling books, movies and music since 1997. Whether you live here or come to visit, i hope you enjoy this tour of great used and independent bookstores in new york city. Whether you live here or come to visit, i hope you enjoy this tour of great used and independent bookstores in new. Guide to new york citys best vintage and rare bookstores to buy. Jun 19, 2017 a guide to new york citys best bookstores. The strand book store has been a nyc staple for 86 years and now carries more than 2.
Book world is closing its 45 stores, including this one in west bend, wis. They supplement new and bestselling titles in fiction and nonfiction with a hearty kids section, nyccentric titles, and greeting cards. Our ten favorite bookstores in manhattan, from the breathtaking rizzoli to the boozefriendly housingworks bookstore cafe, to the secret, speakeasyesque brazenhead. Best bookstores in new york independent bookstores. Top 10 best used book stores in new york, ny updated covid. Home to worldrenowned art book publisher powerhouse books, the arena is a gallery, boutique, bookstore, performance, and events space located at 28 adams street in new york citys scenic. In the hot and crowded summer city, theres nothing better than finding a cool and quiet bookstore to get lost. In 1989 we expanded to new york city, first at the historic. Bookstores also pay you topdollar for any books you purchased that are being used the next semester. Just about everybody agrees on the fact that books have the ability to change the world, that is, the well written ones at least.
Jun 21, 2010 theres nothing as large as powells, but there are a few smaller used book stores in rochester. Apply to department secretary, social media intern, public relations assistant and more. Best bookstores in nyc for kids time out new york kids. There are two that i know of in the village gate square complex on north goodman st. Best used bookstores in new york city cbs new york. It is perhaps fitting that new york city should have such a fine assortment of independent booksellers, as it is widely regarded as the publishing and intellectual capital of the united states. The top ten bookstores in manhattan untapped new york. I take you to four of the best used bookstores in nyc, specifically in manhattan. Second hand books bookstores new york city forum tripadvisor. Bauman rare books has been a landmark in new york for more than twenty years, first in the lobby at the waldorfastoria hotel, and for the past fifteen years on madison avenue, between 54th and 55th streets. Alibris is your source for new and used books, textbooks, music and movies. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed. Whether you live here or come to visit, i hope you enjoy this tour.
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