And this new york treasureopen since 1927sells every kind of book imaginable, from novels to memoirs to art books to historical tomes. Dec 03, 2018 the strand bookstore in manhattan, one of the worlds largest bookstores, has become a cultural landmark since it opened in 1927. Strand bookstore 828 broadway, union square, new york, ny yelp. For the first time ever stik shares his personal archive of working photographs and recounts the social and personal motivations behind each of his. The top 21 secrets of the strand bookstore in nyc untapped. This outdoor bookshop is a satellite of the gargantuan and epic strand bookstore down near union square, but being so close to central park and its shaded benches, aromatic food trucks, and bright open skies reflected on rippling ponds, i wonder. Grand central terminal station to strand bookstore 3. The strand bookstore doesnt want city landmark status. Rome2rio makes travelling from grand central terminal station to strand bookstore easy.
Named after the famous publishing street in london, the strand was one of 48 bookstores on book row. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. In 1957, bens son moved the strand to its current location, two blocks south of union square on the corner of 12th street and broadway. We specialize in first editions, rare books and manuscripts from the seventeenth through the twentieth centuries, with a strong emphasis on english and american literature. Many new yorkers consider the area just below 14th street where noho meets union square a playground filled with entertainment, boutique shops, cafes, and bars. Its really a lot of books some very old and since a recent renovation you can actually. December 5, 2018 the strand bookstore doesnt want city landmark status by ryan harrington. At their times square outpost, you can find new bestsellers, shelves of halfpriced books, fun postcards, bags, and more. The citys biggest and most famous indie bookshop, the strand, known for boasting 18 miles worth of books, just signed a lease to open a second location on columbus avenue between 81st and 82nd. Grand central terminal station to strand bookstore 3 ways. The top 21 secrets of the strand bookstore in nyc untapped new. Hidden vintage stores and luxe spa treatments in union square.
The strand bookstore new york city all you need to. I have wanted to visit this bookshop for a long time, long before i heard it mentioned by john hodgman on his judge john hodgman podcast which i highly recommend, but it was hodgman who finally compelled me to go. Strand book store venue, new york get your price estimate. The strand is the last of the great bookstores that were a hallmark of business development south. What to do in the flatiron and union square with kids. Is there available side street parking in the vicinity. Jun 03, 2014 many new yorkers consider the area just below 14th street where noho meets union square a playground filled with entertainment, boutique shops, cafes, and bars. Strandstrand is a new york city classic for many reasons. Their primary location is in union square, manhattan, with 18 miles of new, used, and rare books. With several floors of floortoceiling books, the bookshop s motto is 18 miles of books and. It is located just a few blocks south of union square on broadway, so one can access it conveniently from anywhere in. Second hand bookshop in new york united states lonely. The strand has managed to flourish when many other independent businesses across new york city especially those on the fringe of union square.
Its for looking at books only, if you want to sit with a laptop youll have to go to starbucks or the library or the coffee shop next door. Located near union square, its always busy, but perhaps the best place to find some peace and quiet during the. Gizmo strand bookstore, union square anyone who has walked through the doors of strand bookstore more than a few times knows gizzy, the resident shop dog who is affectionately called the littlest bookseller around the store. New yorks strand bookshop begs to avoid official landmarking. Strand bookstore at club monaco bookstore in new york. It also buys and sells new yorkers gently used editions at discounted. Jun 03, 2019 in 1957, bens son moved the strand to its current location, two blocks south of union square on the corner of 12th street and broadway. The strand bookstore new york city 2020 all you need. Strand bookstore our main store is located at the corner of 12th street and broadway. Writing my love story at the strand, new yorks most iconic.
Anyone who has walked through the doors of strand bookstore more than a few times knows gizzy, the resident shop dog who is affectionately called the littlest bookseller around the store. It is located just a few blocks south of union square on broadway, so one can access it conveniently from anywhere in the city union square is a huge subway stop. The 10 best restaurants near the strand bookstore in new york. The great city of new york has approached one of its greatest assetsthe strand bookstore, 91 years running and boasting 18 miles of booksabout conferring city landmark status on the biblioparadise. Jul 27, 2019 this outdoor bookshop is a satellite of the gargantuan and epic strand bookstore down near union square, but being so close to central park and its shaded benches, aromatic food trucks, and bright open skies reflected on rippling ponds, i wonder. Restaurants near the strand bookstore, new york city on tripadvisor. Stik will be signing copies of his book stik published by penguin at strand bookshop. But here in new york, its nice to be able to do a little onestop shopping sometimes.
Founded in 1915, the brick row is one of the oldest antiquarian book businesses in the united states. Jan 30, 2019 a facade of the strand bookstore at 828 broadway in greenwich village. Strand bookstore fights landmark status as it battles for. Find all the transport options for your trip from grand central terminal station to strand bookstore right here. Just a short walk up from the flagship in union square, this outpost. Bookstores are disappearing faster than the polar ice cap. She brings customers joy with her adorable underbite and sweet personality, and she certainly helps sales by. The strand bookstore is opening a brandnew location on the. Welcome to strand book store, new york citys legendary home of 18 miles of new, used and rare books.
Of the 48 bookstores originally on book row, the strand. The strand bookstore new york city 2020 all you need to. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Alabaster bookshop new york, new york bookstore facebook. The strand located near union square on broadway, the strand is a new york city literary institution. The best childrens bookstores in nyc mommypoppins things. The strand book store has been an independent bookseller since 1927. The strand is easy enough to get to from midtown though you just take the nr, qw or 456 to union square and walk 2 blocks south to 12th and boradway. The strand is the last of the great bookstores that were a hallmark of business development south of union square. New books, used books, rare books, out of print books, art books, and childrens books since 1927. Stik new york book signing at strand bookshop stik.
An honest to goodness used bookstore still exists in the union square area. The historical venue is just minutes away from stiks iconic water tower union on union square. If youre really stuck in midtown, you might find something at there central park kiosk 60th and 5th ave. There are 4 ways to get from grand central terminal station to strand bookstore by subway, taxi, towncar or foot. Stacked high with books old and new and surrounded by iconic dollar carts, the strand bookstore at 828 broadway is the goto indie bookstore. Even though both are filled with office buildings and chain stores, there are lots of amenities for families if you know where to look. Strand book store, just off union square, has some impressive numbers. All our physical stores and our online store are temporarily closed. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. Feb 20, 2019 the strand has managed to flourish when many other independent businesses across new york city especially those on the fringe of union square closed down due to rising rents and franchise. Until we are able to reopen, please shop with us on. Around the holidays, the store also sets up stands in the bryant park and columbus circle popup markets, where select books and literary merchandise are sold.
A facade of the strand bookstore at 828 broadway in greenwich village. We have a unique and large selection of tarot cards, crystals, pendulums, calendars, wind chimes, incense, greeting cards, yoga accessories, meditation cushions, instructional and music cd and dvds, salt lamps and 20 sections of books. The strand bookstore is opening a brandnew location on. The adjacent flatiron district and union square neighborhoods are two of manhattans most unlikely kidfriendly areas. Strand bookstore has operated since 1927 but moved headquarters to its current location near union square in 1957, renting its space for decades before buying the entire building in. Employees currently receive a 25cent raise every six months. Union square 33 east 17th street new york, ny 3 2122530810 store hours. With several floors of floortoceiling books, the bookshops motto is 18 miles of books and. May 20, 2010 read the lunch near the mysterious bookshop or the strand discussion from the chowhound restaurants, manhattan food community.
The strand bookstore in manhattan, one of the worlds largest bookstores, has become a cultural landmark since it opened in 1927. The battle to make the strand a landmark is about more. Welcome to strand, home of 18 miles of books in nyc. Book row, a stretch of fourth avenue between union square and astor place that once housed almost 50 used and antiquarian bookstores, now. Mar 04, 2019 book row, a stretch of fourth avenue between union square and astor place that once housed almost 50 used and antiquarian bookstores, now claims just one. Writing my love story at the strand, new yorks most. Dec 05, 2018 new yorks strand bookshop begs to avoid official landmarking. Visit your local bookshop in london trafalgar square today for a great selection of books and gifts. Strand book store, new york city booklovers treasure trove home to 18 miles of books. Welcome to perfect saturday, a weekly racked feature in which we outline the best places to shop and. Gizmo strand bookstore, union square real happy dogs. 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.
Both boast beautiful parks with destination playgrounds, a great selection of family restaurants, and oneofakind. The battle to make the strand a landmark is about more than a. Strand bookstore fights to keep its building off new york. See 44 photos and 8 tips from 576 visitors to strand bookstore at club monaco. Founded in 1927, the strand is the last remaining store on book row, a sixblock area below union square that once housed 48 bookstores. I have yet to find many second hand book shops in manhattan other than the strand. In addition to the main location, the stores central park kiosk is open on fair weather days at the corner. The 10 best restaurants near the strand bookstore in new. Our friendly booksellers are here to help you find your next favourite book. The strand bookstore new york city 2020 all you need to know. 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 strand bookstore is an independent bookstore located at 828 broadway, at the corner of east 12th street in the east village neighborhood of manhattan, new york city, two blocks south of union square. Help turn the bookstore into a laboratory as we take a page from dr. In 1927, ben bass opened strand book store on fourth avenue, home of new yorks legendary book row.
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