With several floors of floortoceiling books, the bookshop s motto is 18 miles of books and. Strand book store, new york city booklovers treasure trove home to 18 miles of books. The strand is the last of the great bookstores that were a hallmark of business development south. 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. A facade of the strand bookstore at 828 broadway in greenwich village. Our friendly booksellers are here to help you find your next favourite book. The top 21 secrets of the strand bookstore in nyc untapped. But here in new york, its nice to be able to do a little onestop shopping sometimes.
Grand central terminal station to strand bookstore 3 ways. May 20, 2010 read the lunch near the mysterious bookshop or the strand discussion from the chowhound restaurants, manhattan food community. For the first time ever stik shares his personal archive of working photographs and recounts the social and personal motivations behind each of his. Its really a lot of books some very old and since a recent renovation you can actually. 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 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. Strand bookstore at club monaco bookstore in new york. 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. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. I have yet to find many second hand book shops in manhattan other than the strand.
Both boast beautiful parks with destination playgrounds, a great selection of family restaurants, and oneofakind. All our physical stores and our online store are temporarily closed. New yorks strand bookshop begs to avoid official landmarking. It also buys and sells new yorkers gently used editions at discounted. Located near union square, its always busy, but perhaps the best place to find some peace and quiet during the. The strand bookstore new york city 2020 all you need to know. 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. In addition to the main location, the stores central park kiosk is open on fair weather days at the corner. 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. Employees currently receive a 25cent raise every six months. Gizmo strand bookstore, union square real happy dogs. 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. Grand central terminal station to strand bookstore 3.
Welcome to strand, home of 18 miles of books in nyc. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. 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. Even though both are filled with office buildings and chain stores, there are lots of amenities for families if you know where to look.
Dec 05, 2018 new yorks strand bookshop begs to avoid official landmarking. 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 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. Writing my love story at the strand, new yorks most. 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. 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.
The historical venue is just minutes away from stiks iconic water tower union on union square. The strand bookstore is opening a brandnew location on the. The adjacent flatiron district and union square neighborhoods are two of manhattans most unlikely kidfriendly areas. Bookstores are disappearing faster than the polar ice cap. Strand book store, just off union square, has some impressive numbers. Welcome to perfect saturday, a weekly racked feature in which we outline the best places to shop and. What to do in the flatiron and union square with kids. At their times square outpost, you can find new bestsellers, shelves of halfpriced books, fun postcards, bags, and more. 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 best childrens bookstores in nyc mommypoppins things. Until we are able to reopen, please shop with us on. Named after the famous publishing street in london, the strand was one of 48 bookstores on book row. Stik will be signing copies of his book stik published by penguin at strand bookshop.
The strand bookstore is opening a brandnew location on. Welcome to strand book store, new york citys legendary home of 18 miles of new, used and rare books. Find all the transport options for your trip from grand central terminal station to strand bookstore right here. The strand has managed to flourish when many other independent businesses across new york city especially those on the fringe of union square.
If youre really stuck in midtown, you might find something at there central park kiosk 60th and 5th ave. The strand bookstore new york city 2020 all you need. Alabaster bookshop new york, new york bookstore facebook. Help turn the bookstore into a laboratory as we take a page from dr. Dec 03, 2018 the strand bookstore in manhattan, one of the worlds largest bookstores, has become a cultural landmark since it opened in 1927. The strand bookstore new york city all you need to know. 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. New books, used books, rare books, out of print books, art books, and childrens books since 1927. Founded in 1915, the brick row is one of the oldest antiquarian book businesses in the united states. Restaurants near the strand bookstore, new york city on tripadvisor. It is located just a few blocks south of union square on broadway, so one can access it conveniently from anywhere in. And this new york treasureopen since 1927sells every kind of book imaginable, from novels to memoirs to art books to historical tomes.
The strand bookstore new york city 2020 all you need to. Second hand bookshop in new york united states lonely. Read the lunch near the mysterious bookshop or the strand discussion from the chowhound restaurants, manhattan food community. 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. Strand book store venue, new york get your price estimate.
Union square 33 east 17th street new york, ny 3 2122530810 store hours. Strand bookstore our main store is located at the corner of 12th street and broadway. There are 4 ways to get from grand central terminal station to strand bookstore by subway, taxi, towncar or foot. The 10 best restaurants near the strand bookstore in new. Of the 48 bookstores originally on book row, the strand. Strandstrand is a new york city classic for many reasons. Just a short walk up from the flagship in union square, this outpost.
We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Their primary location is in union square, manhattan, with 18 miles of new, used, and rare books. Book row, a stretch of fourth avenue between union square and astor place that once housed almost 50 used and antiquarian bookstores, now. In 1927, ben bass opened strand book store on fourth avenue, home of new yorks legendary book row. She brings customers joy with her adorable underbite and sweet personality, and she certainly helps sales by. Hidden vintage stores and luxe spa treatments in union square. Stacked high with books old and new and surrounded by iconic dollar carts, the strand bookstore at 828 broadway is the goto indie bookstore. Strand bookstore fights to keep its building off new york. The strand bookstore new york city all you need to.
Strand bookstore fights landmark status as it battles for. 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. See 44 photos and 8 tips from 576 visitors to strand bookstore at club monaco. Visit your local bookshop in london trafalgar square today for a great selection of books and gifts.
An honest to goodness used bookstore still exists in the union square area. Rome2rio makes travelling from grand central terminal station to strand bookstore easy. Founded in 1927, the strand is the last remaining store on book row, a sixblock area below union square that once housed 48 bookstores. With several floors of floortoceiling books, the bookshops motto is 18 miles of books and. 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 doesnt want city landmark status. The strand located near union square on broadway, the strand is a new york city literary institution. The battle to make the strand a landmark is about more. 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. Is there available side street parking in the vicinity. Stik new york book signing at strand bookshop stik. 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. Writing my love story at the strand, new yorks most iconic. 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 is the last of the great bookstores that were a hallmark of business development south of union square. December 5, 2018 the strand bookstore doesnt want city landmark status by ryan harrington. 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. 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. Jan 30, 2019 a facade of the strand bookstore at 828 broadway in greenwich village. The strand book store has been an independent bookseller since 1927. The battle to make the strand a landmark is about more than a. The top 21 secrets of the strand bookstore in nyc untapped new.