Strand Bookstore, Independent bookstore in Manhattan, United States.
The Strand Bookstore features floor-to-ceiling shelves filled with over 2.5 million books across multiple levels of retail space in its Broadway location.
Founded in 1927 by Benjamin Bass with $600 initial investment, the store moved to its current location at 828 Broadway in 1957 under Fred Bass's leadership.
The store functions as a literary center where authors, students, and readers participate in regular book signings, readings, and educational programs throughout the year.
The wheelchair-accessible store operates daily from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, offering new, used, and rare books alongside literary-themed merchandise and stationery.
The store maintains 18 miles of books, including specialized collections in Americana, anthropology, and architecture, with dedicated sections for first editions and signed copies.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1927
Industry: bookselling
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 12:00-20:00
Phone: +12124731452
Website: https://strandbooks.com
GPS coordinates: 40.73328,-73.99094
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:01
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