New York’s last remaining independent bookshops

Re:New York’s last remaining independent bookshops by pthreads on Saturday June 02, 2018 @10:41PM (#17217635)

For those wondering where the list of bookstores actually is there are about 25-28 here :

1. https://mymodernmet.com/ny-indie-booksellers-bohbot-ungar/ 2. http://www.franckbohbot.com/nyib

I think the full book including interviews is yet to be published.

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Re:New York’s last remaining independent bookshops by bogomipz on Saturday June 02, 2018 @11:14PM (#17217729)

Ah thank you. This is a great list. Surprised to see that Argosy didn't make the cut. Its actually the oldest indie bookstore in NYC now. Also started on book row back in the 1920s. The place is a treasure trove. I would highly recommend it. You can kill an afternoon in there [1]

I love that they included that woman on Astor Place though.

[1] https://www.argosybooks.com/

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Re:New York’s last remaining independent bookshops by pthreads on Sunday June 03, 2018 @09:00AM (#17219309)

Thank you. I have to check it out next time I am in NYC. The article also reminded me of the roughly 200 Seine-side booksellers in Paris.

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Re:New York’s last remaining independent bookshops by bogomipz on Sunday June 03, 2018 @11:26AM (#17219977)

The "bouquinistes" of Paris, yes. There used to be more of that style along stretch across from Cooper Union before the IBM building was built. That's why I loved that they included that one woman who is still there hawking used books on the sidewalk.

Definitely give Argosy a visit, you won't be disappointed. If you are a bibliophile and want to see the rare book offering on the 5th and 6th floors you can do so by simply making an appointment ahead of time. But even just visiting the other 3 floors is more than worthwhile. Cheers.

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