Strand Book Store: "8 miles of used books, new books, cheap books."
  by tobias  
written: 25 March 2001
last time there: November 2000
The Strand is probably the biggest used book store in NYC and possibly the best. Claiming to have 8 miles of books you will find more great books here than you can ever read. The "review copy" section has 50% off new hardcovers - it's small upstairs and is huge downstairs. It's so big you will get confused, so ask a staff member or read the signs yourself and you'll soon find your way. Secret: Want to have the staff search for a book for you? Call them from 9 to 5 and they'll do the searching through the stacks for you. If you show up in person they aren't allowed to do it for you.
Pros: 50% off MANY new hardcovers, nice hip service
Cons: so much, you may need to search, hot in summer
Details: Main Store: 828 Broadway (& 12th street) Take the N,R,4,5,6,L train to Union Square. Walk two blocks South to 12th street. Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30-10:30. Annex: 95 Fulton Street (3 blocks east of Broadway) (212) 732-6070. Take 4, 5, 6, train to Fulton Street. 212-473-1452 http://www.strandbooks.com/index.php
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