Unpacking the Bookstore

The Struggle for a Strand of Independence

An icon of New York City and a refuge for book lovers, Strand Bookstore is a mecca for all things books. The Strand is one of the largest bookstores in America and makes millions of dollars every year, something that other indie bookstores only dream of. But as the...

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Labyrinth of the Strand

The largest collection of books in the world is the Library of Congress with 30 million books but the Strand with almost 3 million books would still be quite a private collection if they stopped selling books today. Certainly the Strand has more books of any single...

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The Strand: A Place for Book-lovers of all Sorts

Like any good bookstore, The Strand offers plenty of books in a variety of interests reflective of the customers it has. In such a diverse city where people take interest in all types of things, it is crucial for the bookstore to be able to supply the materials...

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