Roughly 90 publications, ranging from better homes and gardens to the new yorker to playboy, have either mentioned the store or profiled it. Specializing in americana and history of science and medicine, they have books, maps, prints and art work available as well as modern first editions and autographed items. This is a 12page article about my familys book store the argosy. Littered throughout the city, each has its own unique history and facts, but argosy. Enjoy a seamless visit to the statue of liberty and ellis island in new york harbor. The women do no marketing and have never pursued publicity. Adam gopnik at the 92nd street y new york, upper east side. Aug 27, 2016 few things have had a greater impact on human civilization than books.
The cohen family manhattans hidden bookstore pictures. Our sellers guarantee your order will be shipped promptly and that all items are as described. Nonetheless, word about the store has traveled far and wide, as the press section of the argosy book store website attests. To initiate a return, visit amazons online return center to request a return authorization from the seller.
After a highbrow saunter down madison avenue and a few obligatory snaps at touristthronged rock center, head to the edges of manhattan, where whole worlds of intrigue, inspiration and curiosity are hidden in plain sight. The booksellers is more congenial, at least for me, when it showcases some of new yorks famed bookshops and their owners. Midtown manhattans secondgeneration argosy book store. In the book refuge, janet malcolm visits with the three sisters who own argosy bookshop, the fabled rarebook store in midtown. The bookstore used to be crowded with shoppers then. The argosy book store is new york city s oldest independent bookstore. Mar 04, 2020 the booksellers is more congenial, at least for me, when it showcases some of new yorks famed bookshops and their owners. Argosy book store was founded in 1925 by louis cohen eventually locating to 114 east 59th street, new york, n. You can be confident that when you make a purchase through, the item is sold by an abaa member in full compliance with our code of ethics.
Argosy book store in new york, ny get driving directions to 116 e 59th st new york, ny 10022. See more ideas about new york, ludwig bemelmans and restaurant new york. Publication date 1953 topics sea stories publisher. John scioli, the owner of the community bookstore, in brooklyn, prepares to shutter a neighborhood institution. Nov 01, 2010 argosy book store 116 e 59th st between park and lexington aves. Three years ago new yorker published an article the book refuge three sisters keep a family business about the store going and a year ago cbs did a story about argosy bookstore. Argosy book store is now in its third generation of family ownership. It had a map in the window that showed old manhattan that drew or eyes. He named it the argosy book store after the spanish galleons that carried treasures around the globe. Argosy book store 116 e 59th st, midtown east, new york, ny yelp. Officially the oldest bookshop in new york city, having opened its doors in 1925, argosy is currently on its third generation of family ownership. Upon entering the store, the warm, soft glow of light and. If you dont have time to read the whole thing, check out the highlighted portion on pages 11 and 12. Apr 10, 2019 new york citys oldest independent bookstore, argosy book store, opened for the first time in 1925, although it later moved from 114 east 59th street to 116 east 59th street.
A guide full of suggestions for those travelling alone. On our main floor and basement we have over 60,000 outofprint books on all subjects fiction, biography, art. Argosy book store, abaa, ilab abebooks new york, ny, u. Argosy book store 116 e 59th st new york, ny antique. We have an enormous collection of autographs of celebrities past and present from all fields of endeavor. Argosy book store occupies a six story townhouse and features first editions and outofprintrare volumes. This store is full to overflowing with beautiful books and prints. Home for the holidays, a kind of live, editorialized space featuring. Think and think again by gautam narang, argosy book store, new york circle of. The argosy bookstore is an independent, familyowned bookstore that has managed to remain in the heart of manhattans most expensive real estate in an era of online retail and reading. See the article in its original context from january 6.
This famous bookstore still sells rare, used, and new books to customers in its elegant townhouse setting until 6 p. Janet malcolm writes about the argosy bookstore, and the three sisters who run the business. A terrific biography of arno, rightfully called the new yorkers greatest cartoonist, and perhaps its greatest artist. Join facebook to connect with michael scott wong and others you may know.
We came across this charming bookstore while strolling down lexington on our way to bloomingdales. Adam gopnik at the 92nd street y new york, upper east. Just about every 6 weeks the attention span of a new yorker. Its hard to beat the strand down on lower broadway. In midtown manhattan, squeezed in between towering skyscrapers on east 59th street there is a new york citys oldest independent bookstore. Check out my new section, bookbits, for news about highlights and happenings read more read more. Argosy book store 116 e 59th st between park and lexington aves.
In your opinion, what is the best place to acquire a book in new york. Browse and buy a vast selection of literature books and collectibles on. Located at 116 east 59th street in midtown manhattan, it occupies an entire sixstory townhouse with various sales floors specializing in first editions, americana, leather bindings, antique maps and prints, and autographs. The argosy book store is new york citys oldest independent bookstore. The 5 best bookstores in new york city the adventuress. Night of the blackout, november 9, 1965 new york city blackout on. Find the books you want at the argosy book store online bookstore, based in new york, ny. Few things have had a greater impact on human civilization than books. A visit to some of the best book stores in the united states. The store is full of fabulous old books, many of them about new york and manhattan. Some of the oldest book stores in the united states like argosy, new yorks oldest independent book store specialises is rare books, prints, maps and autographs. Books to read my books the new yorker bookstores libraries no time for me parisian globe freedom. Dear argosy, the book has already arrived well in old amsterdam. The argosy is new york citys oldest independent bookstore.
The argosy book store is a sixstory emporium of wonders where i. Our enormous stock of antiquarian and outofprint items fills a sixfloor building in midtown manhattan and a large warehouse in brooklyn. Welcome to argosy bookstore, manhattans hidden gem cbs news. Thanks to an article in the new yorker, i made a point of visiting during my last trip to manhattan. In the age of digital reading many bookstores have predictably closed their doors. All in their 70s, they have run argosy since their father died in 1991. New arrival notifications books on our main floor and basement we have over 60,000 outofprint books on all subjects fiction, biography, art, architecture, poetry, philosophy, etc. Argosy book store, founded in 1925, is now in its third generation of family ownership. Abaa the new yorker magazine cover september 25, 1989 by.
Our 5th floor features our first editions department, including english and american firsts from the. From afar, still defending new yorks landmarks, and the. This familyrun secondhand book store is one of gopniks favorite places in the. Do not sell my personal information the new yorker may earn a portion of sales from products that. Pages in category 1925 establishments in new york state the following 47 pages are in this category, out of 47 total. The best part being that all proceeds are donated to support new yorkers living with hivaids. Fanciful map showing paris and sardinia playing cards and having a drink. Argosy book store 116 e 59th st, new york, ny 10022. The argosy gallery, located on the second floor of the book store, has one of the most extensive collections of antique maps in new york city. Browse and buy a vast selection of americana rare books and collectibles on.
The most compelling figures are adina cohen, naomi hample, and judith lowry, three sisters who own the argosy book store, a midtown shop thats been in. While there will always be writers, the printonpaper books is in decline, increasingly replaced by screens. Please refer to the return policy and refund policy or contact argosy book store nyc since 1925 to get information about any additional policies that may apply. New yorker january 14, 1991 bookmans weekly april 15, 1991. This is your source for quality argosy university apparel and merchandise. The 15 best bookstores in new york city foursquare. Overlooking the main floor is a mezzanine housing fine bindings and leatherbound sets. Three years ago new yorker published an article the book refuge three sisters keep a family business about the store going and a year ago cbs did a story about. At argosy university, students enjoy a collegial, supportive academic environment that emphasizes teaching and practical training.
Writings from the new yorker 19271976 by white, e b. New york citys oldest independent bookstore, argosy book store, opened for the first time in 1925, although it later moved from 114 east 59th street to 116 east 59th street. Argosy books new york city 2020 all you need to know. Mar 17, 2016 john scioli, the owner of the community bookstore, in brooklyn, prepares to shutter a neighborhood institution. Argosy new york citys oldest independent bookstore. The shop reports having purchased it from the garbo estate. A booklovers guide to new york offers ilustrated guide. We were usually too busy to talk to anyone, judith said. A small selection of our materials are available online, but these are merely a sampling of the vast quantity of maps, sea charts, atlasesandglobes in our collection. Shop americana rare books and collectibles abebooks. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.
New york is the epicenter of belletristic brilliance. Just returned from a fantastic trip to nyc for the new yorker festival and a tour of independent bookstores. Returns accepted within 7 days of receipt please contact us first. For a more indepth look at argosy, read janet malcolms excellent new yorker article on the shop. This tour benefits from early reserveline access for a roundtrip ferry trip, as well as an optional early morning departure time that puts you ahead of.
Apr 26, 2020 in the book refuge, janet malcolm visits with the three sisters who own argosy bookshop, the fabled rarebook store in midtown. Located at 116 east 59th street in midtown manhattan, it occupies an entire sixstory. New york city has an array of eclectic independent bookstores. Author michael maslin, also a wonderful cartoonist for the new yorker, takes the reader through arnos sometimes tumultuous association with the magazine from its early years through the 1960s. Zack hample, a 35yearold new yorker holds the two balls he caught in the rightfield seats thursday april 18, 20 during the yankess diamondbacks game. The argosy stands as a remnant of old new york, a wildflower in a crack of city. On our main floor and basement we have over 60,000 outofprint books on all subjects fiction, biography, art, architecture, poetry, philosophy, etc. We can ship directly to you or to the doorstep of the student on your list. Steinbergs second cover design for the new yorker, of which he made eight in total.
We have everything from simple signatures on photographs to inscribed books and letters and manuscripts. William steig is the doyen of new yorker artists, having contributed to the magazine since 1930. Aug 22, 2016 new york in midtown manhattan, squeezed in between the skyscrapers on east 59th street, is a sixstory literary oasis. The bookstore has a pretty unique history to it, serving customers from franklin d. Do not sell my personal information the new yorker may. Argosy book store, nyc new york citys oldest independent bookseller, est. I didnt want to give any part of this trip short shrift, so i decided to make this a twopart post. Find writings from the new yorker 19271976 by white, e b at biblio. Fortunately for booklovers argosy bookstore is open.
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