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Argosy Book Store - So many prints!

Argosy Book Store

4.3(85 reviews)
0.6 mi•Midtown East
•$$$

Walking into Argosy Book Store feels like stepping back in time. This isn't just a bookstore it's a…read moreNew York City treasure. The moment you enter, you're surrounded by shelves filled with rare books, antique prints, historical maps, and hidden gems you won't find anywhere else. The atmosphere is quiet and nostalgic, with a touch of elegance that makes you want to slow down and explore every floor. I spent hours browsing and still didn't see everything. Whether you're a collector, a curious browser, or just someone who loves the smell of old books, this place has something for you. I also found some affordable gems outside great for spontaneous gifts or for adding character to your home library. The staff are kind, knowledgeable, and passionate about what they do. You can tell this is a place run by people who truly love books. I'll absolutely be coming back this is now one of my favorite spots in Manhattan. 5 stars without a doubt.

Argosy Book Store is historic! The Argosy Book Store is New York City's oldest independent…read morebookstore. It's located at 116 East 59th Street, between Park and Lexington Avenues in Midtown Manhattan. The store occupies an entire six-story townhouse with various sales floors specializing in first editions, Americana, leather bindings, antique maps and prints, and autographs. The store is also noted for a wide selection of bargain books I found them out front. Argosy also has its own framing and shipping departments and owns a large warehouse in Brooklyn. For a book lover this is paradise. I find it's a great place to buy gifts too. I'm highly recommending!

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Penguin Random House

Penguin Random House

4.7(6 reviews)
0.2 mi•Midtown West
•$$

6/21/20 This book has been in my posession for a few years…read morenow, but I haven't gotten far in the book. It's time to continue the store of Haytham Kenway read from journals  by his son Ratonhnhaké:ton (Noah Watts), also known as Connor, an 18th-century assassin novel.  Most call readers or people playing the game will refer to him as Conor,  because his Native American name will get butchered. The first Assassin's Creed novel came out on November 11th 2009 and I started reading these books as they came out....well to be honest,  I hadn't known about the books until 2010.  Nevertheless,  I read the books on the subway to my former place of work in Washington D.C.  Looking at the book and seeing this book by Oliver Bowden and Penguin Books  compelled me to write this review.  These book take my mind to places my mind can only imagine.   It also help create ideas for my own novels. Reading these books and others helps give me insights on the writing styles and how to write my own style of novels. In truth, Yelp has been the most beneficial to me and my style of writing. Two books I am interested in reading even if they are out of order are Assassin Creed Unity and Assassin's Creed Odyssey.   After I finish this book, I will move on to other books in the Assassin's Creed novels.   Years ago I remember hearing "Penguin Audio" or Penguin Random House Audio presents...."  it is something that has stayed with me. One day I look forward to seeing my works  of art with this company.  Until then, we will have to wait and see.

Penguin Random House was formed in 2013 when the two publishers Penguin Group and Random House…read morecombined. I'm very familiar with the building where this publisher is located. It's close to Central Park and lots of food establishments and fun places. I'm there frequently to shop and eat while enjoying the NYC atmosphere of this neighborhood. My favorite books were the classics published by Penguin. Penguin Books the British publishing company began in 1935. They were economical paperbacks easy for me to carry to school and work. I always enjoyed reading paperbacks. My favorite of the classics are The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. I recommend you visit their website if you are a book lover. Their office building is The Random House Tower, aka the Park Imperial Apartments, it is 52-stories. The buildings three main towers give it the impression of being three books. I recommend you visit this location and their website.

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The Juilliard Store

The Juilliard Store

3.7(34 reviews)
0.8 mi•Upper West Side
•$$

Despite going to college in the area and going to Lincoln Center so much, I admit I had no idea…read morethere was a Julliard Store until I started hunting Inciardi machines. Staff here were super nice, especially when I wanted to keep hunting more prints and need more tokens. The store itself is really a treasure trove of souvenirs, musically inclined tokens, and other items that would make great gifts. I picked up a little Bob Ross finger puppet for my FIL - they collect the artist ones of the finger puppet collection. I think I saw more selection here than at most museum gift shops. I'm so glad I stumbled on this place by accident by hunting prints because I can see myself coming in for random gifts for people now.

Over the past year, it has become harder to find anything here beyond standard repertoire. I…read moreordered a Delius piano solo that took eight weeks to arrive, and communication with the store was painfully intermittent with me having to follow up constantly. In the end, it would have been faster to order it myself online. More recently, I tried to exchange a gift I received, a biography (not a musical score), that I already owned. I simply wanted to exchange the biography, which was clearly unread, for a different one that was actually more expensive. I was happy to pay the difference. I even had the physical receipt. Both were full-price books, not discounted items. The exchange was declined under their umbrella policy. I understand having a policy in place to protect publishers, but it would be clearer to simply state "All Sales Final on Printed Materials." Instead, the language references "copyrighted materials," which suggests there may be exceptions, when in practice there are not. I want to support a neighborhood brick and mortar music shop. But when selection is limited, flexibility is minimal, and communication is inconsistent, it becomes difficult to justify staying loyal. I am disappointed to say, that I will likely purchase my scores and books elsewhere going forward. At times, the store feels oriented more toward internal or institutional purchases than toward the musicians and readers who live in the neighborhood.

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