Strand is seeking to buy quality books, whether you have one volume or a library of thousands. Strand book stall book store, fort, mumbai asklaila. Shanbagh, who started it as a kiosk at colabas strand cinema in 1948, and in 1953, moved it to south mumbais. Since 1960, it has been hosting guests in the heart of mumbai.
Books the 10 best bookstores in mumbai culture trip. The strand book stall began as a twotable stall in colaba, 70 years ago, outside the strand cinema. Founded in 1948, strand has always promoted only outstanding books in every field and was the first in the world to offer 20% discount on all books. Apr 12, 2020 the book store of strand books has the greatest of the rare and unique books which are not to be found anywhere in the other places, which are given out to the people who are interested to expand their knowledge. It was this belief which drove sales at the twoshelf stall shanbagh set up at strand cinema in colaba on. After an officious salesperson made him feel unwelcome at a bookshop, he decided to set up his own where customers wouldnt be turned away for. We are from the us and are looking for fiction books in english. Staying at this accommodation, guests can also benefit from airport shuttle bus service, dry cleaning and newspaper service. Unlike other book shops that used to store books and music cds, strand was a pure bookshop, he said.
Strand hotel the 2star strand hotel offers a soundproof accommodation in colaba district of mumbai. Strand book stall managed to attract book lovers from not just the city, but across the country. Mar 29, 2019 read writing from strand book store on medium. Food is a mix of indian, continental and parsi, and the ambience is fun and lowkey. This store reminded me of a regular bookstore in its openaired atmosphere, voluminous selections, and bustling crowds of bibliophiles. Strand book store was born in 1927 on fourth avenue on what was then called book row, an area that. Iconic south mumbai book stall to shut shop mumbai mirror. Anyone in a dumb strand tshirt or hoodie, or hat, or shorts will tell you that this is a great independent book store, but the fact of the matter is that its got a very unimpressive selection thats presided over by some of the rudest people ive ever encountered in retail. Feb 28, 2018 bookshop love the strand book stall is closing but it leaves behind thousands of readers connected by its books a writer says goodbye to the bookshop that marked the passage of his life, as it. A walk in the lanes and bylanes of fort and colaba, surrounded by colonial architecture on a quiet. The strand book stall is closing but it leaves behind thousands of readers connected. Having served patrons ranging from former prime ministers jawaharlal nehru and vajpaee to business tycoons jrd tata and dhirubai ambani, this store has truly earned its place as a.
Stacked high with books old and new and surrounded by iconic dollar carts, the strand bookstore at 828 broadway is the goto indie bookstore for many new yorkers, thriving since 1927. I am looking to find a bookstore in the colaba area. Mumbais iconic 70yrold strand book stall to shut shop. Stacked with books and lined with dollar carts, the strand bookstore remains strong in new york city, naturally accumulating a treasure trove of secrets over 90 years.
The strand book stall is closing but it leaves behind thousands of readers connected by its books a writer says goodbye to the bookshop that marked the. Friends nearly 2 months ago i went to strand book stall and purchase some. From the iconic strand book stall to the newly refurbished the bookpoint, horniman circle must boast the biggest number of book stores anywhere in the. In addition to the main location, the stores central park kiosk is open on fair weather days at grand army plaza, the corner of fifth avenue and east 60th street. Top 10 book stores in mumbai, shops sulekha mumbai. After 70 years, iconic mumbai bookstore to pull its shutters. Feb 22, 2018 strand book stall began as a book kiosk in the lounge of thenglamorous strand cinema in colaba in 1948. After 70 years, iconic mumbai bookstore to pull its shutters down. Fred bass, who transformed his fathers small usedbook store, the strand, into a mammoth manhattan emporium with the slogan 18 miles. Benjamin basss first bookstore was the pelican book shop on eighth street near greene street. After being founded in 1948 as a twoshelf book stall located in the lounge area of strand cinema located in colaba, the place upscaled into a becoming a.
A quiz last sunday with an article about what it is like to work at the strand book store misspelled, in some editions, the surname of the author of a confederacy of. Faq customer support terms and conditions privacy policy commitment to accessibility. Past patrons of this store range from former prime ministers jawaharlal nehru and vajpayee to business tycoons jrd tata and dhirubhai ambani. Why mumbais iconic strand book stall is shutting conde nast. All our physical stores and our online store are temporarily closed. A landmark store, strand book stall was founded in 1949 in the colaba area, moving to its current location in fort in 1953.
Strand book store, new york city booklovers treasure trove home to 18 miles of books. Strand book stall, frequented by indias famous figures, including. We looked in the bookstore in the taj and they had a small selection. Strand book stall closed down in fort, mumbai justdial.
Strand book stall began as a book kiosk in the lounge of thenglamorous strand cinema in colaba in 1948. The place of strand books is one of the oldest as well as a known book store in the city of new york which is home to many of the old books along with some of the unique pieces and art of literature. Quiz for entrylevel job as legendary as nyc bookstore the. The curtains came down a day after the ninth death anniversary of its founder t n shanbagh, who started it as a kiosk at colabas strand cinema in 1948, and in 1953, moved it to south mumbais. A bittersweet goodbye to the iconic strand book stall in. The store was first set up in 1949, further south in the colaba area, but moved to its current location in fort in 1953. Strand book store, just off union square, has some impressive numbers. Strand book stall, mumbais iconic bookshop, down shutters. Strand began in 1948 as a twoshelf book store in the lounge of the thenglamorous strand cinema in colaba, when mr. The curtains came down a day after the ninth death anniversary of its founder t. The strand bookstore is an independent bookstore located at 828 broadway, at the corner of east 12th street in the east village neighborhood of manhattan, new york city, two blocks south of union square.
It was this belief which drove sales at the twoshelf stall shanbagh set up at strand cinema in colaba on november 20, 1948, and later at its bookstore avatar in fort. Strand book store, nyc has 4,724 posts on their instagram profile. After 70 years, iconic mumbai bookstore to pull its. Janata book store in mumbai click to get related links. Quiz for entrylevel job as legendary as nyc bookstore.
And this new york treasureopen since 1927sells every kind of book imaginable, from novels to memoirs to art books to historical tomes. The curtains came down a day after the ninth death anniversary of its founder t n shanbagh, who started it as a kiosk at colaba s strand cinema in 1948, and in 1953, moved it to south mumbais. An hour after strand book stall opens on 21 february, on the morning. Colaba house, near strand cinema, lala nigam road,colaba market, colaba, mumbai 02222834325 janata book store, book shops, school books, book sellers, university books, stationery items. Shanbhags daughter who has been running the store after his death. Jul 16, 2016 the strand was founded in 1927 when freds father, benjamin bass, a son of lithuanian immigrants, became enamored of books during his lunch breaks from a fabric store job on fourth avenue, then. The strand bookstore new york city 2020 all you need. This is not a budget restaurant, but its not expensive either.
Jul 27, 2018 strand book store, prithvi theatre, bademiya. Why mumbais iconic strand book stall is shutting conde. From the iconic strand book stall to the newly refurbished the bookpoint, horniman circle must boast the biggest number of. New books, used books, rare books, out of print books, art books, and. This feature explores the rise and fall, and the soul and legacy of the iconic strand book stall which operated for 70 years in.
The 8 top things to do in mumbais colaba neighbhorhood. Strand is frequented by both tourists and locals for its rare book room, deal bins, and strandbranded tote bags and tshirts. Attention out of an abundance of caution sterling book house, located at 181 dr. The curtains came down a day after the ninth death anniversary of its founder t n shanbagh, who started it as a kiosk at colabas strand cinema in.
Strand book store s owner fred bass as he talks about the history of the iconic bookstore and more. Welcome to strand book store, new york citys legendary home of 18 miles of new, used and rare books. Her favourite bookstore in the heart of mumbai is shutting down on feb. A walk in the lanes and bylanes of fort and colaba, surrounded by colonial architecture on a. This is to reduce the risk of transmitting covid19, coronavirus. Top cbse books store in churchgate,mumbai asklaila.
We buy a wide variety of books including the most recent bestsellers, classic literature, and graphic novels. Where the reader comes first is the runner line at strand who pioneered the reading culture in mumbai. In the early years, the bookstore just had two shelves at the strand cinema hall in colaba. The hotel is situated in the heart of mumbai, just off colaba causeway.
Dear friends today i shall share my experience with you about strand book stall. Mumbais iconic strand book stall down shutters after 70 years. The place is a total triumph of advertising over product. Like the typewriter and fountain pen, strand may have lost its usp a while ago. Strand book stall, mumbais iconic bookshop, down shutters after 70.
Welcome to strand, home of 18 miles of books in nyc. Starting off as a few shelves at the strand cinema in colaba, the. The strand book stall is closing but it leaves behind thousands of. The book store of strand books has the greatest of the rare and unique books which are not to be found anywhere in the other places, which are. News analysis mumbais iconic strand book stall down shutters after 70 years it is not viable to run a book store. Cafe mondegar colaba causeway, has a live jukebox and functions as a bar beer and wine served and restaurant. The founder of strand book stall was her father padma shri tekkatte.
Shanbagh had come to mumbai from a hamlet in karnataka to study at st xaviers college. Strand bookstore our main store is located at the corner of 12th street and broadway. Having served patrons ranging from former prime ministers jawaharlal nehru and vajpaee to business tycoons jrd tata and dhirubai ambani, this store has truly earned its place as a mumbai landmark. The book store was originally set up with just a mere investment of rs. Strand book stall fort fort mumbai india, bookstore. Shanbhag decided to open his own store after an officious salesperson made him. Feb 21, 2018 mumbais iconic 70yrold strand book stall to shut shop. Shanbagh, who started it as a kiosk at colaba s strand cinema in 1948, and in 1953, moved it to south mumbais. The top 21 secrets of the strand bookstore in nyc untapped. The strand is a great bookshop with lots of options and cool stuff. The strand was founded in 1927 when freds father, benjamin bass, a son of lithuanian immigrants, became enamored of books during his lunch breaks from a. Every day, strand book store and thousands of other voices read, write, and share. The companys slogan is 18 miles of books, as featured on its stickers, tshirts, and other merchandise.
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