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. Strand book stall fort fort mumbai india, bookstore. The strand is a great bookshop with lots of options and cool stuff. Strand book stall, mumbais iconic bookshop, down shutters. Strand book stall managed to attract book lovers from not just the city, but across the country. Books the 10 best bookstores in mumbai culture trip. Shanbagh, who started it as a kiosk at colaba s strand cinema in 1948, and in 1953, moved it to south mumbais. Strand bookstore our main store is located at the corner of 12th street and broadway.
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. 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. Over the years, it expanded and moved to pm road in 1956, but it retained the name. A walk in the lanes and bylanes of fort and colaba, surrounded by colonial architecture on a quiet. 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. Mumbais iconic strand book stall down shutters after 70 years. Follow their account to see all their photos and videos. 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.
Strand is seeking to buy quality books, whether you have one volume or a library of thousands. The place is a total triumph of advertising over product. Road, fort, mumbai 400001, will be closed to the public starting saturday 21 st march, 2020 until sunday 3 rd may, 2020. Strand book stall, frequented by indias famous figures, including. The top 21 secrets of the strand bookstore in nyc untapped. Strand began in 1948 as a twoshelf book store in the lounge of the thenglamorous strand cinema in colaba, when mr. Out of an abundance of caution sterling book house, located at 181 dr. Starting off as a few shelves at the strand cinema in colaba, the. Strand book stall closed down in fort, mumbai justdial. Top cbse books store in churchgate,mumbai asklaila. Strand hotel the 2star strand hotel offers a soundproof accommodation in colaba district of mumbai. Jul 27, 2018 strand book store, prithvi theatre, bademiya.
Fred bass, who transformed his fathers small usedbook store, the strand, into a mammoth manhattan emporium with the slogan 18 miles. 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. It will update new products and sale items regularly. Faq customer support terms and conditions privacy policy commitment to accessibility. Dear friends today i shall share my experience with you about strand book stall. The strand book stall is closing but it leaves behind. Welcome to strand book store, new york citys legendary home of 18 miles of new, used and rare books. Where the reader comes first is the runner line at strand who pioneered the reading culture in mumbai. Janata book store in mumbai click to get related links. Feb 22, 2018 strand book stall began as a book kiosk in the lounge of thenglamorous strand cinema in colaba in 1948. Where can i find hangouts for book lovers in colaba or. 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. This store reminded me of a regular bookstore in its openaired atmosphere, voluminous selections, and bustling crowds of bibliophiles.
The companys slogan is 18 miles of books, as featured on its stickers, tshirts, and other merchandise. Shanbhags daughter who has been running the store after his death. Feb 21, 2018 mumbais iconic 70yrold strand book stall to shut shop. Friends nearly 2 months ago i went to strand book stall and purchase some. We buy a wide variety of books including the most recent bestsellers, classic literature, and graphic novels. The strand book stall is closing but it leaves behind thousands of. Shanbagh had come to mumbai from a hamlet in karnataka to study at st xaviers college. The strand bookstore new york city 2020 all you need to. New books, used books, rare books, out of print books, art books, and.
Strand book stall, mumbais iconic bookshop, down shutters after 70. From the iconic strand book stall to the newly refurbished the bookpoint, horniman circle must boast the biggest number of. Shanbhag decided to open his own store after an officious salesperson made him. After 70 years, iconic mumbai bookstore to pull its shutters down. The 8 top things to do in mumbais colaba neighbhorhood.
This is to reduce the risk of transmitting covid19, coronavirus. An hour after strand book stall opens on 21 february, on the morning. The founder of strand book stall was her father padma shri tekkatte. I am looking to find a bookstore in the colaba area. New books, used books, rare books, out of print books, art books, and childrens books since 1927. This feature explores the rise and fall, and the soul and legacy of the iconic strand book stall which operated for 70 years in.
In the early years, the bookstore just had two shelves at the strand cinema hall in colaba. All our physical stores and our online store are temporarily closed. Cafe mondegar colaba causeway, has a live jukebox and functions as a bar beer and wine served and restaurant. Strand book store, nyc has 4,724 posts on their instagram profile. And this new york treasureopen since 1927sells every kind of book imaginable, from novels to memoirs to art books to historical tomes. Attention out of an abundance of caution sterling book house, located at 181 dr. Why mumbais iconic strand book stall is shutting conde. Strand is frequented by both tourists and locals for its rare book room, deal bins, and strandbranded tote bags and tshirts. 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. 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. A walk in the lanes and bylanes of fort and colaba, surrounded by colonial architecture on a. Her favourite bookstore in the heart of mumbai is shutting down on feb. Shanbagh, who started it as a kiosk at colabas strand cinema in 1948, and in 1953, moved it to south mumbais.
Quiz for entrylevel job as legendary as nyc bookstore. Past patrons of this store range from former prime ministers jawaharlal nehru and vajpayee to business tycoons jrd tata and dhirubhai ambani. The strand bookstore new york city 2020 all you need. 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. 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. 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.
After 70 years, iconic mumbai bookstore to pull its. 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. 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 book stall began as a twotable stall in colaba, 70 years ago, outside the strand cinema. Strand book store, new york city booklovers treasure trove home to 18 miles of books. We looked in the bookstore in the taj and they had a small selection. This is not a budget restaurant, but its not expensive either. Strand book store, just off union square, has some impressive numbers. 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.
Top 10 book stores in mumbai, shops sulekha mumbai. 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. 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 s owner fred bass as he talks about the history of the iconic bookstore and more. Every day, strand book store and thousands of other voices read, write, and share. Mumbais iconic 70yrold strand book stall to shut shop.
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. Since 1960, it has been hosting guests in the heart of mumbai. 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 stall book store, fort, mumbai asklaila. 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. 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. 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. Welcome to strand, home of 18 miles of books in nyc.
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. Why mumbais iconic strand book stall is shutting conde nast. After 70 years, iconic mumbai bookstore to pull its shutters. Strand book stall began as a book kiosk in the lounge of thenglamorous strand cinema in colaba in 1948. A bittersweet goodbye to the iconic strand book stall in. 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. Benjamin basss first bookstore was the pelican book shop on eighth street near greene street. Iconic south mumbai book stall to shut shop mumbai mirror. The book store was originally set up with just a mere investment of rs. We are from the us and are looking for fiction books in english. 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. Food is a mix of indian, continental and parsi, and the ambience is fun and lowkey. Like the typewriter and fountain pen, strand may have lost its usp a while ago.
Mar 29, 2019 read writing from strand book store on medium. The hotel is situated in the heart of mumbai, just off colaba causeway. 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. It was this belief which drove sales at the twoshelf stall shanbagh set up at strand cinema in colaba on. The strand book stall is closing but it leaves behind thousands of readers connected. 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. Strand book store was born in 1927 on fourth avenue on what was then called book row, an area that. News analysis mumbais iconic strand book stall down shutters after 70 years it is not viable to run a book store.
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