Book Row: An Anecdotal and Pictorial History of the Antiquarian Book Trade

I sometimes download a book about something or other in NYC, getting nostalgic and all that for my years living there. This book, however, is so very not interesting unless you are one of those bookie people who hang around bookstore used rooms and always think you are going to fall over a bargain because no one has organized the books. Seedy sort of pastime really. Having worked a career in libraries, I don't even look at unorganized collections anymore. Believe me these book guys know exactly what they have and how to present it so that you will think you can find a FIND. HAHA.Dropping all sort of names and so on, this book appeals to those who were in the biz at that time and place. It is out of date because it stops about 2003 at the ebook era where you either had to buy a dedicated device or read an ebook on your PC. That day is over, and most of us probably read tons of ebooks. I am a READER. I read books in paper as well as on my devices, and if there were scrolls for sale, I probably would have those too. It doesn't matter to me. When I find an author worthy of the name I read the work for its content, not to smell the pages. But if you knew this area of NYC, and you loved it - then this book is for you. I passed through it in ebook form in about a day.For a wonderful book about a place in NYC, read Stephen Birmingham's book: "Life At The Dakota." ;) https://www.amazon.com/Life-Dakota-Yorks-Unusual-Address-ebook/dp/B017APD53Q/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

This book, although its premise was interesting, failed to deliver. It was written by people in the book-selling trade, but rambled and needed editing.

The history of Book Row is amazing, intricate and exciting. While most of the interviews and talk of the various bookstores are lively, it's the genuine love from the author that really shines through. I wish I was older and had gone to Book Row growing up, so I could feel part of this historical street and history.

A book written for people who want to know the history of collecting books and what the business has become today.

A wonderfully researched and well-written work. Reading this took me back to the mid-60s, when I traveled down with a friend to the East Village every Saturday to check out all the stores on Book Row, primarily searching for the works of Edgar Rice Burroughs. All the stores are here, with tales of their histories and owners.

If you love books this volume will have you wistfully daydreaming about stepping into a time machine and going back to Book Seller's Row in the 20s or 30s with a fistful for present day dollars. A delight.

My grandfather was a book dealer on Book Row, so I bought it to learn some more about his business.

Excellent.

a little bit tedious to read. Enjoyed the various Bookmen , but thought I was going learn more about the said books they sold.

Just enough material for a decent magazine article stretched out into a full book. Quickly became a bore.

book in excennent condition and looks very interesting. thank you. r.l.