Strand Bookstore

Tyler's place of employment, the Strand Bookstore has been in business for over 83 years.

In 1927, Ben Bass opened the first Strand Bookstore on 4th Avenue. In 1956, Ben’s son Fred took over management of the store and moved it to its current location at the corner of Broadway and 12th Avenue. Originally a retail space of 4,000 square feet, it has now expanded to 55,000 square feet.

A book lover’s paradise, the Strand is said to have 18 miles of books. In addition to an extremely varied selection of used books, the Strand carries thousands of new books, books ordered directly from the publisher, and one of New York’s largest collections of art books.

The Strand also carries the largest collection of rare books in New York City. This includes books that are first and signed editions. There are also hard to find books in a variety of subjects.

The Strand Bookstore

Location:
Strand Bookstore
828 Broadway, New York, New York

Subway Directions to the Alice In Wonderland Statue
1. Head north on Broadway towards E 13th St (499 ft)
2. Turn left on E 14th St (322 ft)
3. Turn right on Union Station Way (308 ft)
4. Enter the Union Square Station at 4th and 14th St.
5. Take green Lexington Line uptown #4 or #6 local (not #5, as no 77th St. stop; #6 Pelham express only certain times of day--ask station manager)
6. Exit at 77th Street
7. Head northeast on E 77th St towards Park Ave (.3 mile)
8. Turn left at 5th Ave (.3 mile)
9. Turn right at Terrace Dr (167 ft)
10. Turn right


Location:
Alice in Wonderland Statue
Central Park, New York, New York

Directions to Gandhi Restaurant from Strand Bookstore (.7 miles / 14 minutes)
1. Head south on Broadway towards E 12th St (.1 miles)
2. Turn left at E 10th St (.3 miles)
3. Turn right at 2nd Ave (.2 miles)
4. Turn left at E 6th St (.1 Miles)

Location:
345 E 6th St.
212-614-9718