Strands bookstore in New York is world famous. They have a great selection that is unrivaled. Located in the east/west village border right on Broadway, this place will look like some person's attic with books all over the place. It is quite disorganized but they have a huge selection and quite a few hard to find books. They can even do special order for you but good luck trying to get some of the staff to help you out. Their staff is something that needs to have an upgrade.
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