We have over 150,000 used and rare books in all subjects. Brattle book shop of boston 2020 all you need to know. Photographing shelves of books is a quick and easy way to show us what you are interested in selling, especially if you have a lot of books. Below is a collection of some of kens notable appearances, news articles and videos about the shop. The brattle book shop was founded in the cornhill section of boston in 1825 and has been in the hands of the gloss family since 1949. A history and bibliography of oak knoll press19782008 by fleck, robert d. Located a couple of steps away from the boston common is the familyowned brattle book shop. The brattle book shop is rolling out virutal bookshelves for zoom backgrounds soon. May 19, 2020 join brattle book shop proprietor kenneth gloss and cohost jordan rich as they share insightful and entertaining conversations and histories surrounding bostons favorite spot for bibliophiles.
It was not until 1949, however, that it entered the gloss family, when it was purchased by kens father, george gloss. Javascript must be enabled to view this email address. Over the years george and his son kenthe current proprietorbuilt this shop into one of the largest antiquarian bookshops in the country. Joyce is still at brattle today overseeing all of the shop s daily operations. The brattle book shop offers full appraisal services for estate, tax, and donation purposes. The yankee magazine editors choice award for the best of the new england, the brattle book shop is one of americas largest antiquarian bookstores. Gloss also has a podcast called brattlecast, where he shares entertaining stories about his adventures finding antiques and working as a bookseller. Despite its venerability, the store s history has been anything but smooth. Not only is it one of the largest and oldest antiquarian book shops in the us, but it has been family owned since 1949. With zoom meetings becoming ubiquitous, brattle book shop has found a. One of americas oldest and largest antiquarian and used bookstores. The store is just to the left of the coffee shop in the foreground.
Discover brattle book shop in boston, massachusetts. One of americas oldest and largest antiquarian book shops, est 1825. The brattle book shop is one of americas oldest bookshops, located on 9 west st. Sep 29, 2019 durham kenneth gloss, proprietor of the internationally known brattle book shop in bostons downtown crossing, will give a free talk wednesday, oct. The brattle book shop in boston has a story to tell beyond the bound pages that it collects. Noncollectors enjoy this large store for the selection of inexpensive, used paperbacks. Please note that as of january 1, 2017 we will not ship any autographed book, manuscript or document to california due to assembly bill ab 1570. Join brattle book shop proprietor kenneth gloss and cohost jordan rich as they share insightful and entertaining conversations and histories surrounding bostons favorite spot for bibliophiles. The brattle book shop, founded in the cornhill section of boston in 1825, has been in the hands of the gloss family since 1949. A literary mecca that encompasses two floors of used books. After i saw a movie, i headed back where i wondered around for a significant amount of time outside. Ken took over in the early 1970s, following his fathers illness. Rare book expert kenneth gloss runs this show, so you can be sure to find some rather unusual titles at brattle book shop. The brattle book shop is proud to have been a contributor to the wgbh annual auction each year that the station has held this fund drive.
Its just off the boston common on a historic side street. Famous brattle book shop owner leads program at marlborough. What books would be in your zoom background library. Brattle book shop boston, massachusetts atlas obscura. View all hotels near brattle book shop of boston on tripadvisor. The singular history of the golf tee by irwin r valenta.
Ken has appeared as a guest appraiser on the pbs antiques roadshow numerous times over the years and has been a popular guest on wbz radio as well as other radio, tv, and cable stations numerous times. The brattle has three stories of indoor book space as well as an outdoor book selling space where you can browse in the fresh air. The brattle book shop, named for its original location on the now defunct brattle street. Rolling out the virtual bookshelves at the brattle book shop wbur. Brattle book shop of boston 2020 all you need to know before.
The bookstore itself sells used books on two levels. I made it a priority to hit up brattle book shop while i was in boston. Joyce kosofskys career in the trade began in the 1970s when she was hired by brattle book shop. Brattle book shop of boston in boston brattle book shop of. History get youtube premium get youtube tv best of. Housed in a three story building, the brattle book shop stocks over 250,000 books, maps, prints, and postcards, covering all types of.
Owner of historic brattle book shop to speak in durham news. Terms of sale for brattle book shop 30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives not as described. The brattle book shop, founded in the cornhill section of boston in 1825, has. Brattle book shops origins date back to 1825 when it was built in the cornhill section of boston, later called scollay square. Welcome to one of americas oldest and largest used book shops. Facebook brattle book shop it was founded in 1825 and has been in the same family since 1949. Apr 28, 2019 in a history of the brattle book shop, written on a pamphlet kept behind the front desk, gloss is described as being quieter and calmer than his father. Official channel of one of americas oldest and largest antiquarian bookshops. Brattle book shop is one of the coolest bookstores in the usa. Francis bacon and robert boyle boston studies in the philosophy and history of science, volume 298. Over the years george and his son kenneth built this shop into one of the largest antiquarian book shops in the country. While his father rode in a car and tossed books out the windows to pedestrians when he moved from brattle street to west street, the younger gloss is more comfortable speaking through apple. Despite its venerability, the stores history has been anything but smooth.
History official store tshirts, gifts, mugs, dvds and. Sep 06, 2017 the brattle book shop is also the recipient of several best of boston awards in the categories of best book shop or best antiquarian book shop. Ken gloss of the brattle book store to speak on rare books at. In the 63 years in which his family and owned and operated the brattle book shop in boston, newton resident kenneth gloss has amassed adventures seeking books, personal. The brattle book shop was founded in the cornhill section of boston in 1825 and. The brattle book shop in massachusetts is big and amazing. Book expert kenneth gloss will talk in shrewsbury march 28. May 12, 2020 but, although the shop is temporarily closed to the public, and the city of boston feels eerily deserted, we find some cause for optimism. In addition, it has been included in a list as one.
The brattle group provides consulting services and expert testimony in economics, finance, and regulation to corporations, law firms, and governments around the world. Not only is it one of the largest and oldest antiquarian book shops in. It offers more than 250,000 books, postcards, maps, and prints spanning across multiple genres and decades. Aug 01, 2016 some rare books currently at brattle book shop.
Page 3 from cornhill to west st a brief history the brattles story has not been without its. While a list can be helpful, we find that preliminary photos of the collection are a better way to see general subject, title, edition and condition. If you are ever in boston and you love books, make sure you check out the store. Brattle book shop 30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives not as described. Brattle book shop 9 west st boston, ma book stores mapquest. Aug 26, 2007 in 1949, gloss had bought a fading used book emporium called the brattle book shop, founded in 1825 on a street by the same name, and began business in basement space. Abaa the singular history of the golf tee by valenta, irwin. Its easy to find and looks tiny from the outside but inside there is much more room since they have more than one floor. Packed with an excellent selection of books for all budgets and interests on two floors, this charming book store is a great place to spend a couple of hours.
Brattle book shop opens new chapter with customized zoom. Brattle book shop owner ken gloss appears regularly on numerous television and radio programs, including antiques roadshow and new england cable news. In the pilot episode of brattlecast, proprietor kenneth gloss discusses the history of one of americas oldest rare and antiquarian bookshops. She has written a number of articles related to books and the trade, and also appears as an appraiser on the popular pbs program antiques roadshow. For now, all we can do is stay healthy, be patient, and, sometimes, escape into the pages of a good book. We are always happy to look at your books, however we cannot guarantee we will be interested in purchasing them. Kenneth gloss and his family have kept appraising, collecting, and selling books in their bloodline for 69 years and counting. Topics range from military autobiographies to regional cookbooks and everything in between. We buy everything from single volumes to estates, condition providing.
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