(212) 529-1330
716 Broadway
New York,
NY
10003
40.7291
-73.9934
Neighborhoods: NoHo, Downtown
Hours:
Monday To Friday From 10:00 AM To 11:00 PM Saturday To Sunday From 12:00 PM To 09:00 PM
Last updated 6.23.11
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The Scene – Plucky mini-chain Shakespeare & Co keeps the independent bookstore flag flying at six locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn. While covering all general-interest bases, the selection and the displays are oriented toward hipsters and students. In other words, you'll find a well-stocked philosophy--rather than new age and self-help--section here. Furthermore, the staff are friendlier than at most independent bookstores. – – The Goods – Shakespeare & Co. is big enough to offer a little of everything, yet small enough to make finding titles fairly easy. Hardcovers…
Editor's Tips
- The Extras:
- Find out where other stores in the chain are.
- Products:
- Shakespeare & Co sells audio books, textbooks, computer books and medical books.
- Services:
- Features online shopping and mail order.
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Hasn't Anyone Heard of Manners in this bookshop!
by MarcoVictor
GoodStock for Plays - BUT!
I had the exact same situation (described below) with an older guy at the register. He punched in the amount so quickly i could barely get my wallet out to show my Stella Adler ID.then he said it was too late, and said i just got my wallet out, he then said only this time, your 'Lucky".
These guys need to be taught a thing or two about being polite.
A telling interaction
by richardsonrd
Manager: That'll be $16.23
Me: Does that include the Cooper Union discount?
Manager: You have to tell me before the transaction begins that you are from Cooper Union.
Me: That's why I put my i.d. on the counter with the book. (Pointing to the i.d.)
Manager: Well, I don't look to see what anyone puts on the counter.
Me: (Silent)
Manager: I'll give you the discount this time, but next time you'll be SOL.
Me: That's fine.
Manager: It's more than fine, I did you a favor, and now you can say "thanks." It'll be $13.11
Me: (Silent. Hand the manager my card.)
Manager: (Hands me the receipt.)
Me: (Sign the receipt. Start to walk out with the book.)
Manager: (Voice raised) When someone does you a favor, the polite thing to do is thank them.
Me: (Walking back.) I'm not going to say "thank you."
Manager: The polite thing to do is say "thank you."
Me: I'm not going to argue with you about this. . .
Manager: You're the one who walked back in.
Me: You know why I didn't say "thank you."
Manager: No, I don't.
Me: Yes, you do. You know how you are.
Manager: How am I?
Me: You know how you are. (Walking out) You're incredibly rude.
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