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March 18, 2005
Book Off
Thank you Mary I, who commented on my Japan in New York post about the Japanese used book store Book Off. I made it up there today and it was fantastic. It's at 14 E 41st between Madison and 5th Ave, and the deals are truly amazing. I got a couple of craft books for $4 each, way less than the ~$15-$20 I'd pay for them new. Plus, they had several of the elusive Dayan/Wachifield books, also for cheap. Book Off is apparently a chain, but I unfortunately can't find a (English) list of their other locations.
Posted under Wants at March 18, 2005 12:23 AM
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hey, i looked at the japanese site and there appear to be 6 locations out of japan. 5 in the US and one in paris. here's the link: http://www.bookoff.co.jp/shops/kaigai01.html. if you want the other locations, just replace the "01" after "kaigai" (which means overseas) with "02", "03", etc. looks like the locations are honolulu, new york city, LA, costa mesa, hartsdale ny, and paris. there are maps. i agree - i like bookoff. good prices.
Posted by: selena at March 18, 2005 02:05 PM
Awesome, thanks. I took a stab at clicking random links on their website, but didn't get anywhere.
Posted by: Maitreya at March 18, 2005 03:44 PM
you are so lucky! I would love to have a nearby supply of Japanese craft books!! my house would be full!! I can't wait to see the posts of the things you make!!
Posted by: jenn at March 18, 2005 05:57 PM
I have some Japanese how-to knit books that I bought some 20 years ago when I had absolutely NO money. They are still my favorites.
Posted by: Sadie at March 18, 2005 07:10 PM
There's a Book Off in Honolulu!! Yeah!
Posted by: myra at March 18, 2005 08:22 PM
I was just in there today, too! I'm glad you found some good stuff. I love bargain books.
Posted by: Mary I at March 18, 2005 10:10 PM
do they only sell japanese books???
thanks
Posted by: lala at June 2, 2006 03:50 PM