In short, this is our favorite place to browse, to buy, and to sell back gently used books, movies, and gaming electronics. Bob was willing to let the customers take his inventory in different directions. Featured books from bookmans gender and the politics of social reform in france, 18701914 by elinor accamporachel g. By 1986, with the stores original building set to be demolished, bookmans took a gamble on an empty food giant grocery store at the corner of grant and campbell. Original reporting and compelling writing on local news, restaurants, arts and culture have made phoenix new times a vital resource for readers who want to understand and engage with their community. Bookmans entertainment exchange is your source for new and used books, music, movies, video. I know the childrens sections best because ive purchased more books in that catagory than any other. The phrase, without the hyphen, regularly appeared on the cover and title page of the bound edition. We have only visited the ina location a handful of times because we live closer to the grant and speedway locations. Bookmans flagship store is moving, sports exchange is closing. On the light rail line with an amazing selection of new and used musical instruments. The used bookstore opened in tucson more than 40 years ago.
All bookmans trade credit accepted along with, cash, visamastercard and american express. You bring your gently used and lovingly caredfor items to a bookmans trade counter. Bookmans entertainment exchange 8034 n 19th ave, phoenix, az. These categories include alcoholics anonymous, civil war, education and childrens lit. How bookmans evolved into a used lifestyle store kjzz. Bookman s used books in phoenix, az get driving directions to 8034 n 19th ave phoenix, az 85021. For anyone uninitiated, bookmans has a buyselltrade business model.
May 10, 2008 those stores dont deal in books, though. John hartle, a visitor from juneau, alaska, tries out a ukulele at the bookmans on east grant road, which also has drums, guitars, violins and other used instruments. I recently had the pleasure of visiting bookmans entertainment exchange. Bookmans entertainment exchange tucson 2020 all you. Find bookmans entertainment exchange in mesa with address, phone number from yahoo us local. It is a novel of intrigue and murder amidst the book world, or more to the point, those who love books and spend hours searching the shelves of used book stores for a rare first edition.
Come in today to discover our vast selection of new and used books, music, movies, and games, plus, cool, rare and collectible treasures. When youre ready, well have an offer in bookmans trade credit or cash waiting. Books is phoenix s largest family owned and operated used book store. Bookmans entertainment exchange thunderbird heights. With the closing of sports exchange, 18 of its 25 employees will be let go, said sean feeney, president of bookmans. Bookmans entertainment exchange in phoenix, az get driving directions to 8034 n 19th ave phoenix, az 85021. We believe in making the effort to interact with and understand others, being involved with and. Bookmans thirty years in, we remain dedicated to being a positive influence in our community. Because we buy from the public any time our doors are open, each store has a unique assortment of items. Chilliwack the book man the bookman used books online. What we know and resources to help find info, resources, and ways to help the greater phoenix community during the covid19 pandemic. After two years of speculation about a possible move, bookmans entertainment exchange has extended the lease on its store at 1930 e. I dont live in the area but i visit in the area in the winter and like cece77 says, check the phone book. Bookmans is arizonas largest used book and media store.
Before most national brands started touting their earthfriendly ways, there was bookmans. With six stores in tucson, mesa, phoenix, and flagstaff, we rely on our customers for what we sell books, music, movies, video games and systems, magazines, comics, electronics, tchotchkes, and. Filled with books both new and used, the store sells not just. Bookmans phoenix is eager to buy retro gaming systems and games, new generation video games, packaged toys, and current titles of books, music, and movies. Well be checking our email periodically throughout the stay at home timeline. The bookman s promise is the third in the cliff janeway series and is most solidly written of the three. With three entertainment exchanges in tucson, as well as ones in phoenix, mesa and flagstaff, bookmans has got the state covered when it comes to used books and tunes. When we say that our shelves are stocked by our community, we mean it. Bookmans caters to customers to earn absolutely arizona status. There are literally a few thousand used and new books lining the shelves all neatly sorted by topic and alphabetized.
Today, there are three locations in tucson, two in the phoenix area, and. What bookmans wants bookmans entertainment exchange. Please search or browse our inventory of used, hard to find, out of print, rare, and independently published books. Now with six stores in tucson, phoenix, mesa, and flagstaff, bookmans entertainment exchange buys, sells, and trades used books. Bookmans flagship store is moving, sports exchange is. Bookmanbookwoman was a hybrid of new and gently used books and a nashville treasure until they closed the bookstore at the end of 2016. Find book dealers used and rare in phoenix, az on yellowbook. Jan 31, 2010 an arizona institution for over 30 years, bookmans entertainment exchange has built our reputation on the concept that used is not a dirty word. Came to phoenix on a business trip and on my free time i decided to check out some local shops and i came across books on yelp. Bookmans entertainment exchange tucson 2020 all you need.
Bookmans warehouse sale bookmans entertainment exchange. See current deals and local events at half price books hpb paradise valley bookstore in phoenix, az, plus get directions and hours. An arizona institution for over 30 years, bookmans entertainment exchange has built our reputation on the concept that used is not a dirty word. Today, it has six stores across the state where you can buy, sell and trade more than books. Cliff janeway is the denver bookman and parttime detective who goes looking for a girl who may have in her possession a rare, and unheard of, grayson press. The bookman was a literary journal established in 1895 by dodd, mead and company. What we want to buy bookmans entertainment exchange. Employees use drugs,bosses use drugs, it is the status quo. It drew its name from the phrase, i am a bookman, by james russell lowell. New bookmans outlet to sell used sports gear news about.
In addition, in 2005, the bookman donated 30,000 books to gulf coast states to restock libraries destroyed during. Bookman whanganui bookman wanganui has been selling rare and used books since 1985. Best 20 rare and used book dealers in phoenix, az by. Now with six stores in tucson, phoenix, mesa, and flagstaff, bookmans entertainment exchange buys, sells, and trades. Since 1976 bookmans has meant more than just used books to tucson. Bookmans is moving its flagship usedbooksandentertainment store. The bookman upports literacy programs both domestically and. May 03, 2019 once a week the bookman has a successor charity drop off,000 free used books at the bookstore at san diego city college where passersby eagerly pick them up, and another 150 books to the alphaprojects neil good center. Visit us in our 5000 square foot bookstore in historic. Located just 5 minutes south of the lightrail, bookmans mesa offers a great selection of affordable paperbacks, puzzles, audio books etc. The grantcampbell store is gradually moving from its home of 31 years. The diary of sarah agnes prine, 18811901 by nancy e. Dodd, head of dodd, mead and company, established the bookman in 1895.
Bookmans north mountain 46 tips from 2029 visitors. Woods is an attorney, professor, debate coach and the last of the southern white liberals. We currently have the second largest used bookstore in the province of british columbia at our chilliwack location and have over half a million beautifully organized titles split between our two storefronts. This aa catalog has vintage, rare, and collectible alcoholic anonymous books and related items for sale such as, big books, alcoholism, aa books, oxford group, temperance, aa grapevines, aa periodicals, aa memorabilia, signed aa material, spirituality, and narcotics anonymous books. Reviews on where to sell used books in phoenix, az changing hands, half price books, bookmans entertainment exchange, book gallery, changing hands. The book man is a family run, locally owned use bookstore with two branches, and a staff of fifteen unique and amazing individuals. Saralee has always said they opened the bookstore because larry is a notorious book collector. Again, we can only take back books for which there is a need. Bookman whanganui whanganui new zealand bookstore specializing in architecture, fiction, military, natural history, new zealand, photography. Our entertainment exchanges buy books, magazines, comics, music, movies. We have been in business for 20 years and now have three generations of fami. We buy all things entertainment from books to instruments. We are a book dealer, and sporting exchange was an experiment. Top 10 best where to sell used books in phoenix, az updated.
This includes book terms, grading, identifying first editions. Naturally, youll find row after row of hardcovers and paperbacks in all. Retired sorta detective and bookseller cliff janeway uses some of the proceeds of his previous adventure the bookman s wake to buy a rare edition by sir richard burton the explorer, not the actor. Buying used is good for your pocket and for the planet, so why buy new.
Better known for used books, movies, and music, the magazine rack at bookmans is just divine. Books in phoenix books 9201 n 7th ave, phoenix, az 85021. Trade credit spends like cash in all of our stores and never expires. Really cute place with a huge variety of books from the 70s and 80s. Abookman, a book man, book collecting, collectable books. I do like bookmans because they deal in both, also computer games, some used equipment, albums, cassettes, etc. Buys are subject to approximation when there is a large amount brought in or if the buyers are particularly busy. There are literally a few thousand used and new books lining the shelves all neatly. The phoenix location is home to the mustvisit first draft book barafter all. Bookmans is a must stop for all of your your comic, pokemon. Find old, rare, out of print, and items by entering a category. By selling used books online, bookmans entertainment exchange reaches customers well beyond its three tucson. Ironically, bookmans has done well for more than 40 years because they do more than just deal in used books. We will be checking voicemail as well, and we can call and talk with you about the best way to get your books to you.
Also, find information on book collecting and selling. Best bookstore for used books bookmans entertainment exchange. We believe in making the effort to interact with and understand others, being involved with and contributing to our community, speaking out against censorship and promoting freedom of expression at every turn, offering a diverse mix of merchandise with. Patterson who gave the store a grant to build its childrens section. The bookman s family of stores, including the sports exchange are sort of an hr nightmare.
We do not necessarily buy all books back that have been purchased in our store. If you cant find what you like please fill out our offline search form and we will search our offline inventory, other bookstores, and book. Bookman s is huge, and, even better, the store stays open much later than others until 10 p. Alcoholics anonymous big books, temperance, aa grapevines. The lakeshores local stop for great books, magazines, newspapers, and of course service. What we know and resources to help find info, resources, and ways to help the greater phoenix community during the covid19. Carefree, casa grande, chandler, gilbert, glendale, mesa, phoenix, scottsdale, surprise, tempe, tucson. With six stores in tucson, mesa, phoenix, and flagstaff, we rely on our customers for what we sell books. Welcome to dogeared pages used books welcome to the home of dogeared pages. After his father sold him the store for just one dollar, bob oldfather opened bookmans in 1976. Bookmans adapts to market, seeks the unique, unexpected. We buy virtually all of our books and used, and bookman s is our favorite used book store.
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