Bookmans bookstore archives bookmans entertainment exchange. Apr 25, 2019 bookmans has one store in phoenix, one in mesa, one in flagstaff and three in tucson. What we want to buy bookmans entertainment exchange. Phoenix new times guide to the best places to buy books in the valley, including changing hands, bookmans, and zia records. I picked up a few older books, mostly crafts, and prices were a surprise, mixed really, some were cheap and yet one book, was price higher but it was out of print, so prices must be based on that. If you hate borrowing books from the library yet you still hate paying full price for a book this is a great store to go to. Dogeared pages used books new, rare, used, indie published. I wore a sweater because it was january but there were several, probably 5600 people in the store at the same time, she said. As one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available.
Bookmans stores across the state are gearing up for his annual. An arizona institution for over 30 years, bookmans entertainment exchange has built our reputation on the concept that used is not a dirty word. Really, we should give this local microchain a best of for best place to kill an entire summer afternoon, because weve done that more than once at bookmans. Our future titles will be chosen by members, so bring your suggestions. Inspired by travel tales, friendly encounters and the need to meet the everincreasing challenges of running an independent bookshop, bookman, the owner of rachna books has now reopened a part of his home for the bookloving, globetrotting travellers to. Bookmans phoenix is bringing out a great selection of vintage jewelry and unique housewares you cant find anywhere else.
Bookmans entertainment exchange 8034 n 19th ave phoenix. Feb 15, 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. Great toys and collectibles, and very friendly, helpful associates. If you see it and want it, come grab it before its gone. Buying, selling, and trading books, games, movies, and music. Bookmans caters to customers to earn absolutely arizona status. You can always come in and bring your lps for trade as. Apr 25, 2019 lori wheeler remembers the day in 2004 when bookmans opened at 19th and northern avenues in phoenix. Old nintendo systems and games, every movie, video game, and book you can think of. Bookmans entertainment exchange 8034 n 19th ave phoenix, az.
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. The store is huge though, allow plenty of time to wanted around and flip through some pages. Special thanks to morgantj for the song cafe connection. Share a photo of your receipt and tag us or comment below. Best bookstores in phoenix, scottsdale, tempe phoenix. One of our services to the community is an in store used book trading station. Over 40 years later, with six stores in three arizona markets, bobs creativity and willingness to take risks remains the driving force behind bookmans. Crammed walltowall with a changing assortment of used books, cds, movies, board games and bricabrac. What we know and resources to help find info, resources, and ways to help the greater phoenix community during the. I brought it to half price books to see what it was worth. See current deals and local events at half price books hpb camelback bookstore in phoenix, az, plus get directions and hours.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Youll find a continuously shifting mix of new, used and sale books throughout changing hands. Salaries posted anonymously by bookmans entertainment exchange employees. Books, music, musical instruments, movies, video games, board games, housewares, jewelry, gifts, and more. A free inside look at bookmans entertainment exchange salary trends based on 14 salaries wages for 12 jobs at bookmans entertainment exchange. Bookmans phoenix is eager to buy retro gaming systems and games, new.
If you cant find what you are looking for, please fill out our offline search form. 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 search services for. The phoenix backroom book club will meet every 3rd friday at 6. Whatever your geek freak, from video games to vinyl to books, weve got you.
Shop at the bookmans online bookstore, a bookseller of new and used books in tucson, az. Please search or browse our inventory of used, hard to find, out of print, rare, and independently published books. Since 1976 bookmans has meant more than just used books to tucson customers with an everchanging inventory. A bookworms guide to the best bookstores in arizona.
I found an old book at a thrift store that was signed by the author and numbered, a limited edition 1 of 500. It was founded in 1976 by bob oldfather, who is the current president of the company. Or search or browse our inventory of hard to find, out of print, used, and rare books. Please search or browse our inventory of used, hard to find, out of print and rare books. Before founder bob oldfather developed the stores to. Thirty years in, we remain dedicated to being a positive influence in our community. Midnight madness was amazing and we couldnt have done it without you. Bookmans entertainment exchange bookmans good for your pocket, good for the planet. 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 search services for you. Bookmans is arizonas largest used book and media store. Bookmans understands that everything we do as a business has an impact. Best bookstore for used books 2011 bookmans entertainment. In this episode we take a look at bookmans entertainment exchange, one of my favorite stores. Bookmans sports exchange is closing tucson business news.
Bookmans north mountain 45 tips from 2026 visitors. Oct 18, 2010 ignite phoenix 8 packed the house and bookmans presented our newest video that knocked the socks off the sro crowd. Bookmans entertainment exchange in phoenix, az get driving directions to 8034 n 19th ave phoenix, az 85021. Nov 01, 2018 a free inside look at bookmans entertainment exchange salary trends based on 14 salaries wages for 12 jobs at bookmans entertainment exchange. Sep 16, 2019 since 1976 bookmans has meant more than just used books to tucson customers with an everchanging inventory. Phoenix backroom book club bookmans entertainment exchange. Bookmans thirty years in, we remain dedicated to being a positive influence in our community.
Favorite things from your favorite arizona book store. We wanted to kind of double down on that and with the sporting goods. While the store is closed, please use our mail order service. Changing hands bookstore the phoenix areas oldest and. Bookmans entertainment exchange salaries glassdoor. Join the new times community and help support independent local journalism in phoenix. How bookmans evolved into a used lifestyle store kjzz. Lori wheeler remembers the day in 2004 when bookmans opened at 19th and northern avenues in phoenix. Browse books at bookmans about 4for3 books, all 4for3 deals, contemporary, general, general aas, hardcover, mass market, paperback, printed books, subjects.
In our stores archives bookmans entertainment exchange. Bookmans is working on a catalog system to track specific titles and items. Best bookstores in phoenix, scottsdale, tempe phoenix new times. When youre ready, well have an offer in bookmans trade credit or cash waiting for you. Bookmans entertainment exchange in phoenix bookmans. Each of our stores is always looking for the current titles in books. Bookmans entertainment exchange is a novelty store with more than 30 years of experience. Browse store and dont leave until you find that perfect treasure to go home with. Our used books come to us from many sources, but our most common is from our customers. Bookmans phoenix news and events phoenix new times.
Our buyers consider items based on customer demand, current store stock, and item condition. It was such a huge bummer for everyone to hear that the annual tucson festival of books had been canceled this year. Besides books, the store also sells magazines, cds, dvds, electronics, video games, and musical instruments. Bookmans entertainment exchange, tucson, phoenix, mesa, flagstaff. Used book store, big place, very crowded, i had to fight over my section. Well, its our birthday month, so we dont mind saying. Many local booklovers would choose a bookmans store to be a personal batcave, if they could. Profiles of people of interest to young readers biography today sports series. Ignite phoenix 8 packed the house and bookmans presented our newest video that knocked the socks off the sro crowd. Bookmans, officially known as bookmans entertainment exchange, is the largest used book retailer based in arizona. Many of you have asked what you can do to help us through thisto help keep our stores viable, our staff of 60 booksellers and bartenders paid, and to ensure another 46 years of changing hands bookstore.
Since each bookmans store has buyers who decide what they are interested in buying, if you are looking to sell some lps but want to know if our buyers are interested in the ones you have, you can contact your preferred bookmans store and ask about the lps you have. We tradein books from our customers based on the demand for. Bookmans peeps are known to go gaga for a book or two. You have the choice of store credit or cash for those items were able to use from your tradein. Id hit this one up again when i visit phoenix next time. How bookmans evolved into a used lifestyle store kjzzs. 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. What we know and resources to help find info, resources, and ways to help the greater phoenix community during the covid19 pandemic. Bring your unwanted books, movies, music, video games, board. We buy, sell and trade new and used sports, fitness and outdoor gear.
Search bookmans store search bookmans by catalog bookmans. This is a limitedseating book club, and once its full, its full. Shop university of wisconsin green bay apparel, textbooks, merchandise and gifts at the bookstore. Independent bookstore day is just around the corner and bookmans couldnt be more excited. Bob oldfather opened his first bookmans store in tucson back in 1976. Bookmans sports exchange is closing angela pittenger this is tucson. Bookmans stores have everything all manner of geeks could ask for. The phoenix store s inventory includes about five percent of new books. Its a funfilled day of food, music, local vendors, and a classic car show. Fried green tomatoes at the whistle stop cafe by fannie flagg and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Bookmans used books in phoenix, az get driving directions to 8034 n 19th ave phoenix, az 85021. Multiple locations in flagstaff, phoenix, mesa, and tucson.
Bookmans boasts the largest selection of used books in the state, but thats being humble. Give us a call and we can check our shelves and see if we have a copy in stock. Bookmans entertainment exchange 8034 n 19th ave, phoenix, az. Better known for used books, movies, and music, the magazine rack at bookmans is just divine.
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