Many local booklovers would choose a bookmans store to be a personal batcave, if they could. 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. Bookmans entertainment exchange 8034 n 19th ave phoenix, az. 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.
We buy, sell and trade new and used sports, fitness and outdoor gear. 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. Bob oldfather opened his first bookmans store in tucson back in 1976. Bookmans caters to customers to earn absolutely arizona status. Over 40 years later, with six stores in three arizona markets, bobs creativity and willingness to take risks remains the driving force behind bookmans. We wanted to kind of double down on that and with the sporting goods. Buying, selling, and trading books, games, movies, and music. We tradein books from our customers based on the demand for. Bookmans entertainment exchange is a novelty store with more than 30 years of experience. Bookmans entertainment exchange in phoenix bookmans.
Bookmans stores have everything all manner of geeks could ask for. Best bookstores in phoenix, scottsdale, tempe phoenix. You can always come in and bring your lps for trade as. Bookmans phoenix is bringing out a great selection of vintage jewelry and unique housewares you cant find anywhere else. While you shop, we sort through your deal and set aside what we can use at that time.
Feb 07, 2020 in this episode we take a look at bookmans entertainment exchange, one of my favorite stores. Bookmans entertainment exchange salaries glassdoor. Bookmans entertainment exchange bookmans good for your pocket, good for the planet. Bookmans sports exchange is closing angela pittenger this is tucson. Bookmans thirty years in, we remain dedicated to being a positive influence in our community. 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. What we want to buy bookmans entertainment exchange. Please search or browse our inventory of used, hard to find, out of print, rare, and independently published books. Bookmans sports exchange is closing tucson business news. Salaries posted anonymously by bookmans entertainment exchange employees. A bookworms guide to the best bookstores in arizona. The phoenix backroom book club will meet every 3rd friday at 6. Bookmans north mountain 45 tips from 2026 visitors. When youre ready, well have an offer in bookmans trade credit or cash waiting for you.
This is a limitedseating book club, and once its full, its full. A free inside look at bookmans entertainment exchange salary trends based on 14 salaries wages for 12 jobs at bookmans entertainment exchange. Bookmans is arizonas largest used book and media store. One of our services to the community is an in store used book trading station. Bookmans phoenix news and events phoenix new times. The store is huge though, allow plenty of time to wanted around and flip through some pages.
Bookmans is working on a catalog system to track specific titles and items. Great toys and collectibles, and very friendly, helpful associates. Midnight madness was amazing and we couldnt have done it without you. Bookmans phoenix is eager to buy retro gaming systems and games, new. Profiles of people of interest to young readers biography today sports series. In our stores archives bookmans entertainment exchange. Special thanks to morgantj for the song cafe connection. Apr 25, 2019 bookmans has one store in phoenix, one in mesa, one in flagstaff and three in tucson.
It was founded in 1976 by bob oldfather, who is the current president of the company. 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. Browse store and dont leave until you find that perfect treasure to go home with. Thirty years in, we remain dedicated to being a positive influence in our community.
How bookmans evolved into a used lifestyle store kjzz. I found an old book at a thrift store that was signed by the author and numbered, a limited edition 1 of 500. Bookmans used books in phoenix, az get driving directions to 8034 n 19th ave phoenix, az 85021. Dogeared pages used books new, rare, used, indie published. Or search or browse our inventory of hard to find, out of print, used, and rare books. Our buyers consider items based on customer demand, current store stock, and item condition. 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. Join the new times community and help support independent local journalism in phoenix. 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. Please search or browse our inventory of used, hard to find, out of print and rare books. Share a photo of your receipt and tag us or comment below. Phoenix new times guide to the best places to buy books in the valley, including changing hands, bookmans, and zia records.
In this episode we take a look at bookmans entertainment exchange, one of my favorite stores. Search bookmans store search bookmans by catalog bookmans. Ignite phoenix 8 packed the house and bookmans presented our newest video that knocked the socks off the sro crowd. Apr 25, 2019 lori wheeler remembers the day in 2004 when bookmans opened at 19th and northern avenues in phoenix. Before founder bob oldfather developed the stores to. If you cant find what you are looking for, please fill out our offline search form. Multiple locations in flagstaff, phoenix, mesa, and tucson. Each of our stores is always looking for the current titles in books. I brought it to half price books to see what it was worth. As one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available. Changing hands bookstore the phoenix areas oldest and.
Bookmans, officially known as bookmans entertainment exchange, is the largest used book retailer based in arizona. An arizona institution for over 30 years, bookmans entertainment exchange has built our reputation on the concept that used is not a dirty word. Our used books come to us from many sources, but our most common is from our customers. Shop university of wisconsin green bay apparel, textbooks, merchandise and gifts at the bookstore.
What we know and resources to help find info, resources, and ways to help the greater phoenix community during the covid19 pandemic. Favorite things from your favorite arizona book store. Bring your unwanted books, movies, music, video games, board. Bookmans peeps are known to go gaga for a book or two. Sep 16, 2019 since 1976 bookmans has meant more than just used books to tucson customers with an everchanging inventory.
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. Shop at the bookmans online bookstore, a bookseller of new and used books in tucson, az. Its a funfilled day of food, music, local vendors, and a classic car show. Lori wheeler remembers the day in 2004 when bookmans opened at 19th and northern avenues in phoenix. Since 1976 bookmans has meant more than just used books to tucson customers with an everchanging inventory. See current deals and local events at half price books hpb camelback bookstore in phoenix, az, plus get directions and hours. Whatever your geek freak, from video games to vinyl to books, weve got you. Well, its our birthday month, so we dont mind saying. I wore a sweater because it was january but there were several, probably 5600 people in the store at the same time, she said. Old nintendo systems and games, every movie, video game, and book you can think of.
Fried green tomatoes at the whistle stop cafe by fannie flagg and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Best bookstore for used books 2011 bookmans entertainment. The phoenix store s inventory includes about five percent of new books.
Give us a call and we can check our shelves and see if we have a copy in stock. 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. You have the choice of store credit or cash for those items were able to use from your tradein. Besides books, the store also sells magazines, cds, dvds, electronics, video games, and musical instruments. Id hit this one up again when i visit phoenix next time. Bookmans understands that everything we do as a business has an impact. Our future titles will be chosen by members, so bring your suggestions. How bookmans evolved into a used lifestyle store kjzzs. Bookmans boasts the largest selection of used books in the state, but thats being humble. 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. Bookmans entertainment exchange, tucson, phoenix, mesa, flagstaff. If you see it and want it, come grab it before its gone.
Best bookstores in phoenix, scottsdale, tempe phoenix new times. Youll find a continuously shifting mix of new, used and sale books throughout changing hands. 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. Used book store, big place, very crowded, i had to fight over my section. Phoenix backroom book club bookmans entertainment exchange. Bookmans bookstore archives bookmans entertainment exchange.
Oct 18, 2010 ignite phoenix 8 packed the house and bookmans presented our newest video that knocked the socks off the sro crowd. 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. Browse books at bookmans about 4for3 books, all 4for3 deals, contemporary, general, general aas, hardcover, mass market, paperback, printed books, subjects. While the store is closed, please use our mail order service. Bookmans entertainment exchange in phoenix, az get driving directions to 8034 n 19th ave phoenix, az 85021.
Better known for used books, movies, and music, the magazine rack at bookmans is just divine. Bookmans stores across the state are gearing up for his annual. Books, music, musical instruments, movies, video games, board games, housewares, jewelry, gifts, and more. It was such a huge bummer for everyone to hear that the annual tucson festival of books had been canceled this year. Bookmans entertainment exchange 8034 n 19th ave, phoenix, az. Bookmans entertainment exchange 8034 n 19th ave phoenix. Independent bookstore day is just around the corner and bookmans couldnt be more excited.
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