Five places to shop in new orleans magazine street has some of the best antique stores, art galleries and oneofakind shops to be found anywhere in new orleans. Thank you for choosing to let octavia books serve you and be your independent bookstore. Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far. Five places to shop in new orleans the new york times. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. New orleans louisiana 1919, the timespicayunes map of new orleans, antique vintage reproduction. We have operated a book store in the beautiful historic french quarter since 1967 and have. We scoured our vast selection of vintage books for the most beautiful dust jackets, and soon discovered that selecting just 30 was a nearly impossible task. When searching for rare books, please do not search by isbn. New orleans antique shopping, culinary extravaganza. Here within are found books rare and ancient, starting with the earliest printed works encompassing incunabula, 15th century. And lets be fair, a list of the best is just as complicated and problematic as determining its best restaurants or venues, but for. For more than thirty years, the historic new orleans collection has been publishing books about the city and the gulf south as part of our mission to promote the study and preservation of our regions history and culture.
The shop has a sleek, modern feel, making choosing a book efficient and easy. Theres a seemingly infinite supply of eccentric characters in this town, many. If we dont have what youre looking for in the store, you can order from our online shop and get it shipped directly. So its no surprise that trying to find even a starting point to explore them can quickly become overwhelming. This book is perfect for ages 36, but this event will be great fun. An oldschool french quarter bookstore, crescent city books sells used books by the stacks. Jul 31, 2018 five places to shop in new orleans magazine street has some of the best antique stores, art galleries and oneofakind shops to be found anywhere in new orleans. Find estate furniture, jewelry, silver and more at an antique store on royal street or charters street in the french quarter or on magazine street. We specialize in making it easier for you to get the books you need. Kitchen witch was a bricknmortar culinary book shop for 20 years. When the old hemp cords have broken, and the leather is weak from age, the boards will not stay intact.
If theres an outofprint book that you couldnt find anywhere else in. Peruse the best in designer vintage costume jewelry, midcentury bar and cocktail wares, original lithographs, vintage sunglasses, vintage designer handbags, and more. We have operated a book store in the beautiful historic french quarter since 1967 and have been at our current location on decatur street since 1979. Top 10 antique stores in french quarter new orleans. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world. Everywhere you look there are antiques shops in the big easy. Louis cathedral, or taking in 1940sera music at a jazz club, its easy to feel transported to a different era. Another great source for books are the museum shops around town, including the historic new orleans collection, which speaks volumes to lovers of local lore. Fine french antiques in new orleans french antique shop. Most recommended antique store businesses in new orleans. Bookstores in new orleans locals guide new orleans go nola. The antiquarian bookstore, new hampshires largest antiquarian book store, features collections, outofprint books, rare books, antiquarian.
This selection ranges from 1917 to 1969, and really is. We can insert new hemp cords under the old and into the boards. Garden district book shop new orleans signature book shop. Welcome to octavia books, where our wellread staff is always happy to provide friendly assistance.
There are numerous small independent book shops that love company. Garden district book shop is housed in the rink, a structure erected in 1884 which was once the crescent city roller skating rink, but has also served as a stable, gas station, grocery store, and mortuary through the years. If you have any questions about the availability of a book listed on the website, please refer to these inventory status descriptions or call us at 504. Mary alice is one of many authors well be bringing to your living room. Many have special events and author signings nightly. Whether youre viewing 18thcentury buildings like the st. Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet. Even if you are not an antique collector, the antique stores in new orleans contain items of such quality and significance that they are essentially free museums. M s raus excellent staff has the most fabulous assortment of great collectibles. Ok, technically, blue dream vintage isnt in the french quarterlocated in the marigny triangle. New orleans is filled with stories and the citys many bookstores enjoy selling them. We are located across from congress square in historical orleans, indiana. You can visit the strands rare book room on the third floor, monday sunday 9.
For 300 years, new orleans has collected the treasures of french explorers, spanish pirates, english merchants, river boatsmen, and southern planters. Come meet isaac fitzgerald when we celebrate his debut picture book, how to be a pirate, a sparkling and inspirational picture book about a girl who wants to be a pirate, her tattooed grandpa, and their indelible bond. On a blustery winter weekend, my wife, amy, and i set out to explore the big easy, ambling from the warmth of store to store, to scour the town for its best antiques bargains and to revel in its. New orleans bookstores are the perfect way to immerse yourself in the. As a former antique art dealer, i invite you to accept my unique tips and insiders guide to the opulent new orleans antique art market. The antiquarian bookstore, new hampshires largest antiquarian book store, features collections, outofprint books, rare books, antiquarian books, magazines, comics, art, and collections. Located on octavia street in uptown new orleans, octavia books is tucked away in a neighborhood just off of the bustling magazine street shopping area. Another great source for books are the museum shops around town, including the historic new orleans collection, which speaks volumes to. Of all the used and antiquarian bookshops in nola, i liked this one best for bookhunting. We can also lay a flat cotton cord color matched to the leather, to partially hide the break. Octavia books is new orleans most exciting independent bookstore, features booksigning and other literary events, recommended books, 2 million titles, and more. Secondline arts and antiques, new orleans, louisiana. Regretfully we could not compete with amazon and an ever growing reluctance by consumers to shop with small and independent merchants. New orleans antiques, antique dealers information and guide.
New orleans was founded in 1718 by the french and named for the duke of orleans. Although were closed for browsing, were still operating. Its often said that a stroll through the french quarter is like stepping back in time. The 10 best new orleans antique stores with photos. For more information and updates about how new orleans is addressing the covid19 outbreak including restaurants that are currently open for takeout and delivery please visit our homepage. The shop specialises in antique, out of print, and rare books. Theres a seemingly infinite supply of eccentric characters in this town, many of whom are amazing collectors of unique things. This process gives the new hinge good strength, while making the book once again. Complete guide and listings of new orleans antique shops. Antiquing in new orleans shopping for antiques in americas most unique city is easy. Mary alice monroe is the new york times bestselling author of 23 novels, including on ocean boulevard, which is the sixth installment of the beach house series. Rau antiques, from the exquisite art deco jewelry to the tiffany art nuveau furniture, silver, and collectibles, to the amazing artwork, it really is a treat for the eyes and mind.
New orleans antique shop balzac antiques united states. Top 9 best new orleans bookstores marriott traveler. Welcome to keils antiques, a family owned and operated antique store in the heart of the french quarter since 1899. Often customers stroll by on their way to jackson square and cafe du monde for beignets, surprised that such an independentlyowned book store is alive and well.
The definitive guide to new orleans best record shops the. But two and a half blocks past esplanade isnt too far to walk to shop this treasure trove of vintage clothing, jewelry and home accessories, many made by local artists. Collectible antiques new orleans, louisiana facebook. Antiquerare book restoration leonards book restoration. Octavia books new orleans, louisiana independent bookstore. For best results, please search by title and author. Crescent city books is a twostory bookshop that has been open in the french quarter since 1992. Here we have over 8,000 square feet of store space as well as a beautiful courtyard. Our awardwinning list comprises a wide range of nonfiction titles.
From independent shops in the french quarter to petfriendly stores, nola has it all for book lovers. Many of the buildings that make up our city date back to. Librairie book shop, new orleans 2020 all you need to know. In a city that exemplifies living history so uniquely, its antique shops mirror that too. With this said we want to thank the small but very loyal customers that gave meaning to our shop and our dream. The best antique shops in new orleans southern living. Vintage 329 is a french quarter gallery offering the most fun, funky, and fabulous accessories for your vintage lifestyle. Mary alice will be talking with us about her book, on ocean boulevard and answering your questions. Explore unique, collectible and unusual items from the finest booksellers in the world. Located on maple street in uptown new orleans, maple street book shop is a converted neighbourhood home, and has a cosy.
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