NEW YORK TRIP - kinokuniya
next up its the wonderful japanese bookshop kinokuniya. since i last visited new york in november 06 they have moved to huge new store overlooking new york's beautiful bryant park (behind the library). three floors are filled with books, magazines, accessories, cds, dvds, and stationery. i bought a pile of japanese books in here, and a cute t-shirt. this is a must see store for any designers trip to nyc. kinokuniya is at 1073 sixth avenue. they have 9 stores throughout america, 56 in japan, and a store in sydney.
next up its the wonderful japanese bookshop kinokuniya. since i last visited new york in november 06 they have moved to huge new store overlooking new york's beautiful bryant park (behind the library). three floors are filled with books, magazines, accessories, cds, dvds, and stationery. i bought a pile of japanese books in here, and a cute t-shirt. this is a must see store for any designers trip to nyc. kinokuniya is at 1073 sixth avenue. they have 9 stores throughout america, 56 in japan, and a store in sydney.
Bowie,
ReplyDeletei just HAVE to visit these two that you picked. hooray 2 NEW stores i havent been to. Also i have 2 of the mugs spotted in the 1st posting - the yellow bird and the orange bunny and i have been searching for the 3rd and 4th. now i've finally found them...the green bear and the blue monkey, to complete the set. thanx a bunch!
hi carolyn,
ReplyDeletethats good news - they had all four mugs in the set at pearl river, i think they were down in the basement so dont give up if you cant see them on the main floor.
I love these really long posts! More to look at!!! Thanks
ReplyDeleteSheer delight I am going to hyperventilate.
ReplyDeleteI missed the new Kinokuniya last time I was in NY and went to the old small one.
The Merci France book looks like a winner.
I will have to go to this one too which will be a short walk from my friends apt!!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to see this post. I am on my way to NYC for the National Stationery Show on Monday. Like your other reader I tried to find the old store in January when I was in the city and couldn't find it. I can't wait to see the new location. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAs a New Yorker I've been to Pearl River and Kinokuniya many times and readily agree that they're both worth a visit. Actually, tomorrow after work I'm meeting a friend from Tokyo at the cafe at Kinokuniya and look forward to doing some shopping afterwards! Your photos have given me a few things to look for that I've not seen before. I love your blog and look forward to seeing more of your New York favorites!
ReplyDeleteDid Kinikuniya have any of the Japanese Embroidery books???
ReplyDelete\Hello Bowie,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much - its so inspiring!!I wish I could go to NY.
miss paula,
ReplyDeleteyes they do. down in the basement there is a big craft section, and a whole shelf full of cute japanese embroidery books.
Oh Thanks!!! I am going to PA in August and my have to use your shopping stops to head over to NYC!!
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