Apr 19, 2010 on wednesday april 14, 2010, seattle s beloved elliott bay book company marks its bittersweet relocation to 1521 10th avenue on capitol hill with a soft reopening celebration. Okay, yes, i do use amazon, often, but there is still a deep seated pleasure in a real book, something you can markup, dogear, and fall asleep with it over your face. Discerning bookworms will appreciate a trip to elliott bay book company, a bookstore featuring thousands of books in a rustic shop. The northwest icon is pulling up stakes, retreating under. The floors will still be creaky that much, the owner of the elliott bay book company promises. Booksellers of the elliott bay book company in seattle voted to unionize on friday. The independent rankandfile union is called the book workers union and elliott bays owner peter aaron. His freestyling used to cover food for two, now for three.
Jay inslees stay at home order, customers continue to. Elliott bay book company seattle 2020 all you need to. Seattles legendary independent bookstore for over 40 years, with over 150,000 titles on our shelves. Join usbookstores and booksellers need your support now more than ever. Empty bookshelves line the windows of elliott bay book company in seattle on april 23, 2020. Paige lewis and kaveh akbar are throwing a huge love poem reading. Three little birds serenaded us and a nice wooden bench. We serve coffee from caffe vita, baked goods and desserts, grain salads and sandwiches, and beer and wine. In an era where physical bookbuying seems to be on the wanethanks to seattle company amazon, of coursethis hometown independent bookstore is going. Jan 21, 2016 from capitol hills elliott bay book company, to the university of washingtons university book store, to the queen anne neighborhoods queen anne book company, brick and mortar bookstores. Almost every day, elliott bay hosts a free reading at 7 pmoften featuring a widely published touring author, sometimes highlighting someone integral to seattles local writing scene. Tourists made it a point to stop in and experience the real seattleone that loved books and exposed brick, drank coffee religiously, and genuinely didnt mind the rain.
A true old school style book store in a trendy, hip is it all right to still use hip. Located in the heart of seattle s capitol hill neighborhood business district, the elliott bay book company is a full service bookstore, home to over 150,000 titles, set on cedar shelves in a multilevel, inviting unique atmosphere. We offer one of the regions best selection of new books, as well as a large collection of bargain editions. But it is also the center of what could be a big change for labor rights for capitol hill retail.
Last friday morning, when the seattle area was just beginning to realize the impact that the coronavirus would have on all our lives, the workers of elliott bay book company announced that they had formed a union, and that elliott bay s store management immediately agreed to recognize the newly. Welcome to the elliott bay book company the elliott bay. The capitol hill venue lines it shelves with a magnificent selection of literary. A stunning work of art that reminds readers alvarez is, and always has been, in a class of her own. Seattle was founded on this body of water in the 1850s and has since grown to encompass it completely. The store hosts many book readings and author visits and most of them are free. When members pick up registered books in the bookstore they will automatically receive the discount. The poets get married saturday and brought around 25 of their writer friends for a free reading at elliott bay. Elliott bay is one of the few surviving book shops in seattle, offering a good range of excellent books, and. On independent bookstore day, official passport maps are available at every participating seattle area store.
Bell harbor marina, operated by the port of seattle, is in the central waterfront along belltown. Hurt by the recession and ongoing issues in pioneer square, elliott bay book co. Seattles legendary independent bookstore for over 40. The elliott bay book company, now in seattles capitol hill neighborhood, is a longtime favorite. There are 170,000 reasons to visit elliott bay book co. Hard times at elliott bay bookstore seattle weekly. Simply fill out and return the information sheet available in store with your group name and contact information. On wednesday april 14, 2010, seattles beloved elliott bay book company marks its bittersweet relocation to 1521 10th avenue on capitol hill. With a bold design, eyecatching photography, and an editorial voice thats at once witty and intheknow, seattle metropolitan is our citys monthly indispensable news, culture, and lifestyle magazine. The 10 best restaurants near elliott bay book company, seattle. The associated press listed elliott bay as one of americas nine destination bookstores. With picturesque views of the seattle skyline and the olympic mountains, elliott bay marina offers a relaxing place to moor. Karen is a bookseller and author events cocoordinator at elliott bay, and youll also see her selling books at our events around the city. Mar 17, 2020 while the physical location is closed to the public, elliott bay and its newly unionized workers are in operation to fulfill internet and phone orders.
They forged a friendship and explored their common goal and dream of owning and operating their. Elliott bay book company, llc seattle, wa book store. Restaurants near elliott bay book company, seattle on tripadvisor. Join this lively monthly discussion group that focuses on discovering the wealth of published fiction and nonfiction. The elliott bay book company is the seattle bookstore and, thankfully, survived its move from pioneer square to capitol hill with soul and towering cedar bookcases intact. The elliott bay book company capitol hill seattle, wa. This is a place to browse, to read a few paragraphs or pages, to read staff. Everything from the newest bestseller to rare and outofprint volumes is offered, and once youve made your purchase, you can spend some time reading in the downstairs. Advertisement, elliott bay book company, seattle, april 2010. Elliott bay book company 1521 10th ave seattle, wa book. Elliott bay book company is located at 1521 10th ave. Elliott bay book company 1521 tenth avenue seattle, wa 98122 u. From capitol hills elliott bay book company, to the university of washingtons university book store, to the queen anne neighborhoods queen anne book company, brick and. It will liven up a relatively quiet stretch of capitol.
Visit elliott bay book company on your trip to seattle. Elliott bay park along the waterfront, downtown seattle. So troubled that owner peter aaron thought hed have to close. The store offers one of the regions best selection of new books, as well as a large collection of bargain editions. It is currently closed to the public through the end of march. Mar 16, 2020 booksellers of the elliott bay book company in seattle voted to unionize on friday. Oct 27, 2009 e veryone is upset that elliott bay book co. Copresented by the seattle public library and elliott bay book company. Elliott bay spa, your therapy studio in seattle, offers professional physical therapy and massage as a therapeutic remedy for prevention, wellness and health. Elliott bay book company, the most prominent shop in capitol hills independent retail scene, is closed to the public and moving its sales to phone and online only through march 31st to do its part to help slow the spread of the covid19 virus.
The store which has rightfully been called the heart of seattle s literary community constant, december 15 follows up with an even bigger celebration the. Located in the heart of seattles capitol hill neighborhood, the elliott bay book company is a full service bookstore, home to over 150,000 titles, set on cedar shelves in a multilevel, inviting unique atmosphere. To the elliott bay book company community i came upon this poem a little while ago and its given me a lot of comfort in recent weeks lending resolve on those despairing mornings, and offering a measure of calm in the multiple deep night panicked awakenings. The waterway it provides to the pacific ocean has served as a key element of the citys. Find elliott bay book company in seattle with address, phone number from yahoo us local. Support the elliott bay book company with from april 19th25th, 2020. A poem emporium, phinney books, queen anne book company, seattle mystery. Originally opened in seattle s pioneer square neighborhood in 1974, the elliott bay book company was a staple in the citys oldest neighborhood. Open daily 10am9pm, appointments and walkins welcome. Elliott bay book company seattles legendary independent bookstore since 1973. Elliott bay is a part of the central basin region of puget sound in cascadia. Owners todd carden and brent norton met in 1994 while working for the iconic maritime pacific brewing company in ballard. Elliott bay book company, llc seattle, wa book store in. Enjoy two restaurants, repair facilities, 24hour security, fuel dock, convenience store, year round events, and friendly customer service from our marina staff.
Ive been going to elliott bay for books for 24years and they remain the best book store in seattle, and one of the few independent book sellers to be doing well at least so it appears. Seattle neighborhood within easy walking distance of seattle university, this gem has been around for years. Located in the heart of seattles capitol hill neighborhood business district, the elliott bay book company is a full service bookstore, home to over 150,000 titles, set on cedar shelves in a multilevel, inviting unique atmosphere. Our records show it was established in 1999 and incorporated in wa. The larger of them is the privately owned elliott bay marina, in the magnolia interbay neighborhoods at smith cove, with 1,200 slips. Elliott bay lost a significant chunk of square footage during the move but gained a home right in the heart of capitol hill.
Seattles indie bookstores are back in survival mode. Elliott bay book company, seattle, wa, bookstore, bookstore, arts gift cards. May 03, 2017 the elliott bay book company, now in seattle s capitol hill neighborhood, is a longtime favorite. On independent bookstore day, official passport maps are available at every participating seattlearea store. Elliott bay book company is a bit of an establishment among those seattledwelling lovers of the written word. Elliott bay book company seattle s legendary independent bookstore since 1973. Whenever im in seattle, i always make it a point to stop by elliott bay and ive never left without an armload of new books.
Seattles indie bookstores are back in survival mode crosscut. Originally opened in seattles pioneer square neighborhood in 1974, the elliott bay book company was a staple in the citys oldest neighborhood. Current estimates show this company has an annual revenue of 3759728 and employs a staff of approximately 40. On one side is a map designed by stephen crowe at third place books, and on the other is a list of every participating store, with address and contact information. Seattle bookstore day 2017 at elliott bay book company. Register your bookclub with elliott bay book company and receive a discount on books ordered for members. Last friday morning, when the seattle area was just beginning to realize the impact that the coronavirus would have on all our lives, the workers of elliott bay book company announced that they had formed a union, and that elliott bays store management immediately agreed. Located in the heart of capitol hill with over 150,000 titles on our shelves. Everything from the newest bestseller to rare and outofprint volumes is offered, and once youve made your purchase. Oct 06, 20 elliott bay book company is a bit of an establishment among those seattle dwelling lovers of the written word.
Little oddfellows, our sister cafe, opened in august of 2015 and is located inside of elliott bay book company. A community cookbook store, booktree, eagle harbor book company, edmonds bookshop, elliott bay book company, fantagraphics bookstore and gallery, island books, magnolias bookstore, the neverending bookshop, open books. Elliott bay book company in seattle elliott bay book. Located in the heart of seattle s capitol hill neighborhood business district, elliott bay book company is a full service bookstore, home to over 150, 000 titles, set on cedar shelves in a multilevel, inviting unique atmosphere. The store which has rightfully been called the heart of seattles literary community constant, december 15 follows up with an even bigger celebration the following day.
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