Left Bank Books — Local services in New York

This fairly new bookstore was the best part of my recent trip to Manhattan. With many other brick and mortar bookstores now closed Left Bank Books fills a much needed gap. Expect a very good selection of art and design books each hand picked, well curated/selected and described. Books and ephemera from the 60s onward priced at every level, from $20 to $3,600. The books are all for the most part neatly wrapped in mylar and again well described. Come out and support the proprietors behind this shop, its small and tiny but well worth a trip to the village. If you miss the rare book room at the Strand (still closed due to COVID-19 and the economy) then this is your new shop. Highly...

I have not been into the shop yet, but I had the best experience ordering online. I found three books on their website that were perfect for Christmas gifts, so I ordered and had them shipped to me. They arrived ahead of schedule, and were perfect! The condition for each was exactly as described, and they were beautifully wrapped and protected for shipping. I'm now a big fan of Left Bank Books and I look forward to my next trip to NY so that I can go in and...

I visited Left Bank Books for the first time this weekend, as I happened to be in the area, and it did not disappoint. The store has a boutique feel and a very intimate atmosphere. With the guidance and expertise of Erik, I purchased a few first edition Africana texts. Erik went above and beyond by sharing the contact information of an Africana seller they work with. It was an excellent experience from beginning to end. I...