A memoirs about a book store? Certainly you jest! But no! This is a book about a very unusual and very special store. Open from 1976 to 2003 the Military Bookman was the location to stop in when visiting New York city if you loved military history and books. Located in a brownstone which frequently had leaks and heating issues it was a treasure trove of hard to find and unusual books on military history. The only thing better then a visit was the red catalog which would arrive in the mail.
This was a fun, entertaining travel down memory lane. But for a better review and more details i suggest the New York Times book review which was itself a joy to read.
https://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/31/books/review-martial-bliss-a-loving-memoir-about-a-bookstore-for-military-buffs.html
Tried to visit it once, but it was closed. Never made it back: shame. I do recall the catalogs.
ReplyDeleteYes same thing happened to me. But my second try worked and it was an experience to remember. A wonderful day when I visited the Military bookman and the Soldier Shop!
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