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Strand Bookstore Corporate Office

Strand Bookstore, founded in 1927, was founded by Benjamin Bass who had 48 books to sell. Today, Strand Bookstore is New York’s largest bookstore, covering 18 square miles.

The company sells new, used, and antique books of all kinds. There are two locations; the main store on Broadway in Manhattan, and a kiosk in Central Park that opens when weather permits. As of June of 2017, the oldest and most expensive book in the store is a signed copy of James Joyce “Ulysses”, priced at $38,000. Fred Bass estimates that the company has more than 2.5 million books at any given time.  In addition to books, the company sells its logo on T-shirts, stickers, and other merchandise. The store is still family owned and operated.

Strand Bookstore has been featured in numerous movies, including Remember Me, Julie & Julia, and Six Degrees of Separation.

Strand Book Store

Strand Bookstore, founded in 1927, was founded by Benjamin Bass who had 48 books to sell. Today, Strand Bookstore is New York’s largest bookstore, covering 18 square miles.

The company sells new, used, and antique books of all kinds. There are two locations; the main store on Broadway in Manhattan, and a kiosk in Central Park that opens when weather permits. As of June of 2017, the oldest and most expensive book in the store is a signed copy of James Joyce “Ulysses”, priced at $38,000. Fred Bass estimates that the company has more than 2.5 million books at any given time.  In addition to books, the company sells its logo on T-shirts, stickers, and other merchandise. The store is still family owned and operated.

Strand Bookstore has been featured in numerous movies, including Remember Me, Julie & Julia, and Six Degrees of Separation.

History

Zondervan Corporate Office

Zondervan was founded in 1931 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, by Peter and Bernard Zondervan. The brothers were nephews of publisher William Eerdmans. The company began by selling excess books and bibles out of the family barn.

Today, Zondervan is one of the largest sellers of Christian themed books, bibles, music, and movies. The company is now a part of the HarperCollins Christian Publishing Company. In addition to Christian themed books and music, the company has a division of books on tape, children’s books, and religious home decor, including candles and wall plaques.

The company has been highly criticized by some fundamentalist groups for publishing different versions of the bible, including their gender neutral Today’s New International Version. Rolling Stone magazine received criticism after refusing to accept an advertisement for Zondervan’s bibles.

Zondervan

Zondervan was founded in 1931 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, by Peter and Bernard Zondervan. The brothers were nephews of publisher William Eerdmans. The company began by selling excess books and bibles out of the family barn.

Today, Zondervan is one of the largest sellers of Christian themed books, bibles, music, and movies. The company is now a part of the HarperCollins Christian Publishing Company. In addition to Christian themed books and music, the company has a division of books on tape, children’s books, and religious home decor, including candles and wall plaques.

The company has been highly criticized by some fundamentalist groups for publishing different versions of the bible, including their gender neutral Today’s New International Version. Rolling Stone magazine received criticism after refusing to accept an advertisement for Zondervan’s bibles.

History

Christian Book Distributors Corporate Office

Christian Book Distributors was founded in 1978 by brothers, Ray and Stephen Hendrickson. The brothers were still teenagers when they began selling academic books out of their parents home to pastors and bible school study programs.

By 1981, business was booming and the company moved their headquarters out of the family garage and into a brick and mortar store in Peabody, Massachusetts. In the late 1980’s, the company had 90 employees and expanded their store to 52,000 square feet. Internet sales began in 1996, which forced the staff to be increased to 320 employees.

Today, Christian Book Distributors has more than 500 employees. In 2008, the company made a partnership with Focus on the Family to handle their e-Commerce site, as well as to increase distribution. The Boston Globe placed Christian Book Distributors as #22 on their list of Top 100 Places to work in Massachusetts.

Christian Book Distributors

Christian Book Distributors was founded in 1978 by brothers, Ray and Stephen Hendrickson. The brothers were still teenagers when they began selling academic books out of their parents home to pastors and bible school study programs.

By 1981, business was booming and the company moved their headquarters out of the family garage and into a brick and mortar store in Peabody, Massachusetts. In the late 1980’s, the company had 90 employees and expanded their store to 52,000 square feet. Internet sales began in 1996, which forced the staff to be increased to 320 employees.

Today, Christian Book Distributors has more than 500 employees. In 2008, the company made a partnership with Focus on the Family to handle their e-Commerce site, as well as to increase distribution. The Boston Globe placed Christian Book Distributors as #22 on their list of Top 100 Places to work in Massachusetts.

History

LifeWay Christian Resources Corporate Office

Lifeway Christian Resources was founded in 1891 by J.M. Frost, a pastor.  Frost borrowed some money from his wife and ,with the approval of the Southern Baptist Convention, he began a small bookstore, which mainly offered Sunday School materials.

Today, Lifeway Christian Resources is one of the largest providers of religious and Christian materials in the world. In addition to books, this non-profit company offers Christian inspired jewelry, Holiday cards, eBooks, and gifts. The company also does their own ministry, and provides audio and video recordings, as well as church supplies and internet services.

The company has more than 186 locations, more than 4,000 full time employees, and has one of the largest Christian conference centers in the world. Lifeway Christian Resources acquired Berean Christian Stores in late 2013, which had 17 locations in California.

Lifeway Christian Resources

Lifeway Christian Resources was founded in 1891 by J.M. Frost, a pastor.  Frost borrowed some money from his wife and ,with the approval of the Southern Baptist Convention, he began a small bookstore, which mainly offered Sunday School materials.

Today, Lifeway Christian Resources is one of the largest providers of religious and Christian materials in the world. In addition to books, this non-profit company offers Christian inspired jewelry, Holiday cards, eBooks, and gifts. The company also does their own ministry, and provides audio and video recordings, as well as church supplies and internet services.

The company has more than 186 locations, more than 4,000 full time employees, and has one of the largest Christian conference centers in the world. Lifeway Christian Resources acquired Berean Christian Stores in late 2013, which had 17 locations in California.

History

Schuler Books & Music Corporate Office

Schuler Books and Music, originally called Schuler Books, was founded in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1982, by current owners Bill and Cecile Fehsenfeld. The couple loved books and decided to make it their life’s career. The original store sold only new books and magazines. Today, the company sells new, used, and digital books, as well as used books and music.

The company operates a chain of 3 book and music stores in the state of Michigan. Food and coffee were introduced in 1995. The company also prints books via books on demand through their Espresso Book Machine. This machine can print and bind a book in minutes. This allows clients to obtain books that are currently out of stock or even out of print books.

Schuler Books and Music acquired Nicola’s Bookstore, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 2014, but has not changed the name and, at this time, it is unclear if they will.

Schuler Books and Music

Schuler Books and Music, originally called Schuler Books, was founded in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1982, by current owners Bill and Cecile Fehsenfeld. The couple loved books and decided to make it their life’s career. The original store sold only new books and magazines. Today, the company sells new, used, and digital books, as well as used books and music.

The company operates a chain of 3 book and music stores in the state of Michigan. Food and coffee were introduced in 1995. The company also prints books via books on demand through their Espresso Book Machine. This machine can print and bind a book in minutes. This allows clients to obtain books that are currently out of stock or even out of print books.

Schuler Books and Music acquired Nicola’s Bookstore, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 2014, but has not changed the name and, at this time, it is unclear if they will.

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