It used to be the hudson booksellers, now its become more locally named. Reviews from tattered cover book store employees about tattered cover book store culture, salaries, benefits, worklife balance, management, job security, and more. Locallyowned, indie bookstore with three large stores in metro denver, and four small commuter. The tattered cover book store began in 1971 near downtown denver and has grown into one of the premier independent bookstores in america.
Live stream with diana butler bass in conversation with. Established in 1971, tattered cover book store has grown into one of the premier bookstores in america, with several locations serving denvers readers. Tattered cover is a bookstore chain in denver, colorado. Apr 09, 2021 eventbrite tattered cover book store presents live stream with diana butler bass in conversation with nadia bolz weber friday, april 9, 2021 find event and ticket information. Denver post file the tattered cover, colorado s largest and most prominent book store chain, has been sold to investors. This book store is denver s largest searchable database of used books. Locally owned bookstore and colorado landmark with 4 locations. Find 9 listings related to tattered cover book store in cherry creek on. With three unique locations in the denver metro area as well as small travel stores at the. Our belief is that theres something magical in the denver metro area and we think the tattered cover can be sort of an avenue in which that. Business is contracted out, so the employees will not be handing out comment cards any time. Tattered cover is a large indie bookstore and cafe with the cozy feel and comfort of smaller bookshops, furnished with comfortable sofas and overstuffed chairs and and a worldclass newsstand. Tattered cover sold to colorados bended page investment group. The tattered cover is the largest bookstore in colorado.
The enterprise has grown to include six additional outposts around the city including three at denver internat. Meet the new owners of the tattered cover book store 303. View all hotels near tattered cover book store on tripadvisor. With three unique locations in the denver metro area as well as small travel stores at the airport, readers have even more choices to explore, enjoy and experience the tattered cover. Dec 09, 2020 a boy reaches for a book on the top shelf in the childrens section of the tattered cover book store on east colfax avenue in denver on june 11, 2016. Best 30 tattered book store in downtown denver, denver, co.
One of the most incredible bookstores i have ever had the privilege of visiting. Step back in time with tattered cover bookstore in the day and age of technology and ebooks, this place is a real treat. Tattered cover, clara villarosa partner to bring black. With books, gift cards, games, greeting cards, calendars, literary curious, tshirts, book bags, and more, the tattered cover is a bookstore and much more. Tattered cover book store best shopping in denver 10best. Tattered cover book store 8900 pena blvd denver co 80249. Tattered cover book store denver 2021 what to know.
Tattered cover book store denver 2021 all you need to. Staff could be more engaging, like they are at the original site, but at an airport thats a little more excusable. Book stores, in denver, co denver, colorado book stores. It has that feeling of familiarity and comfort as soon as you walk in, with a coffee shop, tables to sit at, and handprinted signs indicating books of note. Most of the store is on one level in the open space of the former theater. Tattered cover book store retail denver, colorado 160 followers celebrating 50 years as one of americas premier independent bookstores and denver icons. Tattered cover book store announces sale to new owners.
Kids will be king at the tattered covers new concept. Tattered cover book store in cherry creek, denver, co with. Colorados tattered cover bookstore sold, will become nations largest blackled bookseller. Find 9 listings related to tattered cover book store in lodo on. Googlefrederick bearsch opened in 1971, the tattered cover was initially located in a modest 950squarefoot cherry creek shop with only 2 fulltime employees, but quickly gained popularity and transformed into one of colorado s.
Tattered cover book store denver, co 80206 visit denver. Len vlahos and kristen gilligan have sold the 49yearold independent book store to the coloradobased bended page llc. Find 9 listings related to tattered cover book store in denver on. A locally owned bookstore and a colorado landmark, with four unique locations offering personal service, an extraordinary selection, coffee shops, extensive. Tattered cover book store in downtown denver, denver, co. Jan 03, 2020 i love a great bookstore, and once upon a time the tattered cover was a great bookstore. Live stream with diana butler bass in conversation with nadia. Tattered cover book store in downtown denver, denver, co with. Known for hosting readings by big stars in the literary firmament, tattered cover book store originally opened in 1971 in a mere 950 square feet of space in the cherry creek north area. Tattered cover book store 1628 16th st, lodo, denver, co. If there is such a thing as a perfect bookstore, this is it. Dec 09, 2020 the tattered cover has sold to a local investment team.
The tattered cover book store began as a small store with only 950 square feet of. They have other locations in denver even a locaton at denver international airport. We know youre a friend of tattered cover and we love that and thank you for your. Jul 27, 2019 located in denver is the iconic tattered cover bookstore. Working at tattered cover book store in denver, co. Tattered cover book store sold toggle header content. It is still good, but it has shrunk from multiple levels to one level. This place is good for those who either lost their ipads, forgot to charge it, and or is oldschool like me and just wants a book to feed my astraddle mind.
Denver, co 80203 romantix 633 e colfax ave, denver, co 80203 tivoli station 900 auraria pkwy ste 105, denver, co 80204 tattered cover book store 1628 16th st, denver, co 80202 tattered cover colfax avenue 2526 e colfax ave, denver, co 80206. From its humble beginnings in a tiny space back in the 1970s, tattered cover evolved into one of the largest. Apply to store manager, spa associate, retail sales associate and more. Established in 1971, tattered cover has grown to become a colorado landmark as one of the nations leading independent bookstores. Eat denver ed talks 2021 tattered cover book store. Tattered cover book store denver, colorado insider pages. The original tattered cover is an amazing bookstore, and though this is only a pale comparison being an airport book nook, it certainly meets all obligations inherent in that status.
Mar 11, 2020 there are smaller tattered cover book store in denver including union station, colfax ave and i believe the denver airport. Colorados tattered cover bookstore sold, will become nations. Tattered cover plans a kids bookstore at stanley marketplace. It is one of the largest independent bookstores in the united states. Tattered covers new owners defend claims of black ownership. Tattered cover book store 8900 pena blvd denver, co book. But the space is much better than the old store which i found difficult to navigate. Historic lodo 1628 16th street denver, co 80202 303 4361070. Tattered cover is open seven days a week at all branches, hosts prominent book signings, and is known for its customer service. The tattered cover was founded in 1971 in denvers cherry creek neighborhood by stephen cogil.
Tattered cover book store has brought people and books together since 1971. Kamala harris we heard youre going to be in denver next week and as all coloradans know, no trip to denver is complete until youve stopped by tattered cover book store. Tattered covers new ceo kwame spearman will join forces with huemans former owner, clara villarosa, to steer a new consulting division within the bookstore, called hueman. Established in 1971, tattered cover book store has grown into one of the premier bookstores in america, with several locations serving denver s readers. The colorado book store chain was purchased by an investment group on dec. Tattered cover includes four locations in and around denver and a fifth planned for westminster, colorado. Together, the stores maintain an inventory of over half a million books. I have loved tattered cover book store, from its incarnation in cherry creek to its current flagship store on colfax. Denvers tattered cover bookstore sold to two entrepreneurs. Tattered cover book store colfax avenue denver 2021 all you. Historic lowenstein theater 2526 east colfax avenue.
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Jul 01, 2017 shoppers at the tattered cover book store s four denver area shops probably wont notice much of a difference, but this weekend marks an important moment in the business 46year history. Find 9 listings related to tattered cover book store in downtown denver on. Tattered cover book store temporarily closed denver. Tattered cover book store denver united states colorado. Tattered cover colfax avenue 2526 e colfax ave denver, co. Tattered cover book store opening in westminsters origin. The independent bookstore is partnering with hueman experience, a beloved denver bookstore that devoted its inventory and mission to black artists from 1984 to 2000.
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