The shop is now located just three blocks from union square in downtown san francisco and is open six days a week. The fictional argosy book shop was modelled after the argonaut book shop, which was located at 336 kearny street at the time of filming. We are an antiquarian book shop specializing in the american west in general and. The shop subsequently relocated to 786 sutter street in the late 1960s. Argonaut book shop terms of sale visa, mastercard, american express, discover card, diner\s club, paypal, personal checks drawn on u. Fracchia, is available exclusively through the san francisco historical society. Argonaut book shop, abaa abebooks san francisco, ca, u. Your whole family including the dog will love their accommodations. The argonaut book shop was founded in 1941 in the middle of the financial district of san francisco by robert d. Javascript must be enabled to view this email address 415 4749067 415 4742537. We are an antiquarian book shop specializing in the american west in general and california history in particular. Argonaut book shop bookstore in san francisco foursquare. Powell street, san francisco, california the alfred. Argonaut book shop 786 sutter st, san francisco, ca 94109.
Apr 10, 2012 the model for that store, the argonaut book shop of san francisco, was a favorite haunt of hitchcocks, and hitch was a friend of its owner, robert haines. We specialize in first editions, rare books and manuscripts from the seventeenth through the twentieth centuries, with a strong emphasis on english and american literature. Popular attractions ghirardelli square and lombard street are located nearby. Argonaut book shop an antiquarian book shop in san francisco. Sutter street, san francisco, california the alfred.
The best book store in san francisco 871 fine arts book store, adobe books, alexander book co. Founded in 1915, the brick row is one of the oldest antiquarian book businesses in the united states. Argonaut book shop the book shop at 786 sutter street, which was located at 336 kearny street at the time of filming, was the inspiration for the argosy book shop, run by pop leibel. Both the exterior and interior of the shop were filmed in the studio, with back projected footage of the 200 block on powell street. Argonaut book shop an antiquarian book shop in san. Argonaut hotel, a noble house hotel, san francisco. Thought to be an inspiration for the argosy book shop in hitchcocks vertigo in which the owner was a local expert on san francisco lore, the argonaut is a treasure trove. Monthly 1st tuesdays spoken word about last night bawdy storytelling bay area antioch reading series antioch bay area generations bay area poets coalition berkeley bazaar writers salon beat mus. The latest book by sfhs founder and president emeritus charles a.
The shop was at 336 kearny street when vertigo was filmed then in 1969 it moved to 786 sutter. Guests wake to views of the san francisco bay, alcatraz, and the golden gate. The argonaut was a founding member of the antiquarian booksellers\ association of america and has been a member in good standing ever since. The argonaut was a founding member of the antiquarian booksellers association of america and has been a member in good standing ever since.
Following the success of yashim cooks istanbul were pleased to announce our forthcoming titles for the year. Stay with the argonaut to discover the best of the city. Argonaut book shop, 786 sutter st, san francisco, ca 2020. Argonaut hotel, a noble house hotel, san francisco tripadvisor. According to the excellent hitchcock locations book footsteps in the fog, the interiors of the argosy book shop were modeled after the argonaut book shop, still in business, which has specialized in western historical books and maps since 1941. Argonaut book shop 786 sutter street san francisco, ca 94109 telephone. Search for other book stores in san francisco on the real yellow pages. The argonaut was a founding member of the antiquarian booksellers. The 2 clement, 3 jackson, 4 sutter, and the 27 bryant will all get you within 1 block of the shop, depending on whether you are traveling inbound or outbound. San franciscos most stunning views, prime location on the bay, and direct access to national parks. Apparently this place inspired the argosy bookshop in alfred hitchcocks vertigo. Argonaut hotel, a noble house hotel 495 jefferson street, fishermans wharf, san francisco, ca 94109, united states excellent location show map. Founded in 1941, the argonaut book shop has become ingrained as a san francisco institution, which is good seeing as it is a shop that specializes in san francisco.
A recipient of the aaa four diamond award for 16 consecutive years, the argonaut boasts a location just as noteworthy. Antiquarian bookstore was favorite hitchcock haunt sfgate. Jason colavitos nonfiction book, jason and the argonauts through the ages explores one of humanitys earliest epics in its archaeological, cultural, artistic, historic, and literary context to present for the first time in one place startling new scholarly research conducted over the past ten years across many disciplines, shedding light on. Welcome to the argonaut book shop, founded in 1941.
We believe there is no greater feeling than helping a brand get the wind back in its sails. The shop is now located just three blocks from union square in downtown san francisco and is open six. Housed within fishermans wharf historic haslett warehouse building, the argonaut hotel merits a term like iconic both for its past and its present. Argonaut hotel, a noble house hotel, san francisco, ca. Ioba argonaut book shop, san francisco, ca, usa member of. The argonaut book shop was founded in 1941 in the middle of the financial district of san francisco. Argonaut book shop 18 photos bookstores 786 sutter st, lower. Virtual museum of the city of san francisco 1906 earthquake.
Argonaut books publishes books about food and place. Parking facilities include ample street space and a parking garage close by. All content, text, and images 2011present independent online booksellers association. Argonaut book shop events, things to do in san francisco. Argonaut hotel, a noble house hotel, san francisco updated. Argonaut book shop specializes in the history of california, western americana, western exploration, pacific voyages, rare literature, and illustrated books, as well as maps, prints, photographs. The argonaut is one of few specialized booksellers remaining that focuses solely on california history and americana, along with rare books, maps and prints. The model for that store, the argonaut book shop of san francisco, was a favorite haunt of hitchcocks, and hitch. The bookstore is based on the argonaut book shop, which opened at 336 kearny street in 1941.
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