Printed Matter

Recommended by Sara Quinn

in response to Hallie

NY recs that aren’t spendy. I’m flying solo and bouncing between Brooklyn and Westchester (ie. Grand Central/Midtown) and looking for: spots for great solo lunches/treats/snacks at the bar? cute little shops? coffee shops where I can read?

New York, NY

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When I’m in nyc one of my fave free things to do is visit the incredible bookstores and just browse for hours. It’s heaven to me. We just don’t have bookstores like that here in Atlanta. Printed matter is a captivating art book and small press and diy publishing space that I could literally spend a week in. Last time I was there I also hit up McNally Jackson, Rizzoli, Books of Wonder and Spoonbill and Sugartown but there are sooooo many gems.

Places

4 months ago

Comments

Hallie

@halliegdJun 18, 2026

Oooohhh thank you! A great bookstore really is a haven, and small press is even more special.

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Printed Matter, Inc.

Juliet Blehm

“One of the coolest independent bookstores in New York City. Located in Chelsea, Printed Matter offers thousands of artists books, zines, and other publications for viewing and purchase. Here you'll with unique binding methods, analogue printing techniques, and unusual dimensions. The books are anything but traditional; the shelves offer surprise after surprise. Every so often, I visit to flip thro”