About Me: Strand Book Store is an independent family-run business owned by Fred Bass and his daughter, Nancy Bass Wyden. With over 200 employees, more than 2.5 million used, new and rare books, a renovated main store and a growing author events program, the Strand looks forward to offering great books at great prices to book-lovers worldwide for another 80 years. Shop at any of our three locations: 828 Broadway, 95 Fulton Street & the Central Park Kiosks (60th St/5th Ave) or shop online anytime at strandbooks.com.