For ken sanders who has long since become the proprietor of ken sanders rare books cosmic aeroplane holds a special place in salt lake city history. Courtesy ken sanders rare books poster for frank zappa concert at the terrace ballroom that closed in 1981. South temple, near the union pacific depot in what was then a sketchy neighborhood. In 2005, ken was honored by the salt lake city mayors award for contributions to the arts. We carry an everchanging inventory of art, ephemera, maps, photography, and postcards in addition to a vast selection of used and rare books along with a few new books. View all hotels near ken sanders rare books on tripadvisor. Ken sanders rare books, abaa salt lake city, ut 841112412.
Brewing heritage two utah breweries with roots in the 19th century are back in public view one in brick and mortar form, one through a museum exhibit. The jolly, graybearded owner of ken sanders rare books has created a repository for, as sanders channels poe, many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore, including first editions, rock posters, maps, and slc ephemera. Ken sanders, rare books dealer 3 questions with bob. See 27 photos and 5 tips from 224 visitors to ken sanders rare books. Ken sanders opened his shop ken sanders rare books with his. He organized a sting operation to capture john charles gilkey, and is a major focus of the book the man who loved books too much, about gilkeys thefts. He founded ken sanders rare books in 1997 and dream garden press in. Salt lake city many people say ken sanders rare books is a staple in salt lake city. Tour some of the book collections at ken sanders rare books. Utah centennial county history series 29 volume set by.
Ken sanders salt lake city bookstore will likely close next year. Articles by ken sanders have appeared in publications such as op and firsts magazine. Ken sanders rare books salt lake city 2020 all you. Ken sanders rare books ken sanders, owner of ken sanders rare books, is trying to find creative ways to give back to the community while taking care of his employees and staying in business. Ken sanders rare books is located in downtown salt lake city at 268 s.
Ken sanders rare books has been the goto place for rare and used books since 1997. Ken sanders rare books salt lake city, ut bibliopolis. Among other things, they talk about the increase in. Ken sanders rare books is a fullservice antiquarian bookshop in downtown salt lake city. With loans and landlords help, ken sanders salt lake. Salt lake city is a beautiful place to call home, and life in our community makes it just a little bit sweeter. We offer a selection of rare and collectible books, a smattering of new. Ken sanders rare books expected to close as demand for new.
Barring a downtown real estate miracle, one of salt lake citys bestknown and most colorful bookstores is likely to close sometime next year. Ken sanders rare books is a member of the antiquarian booksellers association of america. Ken sanders has turned his 17yearold downtown bookstore into one of salt lake citys artistic anchors. Jeremy harmon the salt lake tribune ken sanders reads a poem from kenneth w. Ken sanders has been in the rare book business in utah since the 1970s. Ken sanders rare books is a full service antiquarian bookshop in downtown salt lake city, utah. Lately, they have been fighting to stay afloat during the covid19 pandemic.
Ken sanders salt lake city bookstore will likely close. Check out ken sanderss antiques roadshow appraisal of this 1992 sherman alexieinscribed book from spokane, hour 3. Experience a performance by the tabernacle choir and take a sightseeing tour of salt lake city. Ken sanders born 1951 is an american antiquarian bookseller who is also well known for his tenacious pursuit of book thieves.
Plan to spend hours bookstore in salt lake city, ut. All items are returnable within ten days in same condition sold. Salt lake city a wellknown book store in salt lake city is nearing its last chapter. Arts and parks program and ken sanders rare books at ken sanders rare books, salt lake city ut.
Ken sanders rare books 268 s 200 e, salt lake city, ut. Unique ken sanders rare books is a store of a vanishing breed. We have a vast inventory of used and rare books, a handful of new books, and an everchanging selection of art, ephemera, maps, photographs, and postcards. Pie in the sky legal discussion ken lougee and others at ken sanders rare books, salt lake city, utah. Utah state historical society military members attend a christmas party hosted by the salt lake tribune at the rainbow. Youll want to spend the afternoon in this shop in salt lake city, utah. The store specializes in utah and the mormons, western americana, native americana, exploration and discovery of the west. Book stores, in salt lake city, ut salt lake city, utah. He was raised in salt lake city, where he was a serious book collector by age 17. If they dont have it in stock, theyll get it for you. But salt lake and its hospitality community are strong and will rebound, ready to welcome locals and. Hes firmly extended, thriving, and supported by all aspects of salt lakes community. Known to be free with his opinion, ken and his book store have been a mainstay of the salt lake counter culture.
The owner and namesake of downtowns ken sanders rare books said tuesday that through a combination of emergency aid and help from his landlord, he. Ken sanders rare books is a huge warehouse of used books. Ken sanders rare books salt lake city is one of the most. Book discussion on riding in the shadows of saints 3193301 ken sanders rare books 3193311 salt lake city main public library 3193291 book. We offer a selection of rare and collectible books, a smattering of new books, and the reading copies every book lover needs. Ken sanders rare books salt lake city 2020 all you need to. Independent bookstores have been hit hard by covid19, but. Photos at ken sanders rare books salt lake city, ut. In 1969, sanders recalled, jones moved the shop to 369 w. Ken sanders rare books 268 s 200 e salt lake city, ut used. Reach out to our team today to learn more about our available homes and find your ideal floor plan. When he is not appraising books for the antiques roadshow, ken sanders is amassing a collection of rare books in his downtown salt lake.
Brewers book whale song at ken sanders rare books in salt lake city on january 16, 2020. One way he is doing this is with a free book wall outside of the salt lake city store. Ken sanders rare books 268 s 200 e, salt lake city, ut 84111 deseret book 45 w south temple, salt lake city, ut 84101 sam wellers zion bookstores 254 s main st, salt lake city, ut 84101 golden braid books 151 s 500 e, salt lake city, ut 84102. If anyone asks what makes salt lake so interesting, just point them to ken, and youll start to get an idea of the deeply layered societal background in salt lake. Sanders says that during this time, hes watched every storefrontwith the exception of a tire shop and a dry cleaneron east broadway flip from business to business as downtown has tried to recreate the. Cosponsored by utah humanities and ken sanders rare books.
Dumke legacy hall in the hurst learning center at weber state university, ogden. During the bus tour, view top city attractions, such as the utah. Craig childs and kate macleod at ken sanders rare books join us for an evening with author craig childs and musician kate macleod. The salt lake tribune ken sanders rare books sill has some of the memorabilia from the fisher brewing co. We actively purchase and appraise books in all fields. Ken sanders rare books in salt lake city, ut 84111. Ken sanders told the salt lake tribune he doesnt want to lose the store, but there is little choice in the matter. Ken sanders rare books, abaa abebooks salt lake city. Ken sanders rare books is a full service antiquarian bookshop located in downtown salt lake city. Since the shop closed to the public, ken sanders rare books is now offering services like curbside pick up, free shipping, online orders, phone orders, free.
Veteran salt lake city rare books collector, ken sanders, sits down for 3 questions with bob evans. The world as we know itincluding travel to your favorite destinations like utahs capital cityhas changed due to covid19, at least for the time being. Calendar of joe hill related events the salt lake tribune. Ken sanders rare books 268 s 200 e salt lake city ut 84111. We carry an everchanging inventory of art, ephemera, maps, photography, and postcards in. Craig childs and kate macleod at ken sanders rare books. We carry an everchanging inventory of art, ephemera, maps. Ken sanders rare books is a store of a vanishing breed. Poem is an excerpt from prelude 17, chopins preludes.
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