Barnes+&+Nobel+Bookstore+-+BMCC

= = = = = = = = =WHAT IS A BOOKSTORE? =

Bookstores may be either part of a [|chain], or local [|independent bookstores]. Bookstores can range in size offering from several hundred to several hundred thousands of titles. They may be brick-and-mortar stores or internet only stores or a combination of both. Sizes for the larger bookstores exceed half a million titles. Bookstores often sell other printed matter besides books, such as [|newspapers] and [|maps]; additional product lines may vary enormously, particularly among independent bookstores. [|Colleges] and [|universities] often have their own student bookstore on campus that focuses on providing course [|textbooks] and scholarly books, although some on-campus bookstores are owned by large chains such as [|Waterstone's] in the [|United Kingdom], or [|Barnes & Noble College Booksellers] in the United States, which is a private firm controlled by the [|chair] of [|Barnes & Noble]. Another common type of bookstore is the **used bookstore** or **second-hand bookshop** which buys and sells [|used] and [|out-of-print books]. A range of titles are available in used bookstores, including in print and out of print books. [|Book collectors] tend to frequent used book stores. Large online bookstores offer used books for sale, too. Individuals wishing to sell their used books using online bookstores agree to terms outlined by the bookstore(s): for example, paying the online bookstore(s) a predetermined commission once the books have sold. Some bookstores have a policy of destroying their older inventory in order to get a credit from the publisher.

BOOKSELLING IN THE UNITED STATES
The history of bookselling in the [|United States] has a special interest. The [|Spanish] settlements drew away from the old country much of its enterprise and best talent, and the presses of [|Mexico] and other cities teemed with publications mostly of a religious character, but many others, especially linguistic and historical, were also published. Bookselling in the United States was of a somewhat later growth, although printing was introduced into [|Boston] as early as 1676, [|Philadelphia] in 1685, and [|New York] in 1693. [|Franklin] had served to make the trade illustrious, yet few persons were engaged in it at the commencement of the 19th century. Books chiefly for scholars and libraries were imported from [|Europe]; but after the second war printing-presses multiplied rapidly, and with the spread of newspapers and education there also arose a demand for books, and publishers set to work to secure the advantages offered by the wide field of English literature, the whole of which they had the liberty of reaping free of all cost beyond that of production. The works of [|Walter Scott], [|Lord Byron], [|Thomas Moore], [|Robert Southey], [|William Wordsworth], and indeed of every author of note, were reprinted without the smallest payment to author or proprietor. Half the names of the authors in the so-called "American" catalogue of books printed between 1820 and 1852 are British. By this means the works of the best authors were brought to the doors of all classes in the cheapest variety of forms. In consequence of the [|Civil War], the high price of labour, and the restrictive duties laid on in order to protect native industry, coupled with the frequent intercourse with England, a great change took place, and American publishers and booksellers, while there was still no international copyright, made liberal offers for early sheets of new publications. Boston, New York and Philadelphia still retained their old supremacy as bookselling centres. Meanwhile, the distinct publishing business also grew, until gradually the conditions of business became assimilated to those of Europe. In the course of the 16th and 17th centuries the Low Countries for a time became the chief centre of the bookselling world, and many of the finest folios and quartos in our libraries bear the names of Jansen, Blauw or Plantin, with the imprint of [|Amsterdam], [|Utrecht], [|Leiden] or [|Antwerp], while the Elzevirs besides other works produced their charming little pocket classics. The southern towns of [|Douai] and [|St Omer] at the same time furnished polemical works in English.

= = = = = = = = =BMCC BOOKSTORE - BARNES & NOBLES =


 * =HOUR =

//**Regular hours (Fall and Spring semester)**// Monday 9:00 AM-7:00 PM Tuesday 9:00 AM-7:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM-7:00 PM Thursday 9:00 AM-7:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED //**Summer school hours**// Monday to Friday 9:00am -5:00pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED


 * =**SELECTION** =

Textbooks coverage: Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Information Science, CSC, Economics, English, Health, History, Latin Studies, Math, Physics, Philosophy, Office Administration, Psychology, Social Science and Spanish.


 * =**PRICING and Refund POLICY** =

//**LOW PRICE MATCH**// (Excludes online textbook purchases & booksellers) //What is Low Price Match//? If a customer has proof that a local competitor is selling a textbook less than the BMCC Bookstore,we'll match that price. (Local meaning NYC including the Boroughs.) //How about the details//? Low Price Match applies to identical textbooks only, i,e. the competitor's textbook must be the same edition, in the same condition, and the same status(new or used) If the difference in price is more than $5.00, the bookstore will verify both stock status and price with the competitor. Low Price Match does not apply to special orders or online competitors. Normal refund rules apply to Low Prices match refunds.
 * =**USED AND NEW** =

The bookstore carries a large selections of both used and new books. The sale of used books is their priority.


 * =**INVENTORY** =

Beside used and new textbooks, they also carry clothing, book bags, gift cards, cups, dictionaries, and variety of school supplies such as: pens, pencils, erasers,rulers, binders, notebooks, maps and more.


 * =**LOCATION** =

The BMCC bookstore is located on the second floor (in the lobby next to the information desk).


 * =**CUSTOMER SERVICE** =

Excellent customer service as we walked in, the staffs asked us if we needed any helps or information, BMCC bookstore offer also online services,where students can purchase their books and any kind of items they will need for their academic studies. They also team up with a select group of companies that provide students with special product and service offers.