Exclusivism versus pluralism in the literature of chaim potok. Over the years weve been known as sam wellers books and sam wellers zion bookstore. How does an independent bookstore survive for 90 years. This month there are no guests, no gimmicks and no special conditions or terms applied to the content. The store hosts author events, craft workshops, and book clubs. She started selling books in 20 and her grandmother, lila, born in 1915, still works in the store today. Discover things to do in utah with, a comprehensive arts and events calendar for the state of utah. Julia corbett reads from out of the woods at weller book works. Weller book works was founded as zion bookstore in 1929.
An invited bibliophile leads the collectors chat about a topic of her or his particular. David was utah s first poet laureate, was nominated for a pulitzer prize in 2001, and is the subject of the pbs. Our team will happily answer any questions or concern that you may have. On september 20, books and bridges and weller book works welcome nathan devir and his presentation strained boundaries. Independently owned and run by the weller family sin. Neal researched the book for months, speaking with stagehands, musicians, and former dancers who worked with christensen. Our bookstore sells new, used, and rare books in a space built to surprise and delight you.
Also a rare book room with a general selection in most fields, especially mormonism, western americana and literature and books dealing with utah, grand canyon, colorado river, rocky mountains and great basin. Utah s oldest independent book store general info welcome to weller book works. Tonight over at weller book works, the salt city slam team will take over their shop and the conservatory out front in trolley square for an evening of local slam poetry at its finest. Sam weller may be a great book store but the staff need a little help in the friendly manners area. It deals with million plus titles in its bookstore with addition of 2,000 book titles every week.
Weller book works abaailab weller book works was founded as zion bookstore in 1929. Weller book works in trolley square, utah locator, map. But catherine and tony are working behind closed doors to keep the store ready to open when were able. Over the years weve been known as s weller book works abaailab salt lake city united states bookstore specializing in art, childrens literature, fiction, lds, new books, rare. If you need assistance with this website, please contact us. If you are looking for a gift for a book lover, or to add to your personal book collection. Weller book works selling new, used, and rare books since 1929. Oct 22, 2019 weller book works sells n ew, used, and rare books. Youll find a great selection of ebooks for your tablet, including. The bookstore was founded in 1929 by tony weller s grandfather gustave and is now owned and operated by tony and catherine weller. Nearly all topics represented in new, used and rare. Weller book works will open in january at trolley square. Utahs oldest independent book store general info welcome to weller book works. Book of mormon 1830 by jun joseph first edition 1830.
Get info on weller book works in salt lake city, ut 84102. Sam weller s bookstore has an online service catering to 150,000 used and rare books. Utah and beyond in watercolor and other media is the first major survey of the life and work of utah artist gaell lindstrom 19192009. Weller book works 607 trolley sq salt lake city, utah 84102. Were still taking and filling orders via this website for new books or biblio for used and rare books. Founded by gus weller in 1929, our store has been in various locations and known by different names, but with history in our walls and on our shelves we have stepped into a bright future at historic trolley square. Weller book works, a salt lake city legend, features a large assortment of books on local, historical and regional themes that best reflect the american west and utah. Open since 1929, weller book works offers new, used, and rare books in salt lake citys historic trolley square. Weller book works occupies 9000 square feet in historic trolley square, between salt lake city s downtown and university districts and the avenues and sugarhouse. Gift codes cannot be used to purchase kobo ebooks or ereaders. Her talk is entitled where did all these book come from. Salt lake city, utah 602 south 500 east, salt lake city, utah ut 84102. In utah weller book works salt lake city international airport.
Our bookstore sells new, used and rare books in a space built to surprise and delight you. Alibris seller since september 2004 search for books from weller book works, a. David was utahs first poet laureate, was nominated for a pulitzer prize in 2001, and is the subject of the pbs. Don wellers western themed cowboy art illustrates the charm of the western world. Daniel uncapher, amy sailer, and tyler goldman thursday dec 5 7 pm weller book works jp grasser, paula mendoza, and jesse kohn thursday jan 23, 2020.
The pony express stands out in the history of the american west, memorable and captivating for the romance and adventure it evokes. Weller book works, a salt lake city legend, features a large assortment of books. Don also specializes in animal subjects, especially the powerful beauty of horses, one of the great symbols of the west. Ballet west dancers sign 75th anniversary of americas first. Presented by weller book works at weller book works, salt lake city ut.
Advanced search search 45,198 books from this seller spotlight book from weller book works, a. Utah and beyond in watercolor and other media, saturday, february 15, at 7 pm the art of gaell lindstrom. Specializing in new books, as well as a large selection of inexpensive used books. The store has two levels and ceilings high enough for salvaged local antique streetlights.
With 5 locations in utah and illinois, as well as a. Sunday afternoon books and authors events marriott library. Adolescence can be dangerous in the best of circumstances, but double that for jeff metcalfs winning protagonist hubert walker, who gets in trouble in salt lake city and then leaps from the frying pan into the fire by running away and joining the. Weller book works is the grand dame of salt lake bookstores. Don weller western art captures the detailed beauty of the natural world of western america, from hills of rock to wide, green ranch lands. Also a rare book room with a general selection in most fields, especially. Fourthgeneration bookseller lila ann wellers childhood was imbued with books, reading, and the dreams and thought such entails. Sunday afternoon books and authors events marriott. Chartwells and moms cafe books courtesy of weller book works free public lecture, for details call 80158421 or judy. Browse this website to get a better idea of dons painting style.
Weller book works abaailab specializes in art, childrens literature, fiction, lds, new books, rare books, used books, western. After he graduated from the university of utah, he realized that there was really only one place he wanted to work. The bookstore was founded in 1929 by tony wellers grandfather gustave and is now owned and operated by tony and catherine weller. Ballet west celebrates the nutcracker by publishing a retrospective hardbound book about utah native willam christensen, founder of san francisco ballet and ballet west. Weller book works is the premier book store on utah and one of the very best in the western us. Braden lindstrom for a multimedia presentation and signing of the art of gaell lindstrom. Open for web orders only until the coronavirus emergency abates. Weller book works turns 90, after surviving the depression, fire, the. Magazines and a large selection of other books are also available. This salt lake city group writes love letters to strangers. Serious and frivolous bibliophiles meet in our rare book department for friendship conversation, edification and bibliolust. Over the years weve been known as s weller book works abaailab salt lake city united states bookstore specializing in art, childrens literature, fiction, lds, new books, rare books, used books, western americana.
Weller book works welcomes store friend jeff metcalf for a reading and signing of wackos city of fun carnival, wednesday, march 4, at 6. Our friends at weller book works have been crucial to the book festivals success over the years. Schedule department of english the university of utah. Weller book works was founded as zion bookstore over 80 years ago. Sam wellers zion bookstores bookstores 254 s main st. The last time i went in this bookstore i had several 100 or more books that i. Thompson was shopping at weller book works in salt lake city on march 24, 2019, when she found an envelope left by culture collective. He passed away in 2009, before catherine and i selected trolley square for our transition to weller book works.
Coowner tony weller said that store had to lay off its entire staff because it recognized it might not be able to survive the pandemic without immediately cutting expenses. Watercolor cowboy western art don weller western art. Song of three friends and the song of hugh glass by john g. Booklovers and collectors meet at weller book works collectors book salons on the last friday of each month, january through october.
Tony weller grew up helping out around his familys bookstore, getting to know booksellers, writers, librarians, publishers, editors and, of course, readers. Free your imagination with any of the books for sale on the shelves at weller book workss book store in salt lake city. Weller book works is open monday through thursday, 11 a. Over the years weve been known as sam wellers books and sam wellers zion. Dogs are welcome at weller book works, so feel free to bring fido along. For utahs sam wellers books, a new chapter, new name.
Utahs largest retailer of new, used, rare, and outofprint books for sale. Weller book works weller book works, a salt lake city legend, features a large assortment of books on local, historical and regional themes that best reflect the american west and utah. Click to browse and order various pieces of stunning artwork. We are in our third generation of operations, owned and managed by catherine and tony weller. Valentines flash readings wednesday feb 5th, 2020 7. Free your imagination with any of the books for sale on the shelves at weller book works s book store in salt lake city.
Weller book works 607 trolley sq, central city, salt lake city, ut. Based in salt lake city, utah, the firm buys and sells used or rare books that are in good condition. Weller book works is excited to welcome poet sunni wilkinson and natalie taylor as they read and sign the marriage of the moon and the field and edens edge tuesday, february 11, at 6. Weller book works salt lake city, ut book stores mapquest. Find the books you want at the weller book works, a. Weller book works, collectors book salon speaker this month will be luise poulton, managing curator of the rare books division, special collections, j. First of all, tony weller, the owner, took my book out. Bookstore gallery mountains and plains independent. Weller book works turns 90 the venerable salt lake city bookstore throws a birthday party, with cake, music and guest speakers rocky anderson, terry tempest williams and brooke williams. Weller book works in salt lake city, ut 84102 citysearch. Having a good book to read is one of the best comforts in life.
Weller book works is currently closed but is still offering curbside pick up for those who live in the area, as well as doing phone and internet orders. Weller book works 607 trolley sq, salt lake city, ut 84102. If youre into cookbooks, this store has something youll love. For utahs sam wellers books, a new chapter, new name the salt. Join weller book works for a presentation by jones and schacker, and an interview by university of utah associate professor anne jamison. Hours including holiday hours and black friday information. The bookstore was founded as zion bookstore in 1929 by tony weller s grandfather gustav and is now owned and operated by tony and catherine weller. Weller book works 607 trolley square, salt lake city, ut 84102 80282586.
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