There is a small shop with some good finds called suzy q on main. Sam weller was born on april 23, 1921, in schneidemuhl, germany. Weller book works was founded as zion bookstore nearly 90 years ago. Eric paul rogers added a new photo at sam wellers zion bookstore. The bookstore became known for sams energy, his zealous commitment to finding books and for having a broad range of new and used books of all topics with. Dec 12, 2018 the book is 26 chapters long, and, in the recent editions, includes an epilogue that covers the events of bradburys life after the books original publication in 2005 he passed away in 2012. People who viewed this also viewed weller book works. Weller book works in salt lake city, ut librarything local. Join facebook to connect with debra evans and others you may know.
The library of congress does not own rights to material in its collections. Advanced search search 45,310 books from this seller spotlight book from weller book works, a. Over the years weve been known as sam wellers books and sam wellers zion bookstore. Columbia college professor sam weller, left, with the late ray bradbury, about whom weller, author of the bradbury chronicles, will speak at 6. Sam wellers weller book works books are a uniquely portable magic. One really cannot discuss sam weller without reference to mr. Does anyone know a good used book store in the valley that isnt wall to wall mormon books.
The bookstore previously known as sam wellers was a longtime anchor of salt lake citys main street. It was in 1949, when salt lake citys zion bookstore was 20 years old, that lila nelson first met its proprietor, sam weller. The bookstore was founded in 1929 by tony wellers grandfather gustav and is now owned and operated by tony and catherine weller. Gift codes cannot be used to purchase kobo ebooks or ereaders. Over the years weve been known as sam weller s books and sam weller s zion bookstore. Sam weller is a fictional character in the pickwick papers, the first novel by charles dickens, and is the character that made dickens famous.
The bookstore was founded as zion bookstore in 1929 by tony wellers grandfather gustav and is now owned and operated by tony and catherine weller. Its either ken sanders or weller book works in trolley square. Aug 15, 2019 today, they are coowners of weller book works. Based in salt lake city, utah, the firm buys and sells used or rare books that are in good condition. When we open our store in trolley square on january 6th, it will be known as weller book works. Francisco kjolseth the salt lake tribune with weller book works in trolley square formerly zion bookstore and sam weller s bookstore downtown turning 90 years old this month, three out. Sam took over the store upon his return from world war ii, when it was nearly bankrupt. Apr 06, 2015 tony weller welcomes customers to the grand opening of weller book works in trolley square friday, jan. If you are making your way over to sam weller s zion bookstore, make sure you. Over the years weve been known as sam wellers books and sam wellers zion bookstore, but we rebranded in the mid2000s to reflect our future.
For utahs sam wellers books, a new chapter, new name. Staying local may save independent book sellers deseret news. Sam wellers zion bookstore salt lake city, ut groupon. I think one of the reasons why were still here is we kept evolving, catherine weller said.
In 1929, spurred by the purchase of a collection of old mormon books, gus weller transformed the secondhand. If you are making your way over to sam wellers zion bookstore. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Aug 04, 2014 our favorite salt lake city bookstore is easily, hands down, weller books. Ive been to sam weller s before but it just seems too focused on rare and collectable books. The book is 26 chapters long, and, in the recent editions, includes an epilogue that covers the events of bradburys life after the books original publication in. Weller first appeared in the tenth serialised episode. 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. In 2012, sam weller s books changed its name to weller book works and moved to historic trolley square. It deals with million plus titles in its bookstore with addition of 2,000 book titles every week. 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. Join the winner and finalists at a reading, celebration and book signing, part of the utah humanities book festival. Search for other book stores on the real yellow pages.
Explore the regions most dynamic collection of global art at the umfa. Sam wellers bookstore the american booksellers association. Dickens implies that sams practical knowledge should be in the service of mr. Therefore, it does not license or charge permission fees for use of such material and cannot grant or deny permission to publish or otherwise distribute the material. Sam is the former midwest correspondent for publishers weekly. Weller book works is the grand dame of salt lake bookstores. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the.
Book works was founded as zion bookstore nearly 90 years ago. Stores, card shops, clothing, and other retail services friendly to salt lakes gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and ally community showing 10 from 31 items. Sam wellers zion bookstores bookstores 254 s main st. Francisco kjolseth the salt lake tribune with weller book works in trolley square formerly zion bookstore and sam wellers bookstore downtown turning 90 years old this month, three out. For all our love and respect for the bookstore we have been on main street, we felt that our new store designed and built by catherine, our team and me wouldnt be, and simply couldnt be called sams anymore. Weller book works will open in january at trolley square. Sam weller is the authorized biographer of ray bradbury and a twotime bram stoker award finalist.
We are in our third generation of operations, owned and managed by catherine and tony weller. Over the years weve been known as sam wellers books and sam wellers zion. The ray bradbury interviews melville house publishersstop smiling books, 2010. The book was also a finalist for the prestigious bram stoker award. The catastrophic fire of 1972 caused another temporary move and a remodel of the main street store.
Theres no better way to get through a rainy day than with a good book from here, such as. No matter your interests, sam weller s zion bookstore promises they have the perfect book for you in salt lake city. No matter your interests, sam wellers zion bookstore promises they have the perfect book for you in salt lake city. Ive been to sam wellers before but it just seems too focused on rare and collectable books. If anyone can give me a recommendation id appreciate it. Our bookstore sells new, used and rare books in a space built to surprise and delight you. When sam and lila retired in 1997 the seeds of the change that led to cataclysmic changes in the book industry had already sprouted. Book mural enclosed by a parking lot, an office building and a coffee shop.
Francisco kjolseth the salt lake tribune people tour the new wellers book works store taking shape at trolley square wednesday. We are in our third generation of operations, owned and managed by tony and catherine weller. Sam wellers is utahs own mini version of powells bookstore in portland, or. Arts and living coverage from the salt lake tribune. Bradley, roxane gay, chip creek, steve himmer, lindsay hunter isbn 9780981748146 9780981748146 softcover, orange alert press, 20. Check out their wide selection of ebooks, including titles like ebooks.
For utahs sam wellers books, a new chapter, new name the. While its probably a tenth the size, they still manage to pack a punch with a diverse selection. Sam weller born january 31, 1967 is an american journalist and author, best known for being writer ray bradburys authorized biographer. The life of ray bradbury harpercollins is a fullbiography while his 2010 listen to the echoes, the ray bradbury interviews melville house publishing is a collection of interviews, photos, mementos, and. Betsy burton, coowner of the kings english and an aba board member, who worked for sam weller for the better part of a year while she was in college, told btw. Weller book works 607 trolley sq, salt lake city, ut 84102. Sam wellers zion bookstores in salt lake city sam wellers. Book works is a publisher of artists books and a bookbinding studio. Sam weller is the author of the bradbury chronicles. His family immigrated to salt lake city in 1925, where his father, gus, opened a secondhand furniture store. While its probably a tenth the size, they still manage to pack a punch with. Weller book works turns 90, after surviving the depression, fire, the.
How does an independent bookstore survive for 90 years. Sam weller books, which was established in 1929, will have its 51st and final christmas on main street this year before opening at their new location on jan. Sam weller s influence on the book community is reflected in tributes from his fellow booksellers. Weller book works salt lake city, ut book stores mapquest.
Map showing country explored by john charles fremont 1841. The grand opening of weller book works will be friday, jan. This is partly functional, since sams life is thoroughly intertwined with his masters, as a servant, ally, and sonfigure. Sam weller cliffsnotes study guides book summaries. Weller book works central city 8 tips from 358 visitors. Talks, tours, art making, parties, museum cafe and store. Eric paul rogers added a new photo with stephanie maughan rogers at sam wellers zion bookstore. Over the years weve been known as sam weller s books and sam weller s zion bookstore, but we rebranded in the mid2000s to reflect our future. The life of ray bradbury william morrow, 2005 winner of the society of midland authors award for best biography of 2005.
Weller book works was founded as zion bookstore over 80 years ago. Weller book works was founded as zion bookstore in 1929. The salt lake tribune third generation sam wellers book store owner, tony. For all our love and respect for the bookstore we have been on main street, we felt that our new store designed and built by catherine, our team and me wouldnt be, and simply couldnt be called sam s anymore. We discount these books to you by 20% during the months for which theyre chosen because we believe in them. Thursday, october 18 weller book works trolley square 602 s. Apr 19, 2020 arts and living coverage from the salt lake tribune. The life of ray bradbury william morrow, 2005, and listen to the echoes. For utahs sam wellers books, a new chapter, new name the salt. Legendary salt lake city bookseller sam weller died on wednesday, june 24, 2009. As weller book works celebrates its 90th anniversary a millennia in bookstore.