The Strand is a family-owned business with more than 230 employees. Many notable New York City artists have worked at the store, including Patti Smith and Tom Verlaine, Sam Shephard.The bookstore had 70,000 books in its early years. By the 1990s it had 2.5 million books, At that time, the oldest book for sale in the Strand was an edition of Magna Moralia, which was priced at $4,500. The most expensive book is a copy of James Joyce's Ulysses at $38,000. While the store continues to boast the slogan, "18 miles of books," they now house over "23 miles" of books.

This 100% cotton bag comes in one size – 15" x 16"– perfect for everyday wear. It's durable and will last for years. The bag features 20" handles (made from the same canvas), making it easy to carry even with a week's worth of shopping. .: 100% cotton canvas .: Available in natural and black colors .: Heavy fabric (12 oz/yd² (406.9 g/m²)) .: Sewn-in label