Rizzoli Reopens

Bibliophiles rejoice! Rizzoli, a New York City landmark among book lovers, has opened today a new 5,000-square-foot store at 1133 Broadway, near Madison Square Park. Rizzoli was formerly located on 57th Street, before its much lamented closure in April 2014. The new shop, occupying the ground floor of the historic St. James Building, has preserved some of the classic hallmarks of its previous home, including its cherry wood bookcases and brass and iron chandeliers. New features include an enormous glass showcase facade, a peaked skylight, and stunning Fornasetti Milano-designed wallpaper of clouds and hot air balloons that pays homage to the printed word.  

"For more than 50 years, the Rizzoli bookstore has attracted discerning patrons from around the globe and provided beautifully produced volumes on art, design, interiors, fashion, as well as literature, and important non-fiction books. We believe we have found the perfect location for our new flagship bookstore and we look forward to joining this vibrant community of innovative thinkers," said Laura Donnini, CEO of RCS Libri, the book publishing arm of the Milan based RCS MediaGroup. "We expect this customer--both New York-based, and visiting from all points national and international--to embrace the 21st century version of their favorite bookstore."

Image via Rizzoli.