Green Apple Books & Music
| Company type | Independent bookstore |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail (Books) |
| Founded | 1967 |
| Founder | Richard Savoy |
| Headquarters | San Francisco , United States |
| Products | Books, music |
| Website | greenapplebooks |
Green Apple Books & Music operates as an independent bookstore situated in the Richmond District of San Francisco, California.
History
Established by Richard Savoy in 1967, Green Apple Books opened its doors in a building dating back to before 1906, located at the intersection of Clement Street and Sixth Avenue. In 1996, the bookstore expanded by acquiring its longtime adjacent business, Revolver Records.[1] The establishment boasts a collection exceeding 250,000 titles, complemented by an additional 60,000 books accessible through its online platform.[2]
After three decades of ownership, Richard Savoy arranged a decade-long buyout plan transferring Green Apple Books & Music to three veteran employees.Template:Fix/category[citation needed]
In 2014, Green Apple formed a partnership with Le Video on 9th Street. This collaboration led to the rebranding of the location as Green Apple Books on the Park. The lower level was converted into a bookstore under the Green Apple name, while the upper floor continued operating as a video rental outlet housing 100,000 titles.[3] In 2019, Green Apple acquired Browser Books located on Fillmore Street.[4] This strategic growth helped the company remain viable amid challenges faced by physical book retailers due to digital competition.[5] In 2021, the Clement Street location was scaled back to its original dimensions prior to the 1996 expansion.[6] Plans for a new Green Apple store at SFO were announced in 2023, with an expected opening in 2024.[7]
Description
Pete Mulvihill, the proprietor, characterized the establishment as "a complex store featuring several floors, chambers, cozy corners, and alcoves."
Recognition
In 2001, readers of the San Francisco Chronicle selected Green Apple Books as the "Best Independent Bookstore" in the Bay Area.
The editorial team of SF Weekly honored Green Apple Books with the title "Best Used Book Store" in 2005, a distinction also awarded by the readers of the San Francisco Bay Guardian in 2006.
In 2014, Green Apple Books received the accolade of best bookstore from Publishers Weekly.
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