Tattered Cover Book Store: A Storied History

Name: Tattered Cover Book Store: A Storied History
Price: 11.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (8 reviews)
Author: Barnhouse, Mark A.

by Barnhouse, Mark A.

Nonfiction Memoir

4.3 (8)

176 pages~2.9 hr readPublished by The History Press

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Last checked: May 8, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love independent bookstores and the communities they create.
You're interested in Colorado history and how local institutions shape cities.
You appreciate stories about businesses that choose principles over profit.

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You're looking for a comprehensive business case study with financial data and strategy lessons.
You want an exhaustive account of every author event rather than highlights and anecdotes.
You have little interest in bookstore culture or Denver's literary scene.

About this book

For over fifty years, the Tattered Cover has served as Colorado's primary bookstore. Starting as a 950-square-foot operation, it expanded into multiple locations and became an important cultural institution in the region. The store has hosted hundreds of author visits annually, providing a venue for writers to sign books and meet readers. It has also taken stands on First Amendment issues and readers' privacy rights. Denver historian Mark A. Barnhouse, who worked at the Tattered Cover, documents the store's first fifty years and recounts stories from its thousands of author events.

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Currently 4.3★ from 8 reviews

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