Stary Posters

Most online shops now crowd the screen with algorithm-driven choices; Stary Posters keeps things tactile. They deal in vintage-style posters—film classics, travel art, music icons—printed on sturdy paper that feels like holding a small poster gallery in your hands. A single click can bring a 1950s airline ad or a 1970s jazz festival poster straight to your door.

If you need to pick up an order or simply want to browse their current stock, the place is at 80 Park Ave New York, NY 10016. The building sits between Madison and 40th streets, close enough to Grand Central to make a quick stop on the way home. They don’t always keep the door unlocked, so a quick call before you head over avoids a wasted trip.

Call ahead and they’ll hold your order; after-hours drop-offs are possible at the front desk if you ask. Directions to the shop are easy to pull up on any phone—https://www.google.com/maps/place?ftid=0x89c25924de97e815:0xa5116e6b72f6d64d drops a pin right outside the entrance. A postcard-worthy print could be a five-minute detour away.