Secondhand · since 2005
A former bank in downtown LA turned into a huge used and new bookshop, known for its tunnel of books, sculptural displays, vinyl and an upstairs labyrinth of bargains.
General stockRecordsGraphic novels
United States
Bookshops in Los Angeles
The Atlas lists 17 independent bookshops in Los Angeles, 4 of them selling secondhand books. One has a café recorded in the listing; confirm its hours before visiting. The densest cluster offers 3 possible stops over an estimated 1.9 km; actual walking routes may be longer.
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Independent bookshop · 5911 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028 · since 1928
Independent bookshop · 300 Santa Fe Avenue, Los Angeles
Art
Independent bookshop · 1441 Westwood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90024
New & secondhand · 6040 N Figueroa Street, Los Angeles 90042
New & secondhand
Independent bookshop · 2123 East Cesar E Chavez Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Independent bookshop · 3420 Eagle Rock Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90065
Comics
Independent bookshop · 1639 South La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90035
Independent bookshop · 1818 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles 90027
Secondhand · 1716 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Café
Independent bookshop
Independent bookshop
Independent bookshop · 963 North Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Independent bookshop · Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Independent bookshop · 6259 West 87th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Independent bookshop · 5931 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028
New & secondhand
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Bookshop questions: Los Angeles
- How many bookshops are listed in Los Angeles?
The Atlas currently lists 17 active bookshops in Los Angeles. This is the number in our directory, not a claim that every shop in the area has been recorded.
- Can I find secondhand bookshops in Los Angeles?
4 listed shops are categorised as selling secondhand books. Stock changes frequently; ask a shop directly if you need a particular book.
- Are the opening hours and accessibility details checked?
The Atlas displays available source information. A listing without opening hours or access details is incomplete, not necessarily closed or inaccessible. Check each shop's website and confirm anything essential before travelling.
- Can I plan a bookshop walk in Los Angeles?
Use the map and the crawl planner to choose stops close together. Displayed route distances are estimates, not turn-by-turn walking directions. Check crossings, hills, opening times and the actual walking route before setting off.
Plan a bookshop crawl- Can I add a shop or correct a listing?
Yes. Send the shop's name, location and a reliable website or other source. Suggestions and corrections are reviewed before changing the Atlas.
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