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A cooperatively run used bookshop and art space on 24th Street in the Mission, where the shelves share the room with a small gallery and a calendar of readings and shows.
SecondhandArtPoetryStep-free access
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Bookshops in San Francisco
The Atlas lists 59 independent bookshops in San Francisco, 7 of them selling secondhand books. The densest cluster offers 6 possible stops over an estimated 3.9 km; actual walking routes may be longer.
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New & secondhand · 1740 Haight Street, San Francisco 94117 · since 2015
A science-fiction, fantasy and horror bookshop funded in part by its customers through a sponsorship scheme.
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New & secondhand · since 1992
A Mission District corner shop selling new, used and remaindered books since 1992. It leans toward the Beat, the off-beat, small presses and local writers, and its window displays are a neighbourhood conversation piece.
Small pressBeat literatureGraphic novels
Secondhand · since 1967
A creaky, much-loved Inner Richmond shop of used and new books with handwritten staff recommendations everywhere, and a used-book desk that will check the shelves for you.
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Secondhand · since 1974
Founded in 1974 and the last bookshop left on a stretch of Polk Street that once had a dozen, this San Francisco Legacy Business mixes quality used books with rare editions, old sheet music and ephemera.
General stockSheet musicEphemera
New & secondhand · 1231 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Bookshop questions: San Francisco
- How many bookshops are listed in San Francisco?
The Atlas currently lists 59 active bookshops in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco?
7 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 San Francisco?
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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