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1. Atlantis Bookshop
Arguably the worlds best occult bookshop. I keep trying to decide if that is true. Certainly the most historic. I definitely was happy to be there and It was one of the many highlights of my trip to England to visit your fine shop. I'm thinking…More »
2. Fields Book Store
This store just tops the list when it comes to metaphysical, occult, Hermetic and alchemical books. I was so glad I was able to visit there a few years back. I've been trying to get back ever since. They sell top of the line used books, FINE as they…More »
3. Powell's Books
The way I used to explain Powell's to people who had not been there is like this; "This is the only bookstore in the world where they give you a map when you go in!" Probably the only place that could give Powell's a run for the money is the City…More »
4. Richard Booth's Bookshops
First off, this place is so much of in a league of its own, I don't even know where to start. If you know nothing of this place I suggest you go on Google and research R. Booth and how this Book "mecca" came to be. I drove from Salisbury out to…More »
5. MacLeod's Books
Vancouver, BC V6B 1V2
Canada
(604) 681-7654
Category:
Bookstores
Neighbourhood: Downtown
If I am in Vancouver BC which is every so often I am going to MacLeod's Books. It's just a great place to find something no one else is gonna have. Yes its sort of messy but thats part of the charm. No matter how many book scouts go through there you…More »
6. Hennessey + Ingalls Bookstore
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 458-9074
Category:
Bookstores
Neighbourhood: Santa Monica
I have heard from various friends and family that some of the best Art & design book stores are in California. It was with that in mind that when I by chance happened upon this store I walked in. I was not disappointed. The longer I looked the more I…More »
7. Foyles
London WC2H 0EB
UK
+44 20 7437 5660
Category:
Bookshops
Neighbourhood: Soho
In my small but futile effort to make it to all the greatest and most important book stores in the world, I was honored for the chance to look and buy a few volumes here. This is a fairly large and complete book store and as usual when I'm traveling…More »
8. Banyen Books & Sound
Vancouver, BC V6R 1P1
Canada
(604) 732-7912
Category:
Bookstores
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
As I have mentioned in other post, I generally like used book stores best. But if I am in a bookstore that sells only new ones, I like a really large selection. Same with Metaphysical book stores. This particular one has a nice feel to it. I like…More »
9. Weller Book Works
If your into books and you happen to find your self in SLC then there are only two places you need to go; Sam Weller's Zion Bookstore and Ken Sanders Rare Books.
Sam Weller's is pretty good size and every time I've been in it I have been impressed…More »
10. Lion Heart Book Store
First off ...this man knows books. Second off he is fun to be around. I have to say when I walk into Lion Hearted Book he makes me glad i'm alive. I really can't say enough nice things about place. If I had stated this about someone else it would…More »
11. Magus Books
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 633-1800
Category:
Bookstores
Neighbourhood: University District
Starting to seem like the last of the Great Independent Books Stores left in Seattle. A nice collection of fine books in every category. Very relaxed and easy going. And if you know who the real Magus is, they will show you into the secret room…More »
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6/27/2009
Starting to seem like the last of the Great Independent Books Stores left in Seattle. A nice… Read more »
12. Edge of the Circle Books
Robert has a knack for keeping a large amount of some decent obscure occult books. Its a rare day indeed when I don't find some volume I want to spirit home. Seattle is lucky to have shops like this.
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13. Ken Sanders Rare Books
Ken Sanders gave me kind of a run around once when I was trying to buy some stuff from out of town. I was not happy about that but the truth is I like his store. He knows books and he has some great stock in many fields. I've always enjoyed every…More »
14. Left Bank Books Collective
I thought the revolution was over and then I walked into Left Bank Books. Apparently it is alive and thriving. They have so many cutting edge books and zines in the extreme on a variety of topics you could probably not find anywhere else in the city.…More »
15. Again Buy & Sell Books
A few years ago we were traveling quite a bit around the state. I am a book collector and make a point of trying to stop at as many used bookstores as possible. While our trip around the state was really really relaxing, fun, and interesting, my…More »
16. Bookworm the
I love used bookstores, and the more stock the better. This was pretty impressive. I went to a few of the bookstores both in Denver and Boulder, and this was great.
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Gardens * Parks * National Parks * Stellar Viewing Areas (8)Let's see. Uh, it was on an island. And there was this snake. And the snake had legs. And he could walk all around the island. Yes. That's true. A snake with legs. And the man and the woman were on the island too. And they were not very smart. But they were happy as clams. Yes. Let's see. Uh...then one evening the snake was walking about in the garden and he was talking to himself and he saw the woman and they started to talk. And they became friends. Very good friends. And the woman liked the snake very much. Because when he talked, he make little noises with his tongue, and his long tongue was lightly licking about his lips. Like there was a fire inside his mouth and the flame would come dancing out of his mouth. And this woman liked this very much.And after that, she was bored with the man.Because no matter what happened, he was always as happy as a clam. What did the snake say? Yes! What was he saying? OK. I will tell you. The snake told her things about the world. He told her about the time there was a big typhoon on the island and all the sharks came out of the water. Yes. They came out of the water and they walked right into your house with their big white teeth. And the woman heard these things. And she was in love. And the man came out and said: We have to go now! And the woman did not want to go. Because she was a hothead. Because she was a woman in love. Anyway, we got into their boat and left the island. But they never stayed anywhere very long. Because the woman was restless. She was a hothead. She was a woman in love. And this is not a story people tell. It is something I know myself. And when I do my job, I am thinking about these things. Because when I do my job, that is what I think about. ~ LAURIE ANDERSON "Langue D`amour" |
Museums - Curiosity Cabinets - Art Galleries (6)"Inside the museums, Infinity goes up on trial,Voices echo this is what, salvation must be like after a while, But Mona Lisa must of had the highway blues, You can tell by the way she smiles." -- Robert Zimmerman "Vision of Johanna" |
Eccentric Rock Monuments (6)People build the damnedest things in their backyard. Here are my favorites so far. |
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Seattle, WA
Yelping SinceJune 2009
Things I LoveRare Books, Chess, Ancient Mysteries, Ambient Music
Find Me Inanother lifetime.
My HometownToole, Utah or Tukwila, Washington
Why You Should Read My ReviewsEating them is so much more difficult.
The Last Great Book I ReadThe Cygnus Mystery by Andrew Collins Watkins Publishing; London; 2006
My First ConcertMitch Rider & the Detroit Wheels @ The Teen Spectacular 1967
My Favourite MovieSpring Summer Fall Winter & Spring 2003 Directed by; Ki duk Kim
Most Recent DiscoveryTruth hurts, denial is rampant, even in science.