From dick@orion Fri Mar 3 09:55 PST 1995 Return-Path: Received: from orion.csci.csusb.edu by silicon.csci.csusb.edu (5.0/SMI-SVR4) id AA03825; Fri, 3 Mar 1995 09:55:18 +0800 Received: by orion.csci.csusb.edu (5.0/SMI-SVR4) id AA08632; Fri, 3 Mar 1995 09:52:14 +0800 Date: Fri, 3 Mar 1995 09:52:14 +0800 From: dick@orion (Dr. Richard Botting) Message-Id: <9503031752.AA08632@orion.csci.csusb.edu> To: dick@orion Subject: (fwd) Bookstores in Southern California Cities (rec.arts.books) (FAQ) Newsgroups: rec.arts.books Content-Type: text Content-Length: 49648 Status: RO Newsgroups: rec.arts.books,rec.arts.sf.written,rec.answers,news.answers Path: csus.edu!uop!pacbell.com!ames!agate!darkstar.UCSC.EDU!news.hal.COM!decwrl!news.bu.edu!gw1.att.com!nntpa!not-for-mail From: ecl@mtgpfs2.mt.att.com (131J4-E.C.Leeper(AH0756)1291MT) Subject: Bookstores in Southern California Cities (rec.arts.books) (FAQ) Message-ID: Followup-To: rec.arts.books Keywords: quarterly Sender: news@nntpa.cb.att.com (Netnews Administration) Supersedes: Nntp-Posting-Host: mtgpfs2-bgate.mt.att.com Organization: AT&T Date: Sun, 25 Dec 1994 16:41:01 GMT Approved: ecl@mtgpfs1.att.com, news-answers-request@MIT.EDU Expires: Sun, 31 Dec 1995 00:00:00 GMT Lines: 906 Xref: csus.edu rec.arts.books:110243 rec.arts.sf.written:92161 rec.answers:9201 news.answers:34662 Archive-name: books/stores/north-american/socal Last change: Thu Dec 22 16:46:10 EST 1994 Additions: Los Angeles CA (Apollo Book Shop, B. Daltons, Bluff Park Rare Books, Borders, Fuller Seminary Bookstore, University of California Irvine Bookstore, Vagabond, Valley Book & Bible). San Diego CA (lots) Honolulu, Oahu, HI copyright notice Changes: Split into three FAQs: miscellaneous western North America, the Southwest, and this one Los Angeles CA (The Technical Book Company) San Diego CA (lots) Copies of this article may be obtained by anonymous ftp to rtfm.mit.edu under /pub/usenet/news.answers/books/stores/north-american/socal.Z. Or, send email to mail-server@rtfm.mit.edu with "send usenet/news.answers/books/stores/north-american/socal" in the body of the message. This FAQ is in digest format. ============================================================================ Cities (listed geographically north-to-south, east-to-west) include: Los Angeles CA San Diego CA HI [Note 1: This list includes cities in southern California and Hawai'i. Lists for the San Francisco Bay area and other geographic areas are posted in separate messages at the same time as this list.] [Note 2: I collected these comments from a variety of people. I personally have no knowledge of many of these places and take no responsibility if you buy a book you don't enjoy. :-) Phone numbers and precise addresses can be gotten by calling directory assistance for the appropriate city. Call ahead for precise hours, as even when I list them they are subject to change.] [Note 3: If you can add information for any of these, in particular addresses when they are missing, please send it to me.] [Note 4: I am cross-posting this to rec.arts.sf.written, but the bookstores listed include *all* types of bookstores, so please don't tell me that a particular store has a limited SF section unless I have specifically claimed otherwise. All references to science fiction are abbreviated SF for ease in electronic searching.] ============================================================================ ------------------------------ Subject: Los Angeles CA [Note: It is reasonable to assume that the 1/17/94 quake has disrupted many of these businesses. I would appreciate any updates for those which have moved or closed. Those who are struggling to recover will surely appreciate *your* business!] [I have tried to divide this up by region. At the end are a bunch of bookstores that I couldn't figure out where to put. Any suggestions?] Downtown: Dutton's (Arco Center Plaza, 505 Flower; also 11975 San Vincente, Brentwood, 310-476-8263 or 800-286-READ), FAX 310-471-0399; 3806 W Magnolia, Burbank, 818-840-8003; 5146 Laurel Canyon Rd, 818-768-3866). Good selection of new books. Frequent readings/signings. Does special orders. The Brentwood store is the biggest independent in Southern California. Does mail-order. MOCA Store (120 S Grand Ave, 213-621-2766). Art books. U. S. Government Bookstore (ARCO Plaza, C-Level, 505 South Flower Street, 213-239-9844). "Did you know that the U. S. Government Printing Office operates 24 bookstores across the country? ...and that they have some of the most >ahem< unusual and interesting things you'll find anywhere?" Mid-Wilshire: Acquarian Bookshop (1968 W Adams Blvd, 213-766-9822). New Age and Black studies. Opened at new location after burning to the ground during the LA Riots shortly after its fiftieth anniversary.. Amok (1764 N Vermont Blvd and Franklin, 213-665-0956). Sleeze. "...runs roughshod over conventional social values, cheerfully specializing in everything that gets censored by the arbiters of good taste. Also philosophical and political writings of the Left. Open Tue-Sat. Another World Comics and Books (1615 Colorado Blvd, 213-257-7757). Big and Tall (7311 Beverly Blvd, 213-939-5022). Philosophy, political theory, offbeat fiction, art books, etc. Frequent readings and signings. Cafe and flower store. Chevalier's Books (126 N Larchmont Blvd, 213-465-1334). General boookstore with big children's selection. Cook's Library (8373 W Third St, LA, 213-655-3141). Specializes in cookbooks with 4000 titles. Open Mon-Sat. Every Picture Tells a Story (7525 Beverly Blvd btwn LaBrea and Fairfax, 213-932-6070). Children's books. Claims to be the only gallery-bookstore in the world. Hollywood: Bodhi Tree Bookstore (8585 Melrose Ave, New:310-659-1733 Used:3227). Eastern and Western religions, occult, psychology, mailing service. "One of the premiere bookstores of its kind." Sun-Sat 11AM-11PM. Book Soup (8818 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, 310-659-3110). Good (new) books. Frequently has readings and signed copies of books. Well-lighted, decent people-watching. Open until midnight. A Different Light Bookstore (8853 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, 310-854-6601 or 800-343-4002). Gay/lesbian/bisexual. One of the oldest in the country, with 11,000 titles, as well as magazines, etc. Larry Edmunds Cinema & Theatre Bookshop (6644 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, 213-469-3273). Weighted more towards movies than theater. Open Mon-Sat. Gene Autry Western Heritage Museum Bookstore (4700 Zoo Dr, Griffith Park, 213-667-2000). In addition to the obvious, its Native American section tries to represent every tribe in the United States. Open Tues-Sun. Elliot M. Katt Bookseller (8568 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, 310-652-5178. Over 15,000 sed, rare, and out-of-print titles on cinema, musical theater, theater, and dance. Open Mon-Sat. Mysterious Bookshop (8763 Beverly Blvd, 310-659-2959). "A West Coast version of its New York cousin." Mysteries, of course. Opera Shop of Los Angeles (8384 Beverly Blvd, West Los Angeles, 213-658-5811). Books about opera and ballet, scores, videos, etc. Open Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM. OpAmp Technical Books (1033 N Sycamore Ave, 213-464-4322). Enormous selection of new technical titles: computer, engineering, film, audio, video, TV, mechanical, civil, industrial, data books, handbooks, trade, codes, business, management. Catalog for mail. Samuel French Bookshop (7623 Sunset Blvd, 213-876-0570; 11963 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, 818-762-0535). Everything for the filmmaker, actor, student, screen writer and film buff--acting, producing, directing, auditioning, reference books. Open Mon-Sat. Sportsbooks (8761 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, 310-652-9979). 40,000 titles and every issue of SPORTS ILLUSTRATED in the periodicals section, which has 250,00 new and out-of-print titles. Also memorabilia. Westside: B. Daltons (Westwood Blvd and Le Conte, Westwood). "This store is worth mentioning only because it was actually made *smaller* a few years ago, to mall-size, to make room for a *Burger King*. One of the low points in the history of Westwood bookstores." Borders (Westwood Blvd south of Wilshire, Westwood). "The long decline of Westwood bookstores has finally been reversed. The largest in the chain, over 100,000 books, a huge record store too, a cafe, even free parking ... the nice little independent stores are gone, but this will do...." Butler-Gabriel Books (10930 Weyburn Ave, Westwood, 310-208-4424). Small, but has a cafe and occasional live jazz. Focuses on literature, art cooking, history, and biography. California Map & Travel Center (3211 Pico Blvd, West LA, 310-829-6277). 160,000 items, including travel literature, children's books, books on hiking, biking, architecture, and astronomy, maps, globes, and accessories. Children's Book World (10580-3/4 W Pico, West LA, 310-559-2665 (310-559-BOOK)). 38,000 titles. "Pretty good, including a good selection of science books." Open Mon-Sat. La Cite des Livres (2306 Westwood Blvd, Westwood, 310-475-0658). Books in French, travel books, French CDs, magazines, and newspapers. Bi-lingual staff. Open Tue-Sat. Logos Bookstore (10884 Weyburn Ave, Westwood, 310-208-5432, FAX 310-208-2693). Christian books and gifts, shipping. "More serious than most Christian bookstores, with theology and history represented." Open 7 days, eves Mon-Sat. Sisterhood Bookstore (1351 Westwood Blvd, 310-477-7300). One of the nation's foremost repositories of books by and about women. The Spanish Book Store (Libreria Buenos Aires) (10977 Santa Monica Blvd, West LA, 310-475-0453). "This store has a good selection of books in Spanish, kids and adults, fiction and non-fiction, Spanish originals and in translation, imported from South America and Spain. It is run by a family from Argentina. Prices not too cheap but not out of line for imported goods. It is in West LA about a mile south of UCLA (e.g., not in the Hispanic sections of the city)." The Technical Book Company (2056 Westwood Blvd, Westwood, 310-475-5711). One person says, "A treasure trove of both textbooks and reference works in a variety of areas, from finance to computers (but can't touch Op-Amp)." Another says, "I was very disappointed and would rate it only so-so in computer books." They are strongest in health-related areas and have lots of medical and psychological books and texts. The consensus seems to be that OpAmp is better. UCLA Bookstore (Student Center on the Westwood Campus). Vagabond (Westwood Blvd btwn Olympic and Santa Monica Blvds). Pasadena: Alexandria Bookstore (567 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, 818-792-7885). New Age books. Has over 16,000 titles. Black and Latino Multicultural Center (23 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, 818-792-0117). Community center bookstore. Favors small presses and self-published authors. Includes history, politics, culture, and children's books. Book'em Mysteries (1118 Mission St, South Pasadena, 818-799-9600). Mainly mysteries, with some branching out into "dark fiction" and anything the staff thinks their customers might like. Frequent author signings. Cliff's Books (630 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, 818-449-9541). Well-stocked (over 250,000 titles) used book store near Caltech. Excellent selection of technical and SF books. Lots of collectibles. Also carries comics and records. Open until midnight seven days a week. Distant Lands (62 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, 818-449-3220). Books, maps, and travel accessories. Fuller Seminary Bookstore (Pasadena, 818-584-5340). "A very serious academic Christian bookstore. One of the best in the Western US for theology and Biblical studies. They have Barth's Church Dogmatics on the shelf." Mitchell Books (1395 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, 818-798-4438). Used crime, detective, spy, and mystery fiction. Over 25,000 titles. Open Tue-Sat. Oriental Books Store (1713 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, 818-577-2413). 60,000+ new and used books on Middle East, Far East, India, Himalayas, Southeast Asia, Occult, South Pacific, Hawaii, Asian-Americans. Has been around for over fifty years. Open Mon-Sat. Vromans (695 E Colorado, Pasadena, 800-769-2665). Since 1894. Large (more than 100,000 titles), new books, office supplies, etc. They have a bit of everything, including a cafe. Burbank/Glendale/Montrose: Autobooks Etc (3524 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, 818-845-0707). Books, magazines, repair manuals, posters on cars, trucks, motorcycles, airplanes, models. Aviation Bookstore & Pilot Shop (3723 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, 818-845-9322). Aviation books, pilot supplies, videos. Best Seller Book Shop (130 N San Fernando Blvd, Burbank, 818-955-8243). 50,000 paperbacks, new and out-of-print. Open 7 days. Bond Street Books (144 S San Fernando Blvd, Burbank, 818-845-6467). Antiquarian and out-of-print, history, art, mysteries, metaphysics. Book Castle Inc. (3604 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, 818-842-6816). Closed Monday. Book City of Burbank (308 N Golden Mall, 818-848-4417). Over 200,000 titles with an emphasis on art, photography, cinema, movie and TV scripts, and movie memorabilia. Brand Bookshop (231 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, 818-507-5943). 75,000 used, out-of-print, rare books, 200 categories. Open 7 days. Geographica Bookstore (4000 Riverside Dr, Burbank, 818-848-1414). Foreign, domestic maps, charts, guides, books, atlases, globes, language tapes, travel accessories. Movie World (212 N San Fernando Blvd, Burbank, 818-846-0459). Posters, photos, books, magazines, etc. about film, TV, music, theatre, dance. Open 7 days. Mystery & Imagination Bookshop (515-1/2 E Broadway, Glendale, 818-545-0206). Once Upon a Time (2284 Honolulu Ave, Montrose, 818-248-9668). Children books, special orders. Survival Books (11106 Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, 818-763-0804). Over 10,000 titles. "Something to offend everyone." Books on self-defense, weapons, credit, revenge, alternate ID, electronic law enforcement, wilderness survival, and rape prevention. Also carries a line of earthquake supplies. Marlon Brando has been seen here looking for books on deserted islands! Beaches: Barry R. Levin (726 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 201, Santa Monica, 213-458-6111). Collectible SF and fantasy. Truly nice stuff. By appointment only. Minor damage from the '94 quake. (Area code may be 310 instead of 213.) Catch Our Rainbow (3148 Pacific Coast Hwy, Torrance, 310-325-1081). Children's specialty store. Flights of Fantasy (523 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, 310-917-9112, FAX 310-395-8283). New and used SF, fantasy, horror, RPGs, posters, miniatures, and paints. "I found them very friendly and helpful when I was there." Relocated from its former location due to the '94 quake. Open Mon-Sat 11AM-8PM, Sun 12N-6PM. Hennessey & Ingalls (1254 3rd St Promenade, Santa Monica, 310-458-9074). Art and architechture: large stock (over 80,000 titles), new, used, out-of-print, imported. Major damage from the 'quake, but it appears to have re-opened. Eric Chaim Kline Bookseller (1343 4th, Santa Monica, 310-395-4747). This bookstore specializes in a good collection of Judaica and art books, but also has lots of other used books. The owner constantly goes to book conventions and buys rare collections. Malibu Books (23410 Civic Center Way, Malibu, 310-456-1375). Diverse collection with a lot of small presses, and a lot of famous customers. Mandala Bookstore (616 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, 310-394-7323). New Age and metaphysical. The Midnight Special (3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, 310-393-2923). Recently expanded and spiffed up. Good new books. They host readings, and other, sometimes political, events. Strong section on all aspects of Central America. Carries books in Spanish. Open seven days a week. Paperback Trader (2717-1/2 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, 310-394-8147). Well-organized selection of used books in all categories (but just moved to this new location [6/94] so organization mau be lacking for a while). Open Mon-Thu 10AM-8PM, Fri-Sat 10AM-10PM, SUn 12N-8PM. Phoenix Bookstore (1514 5th, Santa Monica, 310-395-9516). New Age, metaphysics, psychology, religion, nutrition, health, ecology, etc. Rizzoli Bookstore (332 Santa Monica Blvd). Just opened [6/94]. "They had a number of readings and signings coming up, but I don't know if this is regular practice or just part of their grand opening. They have new books and remainders, a small selection of international newspapers, and a cappucino/espresso machine." Mon-Thu 10AM-9PM, Fri-Sat 10AM-11PM, Sun 11AM-9PM. Ships Store, Inc (14025 Panay Way, Marina del Rey, 310-823-5574). 500 titles on yachting, including how-tos, logs, navigation, design, and repair, as well as "yachting fiction." Small World Books (next to the Sidewalk Cafe on the Venice Promenade, 1407 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, 310-399-2360). "I think of it as a smaller version of Duttons." Has a "Mystery Annex." San Fernando Valley: A & M Book Cellars (19801 Vanowen, Canoga Park, 818-716-6259). Used books, lots of SF and mystery. Open 7 days. American Opinion Bookstore (5653 Cahenga Blvd, North Hollywood, 818-769-4019). Conservative politics, history, conspiracy. Atlantean Discoveries (21113 Devonshire, Chatsworth, 818-341-5689). Bargain Books (14426 Friar, Van Nuys, 818-782-2782). Used books, general, academic, encyclopedia, cinema, technical, art. Book City (5249 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, 818-985-6911). Large selection of new, used, out-of-print books and paperbacks. Open 7 days. Book Mark USA (12152 Victory Blvd, Van Nuys, 818-980-2241). 10,000+ discount new and excellent condition used paperbacks. Bookaneer (6755 Tampa Av, Reseda, 818-881-6808). Used romance, SF, western, mystery, biography, pre-teen, teen, true crime, horror, war, paperbacks, comics, men's magazines. Bookie Joint (7246 Reseda Blvd, Reseda, 818-343-1055). Used and scarce books, magazines, reference, SF, mystery. Will do mail-order. Bookstar (12136 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, 818-505-9528). Yes, it's a chain, but a fairly good one. Much larger and higher quality selection than Waldenbooks, etc. Nice atmosphere, nice music, benches to sit on while you read your stack of books. :-) Open until 11pm every night. (A subsidiary of Barnes & Noble.) Bread & Roses (13812 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, 818-986-5376). Books for, by and about women. Opens late, closed Monday. Bwarie's Emporium (5211 Kester Ave, Van Nuys, 818-981-8222). Quality books for children of all ages, 450+ titles. Open 7 days. Child Dreams Childrens Gallery (1224-1/2 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, 818-761-8508). Comic Book Store (11517 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood, 818-509-2901). Continental Art Supply (7041 Reseda Blvd, Reseda, 818-345-1044). Large selection of art books. Creative Play Resources (8921 Reseda Blvd, Northridge, 818-886-4150). Superb collection of children's hard and soft cover books. Dalton's Books (5146 Laurel Canyon Blvd, North Hollywood, 818-769-3866; 3806 W Magnolia, Burbank, 818-840-8003, 213-849-1440). 250,000 new, used, antiquarian, rare books, paperbacks. Fine prints. Dangerous Visions (13563 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, 818-986-6963). SF, fantasy, and horror. Interesting selection of used hardcovers in good condition. Has frequent author autograph parties. Gives 10% cash discount with purchase of "Club DV." Publishes newsletter (available for $2.50/year). Does mail order. (As of 1/21/94, the store "looks like it's been turned upside down, but no major damage.") Forbidden Planet (14513 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, 818-995-0151). SF. Front Theodore Musical Literature (16122 Cohasset, Van Nuys, 818-994-1902). New, used, rare, foreign books on music, scores, recordings, videos. House of David (12826 Victory Blvd, North Hollywood, 818-763-2070). Jewish religious supplies and books. Closed Saturday, open Sunday. Iliad Book Shop (4820 Vineland Av, North Hollywood, 818-509-2665). New, used and rare books, specializing in literature and the arts. Open 7 days. Lewis' for Books (7119 Reseda Blvd, Reseda, 818-343-5634). Educational aids, textbooks, workbooks, videos for teachers and parents. Mags Inc (4645 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, 818-784-9559). Maps Etc (21919 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, 818-347-9160). Travel books and maps, language tapes, topos, street atlases, globes, nautical/aeronautical charts, computer mapping. Pages Books (18399 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, 818-342-6657). Quality books and cassettes for children and young adults. Pan American Navigation Service (16934 Saticoy, Van Nuys, 818-345-2744). Aviation and marine books, maps, novels, charts, videos, training. Pee-Wee Comics (7250 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Canoga Park, 818-348-2083). Psychic Eyes Book Shops (13435 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks, 818-906-8263; 18980 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, 818-345-0807). New Age, metaphysical, healing, occult, hypnosis, crystals, jewelry; phychic readings daily, seances, classes. Open 7 days. St. Augustine Shop (19801 Vanowen, Canoga Park, 818-348-3161). Catholic books and bibles. Sam's Book Co. (21016 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, 818-999-6962). New, used, out-of-print and scarce hard covers and paperbacks. Scene of the Crime (14450 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, 818-981-2582). 30,000 new and used titles in mysteries and spy fiction. Valley Book & Bible (6502 Van Nuys Blvd at Sherman Way, 818-782-6101). Very large for a Christian bookstore. Has three other locations as well. South Bay: Acres of Books (240 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, 213-437-6980). As the name suggests, this is a huge used bookstore, with between 750,000 and a million titles. It has been in business for quite a while, having been frequented by Ray Bradbury and Ray Harryhausen when they were in high school. Open Tue-Sat 9:15AM-5PM. The fiction room closes 30 minutes earlier than the rest of the store. Adventures Unlimited (5267 E 2nd, 310-433-2204). Sports and outdoor literature. Bluff Park Rare Books (Long Beach). Book Emporium (5539 Stearns, Long Beach, 310-431-3595). General store with strong childrens and romance sections. Chelsea Bookstore (2501 E Broadway, Long Beach, 310-434-2220). The "hippest" literary atmosphere in Long Beach." Dodd's Bookshop (4818 E 2nd, Long Beach). In the Belmont Shores area. New books, literary, has store cats. Either/Or Bookstore (124 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, 310-374-2060). This is one of the better sources of literary and non-mainstream fiction in the South Bay area. Over 70,000 titles. The stock of genre fiction is decent, and the selection of nonfiction is eclectic and good. This is a good store for browsing. Norwalk: Aviation Book Mobile (12032 E Firestone Blvd, Norwalk, 310-864-4116). Orange County: Apollo Book Shop (1670 Westminster Ave, Costa Mesa, 714-646-7045). Used general, nautical, vintage magazines, ephemera. Mon-Fri 10AM-7PM, Sat 10AM-6PM. Book Carnival (348 S Tustin, Orange, 714-538-3210). One of the best mystery *and* SF stores in Southern CA. New, used, and rare, with lots of signed books and lots of author signings in the store. Mailing list. Bookman (840 N Tustin Ave, Orange, 714-538-0166). They have two storefronts worth of space, and also have such memorabilia as autographed pictures of famous movie stars. Irvine Sci-Tech Books (4040 Barranca Pkwy, #140, Irvine, 714-733-1002). Technical books. Lorson's Books & Prints (116 W Wilshire, Fullerton, 714-526-2523). An interesting partnership--Joan Lorson sells children's books (new), while her husband Jim Lorson sells used and rare adult books. They also have some interesting art available. Reading Rhinoceros (24000 Alicia Pkwy, Mission Viejo, 714-588-0898). A neighborhood children's book store. University of California, Irvine Bookstore (200 Student Center, University of California, 800-829-BOOK or 714-824-BOOK, FAX 714-824-8545, books@uci.edu, GOPHER gopher://gopher-server.cwis.uci.edu/11/departments/books/, WWW http://bookweb.cwis.uci.edu:8042/). About 70,000 books, academic, general, technical and medical. Approximately 30,000 classical, jazz, and world music CDs (predominantly classical), and an alternative store, alt.ant, that sells Japanese animation, funky magazines, and alternative rock CDs. Whale of a Tale (4187 Campus Dr, #M173, Irvine, 714-854-8288). A nice neighborhood children's book store. Riverside County: Imagine That (5225 Canyon Crest Dr #13, Riverside, 909-784-0132). Children's store. Ventura County: Adventures for Kids (3457 Telegraph, Ventura, 805-650-9688). One of the largest and best children's book stores in the LA area. Ventura Bookstore (522 E Main, Ventura, 805-643-4069). A good general bookstore in Ventura. San Gabriel Valley: Huntley Bookstore (175 E Eighth St, Claremont, 909-621-8555). College store (Claremont Colleges), but lots of general interest books as well. Mrs. Nelson's Toys & Books (1030 Bonita Ave, LaVerne, 909-599-4558). One of the larger children's book stores around. San Marino Toy & Book Shoppe (2475 Huntington Dr, San Marino, 818-795-5301). Another large children's store. They're moving soon (2/94) to a larger building across the street. Vromans (400 S Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, 800-769-2665). Since 1894. Large (more than 100,000 titles), new books, office supplies, etc. They have a bit of everything, including a cafe. Unclassified: Bookstar (citywide). Yes, it's a chain, but a fairly good one. Much larger and higher quality selection than Waldenbooks, etc. Nice atmosphere, nice music, benches to sit on while you read your stack of books. :-) Open until 11pm every night. (A subsidiary of Barnes & Noble.) Cancer Book House (2043 N Berendo, 213-663-7801). Nutritional approach, alternatives. Chatterton's Booksop (1818 N Vermont Ave, 213-664-3882). New books, general, university and small press literature. Children's Bookshelf (1039 Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades, 310-459-0063). A decent small selection and prices are nothing special. "There is a good deli down the street to relax in after you've bought your books and Baskin Robbins across the street." Cinema Collectors (1507 Wilcox Av, 213-461-6516). Posters, photos, stills, cinema books, collections. Open 7 days. Collectors Book Store (1708 Vine, 213-467-3296). Movie posters, stills, scripts, lobby cards, magazines. Closed Monday. Counterpoint Records & Books (5911 Franklin Ave, 213-469-4465). SF to philosophy, classical to rock. Late only, 7 days. Discount Reader (Lincoln Blvd in Westchester just north of LAX). A fair general collection, particularly good on classics since they serve as the school bookstore for Loyola Marymount University. They'll special order with no fee and give you their usual discount (10% on paperbacks, 20% on hardcovers, I think) if they can get the book from their local distributor. Eso Won Books, Inc (900 N LaBrea, Inglewood, 310-674-6566). Specializes in African American literature. Frequent signings and community events. Golden Apple Comics ( 7711 Melrose Av, Los Angeles 213-658-6047; 8934 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, 310-274-2008; 8962 Reseda Blvd, Northridge, 818-993-7804). Heritage Book Shop (8540 Melrose Av, 310-659-3674, FAX 310-659-4872). Rare books, first editions, fine bindings, autograhs, manuscripts. Houle Rare Books & Autographs (7260 Beverly Blvd, 213-937-5858). Law Distributors (8339 Sepulveda Blvd, Sepulveda, 818-893-6389). Legal Book Store (316 W 2d, 213-626-2139). Scholar's Bookstore (El Segundo, 310-322-3161). Tiny but has a good s selection of technical books, particularly engineering and computer science. School Service Co (647 S La Brea Ave, 213-933-5691). Spanish & European Bookstore (3102 Wilshire Blvd, 213-739-8899). Stan's Video & Book Store (1117 N Western Ave, 213-467-1640). Imaginarium, a quality toy store chain which is in the LA area, has a small but decently selected book section in each of their stores. [Much of this part contributed by T. Goodman (terry.goodman@pcb.batpad.lgb.ca.us) and Charles Trachtenbarg (ctbarg@netcom.com).] ============================================================================ ------------------------------ Subject: San Diego CA ABC Art and Architectural Books and Catalogs (835 G Street, 619-544-6444). A pretty new bookstore located near the Newschool of Architecture in downtown San Diego. It has a very small selection of architectural coffee-table type books, with some more scholarly works. Art, design, landscaping, also figure prominently. A handsome collection of unusual notecards is also available. An adjacent gallery for architecture and art adds an artistic touch to the place. The only specifically architectural bookstore in all of San Diego. ABC's for Professionals (110 West "A" St, Suite 123, 619-233-4ABC (619-233-4222)). New and used books. Law, medical, technical, and business. Mon, Fri 9AM-5PM, Tu-Th 9AM-6PM, Sat 9:30AM-5PM. Aardvark Books (3342 Adams Avenue, 619-284-7715). Used general, SF, literature, music, scholarly works. Mon-Sat 11AM-7PM, Sun 12N-6PM. Acacia Avenue Books (132 N Acacia Ave, Solana Beach, 619-481-6455). New and used books general, literature, biography, history. Mon-Sat 10:30AM-5:30PM, Sun by appointment. Adams Avenue Book Store (3502 Adams Ave and 33rd in North Park, 619-281-3330). A good, musty used book collection. It may take a while to find it, but its crowded, dusty shelves piled high to the ceiling is worth the quest. General, western Americana, scholarly, mystery, technology, theology. Mon-Sat 10AM-8PM, Sun 12N-5PM. Allred Books (209 E Broadway, Vista, 619-726-8914). General, poetry, history, children's, Native American history. Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM. Alouette Antiques (2936 Adams Ave, 619-284-9408). Used children's, illustrated, medical, music. Fri-Sat 12N-5PM or appointment. American Opinion Bookstore (4306 Utah Street 619-281-1338). "Haven't been there, and wouldn't be caught dead there, but any bookstore featuring 'John Birch Society Publications' has got to be a truly bizarre place." Antiques West Mall and Gallery (4905 Newport Ave, 619-222-7500). General, cookbooks, nautical, San Diego history. Open 10AM-5:30PM seven days a week. Armchair Adventurer Bookstore (2357 Alpine Blvd, Alpine, 619-445-6146). Used general, non-fiction, classics, SF, metaphysical. Tue-Sat 10AM-5PM. Aztec Shops Campus Store (San Diego State University, 619-594-7535). General, text, nursing, counseling, technical, teachers' aids. Mon-Thu 8AM-7PM, Fri 8AM-4PM, Sat 10AM-3PM. Bargain Bookstore (1053 Eighth Ave, 619-234-5380). Used general, architecture, Southwest, art, small press, stock market. Tue-Sat 10:30AM-4PM. Bay Books (1029 Orange Ave, Coronado, 619-435-0070). A new addition to peaceful Coronado. General book store with good children's and Latin American sections. Betty's Bookstore (3533 Adams Ave, 619-283-6222). New and used general, women, mysteries, SF. Mon-Tue 12N-8PM, Wed-Sat 10AM-8PM, Sun 11AM-6PM (summer hours later) Black Moon Books (3840 Fifth Ave in 5th Ave. Books, 619-466-6010 or 619-589-8730). New and used vampire literature, horror, hard-boiled, extreme fiction. Mon-Sat 11AM-9:30PM, Sun 11AM-6PM. Blue Door Bookstore (3823 5th Ave, right across the street from the Cook's Bookstore, 619-298-8610). New books. "This is a small bookstore with an excellent selection of fiction, poetry, political, gay, lesbian, and bisexual fiction, sexuality and politics, as well as magazines. Great atmosphere and eclectic fiction collection. Perhaps the best new-book bookstore in San Diego that I have seen." Mon-Sat 9AM-9:30PM, Sun 10AM-9PM. The Book Broker (3341 Adams Ave, 619-280-2665). Used general, Pulitzers, art, architecture. Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 11AM-5PM. The Book Cellar 17040 Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe, 619-756-4780). Used general, fiction, art, cookbooks. Mon-Sat 10AM-4PM. The Book Nook (415 West Grand Avenue, Escondido, 619-746-9797). Used general, fiction, cookery, para-psychology, technology. Tue-Sat 9AM-3PM. Book Works (Flower Hill Ctr, 2670 Via de la Valle, Del Mar, 619-755-3735). General, children's, art and photography, cooking, literature, periodicals. Mon-Thu 10AM-10PM, Fri-Sat 10AM-11PM, Sun 10AM-8PM. Booklovers Exchange (1611-D South Melrose Drive, Vista, 619-727-5040). Used general, children's, mysteries, SF. Tue-Sun 10AM-8PM. Books and Things (4760 Oceanside Blvd #B3, Oceanside, 619-630-4415). Used general and SF. Mon-Thu 11AM-7PM, Fri 11AM-8PM, Sat 10AM-6PM,` Sun 12N-5PM. Books 'N Things (7089 Navajo Rd, 619-462-4200). New and used general, fiction, mystery, romance, Cliff notes. Mon-Thu 10AM-6PM, Fri 10AM-7PM, Sat 9:30AM-5:30PM. Books Past & Present (191 North El Camino Real #102, Encinitas, 619-942-4265). Used general, fiction, Americana, art, science, children, SF. Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 11AM-5PM. Books Unlimited (2829A Canon St, 619-223-2910, FAX 619-223-2961). Medical, technical, music. Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM. Bookstar (8501 Fletcher Parkway, La Mesa 619-466-1688, as well as three other locations). This is a large corporate-type bookstore with mostly mainstream selection of all sorts of books and magazines. Very usual retail prices, but has a huge selection of fiction and science fiction, as well as big-colorful picture books and such. Also has a large children's selection. [It's actually part of the Barnes & Noble chain.] Bountiful Books (3834 Fifth Ave, 619-491-0664). Used general, women's studies, multiculturalism, metaphysics, scholarly. Sun-Sat 11AM-9:30PM. Broadway Booksellers (632 Broadway, 619-232-8331). Used general, beat literature, military history, SF. Mon-Sat 9:30AM-5:30PM. Wm Burgett Bookseller (800 Broadway, 619-238-7323 (619-238-READ)). Used general, literature, history, art, scholarly. Mon-Sat 10AM-6AM, Sun 12N-5AM. Cabrillo Historical Association (Cabrillo National Monument, South end of Catalina Blvd, 619-222-4747). National parks, California and San Diego history, marine, nature. Open 9AM-5:15PM every day of the year. Camelot Books (1011 South Santa Fe Avenue, Vista, 619-940-9472). New and used general, SF, Arthurian, mysteries, 19th/20th Century literature. Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM. Cape Cod Clutter (3523 Fifth Ave, 619-291-8088). Used general, literature, cookery, nautical, regional Americana. Mon-Sat 12:30PM-6:30PM. Cassidy's Bookstore (339 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, 619-471-9111). New and used general, non-fiction, classics, romance, cooking, SF. Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM. Chapters: Seasoned Books (142 S Juniper, Escondido, 619-480-9453). New and used general, cookbooks, biographies, military history. Mon-Sat 11AM-5PM. John Coles Bookshop (780 Prospect St, La Jolla, 619-454-4766). A La Jolla institution! In a rambling house overlooking the ocean. Strong in children's books, art, southwest, Mexico; some used, mostly new. Mon-Sat 9:30AM-5:30PM. Cook's Bookshop (3854 Fifth Ave, 619-296-3636). San Diego's cookbook store. Cronecrafter Southwest Trading Post (2441 Jamacha Rd #104, El Cajon, 619-442-0902). New and used Native American-Southwest books, artifacts, gifts. Tue-Fri 11AM-6PM, Sat 10AM-5PM. EarthSong Bookstore (1440 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, 619-755-4254). General, self-development, psychology, children, health, gifts. Sun-Sat 10AM-9PM. Esmerelda Books (1555 Camino Del Mar #307, Del Mar, 619-755-2707). New books. Strong on literature and mystery. Frequent readings and author events. Sun-Thu 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sat 9AM-11P. 5th Avenue Books (3840 Fifth Ave, 619-291-4660). Used and rare books in all fields. Mon-Sat 11AM-9:30PM, Sun 11AM-6:00PM. 50,000 Books (116 E Main, El Cajon, 619-444-6191). Both new and used books. Great selection of used books and tons of old magazines. If the book isn't on the shelf, check the huge stacks that are everywhere in the store (and ask someone who works there, they catalog everything on a computer). Mon-Fri 10AM-7PM, Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 11AM-4PM. Footnote Books & LP's (1627 University Ave, 619-294-8455). Used general, SF, modern fiction, mysteries, history, periodicals, LP's. Mon-Sat 10:30AM-8PM, Sun 11AM-5:30PM. Gaslamp Books, Prints & Antiques and San Diego Historical Museum (413 Market, 619-237-1492). Used general, geology, mining, military, San Diego and California history. Sun-Sat 12N-9PM. Grounds for Murder, A Mystery Book Store (3858 Fifth Ave, 619-299-9500 or 800-WHO-DUNI[T]). New and used mystery, crime, suspense, espionage, detective, periodicals, games. Tue-Sun 11AM-6PM. Groundwork Community Center & Bookstore (UCSD Student Center #0323, La Jolla, 619-452-9625). Feminism, political theory, literary criticism, periodicals. Mon-Fri 10AM-8PM, Sat 10AM-6PM. Hyacinths for the Soul (510 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, 619-729-9040). Used general, signed editions, biographies, philosophy. Tue-Sat 11AM-6PM, Sun 11AM-5PM. It Is Written--Bookstore (6934 Federal Blvd, Lemon Grove, 619-697-4173, FAX 619-697-4274). New and used general, African-American, inspirational, children's. Mon-Sat 10AM-7PM. L & L Bookstore (2990 Jamacha Rd #152, El Cajon, 619-660-8646). Used general, SF, horror, child/teens, romance. Mon-Fri 10AM-7PM, Sat 10AM-6PM. La Mesa Used Books (8274 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, 619-465-8733 (619-465-USED). Used general, metaphysical, religion, psychology, African-American, magazines. Mon-Thu 11AM-6PM, Fri 11AM-9PM, Sat-Sun 11AM-5PM. Lemon Grove Bookstore (7904-7908 Broadway, Lemon Grove, 619-463-2503). Used general, literature, history, art, scholarly. Mon-Fri 11AM-6PM, Sat 10AM-5PM. Libros--Bazaar del Mundo (2754 Calhoun St, 619-299-1139). General, children's books, cooking, crafts, ethnic, cards. One assumes from the name that many are in Spanish. Sun-Sat 10AM-9PM. P. F. Mullins Books (723 Pearl St, La Jolla, 619-456-1645). Used general, literature, California, Steinbeck, nautical. Mon-Thu 11AM-9PM, Fri 10AM-6PM, Sat 6PM-11PM, Sun 12N-9PM. Museum of Contemporary Art (1001 Kettner Boulevard, 619-234-1073). Modern art, art theory, architecture, photography, painting. Tue-Wed, Sat-Sun 11AM-6PM; Thu 11AM-9PM. Museum of Photographic Arts Bookstore (1649 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-239-5262). Photography, cards, periodicals, posters. Sun-Sat 10AM-5PM. The Mysterious Galaxy (4679 Clairemont Square, 619-274-8408, FAX 619-274-6112). A masterful collection of horror, suspense, fantasy, mystery, and SF. New books and collectibles. Heavy on autographed works. Guest authors several times per month. Lots of seating (?), for the readings done by the visiting authors. It's what happens when three bookstore managers decide they can do a better job if they owned their own store. Worth a visit, if your ever in San Diego. Mon-Fri 10AM-8PM, Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 12N-6PM. Nina's Books (6165 El Cajon Blvd, Suite H, 619-287-3000). New and used general, SF, mystery, classics, romance, Cliff's Notes. Mon-Fri 10AM-9PM, Sat 10AM-7PM, Sun 11AM-6PM. An Oasis Bookstore (3911 3rd Ave, 619-299-8941). A moderate size general used bookstore. "We have a very strong collection of paperback SF. We also are strong in metaphysical titles." Sun-Sat 11AM-7:30PM. Ocean Beach Books (1917 Cable St, 619-222-7923). Used general, contemporary literature, classics, science, SF. Sun-Sat 10AM-5:30PM. Pages Book Cafe (649 Main, Ramona, 619-789-9194). New and used general, children's, inspirational, CDs and tapes. Mon-Sat 9AM-7PM, Sun 9AM-5PM. Paperback Bookstore (12845 Poway Rd, #108, Poway, 619-486-1440). Used general, historical and light romance, SF. Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 12N-5:30PM. Peri Lithon Books (5372 Van Nuys Court, 619-488-6904). Used geosciences, gems, mining, mineralogy. By appointment only. Prince & the Pauper Collectible Children's Books (3201 Adams Avenue, 619-283-4380). New and used children's books. Does searches. Mon-Sat 10AM-7PM, Sun by appointment. Rocky's Antiques, Books & Collectibles (2367 30th, 619-280-3806). Used general, California, children's, cookbooks, gardening, art. Tue-Sun 10AM-6PM. Romance World (929 East Main, El Cajon, 619-588-5494). New and used romance, best sellers, historical and light romances. Mon-Wed, Fri 9AM-7PM; Thu 11AM-5PM; Sat 9AM-5PM; Sun 9AM-4PM. Safari Out of Print Bookstore and Search Service (3311 Adams Ave, 619-584-4381 or 619-584-4399). A huge bookstore with a dusty collection of all sorts of books. "Have seen some very rare books here, sometimes several copies of them. The fiction selection is large, but limited in scope. A great place to browse out some new territory, though, sitting on the dusty carpet and reading whatever you discover." Sally's Attic: Salvation Army (901 Twelfth Ave). Used general, cookbooks, art, signed books, first editions. Mon-Sat 9AM-6PM. San Diego Book Exchange (6981 El Cajon Blvd, 619-464-4268). Used general, SF, romance. Mon-Fri 11AM-9PM; Sat 11AM-6PM. San Diego Book Mall (3401 Adams Ave, Suite A, 619-283-6804). New and used general, Americana, mystery, photography, military. Tue-Sat 11AM-6PM, Sun 11AM-5PM. San Diego Museum of Art, Museum Store (1450 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-232-7931, ext. 211). Art books, posters, reproductions, periodicals, cards. Tue-Sun 10AM-4:30PM. San Diego Technical Books, Inc. (4698 Convoy St, 619-279-4990 or 800-346-0071, FAX 619-279-5088). Scientific, technical, reference, professional. Mon-Fri 8:30AM-7PM, Sat-Sun 10AM-5PM. [After 1/1/95: 4240 Kearny Mesa Rd.( Spanish Books, Inc. (6364-A El Cajon Blvd, 619-229-0188, FAX 619-287-5991). Books in Spanish: children's, professional, dictionaries, Latin American literature, mysteries. Mon-Fri 9:30AM-5:30PM, Sat 10AM-5PM. Joseph Tabler--Books (3817 Fifth Ave, 619-296-1424). Used general, architecture, Latin American literature, surfing. Sun-Sat 11AM-9:30PM. Third Avenue News (335 Third Ave, Chula Vista, 619-422-1991). Books, magazines, newspapers, comics, racing forms, Lotto. 13,000+ titles in stock; will special-order. UCSD Bookstore (9500 Gilman Dr, Price Center, UCSD, La Jolla, 619-534-7323 or 619-534-3149). A very large store with plenty of new and used general-interest, science, and medical books. Mon-Fri 8AM-6PM, Sat 10AM-5PM. Wahrenbrock's Book House (726 Broadway and 7th, 619-232-0132, FAX 619-232-3808). Look close, it's in the middle of the block and narrow (but four floors of browsing space.) New and used general, Californiana, Mexico and Baja, voyages, literature. Does searches and appraisals. Mon-Fri 9:30AM-5:30PM, Sat 9 AM-5PM. Warwick's (7812 Girard, La Jolla, 619-454-0347). Large store with new books plus stationery and office supplies. Strong on contemporary fiction, travel, cookbooks, interior design, gardening. Mon-Sat 9AM-6PM, Sun 11AM-4PM. White Rabbit (7755 Girard, La Jolla, 619-454-3518). One of the largest and best children's book stores around! Open Mon-Dat 9AM-5:30PM, Sun 11AM-4PM. D. G. Wills Books (7461 Girard Ave, La Jolla, 619-456-1800 or 619-456-1882). New and used general, philosophy, science, military, politics, foreign language. Sun-Thu 10AM-9PM, Fri-Sat 10AM-10PM. World Journeys: A Traveller's Store (1555 Camino Del Mar, #315A, Del Mar, 619-481-4158). Travel guides, maps, traveller's tales, accessories; does searches. Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM, Sun 11AM-6PM. John Woten Military Books (1033 Arroyo Dr, Chula Vista, 619-421-2649). New and used military, gun books, aviation, Civil War, periodicals. By appointment only. Yellow Book Road (8315 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, 619-463-4900). Another large children's store, this one servicing East San Diego County. Mon-Sat 9:30AM-5:30PM. Yesterday's Books (3802 Rosecrans, 619-298-4503). Used general, technical, history, literature, music. Does searches. Mon-Sat 11AM-6PM. ============================================================================ ------------------------------ Subject: HI Kona, Hawai'i: Middle Earth. SF, fantasy, and so forth. Maui, Hawai'i: "There's a good-sized used bookstore behind the sugar mill at Puunene: Coming from the airport toward Kihei or Lahaina, turn left at the big church that hasn't quite been built for several years and go straight past the sugar mill; turn left on the first dirt road, following the "BOOKS" signs, and it's behind a school." It's *cheap*, fairly well-organized, and has a good international flavor, since many guests on Maui aren't from mainland USA. "The only down-side is the slightly sticky burned sugar residue on everything." Honolulu, Oahu: ? (in the block between the enormous hole where the First Hawaiian Bank will be [can't miss it] and Hawaiian Electric). Used books. "Some books are always on display outside, then you go down into a cellar which rambles all over the place. Huge collection and decent prices, lots of old stuffed chairs to sit and read in ... a treasure." Froggies (across the street from Ala Moana Center, between the #5,6,8,17,18,19 bus stops and behind Chicken Alices). Used books and CDs. Jelly's (Market City Shopping Center). Revolution Bookstore (2567 S King and McCully, across from Star Market). Communist, etc. There are also some smaller stores near the Varsity Cinema in the University area. ============================================================================ ------------------------------ Subject: Comments Sonia Sachs (ssachs@moonlight.berkeley.edu) reports on the availability of BROWSING THE BEST WEST COAST USED BOOK STORES: A SELECT GUIDE: I have discovered a new and very thoughtful California travel guide called BROWSING THE BEST WEST COAST USED BOOK STORES, [subtitled A Series of Guides to The Foremost General Stock Used and Out-of-Print Establishments in Los Angeles, Berkeley, Seattle, San Francisco, San Diego, Portland, Sacramento & Orange County]. This terrific little guide--which is actually a series of eight separate folio guides--was probably intended for visiting scholars and other bibliophiles, but it will likely appeal to local residents as well because it offers fresh views of well-known places. Four cities are featured in the first series of guides--Los Angeles, San Francisco, Berkeley, and Seattle. A second series of four guides--due out later this year--tours San Diego, Orange County, Sacramento, and Portland, Oregon. Each guide begins with introductory essays that expound, quite eloquently and at some length, on the value of out-of-print bookstore browsing. Readers are then offered tips on how to browse out-of-print bookstores and simultaneously avoid big price tags. Would-be hobbyists are shown how to develop and advance book collections. Novice bibliophiles are given a glossary of terms to explain different classifications of books--rare, used, out-of-print, first edition, etc. This is not just an ode to bookstores. It is an ode to books. The travel aspect is the guides' most exciting feature. Each guide contains an insightful city essay and ten descriptive bookstore narratives that go a long way toward situating the reader in the town he or she is visiting. And who hasn't been looking for a new way to explore a faraway city? Individually, these guides form a strong argument that bookstore touring is the best way to learn the physical and intellectual contours of any town. Taken together, the guides are nothing less than a grand tour of literary landmarks all along America's Pacific Coast. Maps, of course, are included. The author of these guides is a West Coast native and long-time bibliophile who is not affiliated with any bookstore or bookstore association. Consequently, and happily so, the narrative point-of-view is that of a bookbuyer rather than a bookseller. In terms of style, each guide is often as humorous as it is telling, and the author does not shy away from pointed comments. "The Los Angeles metropolitan area is surprisingly good used book store territory," begins the city essay for the Los Angeles guide. "Admittedly, there is a glut of shops that tend to feature first editions of Eddie Fisher's autobiography, but sequestered between all these hackneyed enterprises are some very reputable bookstores." The guides, which read like booklets with a map as centerpiece, sell for $6.00 each. For more information, write Browsing The Best Publications, Box 7263, Berkeley, California 94707-0263, USA. ========================================================================== Copyright Notice This FAQ is not to be reproduced for commercial use unless the party reproducing the FAQ agrees to the following: 1) They will contact the FAQ maintainer to obtain the latest version for their collection. 2) They will provide the FAQ maintainer with information on what collection the copy of the FAQ is in, and how that collection may be obtained. 3) They will agree, in writing, that the FAQ will be included in the collection without modification, and that acknowledgements of contributors (if any) to the FAQ remain in the FAQ. 4) They will agree, in writing, that the collection including the FAQ will be distributed on either a non-profit basis, or have some percentage of profit donated to a non-profit literacy program. To support this, this FAQ is Compilation Copyright 1994 by Evelyn C. 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