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Chicago Comics is a shop for comic lovers, be they superhero comic fans, European comic fans, zine fans or Manga fans. The peppy shop loves comics and the people who write and draw them. Not only...
Think of Family as the official library of a sprawling, makeshift family of artists from Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, or Tokyo. Here the staggering creative output of the talented group is...
If Giant Robot the magazine began as an ode to Asian pop culture, then Giant Robot the store is now a mecca for the same. Alongside copies of the latest issue of GR you'll find all sorts of...
If Giant Robot the magazine began as an ode to Asian pop culture, then Giant Robot the store is now a mecca for the same. Alongside copies of the latest issue of GR you'll find all sorts of...
If Giant Robot the magazine began as an ode to Asian pop culture, then Giant Robot the store is now a mecca for the same. Alongside copies of the latest issue of GR you'll find all sorts of...
If Giant Robot the magazine began as an ode to Asian pop culture, then Giant Robot the store is now a mecca for the same. Alongside copies of the latest issue of GR you'll find all sorts of...
If Giant Robot the magazine began as an ode to Asian pop culture, then Giant Robot the store is now a mecca for the same. Alongside copies of the latest issue of GR you'll find all sorts of...
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Here Gallery showcases indie designers, zines and more. They also have a gallery that features many up and coming artists!
Little Otsu began as a vegan accessories retailer but when it realized the vegan market as being met it morphed into a printer and retailer of creative paper goods. Now there's a progression...
Needles & Pens shows us you don't need a book deal to publish, nor a sales rep and a studio to make clothes. This is creativity at a more personal, DIY level. Needles is led by co-owner...
A raw and humble space, Ooga Booga is a product of the collective creativity of today's young artists and designers. These artists and designers publish zines and graphic novels and comics....
Before every high school and college student had a blog, zines were a favored form of expression for young people. At Quimby's, the zine gets its due credit and is honored for all that it can...
Chicago Comics
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Chicago Comics is a shop for comic lovers, be they superhero comic fans, European comic fans, zine fans or Manga fans. The peppy shop loves comics and the people who write and draw them. Not only do they wallpaper their shop with comics and comics memorabilia of all stripes, but they're regularly hosting events with comic creators and support local artists by selling their books on...
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Address:3244 North Clark Street
Chicago IL 60657
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-773-528-1983 or 1-800-506-0333
Hours: Mon-Thu: 12-8 Fri: 12-9 Sat: 11-9 Sun: 12-7
Family
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Think of Family as the official library of a sprawling, makeshift family of artists from Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, or Tokyo. Here the staggering creative output of the talented group is cataloged and celebrated. Hard to come by art books are the bread and butter of the shop--inspiring, beautifully illustrated titled line shelves and are stacked on tables. Then there are the...
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Address:436 North Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90036
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-323-782-9221
Hours: Mon-Sun: 12-9
Giant Robot
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If Giant Robot the magazine began as an ode to Asian pop culture, then Giant Robot the store is now a mecca for the same. Alongside copies of the latest issue of GR you'll find all sorts of pop-y Asian items (and some American stuff that is just cool enough to be sold in Japan). Comic and design books, funky accessories, stickers and stationary, cooky toys and figurines and strange plush...
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Address:618 Shrader Street
San Francisco CA 94117
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-415-876-4773
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11:30-8 Sat: 11-8 Sun: 12-7
Giant Robot
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If Giant Robot the magazine began as an ode to Asian pop culture, then Giant Robot the store is now a mecca for the same. Alongside copies of the latest issue of GR you'll find all sorts of pop-y Asian items (and some American stuff that is just cool enough to be sold in Japan). Comic and design books, funky accessories, stickers and stationary, cooky toys and figurines and strange plush...
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Address:2015 Sawtelle Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90025
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-310-478-1819
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11:30-8 Sun: 12-6
Giant Robot
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If Giant Robot the magazine began as an ode to Asian pop culture, then Giant Robot the store is now a mecca for the same. Alongside copies of the latest issue of GR you'll find all sorts of pop-y Asian items (and some American stuff that is just cool enough to be sold in Japan). Comic and design books, funky accessories, stickers and stationary, cooky toys and figurines and strange plush...
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Address:4017 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90029
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-323-662-4752
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11:30-7 Sun: 12-7
Giant Robot
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If Giant Robot the magazine began as an ode to Asian pop culture, then Giant Robot the store is now a mecca for the same. Alongside copies of the latest issue of GR you'll find all sorts of pop-y Asian items (and some American stuff that is just cool enough to be sold in Japan). Comic and design books, funky accessories, stickers and stationary, cooky toys and figurines and strange plush...
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Address:437 East 9th Street
New York NY 10009
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-674-4769
Hours: Mon-Thu: 12:30-8:30 Fri-Sat: 12-9 Sun: 12-7
GR2
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If Giant Robot the magazine began as an ode to Asian pop culture, then Giant Robot the store is now a mecca for the same. Alongside copies of the latest issue of GR you'll find all sorts of pop-y Asian items (and some American stuff that is just cool enough to be sold in Japan). Comic and design books, funky accessories, stickers and stationary, cooky toys and figurines and strange plush...
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Address:2062 Sawtelle Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90025
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-310-445-9276
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11:30-8 Sun: 12-6
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Reader Suggested: Here Gallery showcases indie designers, zines and more. They also have a gallery that features many up and coming artists!
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Address:108 Stokes Croft
Bristol
BS1 3RU
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 44-(0)11-7942-2222
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 12:30-6:30 Sun: Closed
Little Otsu
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Little Otsu began as a vegan accessories retailer but when it realized the vegan market as being met it morphed into a printer and retailer of creative paper goods. Now there's a progression that you'll only find in San Francisco. The shop's own line of artful journals, cards and planners anchor the store. But just as cool are the zines and comics, T-shirts and buttons, artwork...
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Address:849 Valencia Street
San Francisco CA 94110
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-415-255-7900
Hours: Mon-Tue: Closed Wed-Sun: 11:30-7:30
Needles & Pens
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Needles & Pens shows us you don't need a book deal to publish, nor a sales rep and a studio to make clothes. This is creativity at a more personal, DIY level. Needles is led by co-owner Breezy Culbertson. Alongside T-shirts and such from other locals her clothing line consists of arty T-shirts and unique tops constructed from various vintage fabrics. Pens is led by co-owner and zine...
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Address:3253 16th Street
San Francisco CA 94103
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-415-255-1534
Ooga Booga
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A raw and humble space, Ooga Booga is a product of the collective creativity of today's young artists and designers. These artists and designers publish zines and graphic novels and comics. They release CDs and DVDs. They design T-shirts and hoodies and dresses and shoes. They make funky necklaces and cute tote bags.
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Address:943 North Broadway
Los Angeles CA 90012
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-213-617-1105
Hours: Mon-Tue: Closed Wed-Sat: 12-6 Sun: Closed
Quimby's
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Before every high school and college student had a blog, zines were a favored form of expression for young people. At Quimby's, the zine gets its due credit and is honored for all that it can be. The alternative book retailer seeks out everything from the DIY photocopied zines of yore, to college literature and design journals to indie comic books and art mags.
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Address:1854 West North Avenue
Chicago IL 60622
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-773-342-0910
Hours: Mon-Fri: 12-10 Sat: 11-10 Sun: 12-6
