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King rare and used books in detroit michigan is one. Its multiple stories would be perfect to house his expansive collection, and so in 1983 the property became kings. The store has an estimated 1 million books in stock, with a large collection of rare. Weird and wonderful bookshops worldwide in pictures books.
King used and rare books is a marvel among independent bookstores, the layout of its inner contents certainly catch my eye as i traverse its multiple floors. King books contains over a million used and rare books in. Our rare book room contains over 25,000 items including many fine books, bindings, maps, first editions, autographs and ephemera, all of which are featured in our online store. The stock in our main store, as well as that of our smaller ferndale branch, is not cataloged by computer. Detroit, mi well, maybe its not the best, but business insider named detroits john k. The rarefied world of rare book collecting is not a dying. Take some time to browse our categories below, or feel free to inquire if you are searching for something specific. Over the years, king has built a reputation among book lovers that speaks for itself. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch.
Our mission was to sell used and rare books from day one. Jay leno bought corvette repair manual at detroit bookstore. We also sell gift certificates for john king books online, in the store, and over the phone. Take a moment to browse our categories below or lease inquire if you are searching for something specific.
King rare and used books houses one of the largest collections in the country. Our mission was to sell used and rare books from day one, king. Enjoy this interactive map of all four floors of our detroit location. Typically, rare book buyers tend to be middleaged or older readers, said john doyle, president of new york citys crawford doyle booksellers, which sells new, outofprint and rare. John king started collecting and selling rare and used books while he was still in high school, leaving class early on fridays to set up a table at antique shows. Our rare book room contains over 25,000 items including fine books, bindings, maps, first editions, autographs, ephemera, and more, all of which are featured in our online store. John king has been collecting and curating books for over 50 years. Find john k king used and rare books in ferndale with address, phone number from yahoo us local. While our store books are not on a database or listed online, if you are looking for something in particular, you need only inquire. John king john king used books, rare books and new books. King rare and used books in detroit michigan is one of the largest bookstores in america.
Oct 27, 2018 jay leno stops into detroit bookstore before heading to makeawish event. Reading the last chapter at detroits oldest bookstore. Details of their journey are abundant and informative and prompted me to make a trip to royal books in downtown baltimore in search of a heritage press edition of tom. Sep 18, 2017 john king has been collecting and curating books for over 50 years. Typically, rare book buyers tend to be middleaged or older readers, said john doyle, president of new york citys crawford doyle booksellers, which sells new, outofprint. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Many people have amassed entire personal home libraries over the years just by. Just named one of the top 18 bookstores in the world by. King began his book trading back in 1965 as a teenager and has continually advanced in the trade ever since. Vote for the places you love on the detroit alist and earn points, pins and amazing deals along the way. Details of their journey are abundant and informative and prompted me to make a trip to royal books in downtown baltimore in search of a heritage press edition of tom sawyer.
We are an open shop, with regular store hours, and over 750,000 books in stock. Buy books online, new and used online bookstore from alibris. I first ventured to this highly touted bookstore back in february after discovering this gold mine featured in various top bookstore lists business insider, cnn, wall street journal. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. Vote for the places you love on the detroit alist and earn points, pins and amazing deals along the. In a 2011 article from the online magazine salon, the store was described as one of the largest and strangest collections in north america. Discover michigans largest rare and used book retailer with four floors and thousands of volumes. Travels in the book world first published in 1997 is the first book i immediately reread. Alas, the game did not go as hoped, however not all was lost as we stopped by one of my favorite locations in michigan, john k. The amount of variety offered from a used bookstore is bound to be large, especially when its inventory is as big as kings. We started out as a used book store, and as we grew we didnt add a coffee shop, we didnt add calendars or greeting cards. Hardtofind and first additions are also available in an adjacent building. Download the directory on your iphone or print it out for reference.
More information about this seller contact this seller 2. The rarefied world of rare book collecting is not a dying art. Keep your eyes peeled for ridiculously large bibles. Lafayette, detroit, mi 48226 usa 3 9610622 directions to john k.
Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. King used and rare books has over one million books and an unprecedented collection of rare and collectors editions. Jay leno stops into detroit bookstore before heading to makeawish event. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. Discover michigans largest rareandused book retailer with four floors and thousands of volumes. The store has an estimated 1 million books in stock, with a large collection of rare and used titles.
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