The Monkey's Paw

cultural dissonance as art form. it's inspiring to see freaky vintage etiquette books, science texts, and porno paperbacks all rubbing shoulders in one little shop. plus they sell typewriters. four f*ckin stars!

You always walk out with something that you never expected you'd want to own.

after my first visit, it already became my favorite bookstore. There is no book (or "curiosity") in the store that I wouldn't want for myself. Amazingly eccentric collection. Excellent browsing venue.

I have a full set of the weirdest 19th century Scottish lithographs from this place. They feature giants, and demons, and weeping lassies. It is a cabinet of curiosities. And worth exploring.

Stephen Fowler has amazing taste and a great shop. He takes the time to write his own little blurbs in many of the books. Ask about the mailing list - if you tell him what subjects you're interested in, he'll e-mail you when he gets in something he thinks you'd like.

Old, weird books are more interesting than new, commonplace books. This shop is all about the old & weird.

Weird and beautiful. It's like a museum of forgotten information. Great place for a smart date.

an excellent place to browse! Well-chosen selection of specialty books spanning most of the last century. Eccentric, slightly creepy (in a good way) vibe...like stepping into a Harry Potter movie.