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Bookstores, Hobby Shops and More Hour 25 Home Page This Week's Show Upcoming Shows Previous Shows Audio Index The Calendar Current Calendar Last Month's Calendar On-Going Events Conventions Literacy Education Hour 25 Background Links Here's where you will find information about shops and other places of science fictional interest in Southern California. Many of these stores have web sites where you can purchase merchandise on-line.

			Bookstores emphasizing Science Fiction and Horror Ambrosia This is the place to go in LA if you're a fan of Doctor Who. Who? You? No, Doctor Who. Located on West Pico Blvd on the westside of LA, just down the street from the Westside Pavilion shopping mall, this cozy store is filled with all things Whovian, along with many other books and tapes from various UK and other science fiction shows. That's not all they carry, but it's a start. Ken Barr, the owner, is a real fan of Dr. Who and is enthusiastic about helping you find that rare book that you were sure was only available in the UK and not here in the colonie... err.. states. 10679 West Pico Blvd West Los Angeles, CA Phone : 310-475-5825 Toll Free : 888-47-DRWHO email : ambrosia@gallifreyone.com Ambrosia's Web Site A&M Booksellers Some bookstores are known for having rare and expensive books. Others are known for having the latest releases. But A&M Booksellers are known for having a huge selection of inexpensive 'reading copies' of out of print books. Now that dosen't mean they don't have rare and expensive books, because they do, but what they are known for is having tons of used books at very reasonable prices. They're the answer to a book addict's dream. Their rare and collectible books are sold through their Massoglia Books Web Site, so be sure to check there to find out what's currently available. 19801 Vanowen, Unit D Canoga Park, CA 91306 Phone : 818-716-6259 email : martysbooks@pacbell.net Massoglia Books Web Site Barry Levin If you are interested in rare copies of science fiction and fantasy books, or first editions, then this is the place for you. Beyond just books - and man does he have the books - Barry Levin handles autographs, manuscripts, literary correspondence and original art. Rare science fiction first editions are certainly not inexpensive and they aren't everyone's cup of tea, but it's wonderful knowing that there's someplace in LA that specializes in these rare books. Store Hours Monday - Thursday 10AM - 6PM (PST) Friday 10AM - 2PM (PST) Closed Saturday Sunday 12 Noon - 5PM (PST) (PST) 720 Santa Monica Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90401 Phone : 310-458-6111 Fax : 310-899-9404 Barry R. Levin's Web site Book Fellows Located in Glendale this used bookstore offers a combination of first editions and collectible books along with a broad selection of mystery and science fiction books in great condition. Their stock - as far as mystery and sf goes, is split fairly evenly between hardbacks and paperbacks and we always find something there that we weren't expecting to find. They also have a great selection of science fiction reference books and more than a few autographed books. But more than that, its a nice friendly place to go to and spend a few hours in search of some new literary treasures - or at least a few good reads. Store Hours Every Day 10AM - 10PM (PST) 238 N. Brand Blvd Glendale, CA 91203 Phone : 818-545-0079 Fax : 818-545-0094 email : bookfellows@gowebway.com Bookfellows Web Site Dangerous Visions Dangerous Visions is a fixture in the LA science fiction scene. They carry new and used books and are great about carrying authors backlist books, not just the newest releases. Its also a place where many sf people from LA drop in to buy their books, so you never know who you'll meet there. 13563 Ventura Blvd Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Phone : 818-986-6963 Fax : 818-341-7354 Dangerous Visions Web Site Dark Delicacies Located in Burbank, not far from Universal Studios - a place quite familiar to fans of horror fiction - Dark Delicacies is a bookstore devoted to the literature of horror and the fantastic. They have row after row of classic and contemporary horror along with collectibles and other things not likely to be found in more mundane shops. I mean, how many 'normal' book shops have a dedicated section for funerial artwork or keep collectibles and jewelry in an open casket. Like the sign on the door says, "Come on in, it's cool as a crypt inside". Store Hours Saturday and Sunday 11AM - 6PM (PST) Closed Monday Tuesday - Friday 11AM - 8PM (PST) 4213 W. Burbank Blvd Burbank, CA 91505 Phone : 818-556-6660 Toll Free : 888-darkdel email : darkdel@darkdel.com Dark Delicacies Web Site Bookstores - various Op Amp This store has been a fixture in Southern California for about as long as Hour 25 has been around. It started out as a used bookstore specializing in scientific and engineering books and now features the largest and most comprehensive collection of scientific, engineering, computer and film production books that can be found anywhere. Whenever I'm looking for some obscure technical book, this is where I go because if they don't have it they can order it for me. This place is a 'must see' for anyone with an interest in scientific and technical subjects. 1033 N. Sycamore Ave Los Angeles, CA Phone : 323-464-4322 Toll Free : 800-468-4322 Fax : 323-464-0977 email : opamp@netcom.com OpAmp Web Site Vroman's Bookstore Vroman's has been an institution in Pasadena for over 100 years. They're a huge independent bookstore with a large selection of Science Fiction and horror books along with many science and computer books. They also sponsor a number of book discussion groups and have frequent signings. Store Hours Monday - Thursday 9AM - 9PM (PST) Friday & Saturday 9AM - 10PM (PST) Sunday 10AM - 8PM (PST) 695 E Colorado Blvd Pasadena, CA 91101 Phone : 626-396-1670 Toll Free : 800-769-BOOK Fax : 626-792-7308 Vroman's Web Site You might also be interested in Vroman's Museum Collection, which is their store dedicated to art, architecture and photography. Located at 340 S. Lake Ave in Pasadena. Phone 626-396-1670 Fax 626-396-1679. Audiobooks Jimmy B's I love listening to books while I race around LA in my car. I first found Jimmy B's about a decade ago and have since been making the trek across town whenever my supply of audiobooks is getting a bit long in the tooth. They have a large selection of science fiction audiobooks for rent or purchase, along with loads of tapes on most any other subject you'd be interested in. Store Hours Monday - Saturday 10AM-7 PM (PST) Sunday & Holidays 12 Noon - 5PM (PST) 1632 S. Pacific Coast Highway Redondo Beach, CA 90277-5604 Phone : 310-792-1718 Fax : 310-792-1719 email : jimmyb@audiobooks.com Jimmy B's Audiobooks Web Site Models Shops - with an emphasis on SF subjects Creature Features Located not terribly far from Dark Delicicies in Burbank, Creature Features is home to a large collection of genra soundtracks, back issues of sf media and modeling magazines and model kits covering science fiction and horror movies. Their modeling emphasis is on creatures, not vehicles, and they cover the range of classic and contemporary horror to the just plain weirdly wonderful. 1802 West Olive Avenue Burbank, CA 91506 Phone : 818-842-9383 fax : 818-842-0752 Creature Features Web Site Monsters in Motion You've got to love a hobby shop that has an aisle dedicated to spaceships and another for dinosaurs and giant Japanese monsters and another for characters from SF and horror movies and another for... But you get the picture. And they've got books and CDs and did I mention they've got loads of other SF and horror models? Oh my! It's worth a trip here just to see all the built up kits that line the walls of the store. {Even if it does intimidate me to see just how much better than me other people are at building and painting models.} They also have special events, signings and film showings and the like, so be sure to get on their mailing list. Store Hours Wednesday and Thursday 11AM - 6PM (PST) Friday 11AM - 7PM Saturday 9AM - 5PM 310 East Orangethorpe Ave Unit C Placentia, CA 92870 Phone: 714-577-8863 Monsters in Motion Web Site Video Museums The Bunny Museum OK, so the Bunny Museum is not really science fiction. On the other hand, it's certainly wonderful, quirky and eccentric. And Suzanne and I love it. A few years ago Candace Frazee's fiance Steve Lubanski bought her a single stuffed bunny. And then they discovered that stuffed bunnies reproduce faster than the real ones, and before long their house was filled with every imaginable sort of bunny collectible. So they did the only thing they could, they turned their house into a Bunny Museum. You've got to see it to believe it. It's open on holidays so you'll have to call before going over to make sure its open. It's easy to find. Just look for the house with the 15 foot bunny from the Rose Parade living on the front lawn. And while there be sure to spend some time with their real bunnies. They have some of the most affectionate bunnies that can be found anywhere. Buddy is especially friendly and will even lick your hand when you're not petting him. 1933 Jefferson Drive Pasadena, CA 91104 Phone: 626-798-8848 The Bunny Museum Web Site Back to Hour 25 Home Page Unless otherwise noted the entire content of this web site is Copyright © Warren W. James, 2000. All rights reserved.