Used and rare books
Offers used, antiquarian, and out-of-print titles.
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In Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, Powell's Books Chicago is an independent bookstore specializing in used, bargain, antiquarian, and out-of-print books. Its retail store has served the area since 1970. Academic and scholarly subjects include ancient and medieval studies, philosophy, science, and history, alongside books for general interest. The store also has sections devoted to art, architecture, photography, fiction, music, and film. Browse its varied subject sections in person at the Hyde Park store, near the University of Chicago and the Obama Presidential Center. The collection spans scholarly topics and general-interest reading, with used and antiquarian books among its offerings.
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Offers used, antiquarian, and out-of-print titles.
Specializes in academic and scholarly books.
Sections include art, fiction, music, and film.
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