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The Last Bookstore
The most photographed — and possibly strangest — bookstore in the world.
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES
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Our story
The story behind the shelves
We started small in 2005, tucked into a downtown Los Angeles loft, when founder Josh Spencer turned his full attention to what he loved most: books and records. Today the flagship store fills more than 22,000 square feet of the historic Spring Arts Tower — over 500,000 books and records, collectibles, and a maze of art galleries, hidden spaces and curiosities. The name was meant to be a little ironic, but every year it feels a little more true. Despite pandemics, strikes, fires and everything else, we've survived, thrived, and opened three more stores. We still buy, sell and trade books and records every day.
Why get lost here
It's a destination
California's largest book & record store
New, used and rare — one of the largest independent bookstores left anywhere.
The Rare Book Annex
A privately gated room of first editions, signed books, art, design, photography and architecture.
The Labyrinth upstairs
Hidden rooms, installations and the book tunnel everyone photographs.
Vinyl, bought and sold daily
LPs, 45s, 12-inches and 78s from the 1950s to now — rock, soul, jazz, punk, hip hop and more.
Four locations, each unique
Downtown LA, Studio City, Lost Books in Montrose, and Skull-Face Books & Vinyl in Honolulu.
Need a venue? Take ours.
Launch your book, shoot your film, book your band, throw a party among the stacks.
Inside the stacks
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Visit the flagship
Corner of 5th and Spring, a block from Pershing Square station
- Sun-Sat
- 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Good to know
Where are the other locations?
The Last Bookstore Studio City (4437 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood), Lost Books in Montrose (2233 Honolulu Ave), and Skull-Face Books & Vinyl in Honolulu, Hawaii (1148 Bethel St, old Chinatown).
Where do I park downtown?
There are plenty of parking meters near the store, plus pay lots all along Spring St in the blocks before and after us.
Do you buy records?
Yes — bring your collection in or email us. We buy LPs, 45s, 12-inches and 78s from the 1950s to now: rock & roll, soul, R&B, jazz, blues, disco, reggae, folk, punk, hip hop, soundtracks and more.
Can I rent the space for an event?
Yes — launch your book, shoot your film, book your band, or throw a party among the stacks. See the venue rental info on our site.
A note on scams
The Last Bookstore will NEVER request payment in exchange for printing books to carry in our store. If you receive suspicious communication, call (213) 488-0599 and speak to a store manager.