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        Established in 1953, City Lights Bookstore is a general book store, specializing in featuring a wide range of books based on world literature, arts, and progressive politics. Based in San Francisco, Calif., the store carries a vast array of books for readers of all ages. City Lights also serves as a book publisher.
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        Phone: (415) 362-4921

        Phone: (415) 362-1901

        Fax: (415) 362-4921

        Payment method
        check, discover, master card, visa, amex, all major credit cards
        Neighborhoods
        Northeast San Francisco, North Beach, Chinatown
        Amenities
        OnLine store
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        City Lights Bookstore

        City Lights Booksellers & Publishers

        City Lights Booksellers

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        http://www.citylights.com

        https://citylights.com

        http://www.schoolwisepress.com

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        Categories
        Book Stores, Book Publishers, Publishers
        Other Information

        Parking: Street

        Price Range : Average

        Wheelchair Accessible: No

        Bike Parking: Yes

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        Thomas K.

        05/18/2012

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        The world would be a better pl...

        The world would be a better place if there was more bookstores like this in it. I have traveled across this country and rate this one of the best bookstores, anywhere. Even though the make their money selling books you will never be told to put it down or buy it here (unlike the chain bookstores). AWESOME staff that really knows their stuff and a great selection of both new and used books. If you visit the city and don't visit this place you are missing out.

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        builtboyle

        11/16/2010

        Overall
        One of the best book stores in the World!

        It's not hype! This place is a legendary book store. City Lights Bookstore is for readers. Forget about those large, corporate and dull book giants. City Lights has character and one of the best selections of poetry in America.

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        Phone: (415) 362-8193

        Address: 261 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

        Website: http://www.citylights.com

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