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The Last Bookstore We're not really the last bookstore - thank goodness - but we are the largest new & used bookstore in California. Plus, we're the only one that's 22,000 sq.
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feet with a record shop, a famous book tunnel & haunted bank vaults. Oh, & books. Tons of books. http://www.lastbookstorela.com
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13 Nights After Dark starting soon…tickets in Link in Bio
10/17/2026

13 Nights After Dark starting soon…tickets in Link in Bio

10/15/2026

This isn’t a haunted house.

It doesn’t need to be.

For thirteen nights we’re letting you experience The Last Bookstore the way almost nobody gets to see it: after closing, with the crowds gone and most of the lights out.

The Labyrinth.

The book tunnel.

The vaults.

The Horror Vault.

Thousands and thousands of books.

And whatever else might be here after everybody leaves.

In the dark.

Horror movies, candlelight readings, Lock-Ins, Halloween Homecoming and sleepovers happening along the way.

Click the EVENTS Link in Bio to see ticket options. More added every day.

Romance and raunchy fairy tale fans! You’ve seen the trailers already. You know what’s up. (If you haven’t, go watch i...
10/12/2026

Romance and raunchy fairy tale fans! You’ve seen the trailers already. You know what’s up. (If you haven’t, go watch it now!). We can’t wait for this movie based on the short story by Ursula Wills-Jones.

But have you seen the life-size standee we have of the Wicker Husband in our store? Want two tickets to the PREMIERE on Oct 20 @ 7pm in Culver City?

Here’s how:

1) Find the Wicker Husband standee in our store

2) post your pic with him and tag
The Last Bookstore AND Wicker Movie

3) get entered into the drawing to win the 2 tickets!

Winner will be selected on Oct 16.

A hard man is good to find….

Wicker Movie
BLACK BEAR

Sat Oct 17 - 3 pmJoin us for a BOOK SIGNING and talk with Wayne Coyne (Flaming Lips) to celebrate his first children’s ...
10/11/2026

Sat Oct 17 - 3 pm

Join us for a BOOK SIGNING and talk with Wayne Coyne (Flaming Lips) to celebrate his first children’s book! Bring your kids!

I AM AN EYE I DON’T KNOW WHY is Wayne Coyne’s (Flaming Lips) first children’s book. All sixty-eight pages are original art and story by Coyne.

I AM AN EYE is an unusual and endearing look at a young person finding their identity. Eyes, ears, nose, and mouth are literally separated and must find each other to help their face win a bike race. The two ears, two eyes, nose and mouth realize they are better off together, especially now they have become friends who can help each other see, hear, and steer.

In the tradition of Dr. Seuss and the wonderful, wubbulous psychedelic music of the Flaming Lips, I AM AN EYE I DON’T KNOW WHY is an original and very funny look at the togetherness of self.

Wayne will be signing in person. Reserve your hardcover copy now at the link in bio!

Wayne Coyne

The Flaming Lips

Hey everyone!Join us on Monday, November 9th at 7 pm for an evening of art, activism, and organizing—featuring Jane Fond...
10/05/2026

Hey everyone!

Join us on Monday, November 9th at 7 pm for an evening of art, activism, and organizing—featuring Jane Fonda in conversation with Ken Grossinger, author of Art Works.

Buy Tickets at Link in Bio!

Drawing on Jane’s extraordinary career in film and activism and Ken’s work as a strategist in social movements, they’ll explore how artists can confront authoritarianism and promote democracy. When artists and organizers combine forces, new forms of political mobilization follow—which shape lasting social change. And yet few people appreciate how much deliberate strategy often propels this vital social change work. Behind the scenes, artists, organizers, political activists, and philanthropists have worked together to hone powerful strategies for achieving the world we want and the world we need.

Light snacks and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. Priority seating for ticket holders.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Monday, November 9th from 7-9 pm
Where: The Last Bookstore, 453 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA

Ken Grossinger Jane Fonda Committee for the First Amendment

Los Angeles-based actors/readers wanted….send us your best 1-2 mins of you reading something scary! DM or email contact...
10/01/2026

Los Angeles-based actors/readers wanted….send us your best 1-2 mins of you reading something scary! DM or email [email protected]

Join us at the Last Bookstore Tuesday Oct 6th at 6pm! Author Monte Burke (Men of Troy, Saban) sits down with Ryan Abraha...
09/23/2026

Join us at the Last Bookstore Tuesday Oct 6th at 6pm!

Author Monte Burke (Men of Troy, Saban) sits down with Ryan Abraham for a live episode of Peristyle Podcast. They’ll chat about Burke’s latest book Men of Troy and the magical era of USC Trojan football at the turn of the millenium.

All General Admission tickets come with a $10 gift card to The Last Bookstore. All VIP Tickets come with a signed copy of “Men of Troy.” Fight on!

Tickets Link in bio under Events.

Monte Burke

Apparently the demons are still here. They’ve just moved to nonfiction.Carl Sagan’s The Demon-Haunted World — a 1995 war...
09/16/2026

Apparently the demons are still here. They’ve just moved to nonfiction.

Carl Sagan’s The Demon-Haunted World — a 1995 warning against superstition, pseudoscience, and abandoning critical thought — somehow keeps getting more relevant.

Which part of Sagan’s baloney detection kit do you think people ignore most often?

THE TOWER TAKEOVER IS BACK.The SPRING ARTS TOWER TAKEOVER returns for the 3rd time.LAST MONTH SOLD OUT.Saturday, Septemb...
09/12/2026

THE TOWER TAKEOVER IS BACK.

The SPRING ARTS TOWER TAKEOVER returns for the 3rd time.

LAST MONTH SOLD OUT.

Saturday, September 19 | 10AM–5PM
453 S Spring St | Downtown Los Angeles

$10 ADMISSION
Includes $3 STORE CREDIT good at any Last Bookstore location.

You know The Last Bookstore.

But have you ever wondered what’s upstairs?

For one day, we’re taking over the Spring Arts Tower and transforming empty spaces and hallways above the bookstore into L.A.’s VERTICAL COMMUNITY MARKET — a multi-floor maze of vendors, artists, makers, collectors, shops, authors, food, and things you probably weren’t expecting to find.

Wander upstairs. Explore the 100+ year old Art Deco building. See what you find.

BOOKS / ART / VINTAGE / CLOTHING / JEWELRY / VINYL / COLLECTIBLES / ZINES / AUTHORS / FOOD / DRINK / LOCAL SHOPS / MAKERS / READINGS / AND MORE

Part flea market.
Part art market.
Part book fair.
Part treasure hunt.

All stacked vertically above The Last Bookstore.

Come for the bookstore.

THEN KEEP GOING UP.

Indoors and out of the sun.
All ages welcome.

$10 admission includes $3 in Last Bookstore credit, good at any of our 4 locations.

LAST MONTH SOLD OUT — GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY.

Saturday, September 19
10AM–5PM
453 S Spring St, DTLA

Tickets at LASTBOOKSTORELA.COM or link in bio.

Send this to the person you want to explore the tower with.

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Photos by Jose Navarro

VENDORS WANTED — TABLES NOW START AT JUST $50! 🚨The SPRING ARTS TOWER TAKEOVER returns for its 3rd edition!📍 453 S Sprin...
09/12/2026

VENDORS WANTED — TABLES NOW START AT JUST $50! 🚨

The SPRING ARTS TOWER TAKEOVER returns for its 3rd edition!

📍 453 S Spring St, Downtown Los Angeles
📅 Saturday, September 19 • 10AM–5PM

L.A.’S VERTICAL COMMUNITY MARKET

The Last Bookstore is opening up the spaces above our legendary DTLA bookstore and filling them with artists, makers, sellers, shops, authors, collectors, and creators for a one-day indoor, multi-floor pop-up market.

WHAT DO YOU SELL? WE WANT TO SEE IT.

ART • VINTAGE • CLOTHING • JEWELRY • FOOD • DRINKS • BOOKS • VINYL • ZINES • COLLECTIBLES • HANDMADE GOODS • AUTHORS • PUBLISHERS • LOCAL SHOPS • AND MORE

Never done a market before? That’s okay too.
Garage sellers, collectors, side hustles, first-time vendors, and established businesses are all welcome.

☀️ INDOORS — NO TENTS, NO BAKING IN THE SUN

📚 Set up inside the historic Spring Arts Tower above The Last Bookstore and put your stuff in front of our DTLA community.

🎤 AUTHORS, ARTISTS & PERFORMERS: Ask about dedicated Main Stage time to present, read, perform, or promote your work in front of the crowd.

SPECIAL LAST-MINUTE VENDOR PRICING:

→ Tables starting at $50
→ 3 tables for $100
→ 5 tables for $150
→ Private rooms available from $300–$3,000

We’ve opened up EXTRA VENDOR SPACE, so applications have been extended through Friday, September 18.

Have a brick-and-mortar shop? Bring it downtown for the day.

Have a garage full of great stuff? Your driveway doesn’t get this kind of foot traffic.

Have something weird that doesn’t fit neatly into a category? Even better.

CLAIM YOUR SPACE → LASTBOOKSTORELA.COM
or apply through the link in bio

Questions: [email protected]

Graphic design: Hang Nguyen ❤ Hang Nguyen ❤

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Address

453 S Spring Street (Main Entrance On 5th)
Los Angeles, CA
90013

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 11am - 11pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 8pm
Sunday 11am - 8pm

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+12134880599

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