The Last Bookstore

Did a poetry reading here. Great book store with a lot of selection. I’m not near the city but if I was I would definetly frequent the.

I have found this to be a special and fun place for maybe three years. Yet, there have been some changes which have left me somewhat alienated. The neato ($ 1) «Labyrinth» (about half of the second floor) is no more, there is more of a «security presence» than I think necessary, the prices have been creeping upward (along with a shift to more new books, with some editions being quite costly), just about all of the the «regular» clerks with whom I’d become familiar are now gone, and there is an upstairs clerk (Tony, I think) that I’ve found, in recent history, to be insolent and unnecessarily rude. Clearly, this dude has a «attitude problem» (or maybe worse). I ‘spose I could mention that they COULD pay a little more for books traded in. My experience is that they never pay more than a dollar or two for an item!
Not only is it fun to navigate through their collection, but one can frequently enjoy a great conversation or just kind’ve hang out for awhile (which doesn’t seem to bother the management, as long as one is not sleeping or making oneself a nuisance). Some of their events, such as poetry readings or lectures have been terrific too.

This place is great!
You can find many interesting books here, come here and read books is one of my hobby, these used books are cheap, you can buy or only read, pay your time here you will not disappointed .
The selection is broad here, I love this last bookstore!

This place is amazing! I could spend days in here. So much to see. Wonderful selection of new titles and old books. Park at the corner and just walk to grab some dessert, wander around the bookstore and after make your way upwards to the Broad or even Grand Central Market a plethora of breakfast/​lunch options (eggslut anyone?)
Keep in mind you’re in downtown LA don’t wander too far down alone (area by the Regent)

Doubtful I need to tell YOU, since you’re reading this review, that this bookstore is wonderful!
They have more unique and interesting books that you might find elsewhere. It really does feel like the last bookstore in existence, since Barnes and Noble don’t carry much of interest these days, aside from pop books.
The interior is fun. Two stories, book arches, book art, some cute boutique stores upstairs, and presentations and book readings regularly.
The kid’s book section is great, too. You can certainly bring your little ones along.
I think I could get lost here. I likely could spend weeks and never be finished. Definitely worth a visit.

Such a fun place to check out! The only bookstore I really frequent is Barnes and Noble, so coming here was fun and different.
They carry tons of books from what I saw while browsing.

Awesome place in which to get lost. They have some used books here as well. The place is two floors and its very inviting to just keep browsing.
Staff is really nice and very helpful. I would just come in here try to find what you like then ask for help if you really can’t find it. You’ll be glad you did because you’ll run into cool things along the way.

Awesome, awesome, awesome.
Love this bookstore. very hipster, very chic. The way they have their setup, makes you want to take your time while you tour the entire place and take it all in.
Broad selection of classic used and new books, so why not pick up a good read while you’re there. They’ve got an art exhibit on the second floor that’s pretty neat as well. Definitely a staple place that must be visited by either local angelinos, or by any visitor to LA.
Parking was difficult on the street, so I had to park in a nearby garage that offered an $ 8 cash only flat rate for the day.

The adaptive reuse of this bank building into a gigantic recycled book store with retail mezzanine level for various artists is nothing short of a brilliant concept.
The Last Bookstore also buy books for resale and the vast volume, character, and charm of the space gives the place a unique distinction among other book stores and intimate art galleries.
It’s a great adventure for those looking for something very special and rare.
15% discount off used books with Unilocal check-​in!

The Last Bookstore is a photogenic DTLA bookshop that doubles as a work of art.
While aisles and shelves of books sprawl across this two-​story wonder, creatively designed murals and sculptures – all built with books – adorn the space. It’s quite an adventure to walk through the mazes, especially on the second level. There are also several galleries, so be sure to check those out.
Everyone tries to get their own Instagram photo op, so don’t worry, it’s normal for you to do so too.

This bookstore is something straight out of Alice in Wonderland, amazing and dreamlike. L.A. is filled with incredible places and this is another one to add to the list.
I was surprised by the art galleries upstairs in the labyrinth — especially the yarn shop, how fun is that!
They had everything under the sun and a few things from the universe next door. Along with a stage, vinyl records, a rare book section, and probably a dozen other things that I missed.
We need more amazing bookstores like this one to inspire and celebrate the art of words.

The 2016 Unilocal 500, Review #149:
An amazing collection of books Best in L.A. but, not in L.A. area… I tend to lean toward The Iliad for that title.
The big reasons I would never give 5 stars to this location is there is a restroom here. Sorry, that is a big one for me. However, the employees here will instruct you on where to walk downtown to find a restroom but, I wouldn’t advise just anyone to go out walking into the DTLA evening when they don’t really know where they’re going. Oh, and unfortunately the derelict collection starts directly outside the store and continues for many blocks.
(Allow me to note that The Iliad bookstore does have its own bathroom on-​premises)
Another thing is there are places that are darker than others. Not dungeon-​like but, also not well like like a Target store. I think they need to be a little closer to the illumination found in Target, than what they actually are.
NOVELTY FACTOR: Rare book room. The vault, tunnel of books, maze, … etc.
POSITIVES:
I like they have a bag check and the hand basket. Good selection of record albums and 45s, CDs, as well as standard and Blu-​ray DVDs. The checkout line was quite fast. Parking out front was free after 7 or maybe it was 8 p.m. The music playing was soothing and the seating was old but, comfortable… Hmmm… dark, soothing and comfortable but, take heed (setting people up for failure? LoL) the signs say no sleeping. The only other place I know that is dark, soothing and comfortable is my bedroom. :-) So, I could almost excuse the snooze.
ANOTHER BAD THING: Please don’t come here if you think that their books are included in a database. They are not. If you want a title… You can’t call them and expect someone to spend a good deal of time (depending on the title) looking for it. You want that type of quality move to Portland and shop at Powell’s (they are on-​line, have a book database, will search for a title over the phone and will ship for free). Perhaps the day will come where this shop will follow suit. As for now though… it is hit or miss, so come with plenty of time to waste/​search (Noting that I personally don’t mind but, some may).

I’ll admit I’m not that big of a reader or book fanatic. But I do enjoy a good book on occasion. The main purpose to finally come here was simple. The amazing photo ops this place has to offer. The Last Bookstore is so unique with its many awesome sections that captures the imagination. Its book but its artistic and that what I love the most. I’ve had my eye on this place ever since my cousin told me about it and we were gonna go but then got lost and ended up in the hood instead lol.
So finally I was able to make my rounds here. The classic book tunnel was amongst my favorite thing about this place. The fly books were pretty awesome and cool too as well as the section of the color coded books. The vault was also nice. Everything was incredible about this place. It was a bookstore but it felt like a museum. Aside from that, the book selections are plentiful. For book lovers all around, this is a definite must visit. I guarantee they will have the book you are most likely looking for.
They buy and sell books here as well as records too. That had me the most excited as I am a record lover. The selection was super nice and it felt like I was in a candy store. I was a little too young when Tower Records closed its doors so it always has me blissful whenever I find a nice place with a great vinyl collection.
Overall this place is simply awesome. From the many artistic approaches to books, to the plentiful selection of used books this place has it all. After all, there’s power in language and this place certain shows a great respect for literature. Kinda makes me wish at times I would have been a lit major instead but ah wells.
I shall return again. This place has become one of my most favorite places to hit in DTLA. Great ambiance, nice friendly and warm customer service plus its like a museum minus the fees. What is there not to love about this place. This place rules!!!

Growing up, I was the bookworm of the family. So on this trip to LA, my sister knew just where to take me! The Last Bookstore for their neato photo ops!
Flying books!
Book frame wall!
Book tunnel!
I missed out on the rainbow bookshelves that I spotted after the fact on their website, but c’est le vie!

This is a must see if you’re in DTLA. Even if you only come once just to take in the beauty you must experience it at least once.
There’s wonderful pieces of paintings and arts scattered around. I love the book vaults they have.
It is downtown so expect to pay for parking, I think we paid $ 6.

The Last Bookstore is the most impressive bookstore I’ve ever seen. Even more impressive than Powell’s or The Strand! If you’re a book geek like me or an Art geek like my husband, you will have to make a stop here if you’re in SoCal. Their significant new and used book collection, book art installations, vaults, the labyrinth and book tunnel upstairs, and the art collective inside make it worth experiencing. Be prepared to spend an hour or two browsing and exploring!
The first time we went in here, we just kinda walked around both floors to see what kind of books they had. Downstairs, you’ll see separate areas for Modern Fiction and The Classics, Self-​Help, Psychology, Science, Cooking, Children’s, Music, Drama, Film, Comics, and Rare Books and Art at the Annex. Upstairs, you’ll find the Horror Vault, the labyrinth, the Tunnel of Books, Mystery and Sci-​Fi/​Fantasy, Decorative Books, History, and etc. The Art Collective and Yarn Store are also upstairs. I ended up buying a British mystery that looks brand new for $ 3. I was tempted to buy more books, but we packed light for this trip, so we don’t have a lot of space in our luggage for anything really.
The second time we went, my husband spent more time in the Art department and he ended up buying a book on LA street art. It’s a great souvenir from LA since LA has so much amazing street art.
I would love to come back here again next time we’re in LA! We’ll bring a larger suitcase next time so we can buy more books here!
Oh and don’t forget to check in to redeem your 15% off discount!

Wow.
This place sure knows a thing or two about ambiance! Get ready for photo ops galore!
Their selection (books, art, records) is just enormous AND reasonably priced. You could come every day for a month and still find new things. A must for anyone who finds themself in the area.

Absolutely amazing bookstore that incorporates art and the love of reading all in one place! When you eye it from the outside, you can’t even imagine what it looks like inside since the outside is all dusty and the windows are somewhat dirty. But when you finally find street parking and walk through the door, it’s like you’re transformed into a new world where the dustier the book, the more history it holds.
There are old and new books littered all over the place but the amazing place is located upstairs in a little room just filled with artistic use of the books as not just an item, but creative art designed to make you open your eyes and your mind. Definitely worth a visit to see where your mind can take you!

Like thousands of said before me, The Last Bookstore is a super awesome place that turns what would be an average bookstore into an adventurous store worth exploring.
In what used to be a old bank vault, The Last Bookstore has really taken advantage of its location and quirky personality. In addition to a large variety of books across a myriad of topics and styles, The Last Bookstore has a number of fun designs such as a tunnel made of books or shelfs arranged by the color of books and other neat exhibits. Upstairs, there are a couple of other stores specializing in cards, art and posters. Its a fun vibe here you’ll want to definitely visit.

If this were the Last Bookstore in the world, I’d be content…
* YES — All topics and categories of books & accessories, old and new, offered here
* YES — Multi-​level bookstore
* YES — Eclectic décor makes for a fun visit; see famous book arch pic
* YES — Individual artist shops featured upstairs; Liz Huston’s gallery was great
* YES — Small galleries featured upstairs as well
* FYI — Opens daily at 10am
* FYI — Street meter parking only or lots available on Spring Street
* FYI — Must check bags over a certain size at the door (small purses are ok)
* FYI — On Sundays, farmer’s market located right outside the shop on 5^th Street
Recommend ~!

Librairie très originale au coeur de Los Angeles. À né pas manquer !