Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Bookstores

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This is a list of some book stores that handle science fiction, fantasy, and horror works. Both on-line and off-line stores are represented here.

A & M Book Cellars: We deal in used and collectable paperback and hardcover books, and can often find just what you need to read, reread, or fill out your collection. We sell online, by mail order, and at Science Fiction Conventions. Physical store in San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Adventures in Crime & Space: Specializing in Mystery, Science Fiction, & Horror Books New, Used, and Rare. Located in Austin, Texas, USA.
AlienEntertainment: Includes Dr. Who Store.com, Star Trek Depot, Star Wars Trading Post, and Brit-TV Shoppe. Comic books, serials. Other media fandoms. Action figures, collectibles, other merchandise.
Already Read Used Books: We have thousands of carefully selected paperback and hardback books... barely used, out-of-print, and vintage — in fiction and non-fiction for adults and children. We have at least 2,000 sci-fi titles in stock along with additional horror titles.
Alternating Reality Books: Comic books and Science fiction books, anime and manga.
Amazon.com: Very large stock. "One million titles, consistently low prices." Also has Canadian, UK, German, French, and Japanese branches.
AzioBooks: Independent N.C. Bookstore dealing in Used & Rare Books and Collectibles. Over 80,000 items in our store -- titles from all genres, comic books, and ephemera. New listings added every day -- Selling books of quality since 1998.
Bakka Phoenix: BakkaPhoenix Books. "Canada's oldest science fiction bookstore." In Toronto, Canada.
Barnes & Noble.com Bookstore: Yet another chain store.
Basement Full of Books: Out-of-print books available by mail directly from their authors.
Barry R. Levin Science Fiction & Fantasy Literature: A Premier Purveyor of Science Fiction and Fantasy Rarities. Store located in Santa Monica, California, USA. Strong emphasis on autographs, manuscripts, literary correspondence, and original art.
Betts Bookstore: Bangor, Maine's oldest bookstore, operating in the downtown area since 1938. Complete collection of Stephen King works, including hardcover, paperback, and signed limited editions.
Book Crazy: "An online-only store with a variety of books, records, and other stuff."
Booklover Oxford: Books & Comics. Second-hand bookshop. Collectibles. Physically located in Oxford, England, UK.
Books A Million: The national chain. (USA)
BooksEnthusiast.com: Large selection of hard to find books and brochures. The collection covers a wide range of subjects including art, literature, science and much more.
Books From the Crypt: A virtual store specializing in rare, used, and collectible science fiction, fantasy and horror since 1997. Hardcover and paperback books, pulps, digests, comics, and ephemera.
The Booksmith: "Your neighborhood bookstore in cyberspace." San Francisco's leading independent bookstore.
BookUniverse Online: Specializing in Science Fiction and Fantasy. I'm happy to place wholesale orders for authors.
Borderlands Books: Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Horror bookstore. Used & new. Physically located in San Francisco, CA, USA. Eclectic periodicals, British imports, small press titles, videos and DVDs and many other items of interest to the fan or collector of genre literature. Out-of-print searches amd special orders.
Borders: The national chain. Allows checking on-shelf availability of books in selected stores.
Buck Creek Books: Buck Creek Books is a bookstore in downtown Lafayette, Indiana, that has a large (70,000+) stock of fine used books with special strengths in Science Fiction and Fantasy.
Cape May Books: An online store. Vintage SF available. See also, Cape May Books and Eclectica.
Cargo Cult Books & Notions: In Berkeley, California, USA.
Chapters/Indigo: The Canadian chain. Formed by the merger of Indigo Books & Music, Inc. and Chapters, Inc.
Charles McKee -- Books: "The Housedaddy Bookman." Specializing in Science Fiction, Mystery, Canadiana, and the Odd & Unusual
Christine Kovach, Bookseller: We are a Houston-based book business, specializing in Mystery, Science Fiction, & Horror. Home of Cujo the Wonder Cat.
Clarkesworld Books: New and used science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Discussion groups. Signed limited editions, advance reading copies, paperbacks, hardcovers, and pre-orders. (This bookstore shut down last year, but is temporarily open again for inventory clearance.)
Cold Drake Books: In Winnipeg, Manitoba. Specializing in SF, Fantasy and Horror from small publishing houses around the world. Searchable database.
Creatures'n Crooks Bookshoppe: Specializing in Mystery, Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. A mother-and-daughter owned shop located in Richmond, Virginia, USA. "Our going-out-of-business sale is in full swing -- and nearly everything in the store, including the shelving and decor -- is available for purchase. Please come by and pick up the book you always thought you might want to try but there was usually something else at the top of your list. With the sale prices, now is the perfect time to branch out to something new and you'll be helping us at the same time." Shop will close on 30 September 2009.
Crowe's Nest Books and Collectibles: "The Crowes' Nest Used and Out of Print Bookstore contains a varied collection of old and hard to find books. Buy your favorite cooking, children's, fiction, science fiction, mystery, romance, science, music, and humor books through our online store."
Dark Carnival: "Earth's Largest Bookstore for The Imagination: Myth, Fairytales, Fantasy, SF, Noir, Suspense, Art, KidLit and the Unusual."
Dark Hollow Books: An online store specializing in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. From reading copies to signed and limited editions.
Dreamgate Books: Fine Collectible Books of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Young Adult, and Graphic Novels. An online store with manysigned and rare first editions.
DreamHaven Books and Comics: DreamHaven Books specializes in new and used science fiction, horror, fantasy, comic books, film and media, games, alternative literature and zines. New home of The Stars Our Destination.
Eyes of the Owl: Used books since 1978. Located in Wolfboro, New Hampshire, USA.
Fantask: In Denmark, in Danish.
Fantastic Collectibles: Science fiction and fantasy collectibles. Concentrating on pulp magazines (1920-1955), first-edition hardcovers, and early paperbacks.
Fantastic Literature Limited: Rare and out-of-print books. In Essex, England. "We are the UK's largest online purveyors of out of print, rare science fiction, fantasy, horror, crime thrillers and macabre fiction both in paperback and hardcover."
The Fine Books Company: First Editions, Manuscripts, Proofs, Letters & Periodicals of the 19^th & 20^th Century in the Areas of: American & English Literature, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Mystery/Detective Fiction, Children's/Illustrated Books and Select Non-Fiction.
Flights of Fantasy: Physically located in the Albany, New York, area. Science fiction, fantasy, mystery/suspense, and romance books. Games and gaming supplies.
Forbidden Planet: A chain with several locations in England, UK. Signed items, events, competitions. Clothing, comics, collectibles, DVDs, books and toys.
Funnythinx.de: Comics, action figures, role-playing games, collectibles, DVD/video. In Germany, site is in German.
Galaxy Bookshop: "Australia's oldest Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror specialist bookshop." In Sydney, Australia.
Genre Ink: Used, Rare, New. Science Fiction & Fantasy, Mystery, Western, and Romance. Located in Keene, New Hampshire, USA.
Hidden Staircase: Formerly Booksmith, in Delafield, WI. Used--Collectible--Out-of-Print Books; Buy--Sell--Search. Large SF section.
Howling Wolf Lost Pulp Classics: "We are an internet retailer dealing exclusively in classic science fiction pre 1964. Due to our wholesale arrangements we have access to EVERY classic science fiction work currently in print in the US and UK. In stock ships in 2 days, backorder ships in 2-3 weeks."
IndieBound: Find and order books from local independent bookstores, based on ZIP code (USA). (Formerly BookSense.)
Infinite Worlds: New, used, and out-of-print SF, Fantasy, and Horror.
Kayleighbug Books: Thousands of new and used Science Fiction and Fantasy titles. Online since 1997. Full line of Small Press titles from Scrybe Press, Subterranean Press, Lethe Press, and Night Shade Books in addition to the major publishers.
Kidsbooks: In Vancouver, British Columbia.
L. W. Currey, Inc.: "The World's Largest Selection of Out-Of-Print Fantasy and Science Fiction Literature." Buy and sell rare, fine and collectible first edition books in all fields of popular fiction, with emphasis on science fiction and fantasy literature from the earliest times to end of the twentieth century.
Lady Jayne's Books: Books & Collectibles / Auction Sales / Shows & Conventions
Massoglia Books: Used and collectible paperback and hardcover books. Science Fiction and Fantasy, Mystery, Sherlock Holmes, Dark Shadows and other Vampire series, TV and Movie tie-ins. Works by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Philip K. Dick, H.P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard, Harlan Ellison, and many other authors are readily available. Free shipping to FPO and APO addresses.
Moe's Books: Current science and sf/f books (and many others), and Out-of-print searches. Formerly Virtual Moe's.
The Missing Volume: Hard to find, out of print, used, and signed books. Specializing in Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery & Fiction
Mysterious Galaxy: A bookstore specializing in Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery, Suspense and Horror, physically located in San Diego, CA, USA. Hundreds of signed first editions.
Mystery and Imagination: On-line and brick-and-mortar bookstore. Mystery, Detective, Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror. Physically located in Glendale, CA, USA.
Mythos Books: A mail order bookstore specializing in books and periodicals by and about H.P. Lovecraft, supernatural fiction, weird fiction, ghost stories, horror and select science fiction and literature. "I'm always interested in purchasing single items or collections, for trade or cash." Located in Missouri, USA.
Nebula: Science Fiction and Fantasy Bookstore - Specializing in Terry Pratchett and Jack Whyte.
Other Change of Hobbit Bookstore: Current releases and OP searches, events, movie reviews, and even a store cat
The Overlook Connection: "The Hotel of Horror, Science Fiction & Mystery"
Pandemonium Books and Games: "Greater Boston's Science Fiction Specialty Bookstore." Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
Pandora's Books, Ltd.: A mail-order only bookstore which has specialized in out-of-print science fiction, fantasy, horror, and mystery since 1973.
The Phantom Bookshop: Rare and Unusual Books. Located in Ventura, California, USA. Alternate address.
Porcupine Books: Second-hand science fiction, fantasy, and horror books. Physically located in London, England.
Powell's Books: "Over a million used, new and out-of-print books in stock every day." Physically located in Portland and Beaverton, Oregon, USA.
ProjectPulp.com: Small press titles only, but from all genres: horror, science fiction, fantasy, mystery/suspense, poetry, literary, etc.
Rainy Day Paperback Exchange: "We have a stock of around 2,500 used and out of print scifi, fantasy and horror titles. We specialize in paperbacks. We're in Bethel, CT but have our entire inventory listed online and will ship internationally."
SageSparrow's Vintage Science Fiction: "I specialize in the DAW yellow-spined Collector's Series, but have odds and ends of vintage pulps, signed books, and the occasional uncorrected proof."
Seaside Book and Stamp: Seaside Book & Stamp is a real and virtual store specializing in science fiction and fantasy books and collectible postage stamps from around the world. In business since 1993, our stock includes over 14000 science fiction and fantasy books including hardcovers, trade paperbacks and mass market paperbacks. In Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
The Signed Page: A website devoted to bringing signed and personalized books to those fans who are unable to meet with their favorite touring writers.
Science Fiction-Bokhandeln: In Sweden, pages in both Swedish and English. Specializes in SF.
Sci-fi Genre Shop: Comics and collectibles.
The Sentry Box: Canada's Largest Adventure Gaming and Fantasy & Science Fiction Book Store
Sci Fi - Arizona: An Author Owned and Operated Science Fiction Bookstore and Writer's Workshop On The Internet. Michael McCollum, Proprietor
Shocklines: Your one-stop shop for horror. Books/magazines, artwork, and games. Small-press and hard-to-find items. "IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT SHOCKLINES.COM. We're shutting down gradually and clearing out inventory but it won't affect already-placed orders or advance orders."
Slow Glass Books: Australia's largest science fiction, fantasy and horror mail order bookstore. Located in Melbourne.
Solaris Books: SF, Fantasy, Modern First and Military History. In the UK.
Southern California Comics: One of the largest selections of comic book back issues available at the comic book store level. San Diego, California, USA.
Tall Tales: Fine speculative fiction first editions.
Thephildickian.com: Specializing in Philip K. Dick. Science-Fiction, Fantasy & Horror, Counter Culture, The Movement, Civil Rights. "Books for both the collector and the reader." Formerly Zack Wood, Book Purveyor.
Toadstool Books: Readings, signings, and music. Thousands of titles. In Keene, Milford, and Peterborough New Hampshire USA.
The Tolkien Library Store: The Tolkien Library Store always has a large amount of rare and collectible Tolkien books up for sale. Tolkien books available include both the UK and US editions, original cloth bindings, custom fine bindings, and Signed / Numbered / Limited Editions. Rare Tolkien items are also available, including books and letters signed by Tolkien, proof copies and books from Tolkiens personal library.
Twas Brillig Bookstore: Twas Brillig Books is an online book store featuring first editions.
Uncle Hugo's Science Fiction Bookstore: The oldest independent science fiction bookstore in America. Founded in 1974. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Co-located with Uncle Edgar's Mystery Bookstore.
UnEarthly Books: Collection of Used & Rare Science Fiction, Horror, Fantasy, Star Trek, Star Wars & Mystery Books. Offers appraisal service.
The Village Bookstore: Books, Music, Toys. Located in Littleton, New Hampshire, in the heart of the White Mountains.
Violet Sunshine Books: Independent used bookstore. Current catalogs include over 35,000 books and rapidly growing thanks to a 1250 ft expansion. Of these books approx. 6,000 are in the sci fi/fantasy, horror catagories.
White Dwarf Books: Specializing in Fantasy and Science Fiction. Located in western Canada.
Withywindle Books: "We're an independent, virtual bookstore specializing in Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Horror new, used and rare first edition books."
WH Smith: Located in the UK. The first online bookshop in Europe. The first UK online shop to sell USA books. ""The largest online bookshop in Europe."" Formerly Internet Book Shop.
White Birch Books: North Conway, New Hampshire.
White Unicorn Books: "We specialize in Science Fiction and Fantasy and also have many other fine books. Please search or browse our inventory of hard to find, out of print, used, second hand, and rare books."
Wrigley-Cross Books: New, Used, and Collectible Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery and Horror
Mark V. Ziesing / Bookseller: Big press, small press, trades, limited, old and new. "Reasonably fast and incredibly friendly service from a tiny mom and pop outfit."

E-Book, Audiobook, and Print on Demand

Baen Webscriptions: Full text current releases from Baen Books in electronic format.
Books on Tape: Uncut, unabridged audiobooks. Science fiction section.
Buzzy Multimedia: Excellence in Sci-Fi and Fantasy audiobooks. Includes books by Alan Dean Foster, Jim Butcher, and others.
eReader.com: Formerly Peanut Press and Palm Digital Media. Popular fiction for hand-held computers. Current and classic works. SF authors include Greg Bear, David Drake, and Vernor Vinge. Asimov's and Analog magazine e-versions.
Fictionwise: Fictionwise.com is committed to providing the Internet's most comprehensive collection of fiction (and yes nonfiction too!) in the most popular eBook formats.
Hard Shell Word Factory: Hard Shell Word Factory features electronic books available as downloads or disks-in-the-mail.
RecordedBooks.com: Unabridged audiobooks to rent or buy.
Tor.com: Featuring, but not exclusively, Tor books.
Valancourt Books: Specializing in quality reprints of rare 18th and 19th century literature.
Wildside Press: SF reprints and originals.

Meta-search Sites

AddAll: Book search and price comparison. Used and Out of Print search. Simultaneous search of 10+ book databases.
Advanced Book Exchange Book Search: abebooks.com A meta-bookstore search site. "World's Largest Source of Out of Print Material"
Biblio.com: Booksearch and Marketplace. "When you buy books at Biblio, you support literacy and education! Since 2004, Biblio has used a portion of its profits to help build 7 community libraries in South America."
BiblioFind: Nine million old, used and rare books offered here for sale by thousands of booksellers around the world. This is, once again, Amazon.com wearing a funny hat.
Bookfinder.com: Formerly mx.bookfinder. This is a book shopping search engine that scans bookseller databases to find new, used, rare, and out-of-print books.
BookHitch.com: "We exist to meet the needs of authors and readers by bringing them closer together through our book portal. Our purpose is to give any author or publisher the opportunity to sell their book(s) and any visitor the chance to find them." Many self-published titles.
Booksprice.com: Comparison shopping for books from multiple sites.
Campus Books: Focuses on, but not exclusively, used textbooks. Some SF/F/H books available.
Fetchbook.info: New & used books - Find the lowest price - Compare 126 book stores, 60,000 sellers, in a click.
TomFolio: A website for buying and selling used, rare, and collectible books, ephemera, and periodicals. Owned and operated by ABookCoOp. Searchs the databases of coop members.

More Resouces: Other Lists of Bookstores

Abbycon.com: List of bookstores. Small, but some not listed elsewhere.
Bookstore Guide: An amateur guide to book shopping throughout Europe.
BookWire—Bookseller Resources: From R. R. Bowker. Very well organized, by category, with short descriptions of each bookseller.
Open Directory: Science fiction, fantasy, and horror booksellers. A free open listing, with human editors.
Publishers' Catalogues Home Page: List of publishers maintaining an online presence, organized by country. Maintained by Northern Lights.
Read Assist: The big chains are here, but so are small publishers who sell direct, independent science fiction and fantasy stores, and used book stores which specialize in science fiction and fantasy.
San Diego Booksellers' Association: Searchable database of bookstores in San Diego.
SF Site: Science Fiction and Fantasy Bookstore Links: Like it says, from SF Site. A good list; some otherwise obscure stores.
Speculative Vision: Bookstores: Science fiction and fantasy resource network. Has thumbnails of bookstores' front pages.

Writers' Organizations

Horror Writers Association (HWA): The professional organization for Horror writers.
Mystery Writers of America (MWA): The professional organization for Mystery writers.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA): The professional organization for Science Fiction and Fantasy writers.

Viable Paradise:
Fantasy and Science Fiction Writers' Workshop

No attempt has been made to be exhaustive, comprehensive, or all-inclusive, nor to verify if anyone listed here is a Dependable Dealer or a Shifty Seller. If there's a store that you think belongs here which we haven't listed, please write to us. If there's an address here that you think doesn't belong, write about that, too.

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