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Arcana: Books on the Arts
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feels more like a library than a bookstore. enormous collection of books on art and design.
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Arcana, which The New York Times called "the go-to purveyor in Los Angeles for rare and out-of-print books on art, photography, architecture, design, fashion and music," is an essential destination.
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The best design, fashion and art bookstore in the world. I stop here every time I'm in LA
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Arcana: Books on the Arts
8675 Washington Blvd (at Hutchison Ave)
Culver City, CA 90232
United States
Culver City, CA 90232
United States
ARCANA: BOOKS ON THE ARTS is one of the world's premier visual arts bookstores specializing in an idiosyncratically curated selection of the coolest books, catalogues and ephemera on Photography, Art, Fashion, Design, Architecture, Cinema and Music.
Closed until 11:00 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Tue–Sun
- 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
(310) 458-1499
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"Coffee is great not the best but very cheap compared to most LA coffee shops. What I love about this place is the large selection of books and the quirky aesthetic"
Michael Morgan - 9.2
"Fantastic indie comic and art book selection and friendly staff"
JT - 8.7
"Our favorite bookstore. Everything creative.... art, photography, product design, etc... A must for any trip we make to LA"
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- 8.5
"Worth the wait if you catch this place for the dinner rush: first come first serve seating, amazing burger, great selection of beers."
Kendra Hoskin - 8.5
"Best appetizer bread ever!!!😋 Excellent service! Check out the not so “secret menu” chicken sandwich was two portions and delicious 🙂"
Meela Palomx - 8.7
"The free water and snacks are a plus!"
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