Magus Books

Located in Seattle's University District since 1978, Magus is one of the oldest and largest independent used bookstores in the city. With over 70,000 titles ...

8 / 10
31
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  • Phone

    (206) 633-1800

  • Website

    magusbooksseattle.com

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  • Type

    Bookstore

Address

1408 NE 42nd St. (btw University and 15th) Seattle , WA 98105 United States

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Comments / 8


Kaitlin

One of the most impressive collections of secondhand Folio Society books I’ve ever seen. If you’re looking for old, beautiful books , this is the place!

Wayne Proctor

Classic Seattle bookshop , none finer when it comes to that certain indefinable flavor derived from narrow aisles, towers of paperbacks and erudite proprietors always handy with quality advice.

Blake Cooper

Amazing selection of books on politics and American history; I like to hide dollar bills at the end of my favorites.

Maria Rodriguez

Great bookstore !!

I M

This is the oldest indie bookstore in Seattle.

Canan Tanır

Huge collection of mystery, crime and horror...

Jenn P

Bit slow when it comes to evaluating books . Okay stock. Okay prices for used items.

Mary S

Could get lost here

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