Pulp Fiction has always offered a decent selection of new and old comics, and I absolutely loved…read moretheir previous location. That being said...I'm not a fan of their new location. I went down there on a Sunday afternoon a few weeks ago, and right in front was a homeless man and a pile of what was very likely human shit smeared on the sidewalk lol. Now, I know this isn't necessarily a fault of the comic shop itself, and I do sympathize for the city's unhoused population, but having that being my first impression of their new location was kind of jarring. Never encountered this issue at the old location. I do plan to visit again though, and maybe next time can have a more pleasant experience and give the full five stars.

New location!! Don't park in the 7/11 lot. Really nice space that feels darker than the previous…read morespot but also cleaner. They have a bathroom which is key since I'm usually driving from Thousand Oaks or San Diego. They still have the BEST DEALS ANYWHERE!! Discounts on all new trades and graphic novels, dollar bin books, heavily discounted used trades, and a massive selection. It's heaven for a comic book nerd. They buy collections and are female run which is awesome. This place holds the crown as my favorite comic book shop which is saying something because I go to A LOT of shops. Im a comic book shopaholic.

Picked up 2 Buffy the vampire slayer comics for my daughter. David was great! He helped me locate…read morethe rare omnibus and special editions. This place is a gem. I promise you will see something that will take you right back to your childhood. The adult in you will be fascinated by the new and current cool gizmos and doodads. Will be back for more next time I am in town!

This shop and it's books are filthy and everything is priced at the register. Expect a massive…read moreoverpay!

I could not ask for anything more from a comic book shop! The owner Joe was helpful and…read moreattentive...he has created a great environment that feels like you have every comic/manga in your living room. I wont be going anywhere else for my comics as i've found my home! Thank you Joe!!

I had no idea this shop was opened not far from me, and tucked into the corner of the plaza at…read moreSlauson and Fairfax, but Apple Maps showed it was a shop near me and I went to check it out. I was immediately greeted by Joe, the owner, who was incredibly helpful, friendly, outgoing and nice. He helped make a few recommendations, asked about me, noticed my shirt was a video game shirt, and started making small talk about video games and how he used to box. He also was being very helpful to some other younger customers with recommendations. I'm always happy to see a new shop pop up, and especially with good customer service. Highly recommend you pop in and if you can't find what you're looking for, I suggest just talking to Joe!

Sideshow Books is a mess, but I love it. The selection is amazing. They have old books and new…read morebooks. Their prices are fair and the service is just amazing. If you can't find it, they will help you. they likely have it. We so need more real book stores. Sometimes I have to drive pretty far to get to one. You never know what you will find here. We love owner and the entire staff is just super knowledgeable. You will love this place. Don't trip over some of the books. The place is not huge and those books have to go somewhere. I think it is important to support any bookstores still standing. As I have said before soon they will be gone. What a shame.

Beautiful and special bookstore, great selection, very kind owner, great prices - definitely check…read moreit out!

It's so hard to find proper bookstores these days, sadly. Fortunately I can console myself here at…read moreArcana: Books on the Arts in the Helms Bakery complex. They specialize in books on art and architecture, but I was pleased to also find a nice selection of books on food, drink and travel. It's worth the trip to Culver City to patronize a real bookstore with friendly and knowledgeable employees instead of a chain or Amazon. Helms has free parking (yay!), and is in a very pedestrian friendly area.

Interesting find attending their nearby Sunshine Makers Market event in Culver City, Los Angeles,…read moreCA., event that was held within the same Helms Bakery District Plaza on Saturday, Dec/21/2024. Arcana: Books On the Arts store was within walking distance from the Helms Bakery District Plaza, not far from Pasta Sisters which I have to return for next visit. Staff was super friendly and efficient. I was in a rush going back to another vendor from the Sunshine Makers Market event next door, so I was mainly here browsing all their post cards section. I did bring a post card home from this bookstore but will return for future visits when not in a rush.

My fiancee and I love this little gallery. It's a sawtelle staple and it's always really fun to…read morepop inside and see their current show on display. They have a nice selection of prints, original art, toys, and books. It's a super small space, but they've made every corner count. Also, if a book or toy is sold out, I believe they sometimes have waitlists or at least an email list for when something comes back in stock. Being small, they do get kind of crowded on the weekends, and it makes the store kind of hard to maneuver. They were doing this thing for a while where they only allowed a certain number of people to look around at a time, then blocked the door with a table and in order to come in, you had to wait for someone who was already inside to leave. That kind of sucked, because you were basically just waiting for someone to feel like leaving and it usually took forever, leading to a long line outside. But it seems like they ditched that. We went recently and we were able to go in with others and there was no sign or table blocking the door. No lot parking; it's on sawtelle so it's just metered street parking. There are tons of good restaurants and coffee less than 20 feet in any direction, very good location.

Giant Robot Store is considered as the first and longest-standing Asian & Asian American pop…read moreculture shop in Los Angeles (opened in 2001). Giant Robot formerly published a bimonthly magazine from 1994 to 2011. There is also an extension store called GR2 Gallery (2062 Sawtelle Blvd) located less than a block away from the main store and GR2 mainly focuses on art exhibits while also selling a limited selection of gift items like Japantown/Sawtelle mugs. [Parking]: Parking is always difficult to find in Sawtelle. Visitors can circle around the neighborhood for street parking (I got lucky and found a spot on Beloit Ave just a block away) or try validated parking at Marshalls or Nijiya Market Sawtelle Store. [What to see here]: The shop offers fun housewares, gifts (e.g. Rolife 3D Puzzles), stationery items (a very small selection), T-shirts, varsity jackets, hats, art books, art prints, plushies (e.g. Miffy and Snoopy), and toy figures (e.g. Smiski blind boxes). What really stood out to me were pins, some of the unique jackets, and the Japantown/Sawtelle mugs. Please note that the store limits entry to 8 guests at a time. [Conclusion]: While I can't say the store sells gifts that fit everyone's taste, the shop has cultural significance and deep roots in Asian American pop culture. It is worth a stop for anyone visiting Sawtelle. P.S. - This is also where Uglydolls originally started.

I love this store, located inside the Mitsuwa market. It offers a great selection of books, pens,…read morestickers, traveler's Notebooks, and many gift items. You can also find Japanese manga and other unique Japanese goods. Their always excellent selection includes blank books, journals, plushies, and cute tote bags. Also, some T-shirts, mugs, mood rings, and coffee mugs. I came in for adult coloring books. Immediately next door, you'll find a market specializing in all Japanese foods and sundry items. This includes fresh sushi to go and shops featuring all kinds of Japanese fast food. After shopping, you can enjoy a meal there--shop, then eat: it's a great plan. Friendly service. Easy to park!

So this is the 3rd kinokuniya branch I visited and this is the smallest branch. The good thing…read moreabout this location is that it's by mitsuwa supermarket. The location also has a small food court area with a selection of various Japanese stalls. Since it's a smaller branch the selection is less. But if you want to go to a Japanese bookstore, grocery and eat some Japanese food - this location has all 3.

Dario was fantastic in helping out with customizing the exact prints and wedding favors we needed…read more Would highly recommend in terms of service and quality!

This place is AMAAAZING!!!!! I needed to get a poster on foam backing as a visual aid for a speech…read moreI was giving the very next day. I spoke with both Andrea and Alex, who were wonderful, extremely professional, and patient. They walked me through the process and had the poster ready for pickup in 2.5 hours!!!!!! I had called other companies but none were able to move so quickly. The poster was EXACTLY what I needed, super high quality, neatly executed. The image was clear, true to color, and the surface and edges were perfectly smooth. The price was reasonable and competitive, with no rush charge! Maybe I caught them at the right moment, but having my poster ready so incredibly rapidly was a total lifesaver, allowing me to give a more complete presentation. I wish there were more companies like this, with great products and humane customer service. I will definitely use their services in the future but try to give them more advance notice!!