What comes to mind when I think of the American Book Center a pretty average bookshop that does not…read morestand out from the rest, despite them speaking English. I always try to stop in here every once in a blue moon to see if a book will stand out for me to purchase. Once in a while, I get lucky to find a book that strikes my interest. However, most of the time I try to check out other bookstores that have that warm, cozy, and friendly feeling because half of the time I feel they definitely don't got it.

This will be the best selection of English and American books in Amsterdam. It's very sterile, but…read morehas a wide selection. Especially in a city that really celebrates Dutch book shops, if you need an English book this place will have it.

What an amazing collection of overpriced garage sale crap!…read moreOwner was super helpful by pointing out Barcode prices to me in a loud condescending voice. Good place to sit on your pretentious ass and drink beer all day.

Wonderful comic book store , gallery and authority in Comic art…read more. Site www.lambiek.net contains a huge artist database that they maintain. October 2015 the're going to move to Koningstraat (a small sidestr of the nieuwmarkt).

Comics Import Amsterdam. CIA. Ring the doorbell…read more Two dogs will start barking at you, which is their job, but once you're inside, they are so sweet. Charles, the owner of the business, is perhaps the most interesting person we met on this trip. His business is the hub of comics imported from USA and exported worldwide. Inside are shelves and boxes, everywhere. And there is Charles, busily organizing what he can. My husband found a Dr. Strange graphic novel which he had been wanting to read, and we asked the price. Charles told us that it was the USA price but in Euros (15.99 euros). Very reasonable, I thought. So if you're looking for a specific comic in Amsterdam, for a reasonable price, this is where to find it.

Very quaint shop that has a wide selection of mangas and comics (as well as some novels). They have…read moreone of the biggest selection of manga that I've seen in the Netherlands. The owner is super kind. My boyfriend asked him a ton of questions and he patiently answered all of them. Collecting comics started out as a personal hobby of his, and then he started helping others acquire comics, and eventually it eventually grew to a shop. You'll find a lot of niche books you won't find elsewhere. As someone currently learning Dutch, I was thrilled to find manhua in Dutch (especially since that doesn't seem to be a thing anymore). The book prices are insanely affordable. The next time you're in the area, I recommend checking them out. You may just find what you're looking for, and if not, maybe something new to enjoy!

Quite a few bookstores in Amsterdam, and this one caught our eye just because the books are used…read moreand in English. Three floors with books stacked floor to ceiling on bookshelves with 10-12 shelves each. They even have a staff recommendation area, which was fun to peruse. Excellent organization of available books, separated nonfiction and fiction (also separated into genre). The owner was very knowledgeable and patient and kind. Ahead of me in line, he listened to a gentleman who was eager to tell him about the books he's read. Then he helped the next lady to find fiction in Morocco, even suggesting several authors to look up. I bought a fiction book that looked interesting (my stack of books to read grows faster than I can keep up--it's awesome). If you're in Amsterdam, this is a great place to visit to find a book to enjoy as you drink. coffee, between people watching, of course! Highly recommend!!

I work in a book store by the same name back in the states (Virginia Beach, VA) so I had to come…read moreby. I love the layout and the feel (and smell) of a used bookstore and this one did not disappoint. The sci-fi/fantasy section was wonderful and I wish I had more time to peruse, though I did find a nice paperback for the flight home. The person working, Fred (I think that was his name) was pleasure to converse with (pic attached). Again, I wish I had more time. Definitely recommend to anyone who visits the city and loves to read.

The address has moved. Buitenveldertselaan 174, 1081 AC…read moreAmsterdam Just a couple of blocks away. 020 642 6688 The new store is bigger with much more than just comics and figurines. Lots of books, used and new, but very few in english (Tintin). There is also some original comic art on the walls for sale. http://www.stripwinkelfantasia.nl/Homepage.html#

From the owner: De online comics abonnementen en pre-order webwinkel. Online…read morecomic book subscription and pre-order service. Vandal Com-x Service Pick-up Point Op donderdag tussen 12.00 en 17.00, vrijdag tussen 12.00 en 18.00 en 1 keer per maand op zaterdag tussen 12.00 tot 17.00 uur kun je je online aankopen en abonnementen ophalen en in onze grote comic back-issue collectie komen neuzen. Op maandag, dinsdag en woensdag kun je op afspraak langskomen: 020-4202 144 of 06-54 65 65 83. andal Com-x is een online comic book winkel gespecialiseerd in Amerikaanse import van comics, toys, ruilkaartjes, beeldjes, T-shirts en film/televisie merchandise. We proberen altijd de laatste hypes op dit gebied in huis te hebben! Ook hebben we een abonnementenservice voor de echte hardcore comic fan die niets wil missen. In de showroom ligt altijd een dikke maandelijkse catalogus van Diamond Comic Distributors met wel meer dan 4000 items, hieruit kun je van alles vooruit bestellen.

Lovely comic store founded in 1976, focusing mostly on European comic books (classics such as…read moreTintin and Asterix to contemporary titles) but also carrying some American titles and assorted graphic novels. The friendly founder is still there at the cash register and she is happy to advise and have a chat.

I went into the store completely mesmerised by the amazing quality of the books. I was looking at…read morethe books with so much joy. My friend came to show me a page from one of the books, and she had her phone in her hand. The woman at the counter was so rude about it! She asked us if we're taking pictures, and when we assured her that we're not, and that she shouldn't worry, she treated us like we were thieves. She kept looking at us like a crazy person the whole time we were in the shop, and any book we would touch she would come after us and check that we didn't "harm" the book. I went out of the store feeling like crap, when at first I was so enchanted by the store. This one star is for the treatment of the woman ( I guess the owner of the shop) not the quality of the books.

If you are visiting Amsterdam and are looking to purchase souvenirs that qualify for VAT back,…read moreavoid Tinkerbell toys. Before I go into depth as to why, I recommend going to Goochem where the customer service was friendlier, more helpful, and most importantly, a place where you will receive the proper documentation to claim VAT back.   We reached out to Tinkerbell Toys in advance of our trip to ensure that they had the inventory of Ostheimer toys we wanted and would provide the appropriate documents to claim VAT back. They indicated that they did and so we made a trip to the store to purchase a good amount of Ostheimer animals as Christmas gifts for kids. Upon our departure from Amsterdam, we were denied a customs stamp for the purchase from Tinkerbell Toys because the receipt was not itemized with detailed descriptions of the purchased items.   When we returned home, we contacted Tinkerbell toys and spoke with Gerrit, who was surprised we were denied. When he offered no solution, I reiterated my disappointment and displeasure to which he responded with "What do you want me to do?" I replied with a sensible solution: return the tax amount back to us. We felt this was fair since it was the failure on the store's part to follow proper protocol when taking part in the VAT program to provide their foreign customers with the correct documentation for them to receive the money due back to them for the purchases made.   I did not receive a reply for 2 days after being in constant contact with him. After following up, I received the following reply:  "This is the busiest time of the year and our shop is more important  then mails. You act as if I knew that my description on the receipt was not sufficient. That was not the case. I learned that afterwards from the taxfree company. I am very sorry for you but in this case I can not be responsible for you missing the tax refund."   We strongly feel the store is at fault because they failed to adhere to the rules and regulations required of a VAT program vendor. At this point, it is all about the principle of the issue. It is no longer about the getting the money back but with how this situation was handled. Not only did they fail to provide proper itemized receipt for VAT back, they did not take accountability for their error. It has been an extremely unpleasant customer service experience. We only hope that this feedback informs potential patrons and also prompts Tinkerbell Toys to take the corrective action to provide proper receipts with detailed descriptions.

Tinkerbell has excellent items for gifts and educational toys for children. There are many boutique…read moreshops in the neighborhood and Tinkerbell is not to be missed! It is the cutest little toy shop. Everything at Tinkerbell is top notch. It is sort of the anti-mega toy store. The toys at Tinkerbell bring it back to the fundamentals. Use your brain and use your imagination. Many of the toys here are simple and made of blocks or are of the scientific type. Learn to build things and learn how the world works. I bought some art cards, post cards, mini music boxes, and some Amsterdam trinkets (a little wooden clog keychain with my initial). They have all sorts of fun stuff from cake and hamburger jewelry rings to ceiling projection lamps that put the night sky in your bedroom. We were pressed for time but one could easily spend more than a half hour at Tinkerbell browsing. It's sort of magical. And don't forget to take a picture with Tinker Bubbles Beer outside! He gets dressed in different outfits depending on the season and holidays! ***** Tinkerbell heeft uitstekende artikelen voor cadeaus en educatief speelgoed voor kinderen. Er zijn vele boetiekjes in de buurt en Tinkerbell is niet te missen! Het is de schattigste kleine speelgoedwinkel. Alles in Tinkerbell is top. Het is een soort van de anti - mega speelgoedwinkel. Het speelgoed bij Tinkerbell breng het terug naar de fundamenten. Gebruik je hersenen en gebruik je fantasie. Veel van het speelgoed hier zijn eenvoudig en gemaakt van blokken of zijn van de wetenschappelijke aard. Leren om dingen te bouwen en te leren hoe de wereld werkt. Ik kocht een aantal kunstkaarten , ansichtkaarten , mini speeldozen , en sommige Amsterdam snuisterijen ( een kleine houten klomp sleutelhanger met mijn eerste ). Ze hebben allerlei leuke dingen van koek en hamburger sieraden ringen aan het plafond projectielampen dat de nachtelijke hemel in je slaapkamer. We waren voor de tijd ingedrukt , maar men kon gemakkelijk meer dan een half uur door te brengen op Tinkerbell browsen. Het is een soort magisch. En vergeet niet om een foto met Tinker Beer Bubbles buiten te nemen! Hij gekleed in verschillende outfits , afhankelijk van het seizoen en feestdagen!