Hennessey + Ingalls — Local services in Los Angeles

There are a bunch of things I find fascinating, but seeing as I live so close to Los Angeles and I live in the heart of Southern California, architecture is a huge thing to me! And I just happen to stumble across Hennessy + Ingalls when I got lost on my way to a metro station.

Best mistake I could have made.

The bookstore itself seems to be devoted almost entirely to art and architecture. The job in at the front desk was kind enough to show me where the tattoo section is. It's small, but it's substantial and has quality books that are a little bit more difficult to find.

My absolute favorite section was devoted to architecture and the environment, or architecture and environmental sustainability. Their prices are pretty damn good too! You have your fair share of books that are easily $70, $50, but most of The ones I was interested in seem to be in the $20 to $25 range.

And for those of us who are suckers for deals, such as myself because I am cheap and poor, they have a $2 section. Initially I was going to ask the gentleman if it was a typo, and then I made the effort to actually look at the sign in front of me which said "$2 books." I wish I was a little bit more observant.

Ended up picking up five books for less than $10. If I had bigger paychecks, this place would be getting a massive chunk of it.

If you're a sucker for architecture, history, art, coffee table books, book stores, that sort of thing, this is the place for you.

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I recently had the pleasure of shopping at Hennessy & Ingalls in downtown LA, and I couldn’t be more impressed! I was looking for a rare out-of-print book, CONCEPTiCONS, which was written by my son. Not only did they have it in stock, but they also made the entire process seamless. I had them send it as a gift to the chair of the New Haven department where I teach and the director of learning as a special Christmas present.

Their customer service went above and beyond—sending the book with a thoughtful note and ensuring everything was taken care of perfectly. I’ve always appreciated the bookstore’s incredible selection, but this experience really made me a loyal customer.

If you’re looking for unique, hard-to-find art books or just need excellent service, I highly recommend Hennessy & Ingalls. They truly make book shopping an unforgettable experience!

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This is NOT a Barnes and Noble, instead a creative little book shop nestled in a breezy corner of the Arts District 💙 We only stopped in Hennessey + Ingalls for short period of time because it wasn’t until we got there that we realized it was a shop dedicated only to books about architecture, arts, photography, magazines, fashion and more, a lot more. While we didn’t find the book we were looking for, discovering this shop was an even better find. Hennessey + Ingalls is a GEM in the Arts District. They have a beautiful and modern location with easy parking on most days. They categorize everything very well and have wide selections to choose from. I was very happy to see that there were a lot of well-known books and also a lot that were more niche and unheard of for the most part. While wandering around the store, I also saw some selections of cards, notebooks, tote bags and other stationary items for sale. My favorite part was actually the small children’s section. The books there feel handpicked and filled with books about history, niche topics and just some general feel-good books. I think that there’s something for everyone here and well-worth visiting time and time again!

Notes Street Parking Affordable prices Easy to find Niche...