Fantagraphics Bookstore And Gallery — Local services in Seattle

Fantagraphics, founded over 40 years ago, stands as a beacon in the world of comics and graphic novels. They celebrate the art of cartooning in all its forms, publishing captivating works that push the boundaries of visual storytelling. Their diverse catalog includes alternative comics, classic comic strip anthologies, manga, magazines, and graphic novels. Fantagraphics seeks out and publishes innovative work that traditional superhero-focused publishers might overlook, championing serious, dramatic, historical, journalistic, political, and satirical comics by new-generation cartoonists and underground comix artists. In short, Fantagraphics is a creative powerhouse that continues to shape the comic book landscape with passion and...

I come here when I want to gift a friend with an interesting book. I'll tell the owner who the gift is for, what they're like and invariably he will pull a few titles based on themes I suggest. ("Race issues and white privilege", "children's book but good for adults", "12 Step theme", "for a Buddhist", "success-failure-redemption", etc) I'm not saying he finds something for every theme but he knows what to suggest and educates me on the author/artist. I used to think this store was just for people who are graphic novel nerds but anyone with curiosity and a love for creative expression will enjoy...

Fantagraphics as a publisher literally changed the face of comics forever and is a Seattle institution. Their shop not only carries their own new and out-of-print titles, ranging from Graphic Novels to Disney to Mature and Erotic books, but they import other publishers titles as well. I prefer to buy local and support the artists more directly than buying at a discount on Amazon. Speaking of discounts, they have a huge bargain room at the back of the store where you can find clearance books and scratch and dent specials. Also, they have s gallery wall where they have...