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(562) 437-6980
240 Long Beach Blvd
Long Beach,
CA
90802
33.7693
-118.1895
Neighborhood: Downtown Long Beach
What People Are Saying About Acres Of Books
The Editor
Amanda Knoles
Citysearch
The Scene – In business since 1934, Acres of Books is packed to the rafters with used books. Close to a million volumes line row upon row of floor-to-ceiling shelves--seven are devoted entirely to the subject of death and there's a wall that serves as an ostensible shrine to "Star Wars." Those who love browsing can easily spend a couple of hours here and buy six or seven books for just $20. The collection of art and architecture books is incredible, although chances are the old computer and software manuals will continue collecting dust til Kingdom Come. – – –…
01/21/03
An eclectic mix of books
by dilbert at Citysearch
I spent almost three hours going through the stacks, and I only covered about 35% of the store. There are some real bargains there, so it is well worth youre your time to be patient while searching. Those with allergies be warned: the dust level is off the scale.
The Details on Acres Of Books
Know Before You Go:
Some of the books are in excellent condition and barely used, but some have been languishing on the shelves for years and have the dust to prove it.
The Extras:
Cash and credit are offered for books brought in and accepted for resale.
Fun Fact:
Famed sci-fi author Ray Bradbury is a fan of the store.
