Dang it, I was gonna blog about this cool little bookstore but found out they are closing and moving to a different state ! Okay, so for photography books there's not many places to go check these out. Of course there are Barnes & Noble and Borders but really for serious photography, there's not much.
Polyester is an independent bookstore that caters to unique, imported, or out-of-print books specializing in photography, art, pop culture and erotica. It's one of the few "mom & pop"-ish photography/art bookstores still in existence in LA.
It is here where I found Anthony S. Kare's "Invisible Empire : The KKK" after I read reviews about it online. Some days I come in just to browse through the books. It ain't as big or modern as Ingalls + Hennessey but there were some charming aspects to it.
It originally was located on Fairfax and then moved downtown to 5th St right next to two art galleries. Anyways, walking by recently and noticed the bookshelves were taken down and books packed in boxes. The owner tells me that another art/photograph store would be taking the same spot. I would mention the address but given it is being taken apart currently and not open for business, all you can do is gawk outside.
I'll keep an eye out to see what new bookstore will be here next year.
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