Frontline is one of the only two African-American bookstores left in Chicago. This unique shop provides many specialty items that are imported from Africa, such as bath and body products. The book selection ranges in topics from metaphysics to Rastafarian.
A small record store that features a huge selection of Jazz and Soul hits on vinyl and CDs. Original artwork adorns the walls. Check out the 99 cent bins for a steal. A listening booth is available for browsers.
An "independent educational toy store," Toys et Cetera has imported and hard to find toys for every age group. With friendly staff members who are good with both kids and parents, Toys et Cetera is a store filled with fun for the whole family. Even the bathroom is painted dark blue and has glow in the dark stars!
A pleasantly oddball shop that features curios from around the world that "the traveler [Owner Laurel Stradford] saw." Stradford also leads international group tours.
The Seminary Co-op Book Store is a truly amazing bookstore that has been around since 1961. Uniquely housed in the basement of the U of C Seminary building, it is considered one of the premier academic bookstores in the world. They ship books all around the world and attract professors from across the United States. Additionally, they host special events with authors. Accessibility limitations. Please contact site for more information.
This 26-year-old bookstore, part of the Seminary Co-op Bookstores, Inc., is a visually colorful nook with endless stacks and a wide collection of children's and cook books. You won't find these choices in Barnes & Noble! Accessibility limitations. Please contact site for more information.
O'Gara & Wilson, Ltd., Chicago's oldest used bookstore, has sold antique and used books in Hyde Park since the 1920's. When you walk into this old shop it is a throwback to the 1940's with the huge oak bookshelves that hold hundreds of old books that are hand-picked by Mr. Wilson himself. It is a true Hyde Park gem.
Buy, sell, or just browse through this 57th street used bookstore that features a number of older collectibles and a wide selection of philosophy and theology books. Also, Powell's will ship a box of books to international locations.
In 2007, three women opened up The Fair Trader, ther first Fair Trade retail shop in Chicago. They sell art, hand woven baskets, accessories, jewelry, linens, stationary and much more. All products are hand made by artisans from around the world, and are certified Fair Trade items.
Artisans 21 is one of the country's oldest cooperative art galleries owned and operated by 20 artists and artisans. You'll discover a variety of one-of-a-kind items offered directly from artist to customer including jewelry, ceramics, wearable textiles, photography, calligraphy, digital art, mosaics, quilting and weaving.
