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Antigone Books
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- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
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11 reviews for Antigone Books
Well, every time I go to Tucson, I have to stop by Antigone or I feel the trip wasn't complete, so I have to upgrade to 5 stars!
I still am not crazy about all the other "stuff" here at the bookstore, but I recognize that is my own personal taste. Other people (and friends I go with) love playing w/Frieda Kahlo finger puppets, and posters, and mugs and various cat paraphernalia. I prefer a bookstore just to be a bookstore, but if you are looking for gift items, their selection and quality is pretty superior to most (although Blue Willow has a bangin' weird kitchen utensil section...but not with a lesbian angle).
I find their staff selections of particular interest, I always find a sociology book or women's studies book or economy book worth my time and interest. I love their work and displays, and they have a size able Graphic Novels section. I always buy my magazines here (bust, bitch, readymade, venus, etc) and Papaya cards.
In fact, I realize I should be grateful for all the stuff they have for non-book enthusiasts to pay with, so I can browse and read in peace!
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9/24/2006 First to Review
I really like this bookstore! Journals, cards, finger puppets, candles, magazines like Bitch and… Read more »
I love the spiritual selection here. Motivational to lifestyle books...they have books for most personal tastes in literature as well as knick knacks and cards/stationery. It's a quaint, cute little place, I reccommend for anyone who hasn't been here to browse around one day when you're on 4th
I found this place when I first moved to Tucson. Just the title had me intrigued. I miss the local bookstore with local flair. Borders and B&N have put a majority of these stores out of business. Thank you to the alternative scene in Tucson!
Yes, they have great books on a variety of topics. Most are alternative lifestyle centric. This is the first place I go for that special book or journal for important people in my life. I always find something no one else has.
They also have a large selection of bumper stickers, pins & magnets that are socially/politcally focused. Some are hysterical and I can't help but read everyone - everytime I go inside.
I would recommend this for anyone who loves interesting finds.
You don't have to be queer or queer-friendly to dig this place, but it surely doesn't hurt. Window shop and enter, straighties, you won't turn gay or freak out just by going inside. We're a friendly kind.
Jewelry, books, gifts, THE BEST MAGNETS AND PINS SELECTION IN TOWN, cards, slightly new agey fun stuff, a great staff, and great recommendations from them.
I came here for the first time when a U of A professor required us to buy a book from this place and have been a grade A fan ever since. Oh, you women's studies teachers.
What more could one want in a local bookshop than quirky anti-Republican postcards, gay-friendly literature and unique southwestern cookbooks all in the hippest area of downtown Tucson?!
Antigone Books is for the lil' protester in all of us, the part of our mind that screams ANTI-ESTABLISHMENT while not presenting itself as such. Cast aside your expectations filled in by corporate Barnes & Noble chains (love them as I may), Antigone serves a different purpose. Take a stroll inside and you're sure to find gifts for nearly any cool-headed individual, books you can't find elsewhere and a generally chilled environment to peruse in. Also, the pins/magnets are pretty fab. What are you waiting for? Go! Go now!
When reviewing Mostly Books on Speedway, I realized that I've never gotten around to writing about Antigone's. The other reviews covered it, but I wanted to reiterate: A queer's paradise, completely with a wonderful kids section filled with Todd Parr books.
For those as nerdy as I: Antigone's also sells the Little Thinker dolls from the Unemployed Philosopher's Guild. Sometimes all you need is an Eleanor Roosevelt doll.
Antigone...you make my heart smile.
I love this bookstore. Every time I buy something here, I get some sort of additional surprise that makes me appreciate the world that is Tucson and the fresh breath of liberal air they provide to az.
I think their selection is pretty large for being an indy store. I typically run into books in their women's and glbt section that I wouldn't find outside of an academic bookshop. Not to mention that they carry and feature lots of local artist reads and trinkets. I picked up a really nice planner here published by La Primavera (grassroots social justice npo in tucson) and the entire cost for the planner went directly to the org...it was a no-sale for Antigone...that to me shows a commitment to your community.
Love this place...15 cents donated to a local cause every time you don't use a plastic bag. Added bonus.
Funniest damn birthday cards on the planet, and you'll overpopulate your fridge with their witty magnets...they even have an entire display of photoshopped bush-hatin' cards (the Rocky Horror Bushenfurter is the schnizz). Be ready to pay more than you'd like for hard-to-find items, and the novel selection is right on. You won't find these tomes at B & N. And no, you don't have to be gay and that dyke isn't checkin' you out, she's lookin' at Frieda Kahlo cards. Patronize!!
I was in Tucson on business. Stopped in here. And I LOVED the place. I went back like 3 times. I felt sooooo comfortable. The selection was FAB!!!! I bought a few books and cards. I did not have my baby then, if I had, I would have bought for her there. The children's section was GREAT. It was so great that a woman with no kids, and none on the horizon remembers it. Plus the staff was friendly. I would soooo go back there if I were a local in Tucson.
tucson is spoiled to have this amazing bookstore. who would go anywhere else, great staff picks. cute journals and gifts too!
This is the best bookstore ever! I am so in love with this place. I grew up in Tucson, but I live in California now. I went to this bookstore almost everyday after school at Tucson High. They have a great selection of all kinds of books. The have an impressive selection of children's books as well as queer books. They also have journals and trendy gifts.