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'''Atomic Books''' is an independent bookstore, publisher, and [[distro]] located in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A. | '''Atomic Books''' is an independent bookstore, publisher, and [[distro]] located in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A. | ||
| − | Opened in 1992 by Scott Huffines, the store closed in 2000 and was reopened the next year by new owners [[Benn Ray]] and Rachel Whang. The bookstore is widely renowned for carrying alternative and underground publications, including many [[comic]]s and [[zine]]s. | + | Opened in 1992 by Scott Huffines, the store closed in 2000 and was reopened the next year by new owners [[Benn Ray]] and Rachel Whang. The bookstore is widely renowned for carrying alternative and underground publications, including many [[comic]]s and [[zine]]s. Its slogan is "Literary Finds for Mutated Minds." |
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| + | Many of the zines that Atomic Books sells are sold on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consignment consignment]. The store also sells art toys and other odd items, books, cards and journals, and other items. Atomic Books also receives fan mail for cult filmmaker John Waters. | ||
==Selected publications== | ==Selected publications== | ||
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* [http://www.atomicbooks.com/ Atomic Books website] | * [http://www.atomicbooks.com/ Atomic Books website] | ||
| − | * [http:// | + | * [http://atomicbooksblog.blogspot.com/ Atomic Books blog] |
[[Category:Distro]] [[Category:Active Distros]] [[Category:Bookstore]] [[Category:Publisher]] | [[Category:Distro]] [[Category:Active Distros]] [[Category:Bookstore]] [[Category:Publisher]] | ||
Revision as of 15:54, 8 May 2011
Atomic Books is an independent bookstore, publisher, and distro located in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.
Opened in 1992 by Scott Huffines, the store closed in 2000 and was reopened the next year by new owners Benn Ray and Rachel Whang. The bookstore is widely renowned for carrying alternative and underground publications, including many comics and zines. Its slogan is "Literary Finds for Mutated Minds."
Many of the zines that Atomic Books sells are sold on consignment. The store also sells art toys and other odd items, books, cards and journals, and other items. Atomic Books also receives fan mail for cult filmmaker John Waters.
Selected publications
- The Fart Party volumes 1 and 2
- The Future Generation
- I Keee You!!
