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Located in San Francisco's Mission District, we sell both used and new books. We offer wide-ranging literature on globalization, politics and media, as well as an array of graphic novels, fiction, and criticism. We maintain informed sexuality and gender sections, and feature one of the Bay Area's most extensive collections of writings on Latina/o history and culture, including a full selection of Spanish language books. And did we mention our children's books? Modern Times also fosters a vital literary community with an exciting calendar of events, a blog, and community resources.

Dynamite: The Story of Class Violence
in America

Louis Adamic
Review by Erin Stalnaker
"All over the country unemployment grew by leaps and bounds and the wages of those retaining their jobs went down like a rock...On top of unemployment came thousands of bank failures..."

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What makes Modern Times unique among bookstores
Modern Times Bookstore is a worker-run organization and has been ever since we opened our doors in 1971. We sincerely believe...

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The Tede Matthews Initiative (TMI) is a new project of Modern Times Bookstore that aims to expand our events and reading series...

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Got books you want to get rid of? Donated books have been integral to the continued viability of Modern Times.

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As you may know, these are perilous times for independent bookstores.

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At Modern Times we're not just interested in selling books. We understand that we fill a niche in the indie bookstore world, but we also see our mission as being a resource and community center for our neighbors...
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		Femmes of Power: Exploding Queer Femininities Ulrika Dahl - Tue, July 7 - 7:00 PM
		Blood Passion: The Ludlow Massacre and Class War in the American West Scott Martelle - Wed, July 8 - 7:00 PM
		Disaster Suites Rob Halpern - Thu, July 9 - 7:00 PM
		Tribute to Labor Poet Carol Tarlen - Fri, July 10 - 7:00 PM

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Address: 888 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
Mon-Sat: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Sun: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM