Utah Book & Magazine

07/28/11

A portal to another dimension

by Jessejameswhitfield at Citysearch

I read a fantastic comic book series once called Timespirits. In one chapter the two protagonists enter a kind of cosmic Grand Central Station with portals leading to various alternate universes, the past and future of this world, etc. There were all sorts of crazy relics from forgotten aeons strewn about. Anything was possible.

Utah Book and Magazine is kind of like that. It's not just a bookstore. It's a meeting place for the strange, the unusual, the fantastic and the utterly bizarre. And they have candy bars. And a giant shoe.

I first went there for old comics, which they have in abundance (as well as vintage monster magazines). And if you need a coconut carving, or a King Kong doll, or some used golf clubs, this place has you covered.

Now, if you prefer a stiff, well-organized bookstore with artificially friendly clerks that sell books and only books, this is not the place for you. The guy who runs this store is the real McCoy and he knows his literature.

Anyhow, don't take my word for it. Go in and get lost in a labyrinth of deteriorating pulp and odd-ball memorabilia from better days. You may never leave.

04/14/10

Not at all helpful

by bookcollector11 at Citysearch

I called this shop hoping to find a used copy of a particular book. I named the title and author and that the book was probably in the 'young adult' section. The guy working said: "Oh all of those are just piled in the back." I sat there for a second, waiting.. like.. is that it? Or, is he going to put the phone down maybe and go take a quick peek on the shelves? Nope. That was it. Didn't even say "If you want to stop in I'll help you rummage around back there to look for it" or anything. Just said: "OK?" Like, "Are you done wasting my time?" Pah.

• Pros: friendly enough about his laziness I guess
• Cons: wouldn't put the phone down to help me

03/17/10

One of the best finds in SLC

by solivia at Citysearch

Everywhere from vintage LIFE magazines, to boxes of every comic in the 90's, to 1920's childrens books - ALL at great prices, I was blown away.

• Pros: great prices, huge selection, great condition, friendly
• Cons: nothing

11/27/08

In Loving Memory Of Skip Marshall

by HelenMarshall at Citysearch

To The Customers, Friends, and Family who knew Skip.

Skip passed away on Wed. November 26, 2008, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He touched everyone, that came into his life, was know not only for his kindness, smile, but his great gift of gab & his stories.

If any of you who came to Utah Book in the early hours on a Sat. you would fine Skip, Pete, & Tom playing poker. Skip worked at Utah Book for many years, next to his side kick, friend & brother Peter. They were half owners of the store.

Skip was not only a great man, but he was our brother. We loved him a great deal and will miss him riding up on one of the girls ( his motor cycles).

Piece Out Big Brother!! Keep It Square :)

We Love You

Connie, Craig, Eileen,Peter, Terri, Tom, Monica, Helen, Your Neices, Nephews, Great Neices & Nephews, and Your Grandchildren, And All of Your Friends.

02/18/08

STAND by Debbie Williamson LOCAL AUTHOR

by BessieB at Citysearch

This book is a beautiful story written by a local woman whos great grandmother was a Utah pioneer. It is very controversial but is a story that should be told. Utah needs to wake up and except this book with open hearts and especially open minds. It was difficult to get through but what a beautiful ending, my heart goes out to her and hope her book is excepted in our society.