Imagine Books and Records
| Category: | Book Store |
| Address: | 8373 Culebra Rd #201b, San Antonio, TX 78251, USA |
| Phone: | +1 210-236-7668 |
| Site: | facebook.com |
| Rating: | 4.6 |
| Working: | 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 12–6PM |
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Daniel Rosborough
This place is the bees knees. Complete fluid movement, no pops, or cracks about it. just solid, fully functional bee knee. If you asked this place to get you a heavy thing, they would use proper lifting procedures, but not before an hour of stretch yoga. They also provide mind-lubricating synovial coffee derived from the patellaric hills of Popliteal. Please sit in one of their colorful veagan chairs, and enjoy vinyl music, carced from the vertebrae of the extinct, blackened with time, aged to excellence. Imagine Books and Records. This store is something more. Nice family-run bookstore that is well educated on all things music, literature, and film. Their shelves are frequently updated with new things that I am certain something is already there waiting for you. Excelling in keeping wonderful things In stock is not their only forté. Over the years, Imagine has become a gardener of sorts, attracting creative minds young, and less-young, and propagating growth by offering not only a venue to express yourself free of censorship, and charge, but a welcoming, open-minded, and veritable community rich in creativity, and kindness. I can say without a doubt in my heart that Imagine has become a part of my own family.
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jacob deleon
Imagine a place where you can find your favorite books and authors, sit down and have a cup of coffee and listen to any of the selections of vinyl records a place has to offer from punk rock, country, or funk and you know youve walked in to Imagine Books and Records. Owner and one of the greatest people you will ever meet, Don Hurd will welcome you with a big smile and talk to you like youve known each other for years. With his great knowledge in books, Don will lead you to find what youre looking for and even suggest other books in relation to your topic. Dont forget the huge vinyl collection. A person can spend hours going through a great collection of music. I mention all this because this is my personal experience every time I walk in to Imagine. A place where Ive met interesting people and made new friends. Imagine Books and Records is one of my favorite places to visit and look forward visiting every time.
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A Private User
Imagine is the last real used bookstore and easily the best record shop in the city. Owner/operator Don Hurd is the perfect host and you will always have an enjoyable experience when you visit--and you may just find a literary treasure. Half Price Books is great, but it is mostly remainders these days. Great exchange is fine if you like romance novels. But if you want a real used bookstore experience, you cant do better than Imagine. The fiction and poetry sections are particularly strong. And there are poetry and musical events held there about once per month. If youre looking for movies or kids books, this is probably not your place, but otherwise, treat yourself to a visit.
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A Private User
Great bookstore with outstanding books. I dont know how they have all these awesome books & some incognito gems, but they do. The owner is super friendly and always playing solid records from his collection. Very personable & even has great coffee, for free I might add. I highly recommend this bookstore. They will give you more for your used books than half-priced books & if you strike up a conversation with the owner, you may even get a recommended book that you didnt know you were looking for!
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Chris Cline
My appreciation for Imagine and its owner, Don, cant be expressed in words. Its my first stop for records and books in San Antonio and I fervently try to steer as many people as possible to this independent bastion of sounds and words. Imagine also supports the local scene in more ways than one; frequently hosting poetry readings or musical events, its one of the few places in San Antonio that actually cares about cultivating a culture. Incredibly thankful for this outlet!
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Trash Princess
Im not someone who goes to imagine regularly but oh god when i go I fall in love every time. the atmosphere is so great, theres always amazing music being played , and the people are some of the most intriguing souls Ive come across. I wish I had the guts to actually start conversations with them. plus imagine regularly hosts great events with amazing artists. this is the book/record store other bookstores wish they were
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A Private User
I have a short list of used book stores I frequent around san antonio and Imagine is at the top of that list. Its not as big as Nine Lives, but the quality of the selection more than makes up for the quantity. I always find something interesting here. I also love the free coffee and wifi so I can look for details about a book on the net that I have in my hand while in the store.
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Phatjoke
Book selection that never disappoints, incredible finds on vinyl, and a knowledgeable and pleasant, always ready to give spot-on suggestions. Really, where else can you walk out with a hardback Salinger, and a 1st pressing Springsteen? Truly the coolest bookstore San Antonio.
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Corrigan Moran
Other bookstores are grieving in the gardens of their mothers. And the records we sold long ago have long been played by others. or: Id take a bullet for this place. Free coffee. Sometimes free pan dulce. Five star human owners. Two bullets, no question.
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I found this place while out with my crew. Im glad I did! Great guy, great store. I bought a 285 year old book here, just because. He has lots of books and records to look through. Stop by and help support a great local business.
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A Private User
Imagine Books and Records has a great selection of books and vinyl and the best atmosphere of any bookstore in San Antonio. The owner and staff are friendly and helpful. The free coffee is a plus too.
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Miguel Hernandez
Always a decent selection of vinyl, an even greater selection of books and great performances live on location! Definitely is the loudest bookstore in San Antonio and takes pride in it !
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Alix Williams
Best music venue, bookstore, record shop in town. Greatest people on earth. The owner Don is one of the most kind and wonderful people you will ever meet! Stop by!
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Jeremy Goodell
Absolute best book store / record store / concert venue on the planet. Owners (the Hurds) are among the nicest people youll ever meet.
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Kathryn Armstrong
Great people, great selection, and chill atmosphere... And its an awesome music venue!!!! Love
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Aaron Green
Filled with genuinely good people with a love for books and vinyl records.
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J Estrada
Cool little bookstore with friendly staff and free coffee.
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Rocio Read
Great selection of hard to find classics!
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Joshua Heartstone
Great eclectic store with hidden gems.
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Christi Mote
Great place to browse, large selection
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Kevin Todd
Live music, some reads, cool folks
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jocelyne dana
Awesome staff great selection
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John Hebert
Great place for book lovers.
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Erik Anzaldua
Needs more books on plants.
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Mike Sizemore
Great variety
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litha retana
Awesome!
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