Larry Edmonds Books

If you’re looking for a book store with actual worth while books save the trip. I was disappointed that this was mostly just movie posters. Decently organized.

Larry Edmunds Bookshop is THE center of the film /​television book universe, hands down, case closed. There is nothing that compares anywhere, which is logical considering its classic Hollywood location on Hollywood Boulevard. Old Hollywood, Golden Age of Hollywood, current film. .. Larry Edmunds is it. Adding to the magnificent stock and knowledgeable staff is the series of events offered throughout the year, from screenings that feature stars as guests of honor along with signings in store. I stumbled onto the place while exploring classic Hollywood a few years ago, and its a cineaste /​film buff /​movie freak knowledgehound’s delight. As I firmly believe in patronizing small businesses with a specialized stock, and love to read about film related topics, Larry Edmunds is bookshop nirvana. A pleasant surprise when I visited in person was the selection of great film books on clearance, which meant not only finding titles that were no longer easily available, but titles that had significantly cut pricing. What’s not to like?
Edit: March 22, 2015 — I neglected to mention that New York no longer has a bookstore devoted to film as best I know, and though London has at least one, that shop is a different focus with more emphasis on the UK studios, titles, and genres of interest like Hammer Horror, Carry On, and other British institutions.

Terrific, eclectic store with most of the shelf space devoted to books on classic Hollywood stars. There’s also plenty of general interest books on cinema and posters for films from every era. Serious film buffs could easily spend hours in this place. The owner was friendly and charmingly eccentric. A diamond in the rough in the middle of downtown Hollywood.

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Such a cool little find! In a sea of the tacky sex and smoke shops that is Hollywood Blvd, lies this quaint cinema bookstore dedicated to actual old time Hollywood. Such a cool find with genuinely great stuff. If you’re a film buff or generally enjoy cinema, definitely check it out.

I went to the «Larry Edmunds Bookshop» in Hollywood, CA on 10/​15/​2012. It was my first time there. It’s the oldest bookstore in Hollywood and the 2^nd oldest in all of Los Angeles having been founded in 1938.
I was there for the LAVA Salon that day. Authors Paul J. Bauer and Mark Dawidziak talked about the life of American writer Jim Tully. They also signed their new book «Jim Tully: American Writer, Irish Rover, Hollywood Brawler.»
I also met Jeff, the owner of this unique bookstore. Located in Hollywood, there are thousands of books about famous people of the silver screen. I definitely need to come back here.

I could spend all day in this place. Friendly and helpful staff. All around old school cool bookstore

Larry Edmunds Bookstore has been around for more than 70 years in Hollywood and as of 2011 is still kicking it.
Went in here on a blistery December day after the Santa Anna’s blew down their well known sign. It was on a back aisle.
The best part about this bookstore is the unique categories of books and films, the collection of lobby cards, and the knowledge of the staff including the owner Jeff who was there the day I went. If you are seeking out a special book or Hollywood memorabilia you should come here. This is the place people bring their stuff to when they want to get rid of it or trade. If they don’t have something you are looking for they can probably find it.
They also do a lot of really cool events tied into the Egyptian Theater and they have various events in store with famous Hollywood legends.
Google Larry Edmunds himself (who died in the early 1940’s) to get a typical LA noir story only Chandler himself could have written. Only it is true.

Thank Goodness for real bookstores! Normally, I avoid Hollywood like the plague, but I brave it for this place. They also host AMAZING book signings and other in-​store events and they co-​host events at the Egyptian Theatre (which has now caused me to brave Hollywood even more!). This bookstore may single-​handedly be responsible for me becoming interested in Hollywood again. Keep up the good fight…

Lots of books. Very knowledgeable staff. This is the place you want to go if you want to find that book on Hollywood or any other Los Angeles going ons!

Fantastic little store, could spend hours in there if I was allowed. Great selection of books and classic posters, photos and cards etc. Had a long talk with one of the guys who worked there about my dissertation subject of horror remakes. He gave me a heads up on a John Carpenter screening and Q&A at the Egyptian which I loved. Visit this shop every-​time I come back to LA and inevitably always will.

The greatest bookstore on the planet. Larry Edmunds is old school — and old Hollywood. The staff know the business and there are thousands of books available. Out of print biographies, stills, posters etc. Nowadays, with the internet closing businesses down like crazy — we are lucky to have this institution in Hollywood. Next time you consider an Amazon purchase — drop by Larry Edmunds first. They deserve it.

This bookstore has been around for longer than I have been on this earth. While it may not be the best bookstore for cinema and TV, it’s definitely one of the better used book shops for those looking for old movie scripts, books about cinema, film-​making, and theater. They’ve got tons of biographies, out of print books, and other items some which are collectible or hard to find elsewhere. I used to love coming in here when my friends and I would play hooky– it is one of the places the fueled my love of film noir. I recently came in here, partially because I couldn’t believe that it was still around (with all the crap Hollywood has built around it), and got a black and white glossy print photo of a still from The Dark Corner to give my mom as a present. This is a great place to browse or to find your movie-​loving friend a gift.

It’s refreshing to see a good-​ol’ fashioned bookstore on a street brimming with filth and injustice.
I’ve gone here for at least 7 years… it never gets old. Books written on actual paper, informative events. Met Robert Englund and Michael Madsen here… Freddy and Mr. Blonde.
Make sure to ask for Mike Hawks… tell ‘em Maltese sent ya.

Great selection of used and new cinema/​tv related books and some older posters/​stills which are considerably «picked over». Staff can be helpful or indifferent depending on who is working that day.

This is a proper bookshop and a cinephiles dream. Not only is it full to bursting with books on cinema, film and televison, they have some really neat posters and lobby cards on offer. the staff really know their stuff and their stock and can chat knowledgeably about your purchase or movies in general. They can be a bit Hi Fidelity. Goodness knows what one customer had asked for but we heard her being told to find Barnes and Noble. We bought too much here and had to pay the price at the airport. I also liked the community notice board at the front door and managed to pick up a few flyers for some cool events.

I love this place. The poster before me was right, Hollywood certainly has had its share of ups and downs, but Larry Edmunds has always perservered. The only flame in town these days, and a must for tourists with nothin’ but films and scripts on the brain.
It gets my highest recommendation. And if you go, make sure to ask for Jeffrey.

As Hollywood Blvd. has evolved in the last quarter century from borderline dangerous to merely skanky to Disneyfied, Larry Edmunds has endured and is one of my touchstones. Although smaller than I recall from previous trips, they’re loaded with gobs of books in every category of film lore, as well as lots of monologues and plays for the would-​be actor. We happily browsed as long as our parking meter allowed.