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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.

The World Without Us

Alan Weisman
Reviewed by Annie Danger
Shall I start by saying that, at least cumulatively, about one third of this book was pornography? Yes. Yes I shall...

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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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December 30, 2007

On the Disappearance of Public Spaces
We thought this was an interesting article on the topic. It's about Boston, and about gay bars, but its implications for San Francisco and all alternative spaces struck home...

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And we need your help! This fantabulous development is part of our greater plan to resuscitate the bookstore...

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

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What is community? How is it defined? Who is our community? How are WE a part of it? Terms such as livable cities, diversity and tolerance, political engagement...
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In an effort to foster community, initiate aesthetic adventurousness, and highlight the interconnection between San Francisco artists and booklovers...
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		Broken Voices Valerie Mason-John aka Queenie - Mon, April 28 - 7:00 PM
		Ending the Creed of Greed Mike ‘Dr. Detroit’ Whitty - Sun, May 4 - 4:00 PM
		500 Years of Chicana Women’s History Elizabeth ‘Betita’ Martinez - Mon, May 5 - 7:00 PM
		CELL/SELF: a reading of freedom Margo Perin & Multi-Generational Writers - Thu, May 8 - 7:00 PM
		Busy Dying Hilton Obenzinger - Tue, May 13 - 7:00 PM
		Capitalism and Socialism in China today Gloria La Riva, Richard Becker, Nathalie Hrizi - Wed, May 14 - 7:00 PM
		On the Lower Frequencies Erick Lyle - Wed, May 21 - 7:30 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