Great Japanese book store but my favorite part is the stationery section downstairs! The have…read moreeverything from markers, pencils, agendas, stickers, notebooks, everything...

What a great place to pick up manga (and books, calligraphy supplies and more)! Manga are…read moredownstairs and include French translations of some titles but mostly original Japanese. Cute little animal figurines upstairs and great art supplies downstairs with the manga.

Worst experience in Paris was at this store. They spoke French to my fiancé and everything was fine…read moreuntil they realized I didn't speak French and we were American. I was then told we needed to give them 1 euro to look around. I told them we only had card and they kicked us out. Maybe if the owner wasn't so ignorant he would've learned we had $2000 ready to spend on comics. Regardless, it's their loss and looks like other people reviewing don't recommend supporting this store.

I was so disappointed. Met Christian and he promised to go into his inventory and find some older…read moreBatman comics. He asked me to return in a few days and promised over and over to have something for me. Took half a day from our precious time in Paris to return and he had nothing ...he expected me to send my guy to look through the boxes upstairs since I'm in a wheel chair. On top of this I paid 20 euros for a super boy comic on our first meeting that was I saw in better condition and half that price on eBay. Don't deal with this man ..he talks a good story and doesn't deliver and overcharges.

I've been to a lot of book offs all over Southern California, so when I walked by this one in the…read morecity of lights, I had to go in. It is exactly what you would expect. A very random selection of titles. It is bigger than many and more claustrophobic than the Cali stores. FYI I did not find a section for English language books.

There are two book-offs across the street from each other. One that has Japanese books and music,…read moreand one that has French/English/other languages books and music. However, if you are looking for Japanese versions (with bonus tracks!) of CDs by for English/American/French bands, then you will want to look at the French/English store. Prices are reasonable, although a bit more expensive than other Book-Offs around the world.

From the owner: disques vinyles et bandes dessinéesread more

This is a well merchandised book store specializing in graphic novels for all ages. I loved it…read morebecause it focuses on more literary and artful choices rather than the standard fair Marvel, DC and Manga titles. My French is terrible and I asked the woman behind the counter tons of questions. She was extremely helpful. I left with more than my carry on luggage will allow. Not quite sure how I'll get my haul home. I'll worry about that later. One note: there is no noticeable signage so you'll need to be looking carefully to find it.

From the owner: Notre librairie est spécialisée en bandes dessinées en tous genres et pour tous ainsi qu'en…read morelittératures de l'Imaginaire (Science-Fiction, Fantasy, Fantastique,etc.). Venez découvrir un large choix de livre ainsi que nos sélections et notre calendrier de rencontres et dédicaces ! Nous sommes ouverts tous les jours !

This was worth the visit for some quirky and amazing folk art. There is an exhibit in a dark room…read morethat had so many fabulous pieces of art, that I thought we had seen the whole museum. But wait! Up some windy stairs is a sunlit room with about the same amount of art. Some things were creepy, some were a level of obsessive detail that required long minutes of marveling, and some were inspiring. 2 hours is a sufficient visit, and you will want to reserve time to peruse the bookstore and get a snack, lunch, or beverage at the café. The museum is in the garment district, and the art may inspire you to pick up some fabric to make a collage.

A stunning cyclorama with two feature exhibits, a bright and airy bookstore, and a crazy busy cafe…read morefor an accessible 9€. We popped in for the Jeunet/Caro exhibit, because when in Paris, you Amélie. The design of the exhibit space is in a wagon wheel, with fixtures from the duos filmography segmented by "pie piece." An intriguing blend of movie props, original script notes, stills and videography paint a brilliant behind-the-scenes for The City of Lost Children, Delicatessen, MicMacs, Alien: Resurrection and more. A floor up, sunlight floods a year-long showcase residency called Turbulence in the Balkans, featuring Eastern European works but unfortunately, no brass bands. Sad dance party loss. Anyhoodle, the space open, well-designed and easy to get through in an hour or so. If the exhibits catch your fancy, pop in for an afternoon delight.