Quimby's Bookstore

Quimby's Bookstore The world’s leading purveyor of zines and author and artist produced publications! Open every day 12-7! 1854 North Ave, Chicago! We print books, zines & comics!
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Purveyor of independently-published and small press zines, comics, books and other bizarre periodicals. https://linktr.ee/QuimbysBookstore

Mt. Rushmore of Quimby’s!FRIDAY 8/14 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm“More a Fantasy Than A Good Idea” zine release party and Mt. Rushm...
08/09/2026

Mt. Rushmore of Quimby’s!
FRIDAY 8/14 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

“More a Fantasy Than A Good Idea” zine release party and Mt. Rushmore of Quimby’s reading and panel discussion featuring previous and current owners and staff: Steven Svymbersky, Eric Kirsammer, Liz Mason, Peter Miles Bergman, and Angel xoxo, moderated by Eric Von Haynes!

This zine and panel discussion features stories by and about people who’ve carried the fantasy of Quimby’s across 35 years in business will be convening this Friday night for stories and a discussion on the history of Quimby’s, alt Wicker Park and the state of DIY in the current era.

We’ll be releasing a limited edition zine and a (less limited edition) letterpress print! (Cover art jammer between Chris Ware, Archer Prewitt, Dan Clowes, Terry Laban, and Gary Leib freshened up with new 35th anniversary type is pictured.)

3.5% off everything! 35% off many things!

Photo list: 1. Yung Steven Svymberski circa ‘91, 2-3. Jammer zine cover and letterpress print. 4. 1854 W. North pre-Quimby’s! 5. Yung Liz Mason! 6. Angel Xoxo on their first day! 7. Current co-owner Cody making it official with prior owner Eric Kirsammer. 8. Steven circa now at Quimby’s NYC! 9. Dream team of Peter Miles, Cody and Eric aka Manny, 10. Peter Miles just the other day! 11. We’re 35 ya’ll!

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35th Anniversary Weekend
Friday 8/14 through Sunday 8/16
Quimby’s Bookstore
1854 W. North Ave, Chicago

Also come by Sunday!

12:00 am - 8:00 pm: Quimby’s Garage Sale! Have you ever wondered what kind of weird ass nonsense is hiding in Quimby’s basement? And wanted to take it home with you for .035¢, $3.50, $35, $350, or $3,500?

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Jordan Knecht Spins FOR SALE records

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: PMX! PMX is a Chicago based duo comprised of Madeleine Aguilar + Philip Lesicko. Their sets are experimental + improvised, ambient + percussive, and based on shared ethics of care, play & intuition.

08/08/2026

35th Anniversary Weekend
Friday 8/14 - Sunday 8/16

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ALL MONTH LONG:

// The Surface of Last Scattering installation by Will Arnold [ .will.arnold ]

// New Window Display and bookmarks by Gabriel Howell [ ]

// Chicago Edition of Elska Magazine (after August 6th)! [ .magazine ]

ALL WEEKEND LONG:

// 3.5% off everything and 35% off some things!

// *NEW* “More a Fantasy Than A Good Idea” Quimby’s 35th Anniversary Zine – limited 1st edition! 35 copies for $35 each!

// *NEW* Quimby’s black denim tote bags by Caroline Cash [ ] - limited edition! 100 for $35 each!

// *NEW* Quimby’s 35th Anniversary Letterpress Print – an old school jammer between Chris Ware, Archer Prewitt, Dan Clowes, Terry Laban, and Gary Leib freshened up! Limited edition! 200 for $35 each!

//// FRIDAY 8/14

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm: “More a Fantasy Than A Good Idea” zine release party and Mt. Rushmore of Quimby’s reading and panel discussion featuring previous and current owners and staff:: Steven Svymbersky, Eric Kirsammer, Liz Mason, Peter Miles Bergman, and Angel xoxo moderated by Eric Von Haynes!

//// SUNDAY 8/16:
12:00 am - 8:00 pm: Quimby’s Garage Sale! Have you ever wondered what kind of weird ass nonsense is hiding in Quimby’s basement? And wanted to take it home with you for .035¢, $3.50, $35, $350, or $3,500

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Jordan Knecht [ ] Spins FOR SALE records!

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: PXM! PXM is a Chicago based duo comprised of Madeleine Aguilar [ ] + Philip Lesicko [ ]
Their sets are experimental + improvised, ambient + percussive, and based on shared ethics of care, play & intuition.

Happy pub day to Elska Magazine #60, the Chicago issue! 🔥🔥🔥 The new issue, featuring the HUNKS of Chicago, is on its wa...
08/06/2026

Happy pub day to Elska Magazine #60, the Chicago issue! 🔥🔥🔥 The new issue, featuring the HUNKS of Chicago, is on its way and we can't wait to get our hands on it! Read all about it + details of our 35th anniversary celebration NEXT WEEKEND in our August newsletter, out now!

Link to read and subscribe in our bio 🔗

We’re turning 35!Quimby’s 35th Anniversary WeekendFriday 8/14 through Sunday 8/16–.- ..- .. — -… -.– .—-. …ALL MONTH LON...
08/02/2026

We’re turning 35!

Quimby’s 35th Anniversary Weekend
Friday 8/14 through Sunday 8/16

–.- ..- .. — -… -.– .—-. …

ALL MONTH LONG:

// The Surface of Last Scattering installation by Will Arnold [ Will Arnold ]

// New Window Display and bookmarks by Gabriel Howell [ 𝐠𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 ]

// Chicago Edition of Elska Magazine (after August 6th)! [ Elska Magazine ]

ALL WEEKEND LONG:

// 3.5% off everything and 35% off some things!

// *NEW* “More a Fantasy Than A Good Idea” Quimby’s 35th Anniversary Zine – limited 1st edition! 35 copies for $35 each!

// *NEW* Quimby’s black denim tote bags by Caroline Cash [ CAROLINE CA$H ] - limited edition! 100 for $35 each!

// *NEW* (pictured) Quimby’s 35th Anniversary Letterpress Print – an old school jammer between Chris Ware, Archer Prewitt, Dan Clowes, Terry Laban, and Gary Leib freshened up! Limited edition! 200 for $35 each!

//// FRIDAY 8/14

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm: “More a Fantasy Than A Good Idea” zine release party and Mt. Rushmore of Quimby’s reading and panel discussion featuring previous and current owners and staff:: Steven Svymbersky, Eric Kirsammer, Liz Mason, Peter Miles Bergman, and Angel xoxo

//// SUNDAY 8/16:
12:00 am - 8:00 pm: Quimby’s Garage Sale! Have you ever wondered what kind of weird ass nonsense is hiding in Quimby’s basement? And wanted to take it home with you for .035¢, $3.50, $35, $350, or $3,500

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Jordan Knecht [ Jordan Knecht ] Spins FOR SALE records!

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: PMX! PMX is a Chicago based duo comprised of Madeleine Aguilar [ bench press ] + Philip Lesicko [ PHILIP JEROME LESICKO ]
Their sets are experimental + improvised, ambient + percussive, and based on shared ethics of care, play & intuition.

07/31/2026

Quimby’s status 7/31!

Chicago! Shelter from the storm at Quimby’s!

Happenings for August…

1: The Will Arnold show has been extended until September 18th!

2: The long anticipated Chicago issue of Elska featuring Quimby’s co-owner Peter Miles is out August 6th!

3: Quimby’s 35th Anniversary Party is weekend of August 14-16 with 3.5% off everything, 35% off some things, a “Mt Rushmore of Quimby’s panel discussion with every owner and manager throughout the ages Friday evening! A 35th anniversary limited edition zine and new Quimby’s tote bags by Caroline Cash! And a garage sale Sunday with oddities pulled from the basement, DJ Jordan Knecht spinning for sale records and an evening set by Chicago ambient duo PMX!

Ink it in! See you then!

Hear ye, hear ye! 📢 Let it be known to all bookworms, artisans, zinesters, and minstrels that Quimby’s hath been graced ...
07/30/2026

Hear ye, hear ye! 📢 Let it be known to all bookworms, artisans, zinesters, and minstrels that Quimby’s hath been graced with a glorious new spectacle! 👀

In all seriousness, shoutout to 𝐠𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 for the stunning window display, we’re obsessed! Don’t just swipe to see the details, come on by to check it out IRL!

07/27/2026

Flood Mitigation
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It's a new day and we got some exciting new publications in the shop! 🌞✨If you're local, we'll be vending this Saturday ...
07/23/2026

It's a new day and we got some exciting new publications in the shop! 🌞✨

If you're local, we'll be vending this Saturday at the Dimo's Pizza 18th anniversary block party in Logan Square from 6-10pm! Come out and celebrate if you're in the neighborhood. Flier on the last slide 🎉🍕🎉

07/21/2026

JULY staff picks coming in HOT 🥵

Our shelves are bursting with new comics, books and zines! Give your eyes a break from the screens and indulge in physic...
07/14/2026

Our shelves are bursting with new comics, books and zines! Give your eyes a break from the screens and indulge in physical media. We promise it's good for you 💊📚

Checkout the 35th anniversary issue of Fluke Fanzine on our new table. Fluke #23: From the Ground Down is a celebration of all things underground featuring interviews, essays, comics and more with your favorite freaks and weirdos.

Quimby's is also celebrating 35 years this summer! Come hangout with us August 14-16th for a wild weekend of fun with special guests, musical performances, and an epic garage sale that you won't want to miss! More info in our July newsletter, link in bio 🔗

Address

1854 W North Avenue
Chicago, IL
60622

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12:30pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

Telephone

+17733420910

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