Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
SHOPPING
Georgetown
FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKSTORE & GALLERY
COMICS
( 206-658-0110;
www.fantagraphics.com/bookstore
;
1201 S Vale St; 11:30am-8pm Mon-Sat,
to 5pm Sun; 124)
One of the coolest comic-book publishers around, Fantagraphics is
based here in Georgetown, and it's worth making a pilgrimage if you have even a
passing interest. Don't miss the Damaged Room, with out-of-print and steeply discoun-
ted books. The store holds readings and events several times a month; check online for
a schedule.
There's also an exhibition space with new shows each month.
GEORGETOWN RECORDS
MUSIC
( 206-762-5638; 1201 S Vale St; 11:30am-8pm, to 5pm Sun; 124)
This amazing re-
cord store has cool customers (Jeff Ament and Ben Shepherd, anyone?) and an even
cooler vibe, not to mention a great selection of new and used CDs and vinyl. It also
hosts in-store performances and is part of the Georgetown art walk (
Click here
)
.
KIRK ALBERT VINTAGE FURNISHINGS
FURNITURE, HOMEWARES
(
www.kirkalbert.com
;
5517 Airport Way S; 11am-6pm Wed-Sat; 124)
Not so much
stocked as curated, this funky, beautiful store represents the obsessions and tastes of its
owner, a designer with a strongly original aesthetic. Come to browse and leave in-
spired.
