Hennessey + Ingalls

Spectacular bookstore, hands down my favorite bookstore i dare say WORLDWIDE. Incredible selection across different types of art and timelines. I will be back.

This is NOT a Barnes and Noble, instead a creative little book shop nestled in a breezy corner of the Arts District 💙 We only stopped in Hennessey + Ingalls for short period of time because it wasn’t until we got there that we realized it was a shop dedicated only to books about architecture, arts, photography, magazines, fashion and more, a lot more. While we didn’t find the book we were looking for, discovering this shop was an even better find. Hennessey + Ingalls is a GEM in the Arts District. They have a beautiful and modern location with easy parking on most days. They categorize everything very well and have wide selections to choose from. I was very happy to see that there were a lot of well-known books and also a lot that were more niche and unheard of for the most part. While wandering around the store, I also saw some selections of cards, notebooks, tote bags and other stationary items for sale. My favorite part was actually the small children’s section. The books there feel handpicked and filled with books about history, niche topics and just some general feel-good books. I think that there’s something for everyone here and well-worth visiting time and time again! Notes - Street Parking - Affordable prices - Easy to find - Niche selections of books

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I recently had the pleasure of shopping at Hennessy & Ingalls in downtown LA, and I couldn’t be more impressed! I was looking for a rare out-of-print book, CONCEPTiCONS, which was written by my son. Not only did they have it in stock, but they also made the entire process seamless. I had them send it as a gift to the chair of the New Haven department where I teach and the director of learning as a special Christmas present. Their customer service went above and beyond—sending the book with a thoughtful note and ensuring everything was taken care of perfectly. I’ve always appreciated the bookstore’s incredible selection, but this experience really made me a loyal customer. If you’re looking for unique, hard-to-find art books or just need excellent service, I highly recommend Hennessy & Ingalls. They truly make book shopping an unforgettable experience! It’s disheartening that, despite my son being an accomplished author, a friend once suggested he stand in front of Home Depot and wait for labor work. It’s amazing how many people fail to understand the harmful impact of condescension and stereotyping. This kind of bias is on full display by Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, who recently preached to Trump about “crop pickers.” It’s sad to see such ignorance and judgment on public display.

Great art and design bookstore. Couldn't get my wife to leave without first buying 5 books. Look for the sale section where books are between $2-$5

Awesome book store with loads of architecture books and special LA finds

One of my all time favorite bookstores in the world. Just can’t beat the collection of LA history, transportation design, automotive history, architecture and general design. Lots of rare finds. Could spend hours here!

This bookstore is a treasure trove of architecture and design. Sorry it is not located in Santa Monica anymore but well worth a visit!

good store. quality selection of books.