Carpe Diem Fine Books

Monterey, United States

4.3

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4 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 831-643-2754
Website:
www.carpediemfinebooks.com
Address:
245 Pearl St, Monterey, CA, 93940
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
290 ftTyler/MTP Gate 2
330 ftGate 3
380 ftMunras Gate/Gate 1
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Today

Today 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Monterey) 4:01 PM Friday, November 29, 2024

Business hours

Monday –
Tuesday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Wednesday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Thursday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Friday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Saturday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

Out of print and collectible books in all fields.

History

Established in 1995.

Carpe Diem Fine Books is a professional bookseller offering a discriminating selection of out-​of-​print, signed and unusual books in all fields — with an emphasis on the history and literature of California and the West. Proprietors James Bryant and Mary Hill, members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America, have served an international clientele of private collectors and libraries since 1995. Their book gallery, located in a charming 1930’s Carmel stone building just steps from the Robert Louis Stevenson House in historic Old Monterey, features a constantly changing inventory — from the classics to the unexpected.

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4 reviews of Carpe Diem Fine Books

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Place rating: 4
Pleasant Hill, CA
Carpe Diem Fine Books is located in historic Old Monterey and offers a discriminating selection of out-​of-​print, signed, and unusual books covering many topics. However, their special emphasis seems to be on the history and literature of California and the West. Art work, maps, and prints are also available.
These guys had a small version of their bookstore set up at the recent Genoa Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival in Nevada. And to Gayle’s light consternation, I spend a fair amount of time browsing and learning from the folks who made the long trip out from Monterey. I’m sure to return to the Mother Store next time…
Place rating: 3
Riverside, CA
Call first.
I tried swinging by this shop on my way to Book Haven… although it was during their regular posted hours, they weren’t open! I was bummed, because it sounded like my kind of place.
Like art galleries, shops that list hours including «by appointment,» as Carpe Diem does, tend to be small staff establishments that are juggling a lot… including the occasional off hours. I’m sure the place is great, but wish I could have seen it for myself. Next time.
Place rating: 5
Monterey, CA
This is a one of kind book store. You’ll find old books here that you can’t find anywhere else and the owner’s are not only knowledgeable, but give you the help and service we would like to see more often. It’s the best! Check it out when you are in Monterey!
Place rating: 5
Carmel by the Sea, CA
This is a great used bookstore. They have a great inventory, especially of books on California history. Also, early California art.