The best bookshops Paris 1st 75001

Fnac is a national reference in the world of great cultural distribution. Founded in 1954 by Max Théret and André Essel, it has not always been the cultural temple we know today. Originally, the principle was simple: the creation of books for individuals so that they get discounts from the merchants listed. In order for all domains to be represented and the photo signs did not wish to participate in this list, Max Théret and André Essel create their own Photography company. It is important to note the enormous success of the latter and the large proportion of frameworks that contribute to it. The idea of giving a more cultural dimension at Fnac germe in their minds. The National Procurement Federation becomes the National Procurement Federation. The first store opens in the 60 s, Sevastopol boulevard in Paris. Culture then tends to become democratic and the products proposed are diversifying. The librairie was created in 1974. Now very complete, we find all the domains of publishing, from cooking manuals to tourist guides through literature, humanities, beautiful books, etc. It is therefore almost impossible not to find the book you are looking for. If this is the case, one of the booksellers will be happy to order it. As you will have understood, "Fnac: we can only join '!

As part of Gallimard Publishing, Delamain is one of the oldest bookshops in the capital. Located opposite the Comédie-Française, it retains, with its parquet floor and high solid oak bookcases, an old-fashioned charm that Parisians and tourists greatly appreciate. Literature, fine arts, tourism, human sciences, practical life, youth, but also an old sector of 5,000 volumes dating from the 18th century, as well as a display outside the store, in summer, presenting quality books at a low price... you will surely find your happiness there. This library is distinguished in particular by its competent staff, who offer relevant selections and sound advice.

A manga Bookstore in the Japanese neighborhood! Rather logical, we will say, except that this kind of shop had not had its place in this Japanese enclave and very serious. Here is evidence that the manga takes maturity and quality. At Komikku, you'll find a rich selection of Mangas but also, more rare, a beautiful range of products derived from Ghibli studios. Dynamic and pro, the team organizes meetings and dedications, and vibrates to the world of the manga, Komikku, since 2012, has been diversifying and launching a publishing house, Komikku Editions, now led by Sam Souigbi, entrusting Sonia, his sister, the bookshop! Komikku Editions'first manga is called the Hellish Island of Yusuke Ochiai, the story of a man unjustly condemned to stay on a penitentiary island and screaming revenge!

Junku-do party in 2012 its 35 years! Here's where Japanese readers, japonisants or simply sensitized to Japanese culture meet  ! Since this library, it has not been détrônée and remains the Parisian reference in the field of Japanese literature. All books, all magazines published in Japan without forgetting an impressive number of books in French on Japan are aligned with the shelving of Junku-do. Whatever you are looking for, Junku-do has  ! And if, unlikely, the object of your envy is not available, the ILAB team, bilingual and archi, you order it in Japan. The ground floor, occupied by magazines and pocket books, contains everything related to literature, economics, tourism, practice, languages, arts and youth, while the basement places more futiles but no less pleasant readings: Comic/manga, artbooks (dedicated books or manga characters), but also Cds, Dvds, goodies and other kanji software. For Parisians, do not hear anything from Japanese but curious to discover classics of Japanese literature or then underground writers, a space is reserved with a good selection of translated works of Japanese. Also know, Junku-do as a place of culture, open on the meeting, offers free billboards that are other than points of exchange and information about the Nippon world of the capital.

The books of the Ceriselles and Polardises collections are now distributed by Gisserot-Diffusion. The Ceriselles collection has another look at female homosexuality. Women who love women write novels that look like life like it goes and love as it comes. The Polardises collection is composed of police novels. Place, confusing, developments and black humor.

While today it is possible to find mangas in most bookstores and large distribution groups, this was really not the case in the 1990 s. The Junku bookstore, located on the rue des Pyramides since 1992, is one of the first to have proposed it for sale, especially in original version, and was undoubtedly a real engine in the growth of the Japanese culture in France. Today, you will find all your favorite mangas, in French or Japanese, of stationery, Japanese newspapers and many specialized books (kitchen, martial arts, etc.). A real nucleus for japonophhiles!