John K. King Bookstore Directory & FAQ

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John King (Ghost) 5 minutes ago

Found a first edition of *Dune* used as a doorstop on the 3rd floor. The spice must flow... straight to the rare book room. Let me know if you see the culprit.

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Mary B. 2 minutes ago

Probably the same person who keeps shelving philosophy books in the metaphysics section. I'm on it.

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Use this list to quickly pinpoint the location of paperback book subjects. Please report any errors or changes as soon as possible.

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Store Info

Welcome to John K. King Used & Rare Books!

  • 🕐
    Store Hours:

    Mon: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Tues–Sat: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    Sun: Closed

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    Address:

    901 W. Lafayette Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48226

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    Phone:

    (313) 961-0622

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    Store Maps: Available at the front counter.
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    Staff Assistance: Look for staff in tan or red aprons.
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    Need Help? Use phones on each floor and dial 105.
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    Accessibility: Freight elevator available upon request.
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    Restrooms: Located on the 2nd floor. A key is required.

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📖 Directory Key

The online directory searches only by category, genre, subject, or floor. 🚫 We do not catalogue individual books 🚫

📕 Aisle: Each aisle is labeled with a number (or letter) for identification. Look for aisle numbers on the side-ends of every shelf.

📗 Case: A single column in a range of shelves is a Case. For example, Dance materials are in Case B, the column to the right of the glass display case on Floor 1.

📘 Glass Case: Glass Cases are display cases with glass doors, usually locked. Please find staff for assistance.

📙 E.C.: Endcap.

📔 P.B.: Paperback.

📚 H.C.: Hardcover.

📖 Center: The Center Aisle is the aisle that spans the length of the building, bisecting the floor into East and West sides.

📚 Front, Rear: Refers to the opposing ends of the building. The stairwell is at the Front, while the elevator is at the Rear.

🧭 East: Parkinglot side of the building.

🧭 West: 5th Street side of the building.

🚪Room: The 1st Floor is divided into Rooms: Rooms 1, 2A. 2B, 3A, 3B, 3C, and 4.

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