Marfa Book Company

Book store · Marfa ·

Marfa Book Company

Book store · Marfa ·

Curated books, art gallery, performances, and regional studies

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300 S Kelly St, Marfa, TX 79843 Get directions

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"A tightly curated bookstore that doubles as a cultural hub—hosting a reading series, art exhibitions, and an annual Agave Festival focused on the plant’s cultural influence. The collection leans toward art, poetry, and regional studies about the Chihuahuan Desert and Northern Mexico, and the adjacent gallery space showcases everything from student work to local-artist exhibitions, making it a smart stop for both browsing and community programming." - ByRachel Monroe

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Marfa Book Company

M M

Google

Awesome selection of books artfully arranged - friendly and knowledgeable owner Tim is a great resource not only for book choices but for recs in Marfa and surrounding area. 10/10

Ben L.

Google

A small selection of primarily art books, laid out in a contemporary space adjacent to the hotel lobby. Indifferent staff member. I'm sure this is a thrilling place if you're into art (Donald Judd, etc.), but otherwise no need to visit. My wife and I took our less-intellectual fiction books and read them in the hotel lobby where they have some comfy chairs.

Shaun S.

Google

An absolutely perfect creation of text, art editions, and clothing. This gem in the desert is second to none with an incredible array of Marfa themed books, heavy hitter art celebs and a beautiful array of standard art books. Beautiful design clashes with a perfect curation of art and design!

Sharyl M.

Google

I stop here every time I go out to West Texas, hands down great selection of just about everything - if you want mainstream or fluff go someplace else though - this is for "readers". Poetry selections are fantastic. Just a nice place to stop, collect your intellect and come out with something to make you go "Hmmmm." That's what books are about.

Chantella B.

Google

This is a new business in Marfa. They were hosting an Art Show for the Marfa ISD High Schoolers. For a small space they laid it out well. The employees were kind and informative.

Allan A.

Google

Fantastic and eclectic selection of art books and esoteric fiction. The arrangement of the books was an art exhibit unto itself. Small offering of art, jewelry, and clothing items.

Mahlen M.

Google

Books on Marfa and the area, a pretty good poetry section, and a more serious contemporary art book section then most big city museum stores. And some original art as well. Really impressive.

Jennielle S.

Google

It's okay and has good books for tourists. The staff didn't really acknowledge us while browsing. They were pretty into their conversation.

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Marfa Book Company

M M

Google

Awesome selection of books artfully arranged - friendly and knowledgeable owner Tim is a great resource not only for book choices but for recs in Marfa and surrounding area. 10/10

Ben L.

Google

Shaun S.

Google

Sharyl M.

Google

Chantella B.

Google

This is a new business in Marfa. They were hosting an Art Show for the Marfa ISD High Schoolers. For a small space they laid it out well. The employees were kind and informative.

Allan A.

Google

Fantastic and eclectic selection of art books and esoteric fiction. The arrangement of the books was an art exhibit unto itself. Small offering of art, jewelry, and clothing items.

Mahlen M.

Google

Books on Marfa and the area, a pretty good poetry section, and a more serious contemporary art book section then most big city museum stores. And some original art as well. Really impressive.

Jennielle S.

Google

It's okay and has good books for tourists. The staff didn't really acknowledge us while browsing. They were pretty into their conversation.

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