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The Underground Yarn & Books

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we need your books!

WE ARE CURATING THOUGHTFUL COLLECTIONS SINCE RIGHT NOW AND THEN UNTIL FOREVER!

We carefully curate our collections focusing on the following areas:

SMALL PRESS LITERATURE & BOOKS

    • Independent publishers
    • Literary fiction & Non-fiction from small presses
    • Poetry chapbooks and collections
    • Experimental writing and avant-garde literature

CULTURAL STUDIES & DIVERSITY

    • Works focusing on cultural minority experiences and perspectives
    • Alternative cultural movements and their histories
    • Critical race theory and intersectionality studies
    • Ethnic studies and diaspora literature
    • Lgbtq+ Literature and Studies (See Below)
    • Viewpoints from a minority group or culture
    • Culturally important literature

PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION

    • Ancient philosophy (Greek, Roman, Chinese, Indian, etc.)
    • Continental and analytic traditions
    • Contemporary philosophy (20th-21st century)
    • Existentialism, phenomenology, and critical theory
    • Philosophy of mind, science, and language
    • Theology across traditions (focus on academic texts)
    • Religious history and comparative religion
    • Philosophy of religion
    • Studies of sacred texts and hermeneutics
    • NOT devotional materials or inspirational literature

GRIEF, LOSS & MINDFULNESS

    • Academic and theoretical approaches to grief and bereavement
    • Mindfulness and meditation studies
    • Growth mindset and positive psychology
    • Scholarly works on resilience and trauma recovery
    • Philosophy of mind and consciousness practice
    • NOT self-help or purely inspirational texts

GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMIC COLLECTIONS

    • Marvel & DC and other Major Comics
    • Independent and alternative comics
    • Literary graphic novels
    • Manga and international comics
    • Comic theory and history
    • Underground comix and zines

SCIENCE-FICTION & FANTASY & RPG BOOKS

    • Classic and contemporary science fiction
    • Literary fantasy and magical realism
    • Afrofuturism and non-Western speculative fiction
    • Cyberpunk, biopunk, and dystopian fiction
    • Critical studies of the genre
    • Role-playing Books and Sourcebooks

LGBT STUDIES & LITERATURE

    • Queer theory and history
    • LGBT+ fiction and poetry
    • Memoirs and personal narratives
    • Gender studies and feminist theory
    • LGBT+ art and culture studies

ANY BOOK WE WOULD BE EMBARRASSED TO NOT TO HAVE ON OUR SHELVES

    • Timeless classics
    • Prize winning books & authors
    • Controversially important titles
    • Banned Books

WE ESPECIALLY SEEK

   • First editions of significant works
    • Out-of-print titles in our specialty areas
    • Small press publications with limited runs
    • Signed or inscribed copies by notable authors
    • Academic texts published within the last 15 years
    • Complete series or collections

How It Works:

Awesome, so you want to work with us!

Contact us at shop@undergroundyarnandbooks.com to discuss your collection.


    • Please send us some images of your book collection so we can quickly evaluate it.
    • We'll arrange a time for you to drop off your books, or, if possible, schedule a pick-up at your location.
    • We may also consider house calls for large or exceptional collections (500+ books) in our specialty areas.
    • We may be able to offer assistance with packing and transportation.

Prepare Your books:

  • Books should be in good condition with no significant damage, mold, or strong odors.
    • Feel free to leave any behind personal items (bookmarks, notes, etc.), as those are prizes for the next owner.
    • Pack your books neatly in boxes.

Evaluation process & offer

 • Our evaluation considers condition, demand, current inventory, and alignment with our specialty areas
    • We typically complete evaluations the same day, but large collections may require more time

 • At this time, most of our acquisitions will be accepted as donations, though some books may be eligible for store credit
    • We cannot provide receipts for tax purposes because we are not a non-profit
    • All buying decisions are made at the discretion of our staff and based on our current inventory needs. Offers may vary.

Condition is key:

    • Books should be clean, dry, and free of markings
    • Hardcovers with dust jackets intact
    • Paperbacks with un-creased spines
    • Minimal highlighting or underlining (academic texts only)
    • No mold, water damage, or strong odors

We typically don't accept:

   • Books with excessive damage, missing pages, water damage, mold, or odors (mildew, smoke)
    • Outdated textbooks & computer manuals & old encyclopedias
    • Popular bestsellers outside our specialty areas
    • Ex-library books (with some exceptions for rare titles)
    • Books available in large quantities elsewhere

Questions?

We're pretty approachable and down-to-earth people who are  happy to answer any questions about our acquisitions process. Please contact us at Shop@Undergroundyarnandbooks.com

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