Tianguis*
books. tea.
cultura
Mon. thru Fri.: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
Sun: closed
In October
2005, the adventure literally started from two foldout tables
at one of the locations for the annual Pilsen Open Studios. In
the following months we went on to open a small operation in the
back of a coffeeshop--very much like a stand at an open air tianguis hence the name. In December 2006 we expanded into our very
own location at 2003 S. Damen. We continue to be a modest operation, with a handpicked selection of Latino interest books in English and Spanish. We cater to bicultural and bilingual readers
and our bookshelves feature titles from U.S. Latino/Hispanic and
Latin American authors, publications by Latino presses and select
Spanish titles and bilingual children’s books. We also have
a unique selection of gift items including tshirts, handmade jewelry,
postcards and more. In 2007 we introduced a tea bar, a book
club, and we are working on bringing workshop programs for writers. Stay tuned for developments.
Our store
is equipped with free wifi, there are outlets and comfy chairs,
all you need is a laptop with wireless capabilities.
Visit our
blog, El Literati,
for chisme and commentary on Latino books, events, and writers.
*In case you are wondering about pronounciation and meaning: tianguis
[tea-ahn-geese] A tianguis is a mercado or market in
Mexico. From the Nahuatl word "tianquiztli".
Tianguis
2003 S. Damen
Chicago, IL 60608
We take phone
and email orders
We are currently
working on an online store. In the meantime if there is a book,
tshirt or gift item you were interested in just email or call
us with your order or inquiry. We accept Visa, Mastercard and
American Express. Contact us for details: 312.492.8350 or info@tianguis.biz.
Tianguis
in the press
Literary Marketplace
Chicago Journal ,
03-05-08
...The space is part Latino bookstore, part Latino-inspired souvenirs, part jewelry store, part cafe, and part art gallery ...click here for full article.
New
Businesses for the New Year
North
Lawndale Community News Weblog,
01-18-07
Exiting the Damen
El stop, you can now walk across the street to read a book
by a local Latino author...click here for full article.
Enriqueciendo
la Cultura
La
Raza, 12-29-06
La
librería
“Tianguis” abrió sus puertas en Pilsen con
toda la intención de crear un espacio bicultural y bilingüe...click
here for full article.
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