Forbidden Planet

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East Village

Photograph: Roxanna Marroquin

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Time Out says

Mon Feb 22 2010

You have no excuse for buying graphic novels at Barnes & Noble when a store like this exists. Offering about 50,000 volumes, the shop boasts one of the world’s largest selections of manga and graphic novels. The ground floor is devoted to new comics, ranging from big-ticket publishers like Marvel and D.C. to one-off indie series. And there’s no need to feel intimidated. If you’ve never heard of Neil Gaiman, the helpful staff is more than happy to give you a crash course. In the upstairs loft, get lost amid the manga DVDs and books; other shelves and cases are packed with anime and sci-fi toys and action figures, offbeat horror and imported magazines like Gothic Beauty, role-playing games and quirky character T-shirts. Be sure to check the store’s Twitter feed (@fpnyc) for updates on when artists and writers will be stopping by.

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Address:
Forbidden Planet 840 Broadway
East Village
New York

Cross Street:
at 12th St
Venue phone:
212-475-6180
Venue website:
fpnyc.com
Opening hours:
Mon, Tue, Sun 10am-10pm; Wed 9am–midnight; Thu–Sat 10am–midnight
Transport:
Subway: L, N, Q, R, 4, 5, 6 to 14th St-Union Sq
Map
1. Forbidden Planet
  - 840 Broadway
    East Village
    New York
  - 212-475-6180
  - fpnyc.com
  - 40.733722,-73.990683

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