Libraries

Books bound in human skin and H. P. Lovecraft's letters are among a few of the treasures this library has to offer.

The curios of pharmacist and collector Henry Wellcome.

The personal library of the founder of modern neurology is open to visitors.

Hidden out of public view in the National Library of Israel is a collection of "Stalag's," 1960s Nazi themed porno paperbacks written and consumed by Israelis.

An ancient monastery, a locked room, and a mysterious book heist.

A visionary precursor to the Internet made of index cards.

World's oldest operating science fiction and fantasy club, once home to Ray Bradbury and L. Ron Hubbard.

A library of rare occult books in Los Angeles.

Headquarters of the legendary clairvoyant's readings, spiritual hospital, and massage school.

A library built during San Francisco's pioneer times is a student's retreat, bibliophile's sanctuary, and chess player's delight.

A military museum and library dedicated to the citizen soldier.

A mysterious artist-run cabinet of curiosities and library.

A 19th-century artistocrat's mansion, turned into a library, hidden in a modern library.

The curious and tiny collection contains some very odd objects.

It's not your typical library, memorial, or book store.

Medical museum focused on antique anesthesiology equipment.