What William Stout Architectural Books is known for
Founded 1974 by architect Bill Stout; one of San Francisco's essential design bookstores. AIA California: launched 1974 with Steven Holl; ~70,000-volume catalogue; Eames Institute acquired shop and publishers after Stout's 2022 retirement.
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Best for — Independent books, maps, manuscripts and paper goods.
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