Adobe Books & Arts Coop

Wall-to-wall inspiration – just-released fiction, limited-edition art books, rare cookbooks, well-thumbed poetry – plus zine-launch parties, comedy nights and art openings. Mingle with Mission characters debating all-time-greatest pulp-fiction covers and San Francisco history (founder Andrew is a whiz) and see San Francisco artists in the gallery before they hit Whitney Biennials. Adobe is a nonprofit, volunteer-run cooperative; purchases underwrite community events and prison library programs.