Hugos is the oldest science fiction bookstore in the country. Minnesota more than four decades ago, on march 2, 1974. Gofundme for uncle hugos bookstore, destroyed by rioters. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Minneapolis bookstores rebuilding after rough beginning to summer. Uncle hugos science fiction bookstore 2864 chicago ave. Uncle hugos science fiction bookstore was burned to the ground. Uncle hugos science fiction bookstore and uncle edgars mystery bookstore are sole proprietorships owned by don blyly, located at 2864 chicago ave.
Uncle hugos bookshop works to rebuild after minneapolis. It is also the largest assortment of mystery books in the twin cities since 1980. Oldest independent science fiction bookstore in the us burned. It is located with its fellow uncle uncle edgar devoted to mystery all under one roof in minneapolis. Uncle hugo s and uncle edgars, known as the uncle s, are two adjoined, genrespecific bookstores in minneapols. May 30, 2020 for those of you that dont know, uncle hugos is a locally owned, indy bookstore in minneapolis. Antifa rioters burn down beloved scifi bookstore youtube. The uncles bookstores in minneapolis conduct fundraising.
Feb 16, 2016 uncle hugos is the oldest independent science fiction bookstore in america, founded in 1974. I like the selection of books at this bookstore but in my. Both stores moved to our current shared location in september, 1984. Uncle hugos science fiction bookstore in ballard, seattle. Jun 03, 2020 uncle hugo s science fiction bookstore was founded on march 2, 1974. Uncle hugos science fiction bookstore uncle edgars mystery. Uncle hugos bookstore burned down in riots oldest science. During the george floyd uprising, twin retailers uncle hugos science fiction and uncle edgars mystery bookstores were burned to the.
Uncle hugos science fiction bookstore archives the. Jun 01, 2020 uncle hugos, the oldest independent science fiction and fantasy bookstore in the us founded in 1974, burned down during the recent riots protesting police brutality and racism in the wake of the recent shocking death of george floyd during a police arrest in minneapolis. Edgars focuses on mystery, and hugo s primarily on science fiction. May 30, 2020 uncle hugos bookstore in minneapolis burned down during riots, gofundme open may 30, 2020 june 2, 2020 max misc bad news, books, bookstores, help needed so this one hit me a little. Search for other book stores in minneapolis on the real yellow pages. Uncle hugos, the oldest science fiction bookstore in the country, was reduced to a pile of bricks. They lost all of the store s stock and the building was burned to the ground. Wayne bookseller helps minneapolis bookstore rebuild after fire.
May 31, 2020 uncle hugos science fiction bookstore was the oldest independent science fiction bookstore in america, founded in 1974 in minneapolis, minnesota. On may 29th, riots erupted in minneapolis, minnesota following widespread protests over the killing of george floyd. He started uncle edgars mystery bookstore a few years later, though still before i was a glimmer in anyones eyes. As many of you are already aware, uncle hugos science fiction bookstore and uncle edgars mystery bookstore were burnt to the ground by rioters in the early hours of saturday, may 30. Uncle hugos science fiction bookstore minnesota monthly. Oldest independent bookstore in the us burned down in. Jul 03, 2017 billing itself as the oldest independent science fiction bookstore in america founded in 1974, uncle hugos science fiction bookstore actually shares a space with uncle edgars mystery bookstore. See 27 photos and 4 tips from 203 visitors to uncle hugo s science fiction bookstore.
The loss of these neighborhood institutions was deeply felt. Jun 04, 2020 for those that may not know, uncle hugos waswill be again a bookstore in minneapolis. Uncle hugos bookstore burned down in riots matrix gazette. Uncle hugos sfuncle edgars mystery abebooks minneapolis. Uncle edgars mystery bookstore carries the largest assortment of mystery books in the area. Uncle hugosuncle edwards considers relocating shelf awareness. Uncle hugos and uncle edgars were legendary among the community. Jan 09, 2021 uncle hugos predated me by almost a decade, having been started in minneapolis in 1974 by my dad. Uncle hugos science fiction bookstore attacked, burned to.
Jun 02, 2020 uncle hugos and uncle edgars specialized in science fiction and mystery books, respectively, and were two sides of one business that occupied a centuryold commercial storefront that had. Uncle hugo s bookstore, one of the first science fiction specialty bookstores founded in 1974, burned down. As most local book geeks have heard by now, the bookstore duo of uncle hugos science fiction bookstore and uncle edgars mystery. I instantly became nostalgic when i walked through the doors to stacks upon stacks of books lining the walls and filling the aisles. On may 30 the store was attacked by one or more arsonist, and burned to the ground. Uncle hugos has been in business since 1974, uncle edgars since 1980. Alias uncle hugo hardcover january 1, 1952 by manning coles author visit amazons manning coles page. Blylys twin bookstores, uncle hugos and uncle edgars, were among the minneapolis businesses destroyed amid the unrest that followed the. In a matter of hours, a resource that many had been accustomed to being there was gone. After arson, whats next for uncle hugos bookstore in minneapolis. Uncle hugos bookstore burned down in riots by ken west on june 1, 2020 uncle hugos, the oldest independent science fiction and fantasy bookstore in the us founded in 1974, burned down during the recent riots protesting police brutality and racism in the wake of the recent shocking death of george floyd during a police arrest in minneapolis. Jun 17, 2020 uncle hugo s and uncle edgars, known as the uncles, are two adjoined, genrespecific bookstores in minneapolis.
Rioters burned down of americas most beloved independent. Find 351 listings related to uncle hugos science fiction bookstore in ballard on. The event occurred during the ongoing riots which erupted following the murder of george floyd by police. Apr 06, 2021 during the george floyd uprising, twin retailers uncle hugos science fiction and uncle edgars mystery bookstores were burned to the ground. Minneapolis rioters burned one of americas most beloved independent bookstores to the ground. For those who didnt hear, uncle hugos bookstore, which has been serving minneapolis since 1974 was totally destroyed by arson a couple nights ago. Jun 05, 2020 uncle hugos bookstore is one such casualty. Early in the morning on may 30th, 2020 uncle hugo s and uncle edgar s bookstores were burned to the ground during the social unrest that followed the may 25th police killing of george floyd. Don blyly, owner of uncle hugos science fiction bookstore and uncle edgars mystery bookstore, in minneapolis, minn. Uncle hugos bookshop works to rebuild after minneapolis unrest. Jun 01, 2020 uncle hugo s science fiction bookstore was the oldest independent science fiction bookstore in the united states, founded in minneapolis. According to owner don blyly, the fire began sometime. It is part bookstore and part archival museum for written science fiction and fantasy books. Jun 02, 2020 uncle hugos, in business since 1974, and neighboring mystery bookstore uncle edgars, since 1980, were burned may 30.
Uncle hugos science fiction bookstore and uncle edgars mystery bookstore, called the uncles, are the two indie bookstores destroyed in a fire set last friday night during the violent. Uncle hugos bookstore burned down in riots locus online. As many of you are already aware, uncle hugos science fiction bookstore and uncle edgars mystery bookstore. Uncle hugos science fiction bookstore, minneapolis, minnesota.
Don blyly is the owner, a minneapolis local, and all around nice guy. Uncle hugos science fiction bookstore bookstore in phillips. Dons store had many signed first edition copies of science fiction, and they routinely. Following the death of george floyd and the unrest in the minneapolis community, uncle edgars mystery bookstore was damaged and is now looking for donations to rebuild. Uncle hugos science fiction bookstore was burned to the. Uncle hugos, the oldest independent science fiction and fantasy bookstore in the us founded in 1974, burned down during the recent riots protesting police brutality and racism in the wake of the recent shocking death of george floyd during a police arrest in minneapolis. This being the case, i grew up never knowing a world without uncle hugos and uncle edgars. Uncle hugos bookstore and the adjoining uncle edgars burned down last night during the minneapolis riots. Uncle hugos science fiction bookstore and its twin brother, uncle edgars mystery bookstore, were torched early in the morning of may 30.
Fond memories of uncle hugos and uncle edgars, and. Oldest independent science fiction bookstore in the us. It was also the oldest independent science fiction book store in the usa. Uncle hugos bookstore in minneapolis destroyed in fire.
Official help save uncle hugos fund, organized by sam blyly. Uncle hugosuncle edgars bookstore has been burned to the. For those of you that dont know, uncle hugos is a locally owned, indy bookstore in minneapolis. It is the oldest independent science fiction bookstore in the u. Uncle hugos science fiction bookstore was the oldest independent science fiction bookstore in america, founded in 1974 in minneapolis, minnesota. Sadly, it was burned down in the rioting and they were not able to save anything, link here. The uncles bookstores in minneapolis conduct fundraising campaign. An article which i read the other day reminded me of it in an infuriating way. Rubber stamped on inner front and back boards that the book had belonged to the center for children young adult books of. Uncle hugosuncle edgars bookstore has been burned to the ground.
Uncle hugos science fiction bookstore and uncle edgars mystery bookstore, two indies known locally as the uncles and housed in one. The two bookstores, which are neighbors, have long been popular with american readers and are cultural landmarks in minneapolis. A fundraiser has been running since last year to try to restore the store in some form. Rubber stamped on inner front and back boards that the book had belonged to the center for children young adult books of the college of education of mankato state university. Uncle hugos is the oldest independent science fiction bookstore in the country. During the george floyd uprising, twin retailers uncle hugos science fiction and uncle edgars mystery bookstores were burned to the ground. Uncle hugo s predated me by almost a decade, having been started in minneapolis in 1974 by my dad. Uncle hugos bookstore in minneapolis burned down during. The bookstore, along with its mystery bookstore neighbor, uncle edgars, was irreparably damaged in a riot on may 30th.
Founded in 1974, the store has been claimed as the nations oldest dedicated genre bookstore. Uncle hugos offers a selection of new and used books, including science fiction, fantasy, and related nonfiction, and occasionally will host. As of may 30, at least 250 businesses across the twin cities had been. Blyly started the store in 1974 when he was a law student at the university of minnesota. Uncle hugos science fiction bookstore in ballard, seattle, wa. Official help save uncle hugos fund, organized by sam. Uncle edgars mystery bookstore opened for business in a nearby location on december 1, 1980. This being the case, i grew up never knowing a world without uncle hugo s and uncle edgars. Don blyly interviewed about uncle hugos fire file 770. Uncle hugos, the oldest independent science fiction and fantasy bookstore in the us founded in. Jun 02, 2020 for those who didnt hear, uncle hugos bookstore, which has been serving minneapolis since 1974 was totally destroyed by arson a couple nights ago. Uncle hugos science fiction bookstore opened for business on march 2, 1974. A subreddit for you to share the stupidity of people online and irl.
Now renamed the official help save uncle hugos fund, the appeals change in status was explained in an update. Now, a gofundme campaign is aiming to recoup some of their losses and keep the business going. Science fiction, fantasy and horror bookstores wikipedia. Wayne bookseller helps minneapolis bookstore rebuild after. But like many of you, i think now and then of uncle hugos bookstore, which was destroyed by fire on may 31, 2020. Jun 01, 2020 uncle hugos was known in the often politically contentious science fiction community as a place where good books and good storytelling was prized above all else.
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