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Since 1971, Modern Times has survived the collapse of the New Left from which it emerged, the assault of chain bookselling, the death of independent stores throughout the country, gentrification of the Mission, and the competition from online booksellers. We see this as testimony to the commitment of our community to a literate and lively exchange of ideas and ideals. We wouldn't be where we are without support from our ever-expanding community of friends, members, customers, authors, artists, and activists... |
Memberships
Become a part of the Modern Times community! Modern Times members receive a 10% discount on all purchases, on top of existing discounts. For example, staff picks, hardcover fiction, and Northern California Independent Booksellers Association bestsellers are always 10% off for all customers, but members receive a 20% discount. Members also get our monthly events calendar in the mail AND the satisfaction of supporting one of the oldest progressive spaces in the Mission for literarture, culture, and ideas. So sign up, or renew, today!
One year membership:
$25 individual
$30 couple
$50 sustainer member
Lifetime membership:
$300 (this also gets your name on our
donor plaque)
To become a member simply drop by the store, or sign up over the phone with a credit card by calling us at 415/282-9246. You can also join via mail by sending a check to Membership, Modern Times Bookstore, 888 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110. Please be sure we have your full address so we can send you the events calendar.
Discounts
NCIBA
Modern Times Bookstore is a proud member of the Northern California Independent Booksellers Association (NCIBA), a regional Booksense affiliation. Learn more about the NCIBA at
www.nciba.com. Modern Times offers 10% off all titles on the weekly NCIBA bestseller list!
Indie Press of the Month
All featured indie press books are 15% off!
Staff Picks
All staff picks are 10% off. Check our staff picks wall for our eclectic, rotating selection of favorite books. We love 'em, and we think you will too. Find everything from fiction to politics, from graphic novels to gardening. Expect the unexpected-you won't be disappointed!
Hardcover Fiction
All hardcover fiction is 10% off. Because sometimes you just can't wait until your favorite new title by Sherman Alexie, Louise Erdrich, Barbara Kingsolver, or Dennis Cooper comes out in paperback…
Services
Institutional Sales
We do orders for libraries, colleges, nonprofits and other groups. Modern Times offers a range of discounts based on the quantity of the order. To find out more contact
Rebecca Tumposky.
Special Orders
Can't find that small press poetry book anywhere? Or maybe you don't want to get the latest pulp potboiler from a chain bookseller. Modern Times special orders books for customers-at no extra cost! We'll check the title's availability, give you an estimated time of arrival, and call you when your book arrives. Simply call the store or drop by to fill out a special order card.
(Unfortunately, we don't take orders over the Internet! So keep those phone calls and store visits happening.)
Gift Cards
Modern Times offers Booksense gift cards. Buy one today for your favorite bibliophile! They also make great staff appreciation gifts for your organization's employess. These plastic cards fit easily into wallets and can be purchased for any amount. Best of all, they are good at all Booksense affiliate stores across the nation—a great way to support independent booksellers everywhere. Just look online at
www.booksense.com to find the Booksense store in any neighborhood or state.
