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Lovecraft Arts & Sciences
65 Weybosset St, Providence, RI 02903, United States
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Wi
Review №1

What an amazing place. This is not some trendy tourist trap, but a great store with a huge selection of books from many authors other than Lovecraft, on a wide variety of subjects. There’s a large selection of cool shirts, original artwork, and collectibles. The staff is friendly and helpful. A great place for Lovecraft fans.

Li
Review №2

This store was freaking awesome and is definitely worth at least a stop (or multiple). I love horror and weird fiction and this stop has everything you would want to find. Despina was awesome and super fun to nerd out over Weird fiction with!

Pa
Review №3

This is an awesome store! Not only is it Lovecraftian, it’s also dedicated to sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and weird fiction. They are not open on Mondays or Tuesdays, but if you call they will be willing to work with you and may open up for a bit. It’s a great place.

Se
Review №4

Its a small store but it has all the essentials, and helpful info about your Lovecraft Pilgrimage. Also, seeing a mask policy still in full effect was nice to see.

Te
Review №5

Sadly, I havent been able to visit the physical store but I have ordered online and I highly recommend them. Friendly and fast and a great place for the fan of HPL.

Ab
Review №6

Despina was super knowledgeable and helpful, and the store has a great selection and great variety!

Ja
Review №7

Awesome piece of the Providence experience. Ive lived in Rhode island for my childhood and most of my adult life, and I can think of few places as intriguing as the providence arcade. Along with purportedly being one of the oldest indoor malls in the world, it houses unique charm and great atmosphere- of which Lovecraft Arts and Sciences is simply the tinsel on the tree! This novelty, gift and book store is located directly across from a great cafe, and from my experience, its employees are positively steeped in knowledge of Providences rich literary history, H.P. Lovecraft and the occult! I would recommend that any fan of cosmic horror make a pilgrimage to this store if they find themselves in the northeast!

D2
Review №8

Bit cramped of a space, and I was honestly thinking it was more than just a book store. However they have great selections of books ranging from Poe to modern writers of weird, or estranged tales

Mo
Review №9

My birthday gift to my fiancé this year was a trip to Providence and a tour of ask things lovecraft. So naturally I decided to make this the last stop before we flew back. I SHOULD HAVE MADE IT OUR FIRST STOP.The guy there was amazing and obviously a fan himself, which is always a bonus when you go to places like this.The store was gorgeous, I wish I could get these guys to decorate my house.And it wont break your bank buying stuff from them. Which usually niche stores like that will.

R
Review №10

An absolute must stop for any Lovecraft or literature enthusiast. Excellent selection. Ia Ia ftagn. Thanks for existing

Jo
Review №11

A must visit place for fans of HP Lovecraft and his work. On our recent visit to HPs grave we decided to stop for our first visit. Extremely helpful and knowledgeable staff. Many items including books, shirts, postcards, magnets, artwork, etc. We could have easily spent hours here just looking and talking in this small shop. Parking in the area was a bit difficult but manageable after a few times around the block. Excellent shop and 5 stars are not enough!

Si
Review №12

My favorite little shop in Providence. The staff are always incredibly knowledgeable about the literature in the store, and very friendly and easy to talk to.

Gr
Review №13

My daughter could of spent hours here.

Sh
Review №14

Great little Lovecraft shop in the middle of a bunch of salons and other normal businesses. Exceptionally friendly shopkeeper and incredibly book and art selections. Definitely a go to if you are in or around Providence!

Se
Review №15

Great store, the employees know a lot about the subject and will help you find the stuff you are looking for.

Ka
Review №16

If you can, please visit this store. Its definitely worth your time!!!

Ta
Review №17

Very unique and interesting shop. Friendly staff. I always love chit chatting while I browse. One of my favorite stops for gifts and myself.

In
Review №18

What a great place to explore and expand ones knowledge of HP Lovecraft and the mythos he created!

Dm
Review №19

Love it, always something new that keeps me coming back

Th
Review №20

As a Lovecraft fan, this place was on my list of places I wanted to go to. Im glad I did. They have much more of a selection of weird fiction than youre going to find in your average bookstore. They also have t-shirts, pins, and other things like that. I got a postcard for my friend and an Elder Sign pendant! I recommend going if you are into Lovecraft or weird fiction in general!

Le
Review №21

One of my favorite must visit spots in Providence. Whenever I swing by from Texas it’s a huge treat, if you are a big Lovecraft fan it’s highly recommended. The store is cozy but it has a really good collection of Lovecraftian literature and artifacts and the staff is very helpful and lovely.

Da
Review №22

This is the best collection of Lovecraftian arcanam that I know of anywhere in the U.S. or Europe.

Ma
Review №23

Everything about my experience here was great. The shopkeeper was super nice and helped me with some stuff, and all of the merchandise was great, I wish I could have brought home more. The shop itself is cool, with the perfect kind of aesthetic you would want from a place focused on Lovecraft. Overall wonderful place and Im already planning on driving up to R.I just to go back

Di
Review №24

Truly a wonderful place to geek out on Lovecraftian material. A necessary stop for any-and-all horror aficionados. Friendly staff and wonderful designs. Keep up the incredible work.

Br
Review №25

Any Lovecraft fan and lover of weird tales should make this a stop. Mostly books, but also artwork, shirts and other memorabilia. Theyll probably have something you like.

Ju
Review №26

This place is awesome. There is a great variety of books and other cool lovecraftian knickknacks available. Special shout out to Loren who is very friendly and has an extensive knowledge of everything from Lovecraft to Warhammer 40k. 10/10 would go back.

mi
Review №27

Nice shop great prices

Ch
Review №28

Very cool representation of Mr. Lovecrafts works, as well as other literary works, and art inspired by it. I could have spent hours in this small space, nice knowledgeable staff would love to return in the future. 💀

Ja
Review №29

Amazing store tucked away in a cute shopping plaza. Lots of good memorabilia, and a fantastic selection of books. A must stop for locals and tourists alike

Ap
Review №30

LOVE LOVE LOVE This place. They have a ton of Lovecraft related items. Its located right across from a lovely coffee shop, so stop in, grab a book, and head a cross the hall!

Ga
Review №31

Youre in Providence, so why not pick up something related to its most famous resident? A nice selection of Lovecraft works here, and other weird fiction, along with posters and prints.

Ma
Review №32

So cool! Definite must-see for any Lovecraft fan! Attending staff knowledgeable in the dark arts.

Ry
Review №33

Delightful source for all-things Lovecraft. The map was very handy for finding landmarks.

Ya
Review №34

Quaint and obscure, they have the most wonderful selections of books!!

ab
Review №35

Start your Lovecraft tour of Providence here - they will provide you with a free map of all places there are to see.

Ch
Review №36

Are you looking for books or ephemera from beyond the limits of human knowledge? Have you always hoped to find others to reminisce about madness brought about by cosmic horror? Then this is the store for you!

jo
Review №37

Wonderful books by Lovecraft and related interest. Some retro stuff and tee shirts

Ko
Review №38

The worker was suuuper friendly and nice, gave us a walking tour map and drew us a map to H.P.s grave since we were from out of town! 10/10 would buy again!

AJ
Review №39

Very helpful staff, great atmosphere, good selection of merchandise. theyll also give you an HPL tour map if you ask!

Je
Review №40

Great bookstore, plus Lovecraftian t-shirts, pins and other merch. Highly recommend if youre into Mythos stuff and assorted weirdness.

Je
Review №41

Awesome shop in the oldest mall in America!!

An
Review №42

Weird vibe but in a fun way. Come here for all your exotic and occult book needs

Om
Review №43

Everything u need if u want to read more of the unknown or at least have a good time

Ju
Review №44

I would spend my whole life in that store reading Lovecraft again and again. Wonderful shop, they even give you a map if you ask for it. (At the moment Google doesnt translate to Rlye language, so Ill do it)phnglui mglwnafh Cthulhu Rlyeh wgahnagl fhtagnIä Hastur cfayakvulgtmm, vugtlagln vulgtmm

Je
Review №45

Cool little book store that sells all sorts of weird fiction books and items. Warm and inviting atmosphere ;)

Jo
Review №46

Great place to find weird Providence art!

Ja
Review №47

Great boutique book store, specializing in Lovecraft and similar authors. The clerk who was working there definitely knew his stuff and was a pleasure to chat with.

An
Review №48

Cute little store. Very nice collection of works from Lovecraft and other authors.

Sh
Review №49

Fantastic little place to scratch your need for Lovecraftian delights

JA
Review №50

Just the best if youre in the market for their products......

JE
Review №51

A great headquarters for Lovecraft items and info....

Kr
Review №52

They are the best at what they do.

Aa
Review №53

A must for fans of Lovecraft! (Of course)They have a wide array of books and other “mementos” dedicated to Lovecraft as well as a large selection of other materials as well. I picked up two short story anthologies by J.S. Le Fanu (Irish gothic and horror writer from the mid 1800’s) that I had not been able to find in any normal book stores.It was worth the trip to Providence!

Bl
Review №54

Very interesting store with Lovecraftian books and books on the occult, mythology, witchcraft, etc.

Ka
Review №55

Cashier not only steered me towards general Lovecraft knowledge but also pointed out some of his personal favorites. Much appreciated.

Ka
Review №56

Amazing experience! Staff is so knowledgeable and friendly.

Jo
Review №57

Wonderful selection and friendly, knowledgeable staff. I look forward to coming here again

Se
Review №58

Very nice for the Lovecraft afficienado with a large selection of things to buy

Bo
Review №59

Very good selection of Lovecraft items, something for everyone.

Ke
Review №60

Some fine Lovecraftian finds!

Je
Review №61

Great place, knowledgeable staff and many curiosities to explore.

Ph
Review №62

Wicked helpful staff.

Ro
Review №63

Keeps the spirit and gloom of Lovecraft alive and kicking. Been here twice while in US. Love the place!

Ti
Review №64

Cool looking place and friendly staff.

Jo
Review №65

Very cool!

Ro
Review №66

You came to Providence looking for Lovecraft merch; its all here and a lot more besides.

Ca
Review №67

A vast collection of weird books plus merchandise and rarities. Ia! Providence!

Da
Review №68

Great store and staff!

Ma
Review №69

Cthulu calls

De
Review №70

Every Mythospilger should start his journey through Lovecrafts Providence here. There are free hiking maps, which interested people through the college quarter - including connections to Lovecraft itself and its stories, absolutely recommendable! - to lead. Even otherwise you should find everything that has anything to do with the work of the author. The very dedicated and sympathetic staff will gladly help with any cthuloiden question.

Jo
Review №71

Super cool place. It is small but with very select merchandise, all related to HPL (obviously). What I liked is the variety of books and authors, ranging from the most unknown to the great famous. Lots of memorabilia too ... magnets, paintings, t-shirts. With original and well-chosen designs. The girl who attends very friendly.

Ma
Review №72

Something expensive and without as much variety as one would like

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  • Address:65 Weybosset St, Providence, RI 02903, United States
  • Site:http://weirdprovidence.org/
  • Phone:+1 401-264-0838
Categories
  • Book store
  • Visitor center
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:12–5PM
  • Saturday:12–5PM
  • Sunday:Closed
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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