Welcome to Magic Carpet Books!

Are you ready to be transported?

We offer used and rare books including signed and first editions.

  • Modern Literature
  • Western Americana, Nevada
  • Hard-Boiled Mystery
  • Pulp Fiction
  • Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror
  • Curiosa
  • Counterculture
  • …and more!

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Our books are priced lower here at our store. Why not buy from us directly and pocket the savings?

Our recently cataloged books are available in our New Arrivals category before they’re available anywhere else on the Internet!

We follow the custom of using ‘First Edition’ to refer to the first printing of the first edition.

We proudly use Brodart archival dust jacket covers.

Some of our book descriptions don’t include a picture, but we’ll send one if you ask.

How to Order

Secure Online Ordering: Simply click ‘Add to cart’ next to any item and then click ‘Continue Shopping’ or ‘Proceed to Checkout.’

E-mail: Send orders to info(a)magiccarpetbooks.com We’ll contact you regarding payment and shipping options.

Telephone: 775-400-1260 M-F 9-5 Pacific Time

Mail: Contact us to reserve an item and then send payment to the address on our About / Contact page.