Mysterious Galaxy is an
independent bookstore located in
San Diego, California
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. It was founded in 1993 and caters mostly to fans of
genre fiction
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A num ...
such as
mystery
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Arts, entertainment, and media Fictional characters
*Mystery, a cat character in ''Emily the Strange''
Films
* ''Mystery'' (2012 film), a 2012 Chinese drama film
* ''Mystery'' ( ...
,
fantasy
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,
science fiction
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, and
horror. It is noted for hosting book signings and readings by numerous authors of the genres.
History
On May 8, 1993 Terry Gilman, Maryelizabeth Hart, and
Jeff Mariotte
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Biography
Mariotte was born in Park Forest, Illinois, but he moved ...
hosted the grand opening of Mysterious Galaxy with prominent authors such as
Ray Bradbury
Ray Douglas Bradbury (; August 22, 1920June 5, 2012) was an American author and screenwriter. One of the most celebrated 20th-century American writers, he worked in a variety of modes, including fantasy, science fiction, horror, mystery fictio ...
,
David Brin
Glen David Brin (born October 6, 1950) is an American scientist and author of science fiction. He has won the Hugo,[Robert Crais
Robert Crais (pronounced ) (born June 20, 1953) is an American author of detective fiction. Crais began his career writing scripts for television shows such as ''Hill Street Blues'', ''Cagney & Lacey'', '' Quincy'', ''Miami Vice'' and ''L.A. Law ...]
in attendance as well as many fans of genre fiction. With the tagline "Books of Martians, Murder, Magic and Mayhem" Mysterious Galaxy has filled the niche of San Diego's most prominent genre bookstore.
Mysterious Galaxy opened a second location in Redondo Beach in mid-2011, which closed in 2014.
In 2019, Mysterious Galaxy sought a new owner and new location and was subsequently purchased by Matthew Berger and Jenni Marchisotto.
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Buildings and structures in San Diego
Bookstores in California
1993 establishments in California
American companies established in 1993
Retail companies established in 1993
Independent bookstores of the United States