Most everyone of a certain age knows of the "Encyclopedia Brittanica," but few know how it came about.  For its origin, we can thank a Scotsman, William Smellie (1740-1795), a printer, naturalist and antiquary.  Smellie was joined in his project by the 4" 6" Andrew Bell, who dealt with jokes about his enormous nose by … [Read more...]

We've always believed that a bookstore should do more than just sell books -- we believe it should help improve the community.  One way we do that is by donating children's books through the East Denver FISH foodbank. East Denver FISH is one of the few foodbanks that delivers food to people who can't come get it.  … [Read more...]

The Rocky Mountain Book and Paper Fair is the highlight of the year for local booklovers.  This year's, uh, edition is Saturday, August 17 from 1-7 pm and Sunday, August 18 from 10am to 4pm.  Location is the event center at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Rd., Castle Rock, CO.  Naturally, Printed Page … [Read more...]

Printed Page is rated the top used bookstore in Denver by Westword.  We're appreciative of this honor, and grateful for our customers and booksellers who have made it possible. … [Read more...]

If you're looking to be done with books, look no further:  We can use them. Printed Page stocks libraries at three facilities for the homeless and persons just coming off homelessness through the St. Francis Center. We also give children's books to children needing food assistance through the East Denver FISH … [Read more...]