The Story
Caliban Book Shop has been a family-run independent bookstore on Craig Street in Oakland for over 47 years, specializing in buying, selling, and appraising used and rare books. The shop occupies a prime location in Pittsburgh's university district, steps from Carnegie Mellon and the University of Pittsburgh.
Nearly five decades of operation have made Caliban a landmark in Oakland's intellectual ecosystem. The shop's expertise in rare and collectible books draws bibliophiles from across the region, while their general used book inventory serves the everyday reading needs of the surrounding academic community.
What Makes It Pittsburgh
Oakland is Pittsburgh's intellectual capital, home to two world-class universities and some of the city's finest cultural institutions. Caliban Book Shop has been serving this community of scholars, students, and readers for nearly half a century, providing the rare and used books that fuel research and pleasure reading alike.