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The Big Idea is a cooperative radical bookstore that utilizes a directly democratic, anarchist model. We strive to provide literature that is multicultural, women-positive, queer-positive, class-conscious, anti-militaristic, and that promotes a sustainable world and community.

We also hope to serve our community by providing a safe space for all individuals to explore radical and alternative ideas. We are a volunteer-run, not-for-profit, non-capitalist establishment.

The Big Idea Bookstore
504 Millvale Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
412-687-4323 (412-OUR-HEAD)

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Anniversary Sale!

On Valentine's Day weekend, we will be celebrating NINE YEARS as a bookstore with an anniversary sale:

Get 9% off all new books and a whopping 25% off used books. What a deal!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2010 Slingshots are in! (but few remain, hurry!)

30 different colors! Two handy sizes

$12 for large spiral bound, $6 for small pocket sized

 

 

 

 

Volunteer Trainings

A volunteer orientation is the first step towards becoming a collective member or volunteer at The Big Idea, Pittsburgh's only volunteer-run radical bookstore. (One of a dwindling number of independent bookstores and infoshops in the rustbelt region, sadly.)

Meet some of the collective, learn about the space and find out how you can participate. By the way, did we mention that collective members get a 20% discount off everything in the store, in addition to all that radical street cred?

Collective members cover two shifts a month or, barring that, give their time and talent to other projects like flyering, organizing events, tabling at conferences or helping to build/refurbish the space.  If you aren't able to commit this much time, become an occasional volunteer and participate when your schedule allows. New volunteer orientations take place at the storefront at 11 a.m. on the second Sunday of each month.  

Our next Orientation is Sunday, March 14, 11-11:45 a.m. Call, e-mail, or stop by the store to sign up!

 

 

Hundreds of New and Used Books

Hundreds! Now all the used books are upstairs, and the new books are downstairs. If you haven't been in for a while, now's a great time to come on back and browse. Plus, now you can buy all your holiday gifts at your friendly neighborhood radical bookstore. Who could ask for more?

 and we love DONATIONS! Bring them by anytime we are open. 

 

Tons of Stickers, Buttons, and Patches

 

Yup! Winter's here, and it's time to hold those clothes together with some radical accessorizin'!