# City Lights Books

- **Website:** <https://citylights.com>
- **Primary alias:** `citylights.com`

## Description

City Lights Booksellers & Publishers has been a cultural landmark in San Francisco since its founding in 1953 by poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti. Renowned for its commitment to progressive literature and innovative writing, City Lights serves as both a vibrant bookstore and a respected publishing house. The store hosts a diverse range of books, including recently published titles like Fruto: Bearing the Burden of Care by Daniela Rea and Smoke by Gabriela Alemán. In addition to books, City Lights offers unique merchandise such as t-shirts, tote bags, and journals, encouraging customers to proudly share their love for literature. The store is also a hub for literary events, featuring weekly readings and discussions with authors from around the world, making it a must-visit for bibliophiles and community enthusiasts alike. With its rich history and ongoing dedication to literary arts, City Lights continues to foster a space where readers, writers, and activists converge.

## Industries

- 📊 Business and Consumer Services
- 📊 Publishing and Printing _(under Business and Consumer Services)_
- 🍿 Arts and Entertainment
- 🍿 TV Movies and Streaming _(under Arts and Entertainment)_
- 📊 Marketing and Advertising _(under Business and Consumer Services)_

## Links

- [twitter](https://twitter.com/CityLightsBooks)
- [youtube](https://youtube.com/user/CityLightsBooks)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/citylightsbooks)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/CityLightsBooks)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idY-M2f_lm/w/226/h/217/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1785248233277)
- icon _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idY-M2f_lm/w/400/h/400/theme/dark/icon.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1785248233375)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mine Shaft | #383838 | dark |
| Spring Wood | #f4efea | light |
| Well Read | #b7343a | accent |

## Fonts

- Avenir Black Alt Metropolis — asset _(custom)_
- Cormorant Garamond — asset _(google)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idY-M2f_lm/w/1500/h/500/idRPlZhco4.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1785248233533)

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