From humble storefront beginnings in 1971 on a derelict corner of northwest Portland, Powells Books has grown into one of the world's great bookstores, with seven locations in the Portland metropolitan area, and one of the book world's most successful dot-coms (www.powells.com), serving customers worldwide.

Powells distinctive synergy today underpins four full-service bookstores (Powell's City of Books, Powell's at Cascade Plaza, Powell's on Hawthorne, and Powell's at PDX), two specialty stores (Powell's Technical Books and Powell's Books for Cooks & Gardeners), and Powells.com. [ Source: www.powells.com ]

Buying books direct from Powells website saves you money. With the Powells bulk-buying power Powells cuts great deals with publishers, suppliers and re-sellers, and passes on big, big savings to their customers. Powells customers know they won't find such good book deals and great service at such low prices anywhere else!

When it comes to online bookstores, Powells is cream of the crop, with an unmistakable passion for books and all things book-related. If you've never shopped online at Powells then you're in for a treat, with a huge selection of new and used books, in numerous categories, at some of the best prices you'll find anywhere.