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Skull-Face Books & Vinyl

4.8 ★★★★★ 110 Google reviews · Book store

punk posters & merchbooks & movies

Quirky, laid-back shop selling new and used books in a variety of genres, plus records.

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1148 Bethel St
Honolulu, HI 96813

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 11 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–6 PM
Thursday 11 AM–6 PM
Friday 11 AM–10 PM
Saturday 11 AM–10 PM
Sunday Closed

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What's in the crates

The genres crate-diggers actually call out in reviews of Skull-Face Books & Vinyl — not self-reported, earned.

🧷 punk 3 mentions

“Skull-Face is particularly proud to bring over thousands of rock, heavy metal, and punk vinyl LPs otherwise not found in Hawaii.”

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What collectors say again and again

The things reviewers keep bringing up across 110 Google reviews — in their own words.

🖼️ posters & merch 2 mentions

“Upon entering the first thing you notice is the dark aesthetic, but upon closer examination, you’ll find quirky posters and tapestries, as well as fun displays.”

📚 books & movies 25 mentions

“I stopped by Skull-Face Books & Vinyl while walking through Chinatown and it quickly stood out as one of the more unique independent shops in the area.”

What customers say

Found this gem of a store while scrolling through Google Maps. Me and my kid adventured here and found a treasure trove of books, graphic novels, vinyl, and even a selection of horror movies. There isn’t a storefront sign just yet but it’s not hard to miss if you follow maps.

★★★★★ — Jakob, 2023-01

This bookstore has quickly become my top choice among independent bookstores! Its collection is incredibly diverse and unique. I stumbled upon this gem during a Google Maps exploration.

★★★★★ — Gita, 2024-05

This is my new favorite independent book store. They had what we were looking for and a superb selection of books we never thought to look for.

★★★★★ — Clark, 2023-12

Skull-Face is a heavily curated book, movie, and vinyl store in Chinatown that is a creative paradise for all things deep, dark, weird, and hard in pop culture, subculture, geek culture, and counterculture.

★★★★★ — Jenna, 2022-12

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