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Items are now in stock! Pre-Order: MASSIVE X OPENING CEREMONY Apparel Line
The Beguiling is happy to announce that we will begin carrying limited quantities of the new wave of gachi-muchi manga-inspired clothing produced by MASSIVE X OPENING CEREMONY, featuring the artwork...
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OC x MASSIVE Apparel: Now In Stock!
The Beguiling is proud to announce that we now have the new Opening Ceremony X MASSIVE line of t-shirts ($65), muscle tees ($55), sweatshirts ($90), and towels ($70) in stock, sizes XS to XXXL, in...
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Nathalie Atkinson (Globe & Mail) to interview Jill Lepore at The Secret...
The Beguiling is proud to welcome arts writer, film critic, and Globe & Mail columnist Nathalie Atkinson as the special guest interviewer for our event, The Secret History of Wonder Woman, with...
View ArticleBEGUILING & LITTLE ISLAND: 2014-2015 BOXING DAY DEALS!
Hello! Keeping with tradition we decided to have a Boxing Day Sale again! We hope you have/had a great holiday, and we’ll see you at 10am on Friday! The Beguiling & Little Island Comics Boxing Day...
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The Beguiling, Little Island, and Page & Panel Closed for Victoria Day
Oh, how we love Kate Beaton’s work. Just a quick note to let you know that The Beguiling, Little Island, and Page & Panel: The TCAF Shop, will be closed on Monday, May 18th, for Victoria Day. In...
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NEW IN THE ART STORE: Marian Churchland (8house) and Brandon Graham (King City)!
The Beguiling is proud to announce that it will begin selling the original comics artwork of Marian Churchland (Beast, 8house) Brandon Graham (King City, Prophet, Multiple Warheads) Original Art Sales...
View ArticleUPDATE: Applications are no longer being accepted. The Beguiling is hiring!
Thanks to everyone who applied. We’ve begun the interview process. Applications are no longer being accepted. The Beguiling is hiring! We are currently accepting résumés (electronic only – no paper...
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THIS SUNDAY: The Comic Book History of Beer Book Launch & Author Talk!
EVENT: The Comic Book History of Beer Book Launch With author Jonathan Hennessey! Sunday, October 4th, 5pm-7pm @ Page & Panel, 789 Yonge St. (Enter from Yonge St. doors) Free to attend Page &...
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NOW AVAILABLE: Kate Beaton’s 2016 “Fat Pony” Tea Towels!
Hey there! The Beguiling, Little Island, and Page & Panel got together with our good friend Kate Beaton to do a brand new Tea Towel for 2016! Following on the great success of the Little Red Riding...
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HAPPY BOXING DAY!
The Beguiling, Little Island, and Page & Panel’s Boxing Day Sale 2015! Well hello! If you’re reading this, you’re probably one of the folks who eagerly anticipates this mailing, coming as it has...
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BEGUILING BOXING DAY SALE PHASE 1: DEC 26-29
The Beguiling, Little Island, and Page & Panel’s Boxing Day Sale 2015! Well hello! If you’re reading this, you’re probably one of the folks who eagerly anticipates this mailing, coming as it has...
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NOW SHIPPING THE EXCLUSIVE 2016 KATE BEATON “PONY” TEA TOWEL!
Hey there everyone! Due to popular request, we are now shipping our exclusive 2016 Kate Beaton Tea Towel to customers in Canada, the U.S., and the U.K.! As you can see from the picture above, this...
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A quick note…
Hey everyone, It’s been a really rough week and weekend. I’m personally pretty upset about Orlando, and I know a bunch of our staff are as well. We’re all trying to work through it the best we can, and...
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NEW SHINTARO KAGO ORIGINAL ART FOR SALE: TRACT
The Beguiling Books & Art is proud to announce that we are now selling pages from Shintaro Kago’s TCAF-debuting graphic novel TRACT in our artstore! The pages can be seen at...
View ArticleCLOSED FOR CANADA DAY
The Beguiling and Little Island will be closed this year for Canada Day, Friday July 1st. We hope you enjoy the day as much as you do! – Chris @ The Beguiling
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October 18th: The Secret Path – New From Gord Downie & Jeff Lemire
Hey there folks! We don’t normally run full press releases here on the blog, but we also know something special when we see it. Today it was announced that Gord Downie (The Tragically Hip) and Jeff...
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT, OCTOBER 19: JEFF LEMIRE SIGNING @ PAGE & PANEL
Jeff Lemire Signing @ Page & Panel: The TCAF Shop Secret Path regular & vinyl, Descender, & Black Hammer Wednesday, October 19, 2016, 7pm-9pm @ Page & Panel, 789 Yonge Street Free to...
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NOV 24: OFF PANEL: A TCAF Print Show & Pop Up Shop!
OFF PANEL: a TCAF-curated comic illustration print show November 24 to December 5, 2016 @ Nuvango Gallery, 639 Queen St. W., Toronto (at Bathurst) Vernissage Opening November 24th, 2016 (7-11pm) FREE...
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NOV 24 to DEC 5: TCAF Gallery Print Show & Pop Up Shop!
OFF PANEL: a TCAF-curated comic illustration print show November 24 to December 5, 2016 @ Nuvango Gallery, 639 Queen St. W., Toronto (at Bathurst) Vernissage Opening November 24th, 2016 (7-11pm) FREE...
View ArticleThe Beguiling: News About Our Move
Over the past few months, many of you have asked just what will be happening with The Beguiling when Mirvish Village shuts down in early 2017. Well, we’re ready to share the first part of what comes...
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Holiday Hours and Store Opening info for The Beguiling, Little Island, and...
Guess what? There are currently four stores now open to serve your comics-buying needs this holiday season, and into early 2017! TL;DR Version: The Beguiling @ 601 Markham Street will remain open under...
View ArticleNEW COMICS & COMICS PULLFILES AT 319 COLLEGE STARTING JAN 4TH
Hey everyone! The New Year is upon us and changes are afoot! It’s a good time to remind you as of this Wednesday, January 4th 2017, all new comics, graphic novels, and book product will begin to arrive...
View Article601 Markham Street Opening Hours Reminder
Hey there, just a quick update and clarification around our stores’ hours. The Beguiling at 319 College will keep the same store hours as the previous location, meaning they will be open Monday,...
View ArticleTHE LAST TWO DAYS OF 601 MARKHAM ST: JAN 23 & 24
FINAL DAYS OF 601 MARKHAM ST. Monday January 23rd and Tuesday January 24th are your final chances to visit & shop at 601 Markham St. Moving a store, especially a book store that’s existed at the...
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Uniqlo X The Beguiling in #UniqloMeetsToronto
The Beguiling is proud to team with international fashion retailer Uniqlo to present a unique selection of comics, graphic novels, and merchandise, featuring Toronto creators and works set in and...
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MAY 12: SEE DAVE MCKEAN’S ‘BLACK DOG: THE DREAMS OF PAUL NASH’
TCAF and Seneca College present: BLACK DOG: The Dreams of Paul Nash, by Dave McKean Friday, May 12th, 2017, Doors at 8:30pm, Performance at 9:00pm @ The Masonic Temple, 888 Yonge St Tickets: $10....
View ArticleMAY 12: TCAF KICK-OFF! Celebrating 25 Years of Image Comics!
TCAF Kick-Off: Celebrate 25 Years of Image Comics! Friday, May 12th, Doors at 6pm, Event from 6:30pm-8:00pm at Toronto Reference Library, Bram & Bluma Appel Salon Free tickets required! See ticket...
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FCBD Update! Jay Baruchel & Kalman Andrasofszky signing @ P&P! Chip Zdarsky...
Hey there, we’ve got 2 big updates for FCBD! First up, we’re happy to announce that actor/comedian/writer Jay Baruchel and writer/artist Kalman Andrasofszky will be signing at Page & Panel from...
View ArticleToronto Public Library seeking Comic/Graphic Artist In Residence – Apply by...
The Toronto Public Library contacted us to let us know that they are seeking a Comic/Graphic Artist-In-Residence for their Young Voices program…! This sounds pretty exciting, and could be a great fit...
View ArticleTHE BEGUILING IS EXPANDING!
If you’ve been in the store lately, you’ve probably noticed some commotion. Were those strange noises your imagination? Were we *really* getting into Halloween this year? Or maybe we were just...
View ArticleBEGUILING HOLIDAY HOURS 2017
Here’s our hours for this holiday season! For days not listed, we’ll be open our regular hours. (What else clever can I add here?…nothing comes to mind) Thu Dec 21: 11-9PM Fri Dec 22: 11-9PM Sat Dec...
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The Grand Re-Opening of LITTLE ISLAND COMICS!!
Art by Steve Manale The Beguiling Books & Art is proud to announce the return of LITTLE ISLAND COMICS The world’s first and only comic shop exclusively for kids! Little Island Comics is BACK!!!...
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FEB 2: DEFEND THE 11 FUNDRAISER SHOW
FEBRUARY 2 It’s a benefit show at The Beguiling in support of the #DefendThe11 fundraiser! Hooded Fang, Brigitte Bardon’t, Moul D and “t.b.a” will play music! Help defend members of the comics...
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MAY DAY AT THE BEGUILING
The Beguiling – May Day This Wednesday, May 1st isn’t just New Comic Book Day– it’s also International Workers’ Day, popularly known as May Day. And there’s so much going on that day in the city, to...
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JULY 26: THE BEGUILING IS CLOSING EARLY!
Fridays! We’re usually open late for all your weekend comic-browsing needs! Well, on Friday, July 26th we gotta close up a little early! We’ll be amending our regular store hours on the 26th, from 11am...
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OCTOBER 14: Holiday Hours 12-6!
It’s Thanksgiving! We’re open 12-6! That’s all! Knowledge is power.
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UPDATE: NO POWER AT THE BEGUILING THURS OCT 25, 9-5! BUT WE’RE STILL OPEN FOR...
UPDATE: Last minute, they changed the days on us from tuesday and wednesday to thursday, so now WE WILL BE WITHOUIT POWER THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 FROM 9-5! We will have power restored before our event...
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Announcing BDP’s first release: MAGICIAN A by Natsuko Ishitsuyo!
YOU READ THAT RIGHT! Beguiling owner and TCAF co-founder Peter Birkemoe is stepping back into the publishing game with the launch of the new publishing imprint BDP, and the first book on offer to you,...
View ArticleTHANK YOU/NEW WAYS TO SHOP (NOW LONG OUT OF DATE)
(Wanted to keep a record of this post, but its contents are long out of date and should only be read in an archival appreciation sort of way. go visit our webstore and buy books! beguilingbooks.com)...
View ArticleIMPORTANT: IN-STORE SHOPPING IS UNAVAILABLE
We’ll be closing indefinitely for regular in-store shopping end of business day today, 03/16. This Wednesday, we’ll open in a limited capacity for customers to pick up their comics. Shipping and...
View ArticleWEDNESDAY COMICS for 03/18/2020
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NEW COMICS PICK-UP/ORDER ONLY WED MARCH 25.
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View ArticleSHOP THE BEGUILING ONLINE!!! BEGUILINGBOOKS.COM!
Look, you shouldn’t leave your house. We all know this. But we also know you all miss shopping at the store! (Look, give this to us ok?) How, you may ask, could I possibly make my house look like I’m...
View ArticleFUNDRAISER FOR PAGE & PANEL: THE TCAF SHOP
“Since 2014, Page & Panel has strived to provide a community-focused retail destination for comics, art, and book culture. As some of you may already know, Page & Panel is not just a place to...
View ArticleDIAMOND SHIPMENTS RESUME MAY 20!! NEW COMICS WEDNESDAY FAQ
It’s official: new comic shipments from Diamond have resumed! Whew! We are very excited to be able to get you your comics, but obviously things are going to be a little different than they have been,...
View ArticleDIAMOND SHIPMENTS RESUME MAY 20!! NEW COMICS WEDNESDAY FAQ
It’s official: new comic shipments from Diamond have resumed! Whew! We are very excited to be able to get you your comics, but obviously things are going to be a little different than they have been,...
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MAGICIAN A NOW AVAILABLE FROM BDP PRESS!
After a successful Kickstarter and only mild delays in the grand scheme of pandemics, we are thrilled to announce that the first title from BDP Press, MAGICIAN A by Natsuko Ishitsuyo, is now officially...
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MAGICIAN A NOW AVAILABLE FROM BDP PRESS!
After a successful Kickstarter and only mild delays in the grand scheme of pandemics, we are thrilled to announce that the first title from BDP Press, MAGICIAN A by Natsuko Ishitsuyo, is now officially...
View ArticleStore Open 11am to 6pm Everyday Except Tuesday!
We are now offering in-store shopping every day of the week except Tuesdays from 11am to 6pm. Curbside wicket open Tuesdays, 11am to 6pm. Masks are still 100% mandatory inside the store. We look...
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