Carnegie Row Books

Carnegie Row Books has been the intellectual crossroads of Pittsburgh's academic community since 1978, providing the kind of deep, challenging inventory that two major research universities demand. The philosophy section alone spans several hundred titles, from pre-Socratics to contemporary Continental thought, while the science and technology shelves reflect Carnegie Mellon's world-class engineering and computer science programs. World literature in translation is a particular strength, with texts from over forty languages represented. The second-floor rare books room houses first editions in science, philosophy, and American literature, attracting collectors and scholars from across the region. Despite its academic rigor, the store remains accessible and welcoming, with a staff that delights in connecting readers with ideas they didn't know they were looking for.