Russell Etchen gives us a tour of the carefully edited space that makes Domy Books one of Austin's cultural hot spots.

East Austin favorite, Domy Books carries a thoughtful selection of books, periodicals, collectibles and videos. The creatives behind the shop are Russell Etchen and Dan Fergus, who opened the first Domy location in Houston, with friends Patrick Phipps and Seth Alverson. “After I graduated with a degree in Graphic Design from the University of Houston, my friends and I were offered an opportunity to open a store and we ran with it. Inspiration came from reading Rebel Bookseller by Andrew Laties and realizing that we could do this as good, or better, than everyone else,” says Etchen. Domy was such a success in Houston, that they opened the Austin location in 2008. Domy is cemented in the Austin art scene, with a gallery space that plays host to book parties and art exhibitions, including Monster Show Six, which is on display through December 8th. The ever-evolving inventory of unique art books and hard-to-find products makes Holiday shopping simple, as long as your willing to buy yourself a few gifts too.

Domy is located at 913 E. Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX 78702.

For more information, visit domystore.com or call (512) 476 3669