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In 1997, Prospero's Books & Media was founded with three floors of books and media, offering a vast selection of titles, vinyls, CDs, and film in an historic 1890 building. With 70 categories, 50,000 titles, and an intimate 3rd-floor event space, the store has become a hub for the literary, music, and arts scene in Kansas City. Customers can peruse titles, check out art and oddities, find a nook to read, and enjoy a drink and meal at the surrounding restaurants and bars.