became "the oldest independent feminist bookstore in North America" and was probably "the oldest in the English speaking world". It had an impact that extended both beyond its immediate area and beyond the United States. It also had a presence in popular culture. Cartoonist and graphic novelist Alison Bechdel was inspired to create the fictional Madwimmin Books in Dykes to Watch Out For based on experiences at the store. References External links Official site Independent bookstores of the United States Feminist bookstores LGBT bookstores Cooperatives in the United States Defunct companies based in Minneapolis Feminist organizations in the United States Lesbian feminist organizations Lesbian organizations in the United States Women in Minnesota Bookstores established in the 20th century Business services companies established in 1970 Organizations established in 1970 Organizations disestablished in 2008 Retail companies established in 1970 Retail companies disestablished in 2012 1970 establishments in Minnesota 2012 disestablishments in Minnesota American companies established in 1970 Defunct companies based in Minnesota Defunct retail companies of the United States