an article hanging device for books , records or similar articles is disclosed which includes a tab for mounting on the article and a rail for mounting the article on a vertical surface . the tab is provided with a uniquely designed hook means having surfaces which mate with corresponding surfaces on the rail to facilitate quick and easy storage or retrieval of the article . the tab is preferably made of thin gauge high tensile aluminum and the rail is made of plastic . books or similar articles of all sizes and weights can be displayed economically and decoratively with the device .