56a Infoshop
56 Crampton St
Walworth
SE17 3AE
Walworth
SE17 3AE
Books, papers, pamphlets, ideas, action. Volunteer run radical social centre, zine library bookshop and open-access archive since 1991. From anarchist theory to eco practice to punk rock to feminism to situationism and beyond.
Wed: 15.00-19.00
Thu: 14.00-20.00
Fri: 15.00-19.00
Sat: 14.00-18.00
Thu: 14.00-20.00
Fri: 15.00-19.00
Sat: 14.00-18.00
AA Bookshop
Architectural Association
32 Bedford Square
WC1B 3ES
020 7887 4041
32 Bedford Square
WC1B 3ES
020 7887 4041
Located in a stunning Georgian building, the AA Bookshop is a leading architecture bookshop. AA Publications are featured alongside an impressive range of titles on architecture, art theory and philosophy sourced internationally. Regular events.
Mon–Sat: 10.00–18.30
Al Saqi Books
26 Westbourne Grove
W2 5RH
020 7229 8543
W2 5RH
020 7229 8543
The UK’s largest Middle Eastern specialist bookseller. Since 1978 has stocked a wide range of subjects in English related to the Arab world, as well as books on all subjects in Arabic.
Mon-Sat: 10.00-18.00
Any Amount Of Books
56 Charing Cross Road
WC2 0QA
020 7836 3697
WC2 0QA
020 7836 3697
Over 15 thousand books for sale with more on website. Some books as cheap as £1, some costing many thousands of pounds and many in between. Interested in buying large quantities of books and rare items.
Mon–Sun: 10.30–21.30
Archive Bookstore
83 Bell Street
NW1 6TB
020 7402 8212
NW1 6TB
020 7402 8212
Secondhand books and printed music. Big stall of miscellaneous books outside. Go downstairs for all kinds of scores and sheet music and to play the piano.
Mon-Sat: 10.30-18.00
Artwords Bookshop (Broadway)
20-22 Broadway Market
E8 4QJ
020 7923 7507
E8 4QJ
020 7923 7507
Established in 2001 Artwords aims to reflect current visual thinking. They specialise in books on contemporary visual arts and culture, covering fashion, graphic design, architecture, photography, fine art and visual & critical theory and also stock a very wide range of magazines on these subjects. There is another Artwords Bookshop in Shoreditch.
Mon–Fri: 10.30–20.00
Sat–Sun: 10.00–18.00
Sat–Sun: 10.00–18.00
Artwords Bookshop (Shoreditch)
65A Rivington Street
EC2A 3QQ
020 7729 2000
EC2A 3QQ
020 7729 2000
Established in 2001 Artwords aims to reflect current visual thinking. They specialise in books on contemporary visual arts and culture, covering fashion, graphic design, architecture, photography, fine art and visual & critical theory and also stock a very wide range of magazines on these subjects. There is another Artwords bookshop on Broadway Market.
Mon–Fri: 10.30–19.00
Sat: 11.00–19.00
Sun: 12.00–18.00
Sat: 11.00–19.00
Sun: 12.00–18.00
Banner Repeater
Platform 1
Hackney Downs Station
E8 1LA
Hackney Downs Station
E8 1LA
Project space, archive, reading room and bookshop dedicated to artists' printed material.
Tues–Thurs: 8.00–11.00
Fri: 8.00–18.00
Sat: 12.00–18.00
Sun: 12.00–18.00 (during exhibitions)
Fri: 8.00–18.00
Sat: 12.00–18.00
Sun: 12.00–18.00 (during exhibitions)
Bernard Quaritch
40 South Audley Street
W1K 2PR
020 7297 4888
W1K 2PR
020 7297 4888
Bernard Quaritch has been buying and selling rare books and manuscripts since 1847. Their departments include art, English literature, medieval manuscripts, photography, music, science and travel. They also undertake valuations and auction commissions.
Mon–Fri: 09.00–18.00
Black Cat
76 Clarence Road
Hackney
E5 8HB
020 8985 7091
Hackney
E5 8HB
020 8985 7091
This cooperatively run vegan café & bookshop aims to promote an ethical lifestyle.
Mon: 12.00–21.00
Weds–Fri: 12.00–21.00
Sat–Sun: 11.00–20.00
Weds–Fri: 12.00–21.00
Sat–Sun: 11.00–20.00
Black Gull Books (Camden)
70-71 Camden Lock Place
Camden Lock Market
NW1 8AF
020 7267 5005
Camden Lock Market
NW1 8AF
020 7267 5005
Lively local with a large, fast-changing stock of new, used and antiquarian books. Art, photography, history, philosophy, psychology, music, drama, literature, folklore, children’s interest... Keen to buy.
Everyday: 10.00-18.00
Black Gull Books (Finchley)
121 High Road East
Finchley
N2 8AG
020 8444 4717
Finchley
N2 8AG
020 8444 4717
Lively local with a large, fast-changing stock of new, used and antiquarian books. Art, photography, history, philosophy, psychology, music, drama, literature, folklore, children’s interest... Keen to buy.
Everyday: 9.30-19.00
Book & Kitchen
31 All Saints Road
London
W11 1HE
020 3417 8266
London
W11 1HE
020 3417 8266
Book and Kitchen combines the literary and culinary in a fresh and modern setting. With a wide range of books, a dedicated children’s section and a selection of freshly prepared food.
Tues–Sat: 10.00–18.00
Sun: 12.00–18.00
Sun: 12.00–18.00
Book Mongers
439 Coldharbour Lane
Brixton
SW9 8LN
020 7738 4225
Brixton
SW9 8LN
020 7738 4225
Secondhand. Buys and sells literature, plays, poetry, history, politics, women's issues, sexuality, health, education, sci-fi fantasy, thrillers, romance, crime, horror, science, military nature, environment, magic, sport, cookery, music, children, atlases...
Mon–Sat: 10.30–18.30
Sun: 11.00–16.00
Sun: 11.00–16.00
Book Works
19 Holywell Row
EC2A 4JB
0207 247 2203 (Publishing) & 0207 247 2536 (Studio)
EC2A 4JB
0207 247 2203 (Publishing) & 0207 247 2536 (Studio)
Established in 1984, Book Works is an arts commissioning organisation specialising in artists’ books and related projects and a bespoke studio and bindery. Books available from all good art bookshops, and directly from Book Works. Please contact paul@bookworks.org.uk to arrange a visit.
Please email to make an appointment.
Bookartbookshop
17 Pitfield St
N1 6HB
020 7608 1333
N1 6HB
020 7608 1333
Artists’ books and small press publications.
Thurs–Fri: 13.00–17.00
Sat: 12.00–18.00
Sat: 12.00–18.00
BookHaus
70 Cadogan Place
SW1X 9AH
020 7838 9055
SW1X 9AH
020 7838 9055
Travel bookshop with a wide range of travel literature, literary fiction, history and biography. Accompanying website www.bookhaus.co.uk matches Amazon prices. Also holds monthly events including books launches, author events and readings.
Mon–Fri: 10:00–19:00
Sat: 10:00–18:00
Sat: 10:00–18:00
Bookmarks
1 Bloomsbury St
WC1B 3QE
020 7637 1848
WC1B 3QE
020 7637 1848
Socialist bookshop.
Mon: 12.00-19.00
Tues–Sat: 10.00–19.00
Tues–Sat: 10.00–19.00
Books For Cooks
4 Blenheim Crescent
W11 1NN
020 7221 1992
W11 1NN
020 7221 1992
“Thousands of tasty titles and a squashy sofa for cookbook junkies in need of a long read.” Cookbooks are put to the test in the cafe at the back of the shop.
Tues–Sat: 10.00–18.00
Brick Lane Bookshop
166 Brick Lane
E1 6RU
020 7247 0216
E1 6RU
020 7247 0216
Located in the heart of the East End, stocks London and local history, fiction, travel, children’s, poetry, philosophy, graphic novels, cookery, art, photography, gardening books, and a great choice of cards.
Mon–Sun: 11.00–18.30
Camden Arts Centre Bookshop
Arkwright Road
NW3 6DG
020 7472 5500
NW3 6DG
020 7472 5500
Camden Arts Centre’s bookshop stocks a carefully selected range of artists’ monographs, current criticism and philosophy and artists’ editions, as well as beautifully illustrated children’s books. All profits go directly into Camden Arts Centre’s programme.
Tues-Sun: 10.00-18.00
Wed: 10.00-21.00
Wed: 10.00-21.00
Camden Lock Books
Old Street Station
4 Saint Agnes Well
EC1Y 1BE
020 7253 0666
4 Saint Agnes Well
EC1Y 1BE
020 7253 0666
Established in 1984 this new general bookshop specialises in art, photography and local history and buys & sells antique and modern collectable secondhand books and prints.
Mon–Fri: 8.30–19.00
Sat: 12.00–17.30
Sat: 12.00–17.30
Chener Books
14 Lordship Lane
SE22 8HN
020 8299 0771
SE22 8HN
020 8299 0771
Books for East Dulwich since 1978.
Mon–Sat: 10.00–18.00
Children’s Bookshop
29 Fortis Green Rd
N10 3HP
020 8444 5500
N10 3HP
020 8444 5500
A specialist children’s bookshop with a wide range of titles and extensive events programme. Fiction and non-fiction for children from babies through to young adults.
Mon-Sat: 9.15-17.45
Sun: 11.00-16.00
Sun: 11.00-16.00
Church Street Bookshop
42 Stoke Newington Church Street
Church Street
N16 0JU
020 7241 5411
Church Street
N16 0JU
020 7241 5411
Local secondhand; literary fiction; children’s books; recent review copies; art and humanities (including philosophy and psychotherapy).
Everyday: 11.00-18.00
Claire De Rouen Books
First floor
125 Charing Cross Road
WC2H 0EW
020 7287 1813
125 Charing Cross Road
WC2H 0EW
020 7287 1813
One of the last vestiges of old Soho, Claire de Rouen Books specialises in photography fashion and art with stock covering photo books, fashion monographs, micropublishing, rare, signed and limited edition books, international magazines, look books and artist publications. Unique prints and limited editions are also for sale.
Mon-Sat: 11.00-19.00
Closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays
Closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays
Clapham Books
26 The Pavement
(opposite the Common
& paddling pool)
SW4 0JA
020 7627 2797
(opposite the Common
& paddling pool)
SW4 0JA
020 7627 2797
General bookshop with an artistic bent, also stocking children’s books. Regular author events held throughout the year. Next-day ordering.
Mon-Fri: 10.00-19.00
Sat: 10.00-18.00
Sun: 12.00-18.00
Sat: 10.00-18.00
Sun: 12.00-18.00
Collinge & Clark
13 Leigh Street
WC1H 9EW
020 7387 7105
WC1H 9EW
020 7387 7105
Rare and secondhand. Medium-sized stock. Specialists in private press, illustrated books and typography. Catalogues on specialities. Where they filmed Black Books. Over 25 years in the current premises.
Mon–Fri: 11.00–18.30
Sat: 11.00–15.30
Sat: 11.00–15.30
David Drummond Pleasures Of Past Times
11 Cecil Court
WC2N 4EZ
020 7836 1142
WC2N 4EZ
020 7836 1142
Books, playbills and bygones of the performing arts, also illustrated and children’s books pre 1940.
Tues–Sat: 11.00–18.30
Donlon Books
75 Broadway Market
E8 4PH
020 7684 5698
E8 4PH
020 7684 5698
Donlon Books holds an esoteric collection of titles relating to photography, art, music, fashion, counterculture and critical theory. They also stock rare and hard to find books, artist's editions, and ephemera.
Tues–Fri: 11.00-18.00
Sat: 10.00–18.00
Sun: 11.00–18.00
Sat: 10.00–18.00
Sun: 11.00–18.00
Dulwich Books
6 Croxted Road
SE21 8SW
020 8670 1920
SE21 8SW
020 8670 1920
Described by the Guardian as “the model for future independent bookselling.”
Mon–Sat: 11.00–16.00
Enitharmon Press
10 Bury Place
WC1A 2JL
020 7430 0844
WC1A 2JL
020 7430 0844
Gallery, bookshop and publishing house for Enitharmon Press & Editions, an independent poetry and arts press that specialises in fine quality literary editions, artists’ books and limited edition prints. Knowledgeable staff introduce you to an exceptional range of contemporary poetry books, from the most popular of today’s poets to the most radical, and curated art books from Paula Rego, Peter Blake, David Hockney and others.
Mon–Fri: 10.00–18.00
Thurs: 10.00–20.00
Thurs: 10.00–20.00
Fosters' Bookshop
183 Chiswick High Road
W4 2DR
020 8995 2768
W4 2DR
020 8995 2768
18th Century bow-windowed bookshop in the same family for over 40 years. General out-of-print and rare stock and nice giftable editions. Some local engravings.
Tues-Sat: 10.30-17.30
Some Sundays and Mondays: 11.00-17.00 (please call first)
Some Sundays and Mondays: 11.00-17.00 (please call first)
Freedom Bookshop
Angel Alley
84b Whitechapel High Street
E1 7QX
020 7247 9249
84b Whitechapel High Street
E1 7QX
020 7247 9249
Britain’s largest anarchist bookshop, stocking newspapers and pamphlets on history to sex, philosophy to workers' struggles, fiction to anti-fascism, as well as the latest magazines, periodicals and newsletters of all the major anarchist and radical groups.
Mon-Sat: 12.00-18.00
Sun: 12.00-16.00
Sun: 12.00-16.00
Gay’s The Word
66 Marchmont Street
WC1N 1AB
020 7278 7654
WC1N 1AB
020 7278 7654
“The Fountainhead of Queer Literature in Britain” - Armistead Maupin. Stocks a huge range of titles - fiction, biography, history, queer culture & lifestyle and a great selection of greeting cards. Regular events see their Facebook / Twitter for details.
Mon–Sat: 10.00–18.30
Sun: 14.00–18.00
Sun: 14.00–18.00
Gosh!
1 Berwick Street
W1F 0DR
020 7636 1011
W1F 0DR
020 7636 1011
“Premium peddler of punchy cartoonery”. Specialises in graphic novels, super hero comics, translated European titles, classic children’s books, manga, street art, and signed editions as well as small press by local and international artists.
Everyday: 10.30-19.00
Henry Pordes Books
58-60 Charing Cross Road
WC2H 0BB
0207 836 9031
WC2H 0BB
0207 836 9031
Henry Pordes sells antiquarian, secondhand, out-of-print and remaindered titles, with prices from £1 to over £1000. Specialises in art, literature, history, science and medicine with shelves full of books on performing arts, photography, architecture and cookery.
Mon–Sat: 10.00–19.00
Sun: 13.00–18.00
Sun: 13.00–18.00
Henry Sotheran
2 Sackville Street
Piccadilly
W1S 3DP
020 7439 6151
Piccadilly
W1S 3DP
020 7439 6151
The world’s oldest antiquarian bookshop, founded in York in 1761. "With an open door policy we encourage browers to inspect our range of books from a few pounds to many thousands".
Mon–Fri: 9.30–18.00
Sat: 10.00–16.00
Sat: 10.00–16.00
Herne Hill Books
289 Railton Road
SE24 0LY
020 7998 1673
SE24 0LY
020 7998 1673
“The little sister of Clapham Books” holds a selection of the best from their shelves. Leans towards the arts. Next-day ordering.
Mon-Fri: 10.00-19.00
Sat: 10.00-18.00
Sun: 10.00-16.00
Sat: 10.00-18.00
Sun: 10.00-16.00
Heywood Hill
10 Curzon Street
W1J 5HH
020 7629 0647
W1J 5HH
020 7629 0647
“In its 75th year Heywood Hill is a Mayfair institution and a clubhouse for the literati from Mount Street to Manhattan.” Sells new, old and antiquarian books as well as producing catalogues on numerous themes.
Mon-Thu: 9.00-19.00
Fri: 9.00-17.30
Sat: 9.00-16.30 (except Bank Holidays)
Fri: 9.00-17.30
Sat: 9.00-16.30 (except Bank Holidays)
House of Illustration
2 Granary Square
Kings Cross
N1C 4BH
020 3696 2020
Kings Cross
N1C 4BH
020 3696 2020
Dedicated to the art of illustration in all its forms, the House of Illustration shop carries a wide range of graphic novels, reference and beautifully illustrated children’s books. From Ravilious to Shrigley and everything in between.
Tues–Sun: 10.00–18.00
Housmans Bookshop
5 Caledonian Road
King’s Cross
N1 9DX
020 7837 4473
King’s Cross
N1 9DX
020 7837 4473
Radical booksellers since 1945, Housmans are specialists in left politics of all tendencies. Cult fiction, London writing, a huge range of magazines, pamphlets and journals, as well as a well-stocked £1 secondhand basement.
Mon-Sat: 10.00-18.30
Sun: 12.00-18.00
Sun: 12.00-18.00
I C A Bookshop
Institute of Contemporary Arts
The Mall
SW1Y 5AH
0207 766 1452
The Mall
SW1Y 5AH
0207 766 1452
The ICA Bookshop highlights ideas and contemporary culture, from philosophy to feminism, art theory and writing, radical politics, sound and cinema – books, DVDs, magazines, zines and artists’ editions.
Tues–Sun: 11.00-21.00
Jarndyce Antiquarian Booksellers
46 Great Russell Street
WC1B 3PA
020 7631 4220
WC1B 3PA
020 7631 4220
19th century booksellers in an 18th century building opposite the British Museum, specialising in English books published before the 20th century.
Mon–Fri: 11.00-17.30
John Sandoe Books
10 Blacklands Terrace
SW3 2SR
020 7589 9473
SW3 2SR
020 7589 9473
Small general bookshop since 1957. Stock bias leans towards arts - fiction, history, biog, art, architecture, poetry, children’s, gardens, music, travel, cookery... but all orders conscientiously undertaken. Quarterly catalogues of our selections available on request.
Mon–Sat: 9.30–18.30
Sun: 11.00–17.00
Sun: 11.00–17.00
Keith Fawkes
1-3 Flask Walk
Hampstead
NW3 1HJ
020 7435 0614
Hampstead
NW3 1HJ
020 7435 0614
Literary works including contemporary fiction, Russian and French literature, poetry, hard back non-fiction and literary criticisms. Antique and second hand books.
Mon-Sat: 10.00-17.30
Sun: 10.30-18.00 (call first)
Sun: 10.30-18.00 (call first)
Kirkdale Bookshop & Gallery
Cobbs Corner
272 Kirkdale
SE26 4RS
020 8778 4701
272 Kirkdale
SE26 4RS
020 8778 4701
Opened in 1966. Interesting mix of new and secondhand books (adult’s & children’s) on two floors. Art gallery, inviting atmosphere and friendly staff. Regular events, see website for details.
Mon–Fri: 9.30–18.00
Sat: 9.00–17.30
Sat: 9.00–17.30
London Centre for Book Arts
Unit 18, Ground Floor,
Britannia Works
Dace Road, Fish Island
Hackney Wick
E3 2NQ
020 8510 9810
Britannia Works
Dace Road, Fish Island
Hackney Wick
E3 2NQ
020 8510 9810
LCBA is an artist-run, open-access resource and education centre dedicated to book arts and artist-led publishing, based in what was once the heart of London’s print industry. Pop in to find out about one of their many workshops or choose a title from their selection of books related to arts publishing. The centre hosts publishing projects Publication Studio London and the Publish and be Damned Public Library, and its exhibition programme highlights arts publishing being done regionally and beyond.
Tues–Sat: 11:00–18:00
Please call before paying a visit
Please call before paying a visit
London Review Bookshop
14 Bury Place
Bloomsbury
WC1A 2JL
020 7269 9030
Bloomsbury
WC1A 2JL
020 7269 9030
The bookshop of the London Review of Books offers a wide and intelligent selection of books, from fiction, politics, poetry, history, philosophy and a range of literary events, as well as teas, coffees and lunches in the Cake Shop. The London Review Cake shop is closed on Sundays.
Mon–Sat: 10.00–18.30
Sun: 12.00–18.00
Sun: 12.00–18.00
Luminous Books
Finishing Touch
147 Kennington Lane
SE11 4HQ
07783288020
147 Kennington Lane
SE11 4HQ
07783288020
An itinerant bookshop with a focus on art, fiction and theory. Until February 2016 Luminous Books will be based at Finishing Touch: a pop-up bookshop, gallery and project space in an old barbershop with a salon by queer friendly hairdressers’ Open Barbers.
Check their website for other upcoming projects and locations.
For opening times visit www.finishingtouchshop.org.uk
Lutyens & Rubinstein
21 Kensington Park Road
W11 2EU
020 7229 1010
W11 2EU
020 7229 1010
Emphasis on narrative - fiction and non-fiction - with sections for children’ s, poetry and art books. Core stock was selected by asking hundreds of readers which book they would most like to find in a bookshop.
Mon: 10.00–18.00
Tues–Fri: 10.00–18.30
Sat: 10.00–18.00
Sun: 11.00–17.00
Tues–Fri: 10.00–18.30
Sat: 10.00–18.00
Sun: 11.00–17.00
Maggs Bros
46 Curzon St.
Mayfair
W1J 7UH
020 7493 7160
Mayfair
W1J 7UH
020 7493 7160
Open since 2015, this boutique-sized shop at the entrance to Shepherds Market showcases a representative selection of Maggs’ rare and antiquarian stock, with a particular focus on travel and literature.
Mon–Fri: 10.00–18.00
Sat: 10.00–17.00
Sat: 10.00–17.00
Maggs Bros HQ
50 Berkeley Square
W1J 5BA
020 7493 7160
W1J 5BA
020 7493 7160
Established in 1853, Maggs is the Purveyor of Antiquarian Books and manuscripts to HM the Queen. They specialise in all aspects of rare books including travel, literature, monuments of printing, autographs and manuscripts, and the avant-garde.
New premises open at 46 Curzon Street, Mayfair.
Mon–Fri: 9.30–17.00
Magma
29 Shorts Gardens
Covent Garden
London
WC2H 9AP
020 7240 7970
Covent Garden
London
WC2H 9AP
020 7240 7970
Magma’s newest flagship store.
Mon-Sat: 10.00-19.00
Sun: 12.00-18.00
Sun: 12.00-18.00
Magma (East)
117-119 Clerkenwell Rd
EC1R 5BY
020 7242 9503
EC1R 5BY
020 7242 9503
Design specialist.
Mon-Sat: 10.00-19.00
Magma (West)
8 Earlham Street
WC2H 9RY
020 7240 8498
WC2H 9RY
020 7240 8498
“A good design bookshop. Not a big one. Not another large surface affair, with tables piled high with promotions and 3 for 2s and 20% off everything. No, just a small and clever space.” Earlham Street was the first Magma bookshop.
Mon-Sat: 10.00-19.00
Sun: 12.00-18.00
Sun: 12.00-18.00
Marchpane
16 Cecil Court
WC2N 4HE
020 7836 8661
WC2N 4HE
020 7836 8661
Lewis Carroll, Enid Blyton, Winnie the Pooh and Arthur Rackham… This bookshop has a wide range of children’s and illustrated books from the eighteenth century to present – from Newbery’s moral tales to signed first editions of Harry Potter. The best place for illustrated versions of Alice in Wonderland.
Mon–Sat: 11.00–18.00
Marcus Campbell
43 Holland Street
SE1 9JR
020 7261 0111
SE1 9JR
020 7261 0111
Out of print, secondhand and rare books on 20th century and contemporary art, with a selected line of new titles
Mon–Sat: 10.30–18.30
Sun: 12.00–18.00
Sun: 12.00–18.00
Muswell Hill Bookshop
70-72 Fortis Green Road
N10 3HN
020 8444 7588
N10 3HN
020 8444 7588
Large general bookshop, fast ordering service, occasional events.
Mon-Sat: 9.30-18.00
Sun: 11.00-16.00
Sun: 11.00-16.00
National Theatre Bookshop
The National Theatre
Upper Ground
South Bank
SE1 9PX
020 7452 3456
Upper Ground
South Bank
SE1 9PX
020 7452 3456
Leading specialist performing arts bookshop at the heart of the National. This newly re-developed shop is over-flowing with a wide range of theatre books, plays and scripts, a carefully curated selection of current fiction and non-fiction, plus show-related items and design-led gifts.
Opening hours:
Mon–Sat: 9.30–22.45
Sun: 12.00-18.00 on performance days (check website)
Mon–Sat: 9.30–22.45
Sun: 12.00-18.00 on performance days (check website)
New Beacon Books
76 Stroud Green Road
N4 3EN
020 7272 4889
N4 3EN
020 7272 4889
Specialists in books about Black Britain and Europe, the Caribbean, Africa, African America, Asia, the Middle East and multicultural children’s books.
Mon–Sat: 13.30–18.00
Newham Bookshop
745 /747 Barking Road
E13 9ER
020 8552 9993
E13 9ER
020 8552 9993
Local independent for over 38 years with a vast range of titles across all genres, and a very lively events programme.
Twitter: @NewhamBookshop
Tues–Fri: 9.30–17.00
Sat: 10.00–17.00
Sat: 10.00–17.00
Nomad Books
781 Fulham Rd
SW6 5HA
020 7736 4000
SW6 5HA
020 7736 4000
Great local.
Mon–Fri: 9.00–19.00
Sat: 10.00–18.00
Sun: 11.00-17.00
Sat: 10.00–18.00
Sun: 11.00-17.00
Orbital Comics & Gallery
8 Great Newport Street
London
WC2H 7JA
020 7240 0591
London
WC2H 7JA
020 7240 0591
“London’s most colourful comic-book shop, stocking everything any comic enthusiast could desire, from weekly imports to vintage collectables and a huge selection of graphic novels and merchandise.” Also home to the UK’s only comic-art gallery.
Mon–Tue: 10.30–19:00
Wed: 10:30–19:30
Fri–Sat: 10.30–19:00
Sun: 11.30–19:00
Wed: 10:30–19:30
Fri–Sat: 10.30–19:00
Sun: 11.30–19:00
Other Criteria
9 Newport Street
SE11 6AJ
020 7935 5550
SE11 6AJ
020 7935 5550
Other Criteria is a publishing company specialising in contemporary art founded by Damien Hirst. With shops in London, Ilfracombe and New York, Other Criteria produces an array of art books, prints and limited editions in a variety of media.
Tues–Sun: 10.00–18.00
Pages Of Hackney
70 Lower Clapton Road
E5 0RN
020 8525 1452
E5 0RN
020 8525 1452
Award-winning bookshop stocking an eclectic selection of contemporary and classic fiction, children’s books, politics, environment, art, cookery, secondhand books and much more.
Mon-Fri: 11.00-19.00
Sat: 10.00-18.00
Sun: 12.00-18.00
Sat: 10.00-18.00
Sun: 12.00-18.00
Persephone Books
59 Lambs Conduit Street
WC1N 3NB
020 7242 9292
WC1N 3NB
020 7242 9292
The Persephone Books office and shop where customers can buy every Persephone book.
Mon-Fri: 10.00-18.00
Sat: 12.00-17.00
Sat: 12.00-17.00
Peter Harrington
100 Fulham Road
Chelsea
SW3 6HS
020 7591 0220
Chelsea
SW3 6HS
020 7591 0220
Bookshop and gallery offering the finest quality first editions, rare books, fine bindings, original maps and prints, and contemporary artwork.
Mon–Sat: 10.00–18.00
Peter Harrington
43 Dover Street
Mayfair
W1S 4LQ
020 3763 3220
Mayfair
W1S 4LQ
020 3763 3220
First edition, signed and rare books in the heart of Mayfair. With a stock of fine books from the fifteenth to twentieth centuries in a broad range of subjects, over the past few years Peter Harrington has sourced and sold such outstanding items as one of 100 copies on Dutch paper of Ulysses, and eight years of Virginia Woolf’s pocket engagement diaries including that for the final year of her life.
Mon–Fri: 10.00–19.00
Sat: 10.00–18.00
Sat: 10.00–18.00
Potterton Books
93 Lower Sloane Street
SW1W 8DA
020 7730 4235
SW1W 8DA
020 7730 4235
Stocks new, rare and vintage books on interior design, photography, antiques, gardens, architecture, fashion, art, cookery, classic cars, lifestyle and culture. Also holds art exhibitions by local and international artists.
Mon–Sat: 10.00–18.00
Primrose Hill Books
134 Regent's Park Road
NW1 8XL
020 7586 2022
NW1 8XL
020 7586 2022
“This friendly bookshop is a civilised and welcoming place to hunt for the latest titles.” - Quiet London 2011. Sells secondhand books and signed copies through website.
Mon–Fri: 9.30–18.00
Sat: 10.00–18.00
Sun: 11.00–18.00
Sat: 10.00–18.00
Sun: 11.00–18.00
Publish And Be Damned Public Library & Three Letter Words
London Centre for Book Arts
Unit 18, Britannia Works
Dace Road
Fish Island
Hackney Wick
E2 7ES
Unit 18, Britannia Works
Dace Road
Fish Island
Hackney Wick
E2 7ES
Publish and be Damned (PABD) was an independent publishing fair that ran from 2004–2013, and the PABD Public Library is a diverse collection of material – including magazines, audio, pamphlets, posters and books – donated by the art publishers who participated in the fairs. It is in the care of Three Letter Words and in the process of being photographed, catalogued, tagged and uploaded to their website in order to facilitate wider dissemination, with the support of the LCBA. It’s not a bookshop but we’ve decided to list it here anyway. To arrange a visit to the physical library email archivist@threeletterwords.org
Please email to make an appointment.
Quinto & Francis Edwards
72 Charing Cross Road
WC2H 0BB
020 7379 7669
WC2H 0BB
020 7379 7669
Quinto Bookshop offers a diverse range of secondhand books from pulp paperbacks to rarer finds and completely restocks for the first Tuesday of each month. Francis Edwards stocks rare and antiquarian books on a range of subjects including travel, military, history, art and literature.
Mon-Sat: 9.00-21.00
Sun: 12.00-20.00
Sun: 12.00-20.00
R I B A Bookshop
66 Portland Place
W1B 1AD
020 7307 3753
W1B 1AD
020 7307 3753
Specialist architectural bookshop at the Royal Institute of British Architects. A huge selection of publications covering architecture, interiors and design, landscape, construction and law.
Mon-Fri: 09.30-17.30
Sat: 10.00-17.00
Sat: 10.00-17.00
Review
131 Bellenden Road
Peckham
SE15 4QY
020 7639 7400
Peckham
SE15 4QY
020 7639 7400
A bit of everything (and art/graphic/creative magazines). “We especially like new fiction.”
Tues: 10.00–18.00
Weds: 11.00–18.00
Thurs: 12.00–19.00
Fri–Sat: 10.00–18.00
Sun: 11.00–17.00ish
Weds: 11.00–18.00
Thurs: 12.00–19.00
Fri–Sat: 10.00–18.00
Sun: 11.00–17.00ish
Ridinghouse
46 Lexington Street
W1F 0LP
020 7734 9008
W1F 0LP
020 7734 9008
Ridinghouse is a publisher dedicated to the best of art writing and criticism, revisiting art history and exploring individual artists and specific projects. Books available from all good art bookshops.
Mon–Fri: 10.00–18.00
Rye Books
45 Upland Rd
SE22 9EF
020 3581 1850
SE22 9EF
020 3581 1850
Cafe bookshop with new & used books of all kinds. Events include, author readings, film nights, children’s story-time and Bea’s Baby Bop. Next day ordering, free local delivery & gift wrapping service.
Mon–Sat: 10.00–18.00
Sun & Bank Hol: 13.00–18.00
Sun & Bank Hol: 13.00–18.00
Samuel French's Theatre Bookshop
52 Fitzroy Street
W1T 5JR
020 7255 4300
W1T 5JR
020 7255 4300
Stocks plays and theatre books.
Mon–Fri: 10.00–18.30
Sat: 11.00–17.00
Sat: 11.00–17.00
Shalamar Books
38 Kennington Lane
SE11 4LS
020 7735 2101
SE11 4LS
020 7735 2101
Specialist on India stocking books by progressive Indian publishers.
Mon-Fri: 10.30-18.00
Skoob Books
66 The Brunswick
off Marchmont Street
WC1N 1AE
020 7278 8760
off Marchmont Street
WC1N 1AE
020 7278 8760
A proper secondhand bookshop, 65,000 titles in store. Stock includes academic books: humanities, economics and science, as well as thousands of novels, children’s books and crime fiction. At the rear of the Brunswick next to Waitrose.
Mon–Sat: 10.30–20.00
Sun: 10.30–18.00
Sun: 10.30–18.00
Sokol Books
239a Fulham Road
SW3 6HY
020 7351 5119
SW3 6HY
020 7351 5119
printed before 1640, Continental printed books before and up to the early 1600s seventeenth century and Medieval and Renaissance manuscripts, both decorative and textual.
Tues–Sat: 11.00–19.00
South Kensington Books
22 Thurloe Street
SW7 2LT
020 7589 2916
SW7 2LT
020 7589 2916
Specialist in illustrated books on art, architecture and photography, alongside many other interesting titles on subjects such as history, children’s books, cookery, gardening, music, science. Most titles are discounted.
Mon–Fri: 10.00–20.00
Sat: 11.00–19.00
Sun: 12.00–19.00
Sat: 11.00–19.00
Sun: 12.00–19.00
South London Gallery Bookshop
South London Gallery
65-67 Peckham Road
SE5 8UH
020 7703 6120
65-67 Peckham Road
SE5 8UH
020 7703 6120
Stocks a selection of artists’ books, monographs, fiction, theory, children’s books, and publications on live art, music and film. The gallery’s artists’ editions can also be found alongside self-published exhibition catalogues, gifts, magazines and records.
Tues–Sun: 11.00–18.00
Weds and last Fri of the month until 21.00
Weds and last Fri of the month until 21.00
Tales on Moon Lane
25 Half Moon Lane
Herne Hill
SE24 9JU
020 7274 5759
Herne Hill
SE24 9JU
020 7274 5759
Award winning Children’s bookshop with friendly, knowledgeable and well-read staff led by owner Tamara Macfarlane. Great customer service.
Mon–Fri: 9.00-17.45
Sat: 9.00–18.00
Sun:10.30–16.30
Sat: 9.00–18.00
Sun:10.30–16.30
Tenderbooks
6 Cecil Court
WC2N 4HE
020 7379 9464
WC2N 4HE
020 7379 9464
For independent press and artists publications, original print editions, late night launches and events. Tenderbooks collaborates with gallery Tenderpixel to support artists projects and research.
Tues–Sat: 11.00–18.00
The Atlantis Bookshop
49a Museum St
WC1A 1LY
020 74052120
WC1A 1LY
020 74052120
Europe's oldest independent Occult bookshop. Aleister Crowley, Austin Spare, Dion Fortune and W B Yeats shopped here. New and secondhand books on all aspects of the esoteric sciences, Tarot cards, crystal balls, and regular events.
Mon-Sat: 10.30-18.00
The Big Green Bookshop
Unit 1, Brampton Park Road
Wood Green
N22 6BG
020 8881 6767
Wood Green
N22 6BG
020 8881 6767
Excellent general bookshop.
Mon–Tues: 9.00–18.00
Wed: 10.30–18.00
Thur–Sat: 9.00–18.00
Sun: 11.00–17.00
Wed: 10.30–18.00
Thur–Sat: 9.00–18.00
Sun: 11.00–17.00
The Bookseller Crow
50 Westow Street
Crystal Palace
SE19 AF
020 8771 8831
Crystal Palace
SE19 AF
020 8771 8831
Run by Jonathan Main and Justine Crow, this shop has the widest selection of UK and US titles South of the river.
Mon–Fri: 10.00–19.00
Sat: 9.30–18.30
Sun: 11.00–17.00
Sat: 9.30–18.30
Sun: 11.00–17.00
The Broadway Bookshop
6 Broadway Market
E8 4QJ
020 7241 1626
E8 4QJ
020 7241 1626
A small but beautiful bookshop on busy Broadway Market. Specialising in literary fiction and stocks a wide range of poetry, philosophy, politics and economics, travel, music, children's books and more. Regular book launches, readings and discussions.
Mon-Sat: 10.00-18.00
Sun: 11.00-17.00
Sun: 11.00-17.00
The Calder Bookshop
51 The Cut
SE1 8LT
020 7620 2900
SE1 8LT
020 7620 2900
Bookshop with a theatre out the back. Focus on left politics, literary fiction, poetry and drama, and hosts a variety of discussions, literary readings, film showings, music events and performances.
Sun: 11.00–21.00
Sat: 12.00–20.00
Sat: 12.00–20.00
The European Bookshop
123 Gloucester Road
SW7 4TE
020 7734 5259
SW7 4TE
020 7734 5259
The languages and literatures of Europe in the heart of London, including French, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Romanian and more for language learners and native speakers of all ages and levels.
Mon–Fri: 9.30–18.30
Sat: 10.00–18.30
Sun: 12:00–17.00
Sat: 10.00–18.30
Sun: 12:00–17.00
The Feminist Library Bookshop
5 Westminster Bridge Road
SE1 7XW
020 7261 0879
SE1 7XW
020 7261 0879
The Feminist Library is a large collection of Women's Liberation Movement literature that has been supporting research, activist and community projects since 1975. The shop sells new and used books, periodicals and zines (as well as coffee and cake). They also organise readings and events. Wheelchair accessible.
Sat: 12.00–17.00
The Fold
Holdrons Arcade
135a Rye Lane
Peckham
SE15 4ST
07792799946
135a Rye Lane
Peckham
SE15 4ST
07792799946
"London's smallest bookshop" hidden away in the Holdrons Arcade;
containing a stock of eclectic and affordable secondhand books and
hosting a variety of literary events.
Wed–Sat:12.30–18.00
The French Bookshop
28 Bute Street
SW7 3EX
020 7584 2840
SW7 3EX
020 7584 2840
French language bookshop stocking a range of literature.
Mon–Fri: 8.15–18.30
Sat: 9.00–18.30
Sun & Bank holidays: Closed
Sat: 9.00–18.30
Sun & Bank holidays: Closed
The Guerrilla Bookshop
Unit 15, London Fields Studios
11-17 Exmouth Place
E8 3RW
07595534055
11-17 Exmouth Place
E8 3RW
07595534055
Guerrilla Bookshop offers a curated collection of classic books, prints and ephemera. Specialises in food and wine, art and fashion, children's and classic fiction books.
Please call to make an appointment.
The Idler Academy
81 Westbourne Park Road
W2 5QH
0207 221 5908
W2 5QH
0207 221 5908
“In Ancient Greece, the word which turned into our word for school, scholee, originally meant ‘leisure.’” This bookshop and café sells new and secondhand books and runs courses in subjects from ukulele to bread baking.
Wed–Sat: 10.00–18.00
The Mosaic Rooms Bookshop
Tower House
226 Cromwell Road
SW5 0SW
020 7370 9990
226 Cromwell Road
SW5 0SW
020 7370 9990
Specialist in Middle Eastern culture, stocking celebrated and new Arab writers, art books and films, in both English and Arabic. The bookshop is housed in the Mosaic Rooms gallery, which holds contemporary art exhibitions and events including book launches and readings that are free and open to the public.
Tues–Sat: 11.00–18.00
The Photographers’ Gallery Bookshop
16–18 Ramillies Street
W1F 7LW
020 7087 9323
W1F 7LW
020 7087 9323
Stocks an extensive selection of photography monographs, anthologies, theory and technical titles, many hard to find or imported, plus a range of magazines and unusual camera equipment. Hosts book launches, signings and readings too.
Mon–Sat: 10.00–18.00
Thurs: 10.00–20.00
Sun: 11.00–18.00
Thurs: 10.00–20.00
Sun: 11.00–18.00
The Ship of Adventures
138 Kingsland High Street
E8 2NS
020 3327 1777
E8 2NS
020 3327 1777
"The Ship of Adventures is a children's bookshop, cafe and events space run by The Hackney Pirates, a charity working to develop the literacy, confidence and perseverance of young people in Hackney."
Mon–Fri: 8.30–18.30
Sat: 11.00–18.00
Sun: 12.00–18.00
Sat: 11.00–18.00
Sun: 12.00–18.00
The Swedenborg Society
20-21 Bloomsbury Way
WC1A 2TH
020 7405 7986
WC1A 2TH
020 7405 7986
A bookshop, library and publisher focused on the work of Swedish philosopher, theologian, scientist and mystic Emanuel Swedenborg (1688–1772). The Society also hosts lectures, exhibitions, film screenings and an artist residency programme.
Mon-Fri: 9.30-17.00
Thomas Heneage Art Books
42 Duke Street
St. James's
SW1Y 6DJ
020 7930 9223
St. James's
SW1Y 6DJ
020 7930 9223
Specialist art bookshop in the heart of St. James’s, focusing on art reference books, catalogue raisonnés, monographs and international exhibition catalogues – bought and sold worldwide.
Mon–Fri: 9.30–18.00, otherwise by appointment (closed public holidays)
Ti Pi Tin
47 Stoke Newington High Street
Stoke Newington
N16 8EL
Stoke Newington
N16 8EL
Ti Pi Tin is dedicated to selling, supporting and promoting independent publications made by artists. The shop offers a diverse selection of vibrant and stimulating works ranging from self-published limited edition zines to small press monographs, journals and books.
Wed–Fri: 12.00–19.00
Sat: 11.00–18.00
Sun: 12.00–18.00
Sat: 11.00–18.00
Sun: 12.00–18.00
Tindley & Everett
4 Cecil Court
WC2N 4HE
020 7240 2161
WC2N 4HE
020 7240 2161
20th century literature. Modern firsts.
Mon–Fri: 10.00–17.30
Sat: 11.00–17.00
Sat: 11.00–17.00
Transition Gallery
Unit 25a (second floor) Regent Studios
8 Andrews Road
E8 4QN
020 7254 4202
8 Andrews Road
E8 4QN
020 7254 4202
Sells a changing array of publications, limited editions and original works by both emerging and established contemporary artists, including the periodicals Arty, Garageland and The Critical Friend – titles from their artist-led publishing imprint. The stock changes to reflect the work showing in the gallery. Visit their website or call to check they are open.
Fri–Sat: 12.00–18.00 (during exhibitions)
Travis & Emery Music Bookshop
17 Cecil Court
WC2N 4EZ
020 7240 2129
WC2N 4EZ
020 7240 2129
Specialises in out-of-print, secondhand and antiquarian music and in books on music. The shop carries over 40,000 items, buys large collections and libraries, and publishes (or republishes) books on music.
Mon–Sat: 10.15–18.45
Sun: 11.30–16.30
Sun: 11.30–16.30
Treadwell’s Books
33 Store Street
Bloomsbury
WC1E 7BS
020 7419 8507
Bloomsbury
WC1E 7BS
020 7419 8507
A second hand bookshop specialising in the magical: from folklore to Paganism, Witchcraft, druidry ancient religions “and all that appartains thereunto.” Personable and warm to both the curious and the expert.
Mon-Fri: 11.00–19.00
Sat-Sun: 12.00-19.00
Sat-Sun: 12.00-19.00
Trolley Books
59 Riding House Street
W1W 7EG
020 7729 6591
W1W 7EG
020 7729 6591
Trolley Books are known for their unique and often underexposed stories told through photojournalism, reportage and contemporary art.
Tues–Sat: 12.00–18.00
Walden Books
38 Harmood Street
NW1 8DP
020 7267 8146
NW1 8DP
020 7267 8146
Established in 1979, medium size stock with an emphasis on history of art, architecture, philosophy, poetry, psychoanalysis, collectable modern first editions and literature in hard and paperback. Some antiquarian and general academic books available.
Thu–Sun: 10.30–18.30
Watkins Books
19-21 Cecil Court
WC2N 4EZ
020 7836 2182
WC2N 4EZ
020 7836 2182
Specialises in esoterica: mysticism, occultism and metaphysics, complementary medicine and healing. New and antiquarian.
Mon–Weds: 10.30–18.30
Thurs & Sat: 11.00–19.30
Sun: 12.00–19.00
Thurs & Sat: 11.00–19.30
Sun: 12.00–19.00
Wildy & Sons
Lincoln’s Inn Archway
Carey Street
WC2A 2JD
020 7242 5778
Carey Street
WC2A 2JD
020 7242 5778
Established in 1830, this bookshop carries new, secondhand and antiquarian law books.
Mon–Fri: 8.45–18.00
Word on the Water
Regents canal
W9
W9
A secondhand and new bookshop on a 1920’s Dutch barge with a woodburning stove and two cats. Events include poetry slams and live music on the rooftop stage. Calls at different locations between Paddington and Mile End. Check location on the facebook page.
World’s End Bookshop
357 Kings Road
SW3 5ES
020 7352 9376
SW3 5ES
020 7352 9376
Secondhand / antiquarian bookshop specialising in architecture, art, applied arts, literature, poetry, philosophy and Modern firsts.
Mon–Sat: 10.30–18.30
Sun: 11.00–17.00
Sun: 11.00–17.00
