The 6 best secondhand bookshops in melbourne time out. Abbeys australias premier foreign language bookshop. In the middle of fitzroys cafe society, just a few minutes from melbournes cbd, page two is located in a warehouse with a colourful past, including life as a furniture factory, aboriginal arts centre and the australian print workshop. We carry a huge range of all kinds of books in all subject areas from rare antiquities, first editions, literary curiosities and out of print to modern popular fiction and nonfiction. Basement books, located at 342 flinders street is, as far as i know, the last secondhand bookshop in the melbourne cbd. Alices bookshop is a traditional, slow bookshop, established in 1986.
Embiggen books and qv will be hosting a book signing of his brand new biography, anything is possible in the qv square at. A bonus is that the sellers will often buy back books from you as well, so i try and take in some to sell before i buy any more too. The new international bookshop is melbourne s famous independent radical bookshop. We are currently offering all bookshelves located in the storeroom for free. World of books is one of the largest online sellers of second hand books in the world. See 1 photo and 3 tips from 38 visitors to academic and general bookshops. Academic and high school bookshop we buy and sell high. Established in essendon back in 1965, kay craddock carry a large and varied stock of antiquarian and secondhand books, dating from the 15th. Melbournes best secondhand bookstores the urban list. Melbourne and its suburbs boast a wide array of destinations for previously loved books, and with stock in constant rotation, that makes for a hobby that never exhausts itself. Bookshops are a volatile industry and can move premise frequently so confirm addresses before you visit. Great bookshops entice pedestrians with an eclectic personality and an air of curiosity.
We provide secure ordering through ssl secure sockets layer. Housed within a primary coloured colonial cottage at the busy intersection of boundary and vulture sts is a second hand book collectors dreammore. Officially recognised as a unesco city of literature, melbourne s love affair with the printed word and picture runs deep. Oct 31, 2010 melbourne is not only blessed with multiple second hand bookshops, each stands out as a devotee of its unique collections, whatever the specialities might be. Secure online ordering and worldwide delivery available. With a range of bookshops from holeinthewall laneway bookshops to some of the largest bookshops in australia, it includes independent, specialist and antiquarian booksellers as well as flagship shops for some of australias leading national book retailers. Located in a heritagelisted building in the heart of the brisbane cbd, archives fine books is the largest second hand bookstore in queensland. Browse through the online book catalogue at elizabeths bookshop, one of australias largest second hand bookselling operations. Despite the name, melbourne frock swap isnt exactly a way to swap your old dresses but it is a place to sell them.
Oct 04, 2017 come and meet cosentino, one of the greatest magicians in the world. Dymocks dymocks melbourne bookstore in victoria vic. Specialised motoring bookstore based in sydney cbd offering huge selection of car and motorcycle workshop manuals, books and dvds. Free next day delivery for people in isolation during these trying times in our local area melbourne cbd, north melbourne, west melbourne, east melbourne, collingwood, fitzroy, north fitzroy, carlton, carlton north, parkville, princes hill, and brunswick.
Browse through the online book catalogue at elizabeths bookshop, one of australias largest secondhand bookselling operations. Due to current circumstances, we will only operate online until future notice. The definitive guide to melbournes best record shops. If you don t see a law book or set of secondhand law reports that you require, let us know and we will source it for you. The paperback bookshop is an independent, general bookshop that was established in melbourne, australia in the early 1960s. Books for cooks specialise exclusively in new, old, vintage and antiquarian books on wine, food and the culinary arts. Located in a heritagelisted building in the heart of the brisbane cbd, archives fine books is the largest secondhand bookstore in queensland. Secondhand, antiquarian outofprint and collectable books. Aug 04, 2008 oconnells bookshop is the oldest antiquarian and second hand bookshop in adelaide, trading for almost 60 years. The paperback stocks an extensive selection of new release and backlist titles, particularly fiction, australian non fiction, history, poetry, classics, music books, cultural studies and travel.
A member of the coop gets a 10% discount on stationery. We are passionate about books and the absolute pleasure, joy and comfort that reading a good book provides and we value the personal connections with other book lovers that we make through our bookstore. Jul 30, 20 basement books, located at 342 flinders street is, as far as i know, the last second hand bookshop in the melbourne cbd. Out of print search service wide range of second hand books special interests are militaria, australiana, art, biographies, childrens, literature. The definitive guide to melbournes best record shops the. The rambling maze of rooms that make up paradise books new, secondhand and antiquarian means you can truly get lost in a good bookshop in daylesford and farrells bookshop in mornington holds its own festival.
Apr 26, 2018 the book grocer has several outlets in the cbd, and while not secondhand often carries remainders of interest. Good morning friends, sadly we are quickly approaching the final days of trading at hylands bookshop. Squishy minnie is a children and youngpeoples bookstore in kyneton, only 60 minutes north of melbourne. Hes got a great selection of scififantasy, thats my genre of choice too, ive picked up. Melbourne frock swap is a market held three times a year where any average punter can rent a stall and sell preloved clothes, accessories, shoes and more. Millions of products all with free shipping australia wide. We have a large and varied stock of antiquarian and secondhand books, dating from. Our store we have a large and varied stock of antiquarian and secondhand books, dating from the fifteenth to the twentyfirst centuries. We provide secure ordering through ssl secure sockets layer this site designed and constructed by j. In a mild panic, i turned in the direction of melbourne central shopping mall, before remembering that borders was gone too, as well as the wonderful subterranean readers feast. We have just had our last delivery of osprey, with 6 new titles available in store now. The best secondhand bookshops in melbourne whether youre a bibliophile with a passion for rare books or an avid reader out for a bargain, melbourne has a wealth of stores to choose from. Our stores are still open, see our trading hours here.
For over 10 years we have been offering an eclectic collection of quality secondhand books. December 17, 2011 melbourne, vic, australia having fun. They are an independent bookshop, owned by cooks and lovers of food and books, committed to stocking the best books on food and wine. The store is also hot on the latest hiphop, beats, house and techno.
Academic and general bookshops college bookstore in. Oconnells bookshop is the oldest antiquarian and second hand bookshop in adelaide, trading for almost 60 years. Hes a hoarder of second hand books, its stacked from floor to ceiling, often 3 rows deep. Bookworms will find an eclectic range of titles, spanning biographies, history, arts and entertainment and fiction, and prices are reasonable. Jun 21, 2016 weve produced a list of our five favourite second hand bookstores around auckland. Our size means we are like a number of specialty stores in one. The 9th annual melbourne anarchist bookfair is once again taking place at brunswick town hall on saturday, august 11. Our store we have a large and varied stock of antiquarian and secondhand books, dating from the fifteenth to. Down the rabbit hole to stacks and stacks and stacks of secondhand books. Welcome to the website of kay craddock antiquarian bookseller. City basement books, the last secondhand bookshop standing in melbournes cbd. Abbeys at 1 york street next to qvb is an aladdins cave for readers and sydneys muchloved indie bookshop since 1968 where ideas grow.
Five of the best secondhand bookstores in auckland. Having moved from its original elizabeth street digs to a flinders street abode in 2010, city basement books stands as arguably melbourne cbd s best second hand bookstore. Its bookshelves feature the new and old, commingled in harmony and teeming with life. Petes book shop on main street will be exactly what youre after. Do not regret missing out on our 50% off sale and the last days of spending time in the bookshop. While the number of melbourne bookshops has decreased in recent years, we remain one of only five unesco cities of literature for a reason. Nestled in the heart of melbourne s famous flinders street train station, wax museum records stocks second hand vinyl with the beatdigger in mind, all hand picked on the owners digging missions to tokyo.
We stock the latest progressive literature and merchandise from around the world, as well as a huge range of affordable secondhand books across all genres, generously donated by our supporters. The books are mainly titles on reading lists or general fiction with very large collection of english literature. Here are our top melbourne second hand shops and op shops for range, price, ambience and charitability. Beat the rush taking 2020 book list orders now and purchasing second hand books. Alices bookshop is a general secondhand bookshop, with approximately 18,000 books housed in four rooms on the ground floor. Housed within a primary coloured colonial cottage at the busy intersection of boundary and vulture sts is a second hand book collectors. We can order in all of your book list needs, new and second hand where applicable.
Best book shops in melbourne officially recognised as a unesco city of literature, melbournes love affair with the printed word and picture runs deep. Elizabeths bookshops online secondhand book dealers. Oct 08, 2012 so, over the last few years ive taken to visiting secondhand bookstores in sydney to pick up nearly new versions of some of the best selling books on the high street. List of melbourne city bookshops walking tours of melbourne. For 30 years we have bought and sold books of merit. May 25, 2016 nestled in the heart of melbournes famous flinders street train station, wax museum records stocks second hand vinyl with the beatdigger in mind, all handpicked on the owners digging missions to tokyo.
Technical book shop melbourne, victoria, australia. Free next day delivery for people in isolation during these trying times in our local area melbourne cbd, north melbourne, west melbourne, east melbourne, collingwood, fitzroy, north fitzroy, carlton, carlton. Melbourne is the centre of one of the most engaged and energetic bookselling communities in australia. A book lovers guide to melbourne city of melbourne whats on blog. Here are eight of melbourne s best second hand bookstores, where you can flick through dusty and dogeared novels to your hearts content. City basement books stands as arguably melbourne cbds best secondhand bookstore. Parish bargain shop flemington st georgesbrotherhood of st laurence. Having moved from its original elizabeth street digs to a flinders street abode in 2010, city basement books stands as arguably melbourne cbds best secondhand bookstore. Kay craddock antiquarian bookseller, 156 collins street melbourne. Find out more about our opening hours, facilities and contact details here.
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