Bookstore tourism is a type of cultural tourism that promotes independent bookstores as a group travel destination. City basement books, the last secondhand bookshop standing in melbournes cbd. The 6 best secondhand bookshops in melbourne time out. 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. Best of canberra callout secondhand bookshops the riotact.
And a weekend, in my mind, isnt a weekend until youve browsed at least one secondhand bookshop. Our size means we are like a number of specialty stores in one. Does anyone know of any specialist it bookshops in melbourne cbd. Best second hand bookstores sydney elizabeths bookshop makes list of sydneys best bookstores. Browse through the online book catalogue at elizabeths bookshop, one of australias largest second hand bookselling operations.
The paperback bookshop is an independent, general bookshop that was established in melbourne, australia in the early 1960s. Here are eight of melbournes best secondhand bookstores, where you can flick through dusty and dogeared novels to. Second hand bookshops sydney city our secondhand bookshop has a general stock of around 20,000 titles. Australian christian bookshops and religious book stores in. Melbournes best secondhand bookstores urban list melbourne. Browse through the online book catalogue at elizabeths bookshop, one of australias largest secondhand bookselling operations. 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. 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. Books for cooks specialise exclusively in new, old, vintage and antiquarian books on wine, food and the culinary arts. City basement books, 342 flinders street melbourne.
Explore our exhibitions through virtual tours if youre feeling like a cooped up animal house. 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. Five of the best secondhand bookstores in auckland. Hi, can anyone tell me where i can sell a pile of second hand books.
Alices bookshop is a general secondhand bookshop, with approximately 18,000 books housed in four rooms on the ground floor. Bookworms will find an eclectic range of titles, spanning biographies, history, arts and entertainment and fiction, and prices are reasonable. Dymocks dymocks melbourne bookstore in victoria vic. You can also try markets where people are selling their bricabrac eg. For me, abbeys vies with gleebooks for the title of sydneys best retailer of new books. New books are mostly the same price in stores everywhere. 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. Andrew bellamys second hand book shop in croydon is one of the last remaining authentic second hand book stores in sydney.
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. The longer running of two secondhand bookshops operated by david and penny syber the other is at 668 glenhuntly rd, caufield, sybers books windsor has occupied the same space for over 20 years now. Elizabeths bookshops online secondhand book dealers. 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. They are an independent bookshop, owned by cooks and lovers of food and books, committed to stocking the best books on food and wine. For over 10 years we have been offering an eclectic collection of quality secondhand books. Part of a large collection of glamour picture books. However, we dont buy in all subject areas, and a secondhand buyer is not always on duty, so please either email us or phone ahead with an idea of what you would like to sell, or to arrange an appointment with a buyer. Australian christian bookshops and religious book stores in australia australian christian bookshops and religious book stores in australia australian christian search engine look up australian churches mission groups resources for christian groups free and discounts service.
Secondhand bookshops in the eastern suburbs, melbourne, vic. The shop is large and well laid out, the stock is extensive, and they offer a happy hour every thursday night 7. Jun 21, 2016 weve produced a list of our five favourite second hand bookstores around auckland. Whether it is a handful of books you no longer want, or you need help disposing of a large collection or estate, we may be able to help. 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. Here are eight of melbourne s best second hand bookstores, where you can flick through dusty and dogeared novels to your hearts content. They are all paperbacks, in really good condition and recent authors. When its miserable out and the nights get too cold to venture outdoors, one of the nicest things to do is hang out with a book. A book lovers guide to melbourne city of melbourne whats on blog. The top five in and around melbourne being wednesday, im already dreaming about the weekend. Andrew bellamys secondhand book shop in croydon is one of the last remaining authentic secondhand book stores in sydney.
Aug 04, 2008 oconnells bookshop is the oldest antiquarian and second hand bookshop in adelaide, trading for almost 60 years. In addition we now have over 10% of our selection of secondhand books available to gleebooks is. Oconnells bookshop is the oldest antiquarian and second hand bookshop in adelaide, trading for almost 60 years. It started as a grassroots effort to support locally owned and operated bookshops, many of which have struggled to compete with large bookstore chains and online retailers. Shop 2, 4 pascoe vale road, moonee ponds fully booked. Theres no better time than now to browse the rows of sydneys bookstores, old and new.
Aug 21, 2000 andrew barnes books military melbourne. Secure online ordering and worldwide delivery available. 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. Located in a heritagelisted building in the heart of the brisbane cbd, archives fine books is the largest second hand bookstore in queensland. Alices bookshop is a traditional, slow bookshop, established in 1986. Would like to see if i can get some cash for them before i donate them to the salvos. See local listings for secondhand bookshops in the eastern suburbs, melbourne, vic. Im hoping someone can tell me the name and address of a second hand bookshop just north a few streets from the city centre. 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. Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds. Alices bookshop is a traditional, slowbookshop, established in 1986. Melbourne is the centre of one of the most engaged and energetic bookselling communities in australia.
For 30 years we have bought and sold books of merit. We present to you our pick of sydneys ten best bookstores. We provide secure ordering through ssl secure sockets layer. We are a small general bookshop at the top end of bourke st in melbourne with a wide and interesting. Dymocks melbourne is located on the lower ground floor at 234 collins street has the latest topselling and new release books, and if you cant find what youre looking for, our friendly staff can. Hylands is a specialist bookshop with an impressive range of books on military history, aviation, naval and maritime history. Astrolabe booksellers is the leading antiquarian second hand used bookseller in australias island state. In 1922, the hill of content bookshop opened at the top end of bourke. See 1 photo and 3 tips from 38 visitors to academic and general bookshops. For example, i currently want to buy a book on the gradle build system. Part of a large collection of vintage penguin paperbacks. Andrew barnes books military melbourne abebooks melbourne.
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. Basement books, located at 342 flinders street is, as far as i know, the last secondhand bookshop in the melbourne cbd. Astrolabe booksellers is the leading antiquarian secondhandused bookseller in australias island state. Diverse and affordable tomes can be found in great volume at city basement books, an aptly titled cbd haven that you could stroll past hundreds of times before spotting. Academic and general bookshops college bookstore in. Down the rabbit hole to stacks and stacks and stacks of secondhand books. The paperback stocks an extensive selection of new release and backlist titles, particularly fiction, australian non fiction, history. While the number of melbourne bookshops has decreased in recent years, we remain one of only five unesco cities of literature for a reason.
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