If you, like us, love wandering through bookshops, flicking through the pages of special finds (while trying to find ways to justify spending even more money on books), this guide is for you. We’ve listed our favourite spots for uncovering rare and hard-to-find books across fashion, photography, design, and contemporary art.
Designed by a Spanish architect studio, the space cultivates creativity and innovation, while promoting interdisciplinary thinking.
REFERENCE POINT, TEMPLE
A bar and bookshop specialising in rare hard-to-find, and out-of-print literature in visual and counter-cultural domains.
CLAIRE DE ROUEN, BETHNAL GREEN
Claire de Rouen sells signed and rare photography, fashion and art books, magazines and limited edition prints and artworks.
MARCUS CAMPBELL ART BOOKS, SOUTHWARK
This bookstore specialises in out of print, second-hand and rare books on 20th century and contemporary art, photography, architecture and design.
TENDERBOOKS, LEICESTER SQUARE
A space for independent publishing, hosting events including signings, performance and installations.
CLIMAX BOOKS, SOHO
Isabella Burley's cult bookshop, Climax - a purveyor of expertly curated literature, erotica, periodicals, art and photography books.
PHOTOBOOKCAFE, OLD STREET
PhotoBookCafe is a cafe, bar, photobook library and archive featuring a selection of curated contemporary photography books, limited edition prints, zines and artist books.
SHREEJI NEWS AND MAGAZINES, MARYLEBONE
Shreeji has transformed from a traditional newsagent into a beautifully curated space for magazines, coffee, and cultural events, featuring a salon, reading room, and exhibition area.
