Bloomsbury Booksellers

Open: 7 days a week, 10.30 - 9.30 (Sundays 11.30 - 8.30).

General bookshop with good size stock on two floors. The basement is full of bargains including foreign language books, the upstairs books include Antiquarian, Art, Literature, Travel, Poetry, Plays, Science, History, leather-bound sets, review copies, paperbacks, Children's books, Everyman's, Religion, Philosophy, Modern first editions, Occult, Music, Film, Transport and Media. 'One of the 50 best bookshops in the UK' (Independent). 'Bookshop of the year 2009/10' (Fringe Awards).

Open: Mon. – Sat. 10.30 – 6.00.

The world’s oldest independent Occult Bookshop, founded in 1922. Astrology to Zen via Crowley, Spare, Qabalah, Speculative History and Witchcraft. New and Secondhand. Book Search service. We ship worldwide.

Open: Mon. – Fri. 11.00 – 6.30.

Medium-sized stock. Specialists in Private Press, Illustrated Books & Typography. Catalogues on specialities.

Open: Mon. – Fri. 10.30 – 5.30, or by appointment.

Catalogue booksellers specialising in 18th and, particularly, 19th Century English Books. Ground floor shop with representative selection from stock. Fine, rare and interesting books before 1900; first and early editions of English Literature, Social, Economic and Political History; Dickens first editions and Dickensiana. We publish about 6 catalogues a year - categories include: The Dickens Catalogue, Street Literature, London, 17th & 18thC Books & Pamphlets, Plays & Theatre, Women Writers, The Romantics, English Language, Novels & Poetry.

Open: Mon. – Sat. 11.00 – 7.00; Sun. 12.00 – 6.00.

We have a large stock on two floors of over 50,000 used, remaindered and academic books. Art, Film, Architecture, Literature, Music, Performing Arts, Media and Design are on the ground floor and History, Philosophy, Politics, Economics, Psychology, Gender Studies, Europe, Africa, Asia, Russia etc. are all downstairs. We accept payment by most cards and give 10% student discount. The shop is situated between Russell Square Tube Station and the British Library.

Open: Mon. - Sat. 10.00 - 7.00; Sun. 1.00 - 6.00.

A large stock of secondhand, antiquarian and bargain books, specialising in Art, Fashion, Photography, Cinema, Literature, Modern Firsts, Childrens' & Illustrated books. Also History of Science & Medicine, Military & Travel. 10% student discount. All major credit cards accepted.

Open: Mon. – Fri. 9.30 – 5.30; Sat. 12.00 – 4.00.

Large stock of new and secondhand books (the latter available through the internet) specialising in Oriental and African Art, Literature, Language, Music, Religion & Performing Arts. Also a selection of Greeting cards, CDs, DVDs and Art/Photographs. Catalogues of new & forthcoming titles available on request. We host regular book launches. Basement Internet Café opening soon.

Open: Mon. - Sat. 9.00 - 9.00; Sun. 12.00 - 8.00.

The London outlet of Hay Cinema Bookshop Ltd., based in Hay-on-Wye, the original Book Town. Ground floor: Antiquarian and Collector's books in all subjects with particular emphasis on Travel and Military; weekly delivery of new acquisitions. Basement: very good quality used books in all subjects with the stock changed completely every month.

Large stock of antiquarian and scholarly books on India, Central and Southeast Asia, the Islamic World and the Far East. Also Asian art reference. May be viewed by appointment at premises close to the British Museum.

Open: Mon. – Sat. 10.30 – 8.00; Sun. 10.30 – 6.00.
(Early risers and nightowls tolerated by appointment.)

Probably London's largest secondhand bookshop. Hidden in a Bloomsbury basement. 58,000 titles in the shop and a larger warehoused catalogue available to view in 24 hours. We range from philosophy to drama, pure and applied sciences to history, psychology, fiction and art/architecture. Specialist subjects can be brought out, if requested in advance, so do ask. Lift access. Student and Wedge Card discounts.

Mon - Tues 10.30 - 6.00, Wed - Sat 10.30 - 7.00.

Antiquarian, rare & out-of-print books on the Arts & Humanities, with History, Classics, Philosophy and Literature especially well represented on the shelves. Catalogues issued of Early Printing, Classics, Ancient & Medieval History. Searchable website. Established in 1986, '... sells an extremely civilised mixture ... Brimful but well organised.' (Time Out).

Open: Mon., Wed., Thurs.,
Fri. 9.30 – 8.00; Tues. 9.45 – 8.00; Sat. 9.30 – 7.00 ; Sun. 12.00 – 6.00.

Very large stock of academic secondhand and remaindered titles in the arts and humanities, also some antiquarian stock. The department is situated within one of London’s largest and best-known bookshops, formerly Dillons.

Open: Mon. 12.00 – 7.00; Tues. – Fri. 10.00 – 7.00; Sat. 10.00 – 6.00.

Britain’s leading socialist bookshop, with a huge range of books and pamphlets on all things political: including history, economics, fighting racism, women’s liberation, plus fiction, culture, science and a unique kids’ section for all ages. Established for over 30 years and voted one of London’s top 30 independent bookshops in Time Out magazine. Check out the shop’s wonderful centrepiece, a 6ft. iron sculpture of Tatlin’s Tower. Also stocks postcards, badges and posters.

Open: Mon. – Sat. 10.00 – 6.30; Sun. 2.00 – 6.00.

2 minutes walk from Russell Square Underground. Stocking a huge range of fiction and non-fiction of lesbian and gay interest, much of it imported from the US. Academic, history, biography, spirituality, coming out, transgender, psychology, queer studies, parenting are just some of the sections. The shop issues regular catalogues and hosts a busy programme of events.

Open: seven days a week 10.00 – 6.00; late nights Thurs. & Fri. until 7.00.

London’s premier stockist of Graphic Novels, including extensive collections of manga, reference, design, and classic children’s books. With our exceptional range and knowledgeable staff, we take pride in our ability to find sequential art to suit any taste.

Open: Mon. – Sat. 10.00 – 6.30; Sun. 12.00 – 6.00.

London’s most prestigious independent bookshop (just round the corner from the offices of the London Review of Books), specialising in new books on Literature, History, Politics & Current Affairs, Philosophy, Science & Psychology, Classical Studies and Critical Theory; small secondhand section. No gimmicks, no price promotions, just 20,000 plus titles of quality and integrity. Strong programme of events, and worldwide mail order. If heaven were a bookshop, this would be it. (Time Out). Recently opened instore, the London Review Cakeshop is a café serving high quality teas, coffees, pastries and sandwiches. Original art for sale.

Open: Mon. – Fri. 10.00 – 6.00; alternate Saturdays 12.00 – 5.00 and otherwise by appointment.

Persephone Books reprints neglected novels, diaries, poetry and cookery books mostly by women and mostly dating from the early to mid-twentieth century. All are elegant grey paperbacks, with patterned endpapers and matching bookmarks inside. We sell our books in our shop, as well as by mail-order: they may be ordered from our

Open: Wed. - Fri. 11.00 - 5.30; Sat. 12.00 - 5.00 (or by arrangement)

A wide selection of new and secondhand photography books from around the world.

Open: Mon. - Fri. 9.30 - 5.00.

We focus on Swedish philosopher, theologian, scientist and mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772). Primarily a publisher and library of works by and about Swedenborg, the Society also sells related literature, illustrating the influence of Swedenborg's mystical visions of the afterlife on many writers after his death - including William Blake, Jorge Lois Borges and W.B. Yeats. The Society will be celebrating its bicentenary year throughout 2010 with a special programme of events which will include a site-specific art exhibition, lectures by celebrity writers, an academic conference, a short film festival and a season of films exploring 'Swedenborgian' themes.

Open: Mon. – Sat. 9.30 – 6.00; Thurs. 9.30 – 7.00.

English watercolours and drawings 1780 – 2000 on three floors. Catalogues are issued every 7 weeks; exhibitions are held on the 2nd floor and we have a conservation studio. Est. 1936.

Open: Mon. – Fri. 10.30 – 5.30; Sat. by appointment.

Specialising in paintings, works on paper, and prints by Modern British Artists including Edward Bawden, Terry Frost, Ivon Hitchens, Roger Hilton, David Jones, Paul Nash, John Piper, Eric Ravilious, Graham Sutherland, Keith Vaughan, Percy Wyndham Lewis.

Open: Mon. – Fri. 9.30 – 5.00; Sat. 10.00 – 2.30.

One of the largest UK dealers in coins, numismatic books, banknotes, antiquities, medallions, tokens and other hard to find pieces for collectors. Coincraft is a family firm which has dealt in coins for over 50 years. At Coincraft we believe in old fashioned values, such as the collector is always right: even when occasionally they are wrong!

Open: Mon. - Fri. 9.30 - 6.30; Sat. 10.00 - 6.00; Sun. by appointment.

Our shop and gallery stocks a selection of work by contemporary printmakers working in the English tradition with an emphasis on linocuts and etchings. Artists represented include Richard Bawden, Colin Moore, Celia Hart, Anne Hickmott and Andrew Ferguson. The shop also contains an eclectic mix of work by other individual designer-makers working in a wide range of media. Other featured products include ceramics, hand-knitted goods and design-led costume jewellery.

Open: Mon. - Sat. 10.00 - 5.30.

The Margo Selby Studio, shop and gallery offers the unique opportunity to see handwoven textiles being made & sold alongside the best of British craft and design. Changing exhibitions feature textiles, jewellery, ceramics, glass and applied art objects.

Open: Mon. - Sat. 10.00 - 6.00.

The gallery has a serious focus on exhibiting established contemporary artists whilst also exhibiting and publishing new editions, portfolios, prints and multiples. Works and new editions published by the gallery include prints by artists Gavin Turk, Peter Blake, Damian Hirst, Susie Hamilton, Keith Coventry, Peter Saville. Forthcoming editions include projects with Jeremy Deller, Paul Fryer, Rachel Howard, Jemima Stehli and Grace O'Connor. Works by Richard Hamilton, Frank Auerbach, Colin Lowe, Kevin Cummins, Patrick Caulfield.

Open: Mon. - Sat. by appointment.

Albany is a book illustrator, water-colour painter, printmaker and author of many books on the art of painting & drawing. This small gallery/workshop has a great variety of his work, covering many years of his long career as an artist living in Bloomsbury.