Housed within a primary coloured colonial cottage at the busy intersection of boundary and vulture sts is a second hand book collectors dream. We sell and buy rear secondhand and out of print books. Gigglefit grammar, previously known as bayside books, is the oldest bookstore in wynnum. Ask around there were also a few other decent used bookstores in brisbane. I visited two great second hand bookshops while i was in brisbane recently. Archives fine books in brisbane, qld librarything local. Gabrielle appleby, alexander reilly, laura grenfell. Secondhand bookshopping in brisbane stumbling through. Located in brisbane s cbd 40 charlotte st, in the john mills himself heritage listed building. Serendipity books is the largest supplier of second hand, antiquarian and outofprint books in western australia. In a book exchange, such as the north sydney book exchange, you can bring in some of your old books and trade them in for other second hand titles. Brisbane south second hand and antiquarian book stores.
For the history buffs hiding among us, the store has a range of vintage maps handpicked from slqs archives that will take you down a rabbit hole of brisbanes history. Fittingly occupying an early 20th century warehouse part of the charlotte st group archives is a veritable goldmine. Archives fine books brisbane book store must do brisbane. Here is our list of some of the best book shops in brisbane.
Keep checking back or even sent me a friendly reminder every now and then. The rise of digital books, the growth of online trading and increasing rent has claimed several highprofile sellers. The gippsland campus bookshop provides a wide range of text books, stationery, feduni merchandise and other materials for your convenience. Discover brisbane south arts entertainment and leisure books second hand and antiquarian book stores from 7 listings. Located on the ground floor of john mills himself, a heritagelisted building in the heart of the brisbane cbd, archives fine books is one of the largest second hand bookstores in the world. Open seven days selling books direct to the public at competitive prices.
Looking for that elusive book call, maybe i can find it for you at an affordable price. Just off the bustling and busy brisbane city centre streets, archives fine books is a haven for those who love second hand books. Your best local search for second hand books in bundaberg, qld localsearch. Our size means we are like a number of specialty stores in one. The shop has grown in size over time becoming one of the well known go to places for your reading needs in brisbane and so has the number of secondhand or preloved books that can be found in the shop. It is quite simple to sign up and you just bring a suitcase or two of stuff you want to get rid of at whatever price you like. Archives fine books cbd with over a million fine old books from all genres and eras crowded into the ceiling to floor dusty shelves of archives, this unique brisbane cbd bookstore is the kind of place to get lost in for days. From hard to find and out of print books to used books across a huge range of subjects, our online bookstore offers fast delivery and outstanding customer service. There are still some fantastic secondhand book shops dotted around the greater brisbane. With over a million fine old books from all genres and eras crowded into the ceiling to floor dusty shelves of archives, this unique brisbane cbd bookstore is the kind of place to get lost in for days. I have quite a few special books in my spare room that do not come into the shop due to the possibility of them being damaged when handled. Located on the ground floor of john mills himself, a heritagelisted building in the heart of the brisbane cbd, archives fine books is one of the largest secondhand bookstores in australia.
Our stock covers all categories and is famous in australia as the shop with 1 million books. I will be hoping to showcase them on the website or our facebook page soon. Bundle a few items together, combine postage and save. I left sydney with a 10kg suitcase and returned with a 20kg suitcase full of second hand books. The store is a treasure trove of publications showcasing the worlds most exciting contemporary artists, including those from the land down under.
Our size means we are like a number of specialty stores. The annerley community bookshop is a notforprofit community enterprise that. Second hand comics throw collector a lifeline by peter gunders colin scrivener has collected comics for most of his life and has found second hand shops a valuable treasure trove. Book shack for used books, now with selected unique feel good. We have a diverse collection of quality titles and unusual treasures around 40000 of em last time we counted. A longstanding brisbane institution, archives has lived in charlotte street since 1985. Sometimes the joy of finding an old, outofprint book is as good as the joy of smelling a new one. Koorong bookstores australian search, browse and order over 150,000 christian products online. Fittingly occupying an early 20th century warehouse part of the charlotte st group archives is.
The best secondhand bookshops in melbourne time out. We can search for any book, including rare and outofprint books. Archives fine books anzaab, ilab abebooks brisbane. Bent books is a secondhand bookshop that has been an icon of the vibrant west end community in innercity brisbane for 24 years.
For the best books on art and culture, look no further than qagomas bookshop. Brisbane book fanatics are spoilt for choice when it comes to independent bookshops. The store is a treasure trove of publications showcasing the worlds most exciting contemporary artists, including those from. Garratt publishing australian australias leading publisher and distributor of catholic and christian books for individuals, schools and parishes. Buy quality second hand books through our online bookstore featuring over 40,000 fiction and nonfiction titles at up to 70% off original retail prices, as well as antiquarian, collectible and rare books. By special agreement with the bcc we receive the majority of our books from brisbane s libraries.
Sep 06, 2018 also, make sure that you check the secondhand box on the left hand side when searching for items to ensure that youre getting a preloved item. Old school book store with large selection archives fine books. If this is your preference, you should look up your local second hand book stores and see whether they run a book exchange program. Shop 18 478 ipswich rd, annerley, qld 4103 open today 9. Archives fine books is a goldmine of rare editions. Find your next read at 9 of brisbanes best independent.
Astrolabe booksellers is the leading antiquarian second. Archives fine books in brisbane, qld, bookstores truelocal. The long aisles of books are well marked and ordered. Located in a heritagelisted building in the heart of the brisbane cbd, archives fine books is the largest secondhand bookstore in queensland. Bent books in west end specialises in quality rare and second hand tomes. An affordable option to purchase this second hand book to save on the annual purging of cash for the text book list. Brisbane has a whole community of second hand bookstores with staff ready to help fill your wildest requests. Fittingly occupying an early 20th century warehouse part of the charlotte st group archives is a veritable goldmine of rare editions, obscure prints and. Secondhand comics throw collector a lifeline abc southern. Book shack for used books, now with selected unique feel. A member of the coop gets a 10% discount on stationery.
Keeping our community safe covid19 safety precautions. In fact, there is an excellent second hand bookshop in just about every corner of our fabulous city, you just need to know where to go. Omg is this australias best second hand book store. From second hand classics to trendy coffee table books, there is something for every book worm here. Archives fine books brisbane 2020 all you need to know. 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. Specialist language bookshop, stocking items in over 90 languages.
Once a month in the king george square there is a suitcase rummage. The cheapest way to buy textbooks because theres no commission. Online shop for military and general history book publications available for purchase. Archives fine books brisbane qld 40 charlotte st 4000 brisbane 07 3221 0491. May 31, 2018 the last few years have been tough on melbournes secondhand bookstores. Family owned independent book shop trading since 2006. The chapel street store is at number 38, opposite the windsor railway station, near the corner of dandenong road and chapel street. The store is a treasure trove of publications showcasing. Archives bookshop is a well established retailer of second hand, out of print, and hard to find titles. 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. Over 100,000 books to choose from in store both new and used. Pool table made from solid timber and slate bottom. The books are mainly titles on reading lists or general fiction with very large collection of english literature. For over 38 years, folio books has brought the wonderful world of books to brisbane, with an extensive and unique range of books.
We are a boutique second hand used books store, we also stock some unique feel good gifts, stationery and gift cards. Shop used books australia online second hand bookstore. Huge selection of used books, so big it has two addresses. This business servicing brisbane cbd is a local sme in the second hand machinery category. Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds.
Its a great app, but you cant return what you buy so you have to be really careful. For the most complete local list of second hand books in bundaberg, qld, including full contact details, business descriptions, mapping and directions, as well as service and product information, always choose localsearch. There are still some fantastic secondhand book shops dotted around the. Bent books is a secondhand bookshop that has been an icon of the vibrant west end community in innercity brisbane for 21 years. Our bookshop, in the heart of the nundah retail precinct is a real community hub. The ten best bookstores in brisbane concrete playground. Books is one of the largest second hand bookstores in the world. A powerful and dark novel that anticipated the rise of the states bureaucratic machine. I began selling books in brisbane in 1985 at the original archives bookshop then known as archives fine books and curios, in the queens arcade brisbane, owned by emmanuel meschers. Despite the name, the books are all in excellent condition, categorised carefully and beautifully. For the history buffs hiding among us, the store has a range of vintage maps handpicked from slqs archives that will take you down a rabbit hole of brisbane s history. One of australias oldest libraries, braille house in annerley, is brisbane s newest second hand bookshop.
A catalogue of valuable new and second hand books english and foreign in. For young collectors up to the age of 35 living in the greater brisbane region. Le toboggan australian online bookstore specialising in international children literature. Find second hand text books ads in our textbooks category from brisbane region, qld. The trial is considered to be one of the most influential books of the 20th century because of its portrayal of one person battling against modern state judiciary and bureaucracy. Hi guys, im moving back to the us after 4 years in brisbane and have a bunch of books to sell. Located in a heritage building in brisbanes cbd, on charlotte street, the shop is an icon to book lovers, academics, students, and collectors alike. I worked at archives for a number of years, during which time it became something of an institution in brisbane. Good location down town, right by a mall which has a few of the standard types of bookstores. The latest second hand textbooks at australian catholic university. Gleebooks australian new and second hand academic, antiquarian and general books. Other second hand bookshops in brisbane include archives in the city, recycled reading in the toowong shopping centre, clarence corner bookshop at woolloongabba, charing cross books at annerley, as well the uq alumni bookfair every two years next one will be in 20, and many charity shops such as st vinnies, endos and lifeline. 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. Serendipity have been issuing free catalogues to collectors, libraries, academics and institutions, both in australia and worldwide, for the past 21 years.
Located in southern sydney, we are currently servicing customers in australia and worldwide. Penny and david syber each run a secondhand book shop. I havent found any used book stores around that seem interested, and i feel like it is a bit too many to sell on gumtree. Childrens books in a variety of foreign languages and also bilingual english. Aug 04, 2008 oconnells bookshop is the oldest antiquarian and second hand bookshop in adelaide, trading for almost 60 years. So upon visiting please ensure that you allocate enough time to browse the well stocked shelves. Brisbane cbd, archives fine books is one of the largest secondhand bookstores in australia. Brisbanes best bookshops things to do visit brisbane.
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