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