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Art Book Shops London
 John Sandoe (Books) LtdIndependent bookshop in London since 1957, filled with thousands of fiction, non-fiction, and classic titles. 10 Blacklands Terrace, London SW3 2SR |  Books on the RiseBooks on the Rise is an independent books and record shop offering a curated selection of exciting, diverse and multicultural books and music. 80 Hill Rise, Richmond TW10 6UB |  BookartbookshopNot-for-profit shop selling hand made artists’ books and small-press publications, with talks and events. 17 Pitfield St, London N1 6HB |  Marcus Campbell Art BooksStockists of rare and second hand publications on 20th and 21st Century Art. 43 Holland St, London SE1 9JR |
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 Reference PointBar, library and bookshop housing a collection of rare books, ephemera and printed matter focused on Post-War Radical Art, Architecture, Design, Fashion and Culture. 2 Arundel St, Temple, London WC2R 3DA |  Foster BooksThe oldest shop front on the Chiswick High Road (1790!) houses piles high stocks of vintage books, first editions, fine bindings, antiquarian volumes, maps and assorted paraphernalia giving it the air of a Dickensian curiosity shop. 183 Chiswick High Rd., Chiswick, London W4 2DR |  The Photographers’ Gallery BookshopLocated in the basement of The Photographers’ Gallery in Soho, this specialist shop sells books, journals and magazines on art, photography, theory, cultural studies and design. 16-18 Ramillies St, London, W1F 7LW |  TASCHEN Store LondonDistinguished destination for art, culture, and design literature coffee table books. Duke of York Square, London SW3 4LY |
 Primrose Hill BooksA family run independent bookshop offering a treasure trove of new and second hand books! 134 Regent's Park Rd, London NW1 8XL |  Shapero Rare BooksBookseller specialising in antiquarian rare books & works on paper. Travel, Natural History, Russia, Modern Literature & Children's Books. 32 St George St, Mayfair, London W1S 2EA |  TenderbooksSpace for independent artist publications and unique contemporary art books; publication launches, readings and events take place weekly. 6 Cecil Court, London WC2N 4HE |  Idea BooksA curated selection of rare art books, vintage and new photo books and magazines. Dover Street Market, 18-22 Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4DG |
 Thomas Heneage Art BooksFounded in 1977, Heneage specialize in books for the art market, their core business being in catalogues raisonnés, monographs and international exhibition catalogues. 42 Duke Street, London SW1Y 6DJ |  ICA BookshopThe shop focuses on contemporary art and culture, providing an intellectual selection of key contemporary thinkers, theorists and philosophers. Institute of Contemporary Arts, The Mall, London SW1Y 5AH |  ArtwordsThe shop is a specialist in contemporary visual culture, supplying customers with the most up-to-date publications, and offering imported books and magazines from Europe and North America. Hillwood-Harris’ two shops have links with artists such as Banksy and Tim Noble and hold regular readings and launch events. 69 Rivington Street, London EC2A 3AY / 20-22 Broadway Market, London E8 4QJ |  Tate ModernEmbracing all aspects of the visual Arts, including Artists Biographies, Art History, reference and children's books. Bankside; London, SE1 |
 Maison AssoulineA cafe, restaurant, bar, and shop selling designer coffee table books on subjects including architecture, art and design, fashion, gastronomy, lifestyle, photography and travel. 196A Piccadilly, St. James's, London W1J 9EY |
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