John is a member of the pbfa, aba and ilab professional bodies which specialise in both antiquarian and rare books. Previously known as greyfriars books on east hill, we moved to our spectacular new premises in march 2015. Waterstones manchester deansgate the biggest bookshop in the north of england. Theyre also noted for their impressive selection of classical records and cds. Antiquarian books for sale in manchester mortenbooksellers. A great place to look for gifts or niche tastes, the eclectic collection of both fiction and nonfiction offers something for everyone. Sharston books your book and magazine shop in manchester. Specific search or random browse, have a pick, pick a surprise, surprise yourself. To my knowledge and at the time of writing, chorlton bookshop is the only independent bookshop of its kind in south manchester. Has anyone got any recommendations of good second hand book shops in greater. The staff are friendly and helpful without being pushy.
Second hand book and comic book shop located in the city centre of manchester, u. If youre a bit of a bookworm and live in the manchester area, here are. Troutmark books second hand bookshop castle arcade. Your help needed help to ensure this sites survival. Specific search or random browse, have a pick, pick a surprise, surprise. Family owners of smiths secondhand bookshop at 3 manchester street. Books and computer equipment can be big expenses for international students, but there are ways to keep the costs down.
Manchester has been a terrible place for these humanising and civilising emporia in recent years. Has anyone got any recommendations of good second hand book shops in greater manchester. Welcome to ej morten booksellers books for sale didsbury. Smiths secondhand bookshop, manchester street 25 november 1989. During this time we have expanded into one of the largest book retailers in manchester. Jun 21, 2001 we have been established for over twenty years in south manchester. A great place to look for gifts or niche tastes, the eclectic. Paramount books is easily manchesters best bookshop, stocking a massive and eclectic range of second hand titles everything from obscure nineteenthcentury tomes to last months science fiction. Second hand bookshops stockport welcome to the directory of stockport second hand bookshops. This large second hand bookseller stocks antiquarian titles and publishers remainders. A refined and elegant bookshop with plenty of atmosphere. The past ten years has seen a huge increase in the amount of people buying books. Chorlton bookshop chorlton manchester, united kingdom.
Jun 10, 2015 this was my loss because lurking off longley lane is one of my favourite things in the whole wide world. Head inside, past the bar and down into a treasure trove of secondhand books. We know that student finances can be tight, so sell us your used course books. The only one i know of is paramount books on shudehill, but i remember it being quite overexpensive.
Bookery manchester, 844 elm street, manchester, nh 03101. It features second hand bookshops in stockport and buxton, who offer second hand books and rare books. Address short answer 2527 shudehill, manchester, m4 2af long answer. Here at troutmark books, we are happy to buy books from you to add to the collection in our bookshop. Second hand bookshops colchester welcome to the directory of colchester second hand bookshops. John regularly exhibits at secondhand book fairs in the uk and europe selling specialist antiquarian and rare books sourced from around the world. Secondhand bookshops are a dying breed, getting priced out by high street bookstores and alienated by the rise of the sinister electronic reader. We ship law books world wide and stock books and looseleaf works from all major legal publishers.
Manchesters best 2nd hand bookshop manchester confidential. Staff can order any book in print, many with a nextday delivery service, and there is a wellequipped meeting room for community happenings. The main categories of choice cover everything from politics to poetry and the musical influence in the shop means that the specialist collection of books on music. Browse over 60,000 new titles, preowned novels and secondhand antique books, all available to buy online. We are five minutes from the airport and on several of the main bus routes from manchester. By james scott with the second hand book trade looking rather worn and frayed around the ages, mm browses the best places to pick up inexpensive books. This secondhand bookstore is tucked away behind the art of tea, keeping owner bob a retired.
We have everything from classic childrens books to fireside fiction, super scifi, travel and history books. Second hand shopping in manchester and beyond creative tourist. The decision to connect the didsbury village bookshop to this charming little cafe was a stroke of genius, allowing visitors to browse the selection of secondhand books before bringing their purchases through to the cafe to enjoy with a cup of tea and locally sourced fresh food. Secondhand books in manchester browse secondhand books in manchester featuring photos, videos, special offers and testimonials to help you choose the right local secondhand books for you. Paramount books city centre manchester, united kingdom. Ask for a free quote from bookshops listings near you.
Best second hand book shops in greater manchester tripadvisor. This awardwinning family bookshop one of the top 50 in britain offers titles for adults and children new and secondhand plus stationery, gifts and educational toys and games. You can save 33% off the retail price by purchasing secondhand course books from blackwells. Ej morten booksellers specialises in new, secondhand and rare antiquarian books with an emphasis on history, military history, travel and literature. Millions of cheap secondhand books are offered for sale online by thousands of booksellers and bookshops on the. Books and computer equipment the university of manchester. Terms and conditions apply, ask in store for more details. List of secondhand bookshops in manchester including. Nov, 2012 by james scott with the second hand booktrade looking rather worn and frayed around the ages, mm browses the best places to pick up inexpensive books.
If youre looking for advice, our specialist high street bookshops are staffed by expert volunteers. Second hand bookshop castle arcade, cardiff troutmark books. Mar 05, 2015 five of manchester s best independent bookshops. Home manchester, 2 tony wilson place, manchester, greater manchester, m15 4fn visit now. Anns square, we are officially manchester s biggest specialist bookshop, trading over three floors and stocking more than 80,000 titles. Can anyone point me towards any other used book shops. We place a strong emphasis on selfstudy and you will spend a lot of your time reading, in order to get a better understanding of your subject area. The coolest independent bookshops in manchester culture trip. The antiquarian arm of ej morten booksellers forms an integral part of the business. Second hand bookshops are a dying breed, getting priced out by high street bookstores and alienated by the rise of the sinister electronic reader.
At we buy books, we arent just searching for your oldest and most neglected books we want any type of books. The selection on offer here is excellent unusually for a secondhand bookshop i have been able to go in with a particular book in mind and actually leave. As well as the most unrivalled cinema screens in manchester, some of the citys best theatre, exhibition spaces, and bar and restaurant, home has a bookshop. We sell online, through abebooks uk and amazon uk, and are open to the public, 10am5pm, 5 days a week. Sep 18, 2018 paramount books, 2527 shudehill, manchester, greater manchester, m4 2af visit now. Located at 27 union st in manchester by the sea, ma.
Our collection of secondhand books is huge and growing all the time, so theres always something new to discover. Secondhand bookshops in manchester ask for free quotes. Manchester by the book always buying quality books. Youll receive up to 40% of the retail value in blackwells gift cards or 33% by card refund. The friendly bookshop owner is on hand to help you pick out a. Mrs rangi oberg centre with soninlaw ross humphries, daughter stephanie and granddaughter holly. If your collection is too large to bring in, we can arrange to call at your home to view and purchase. Manchester s new independent bookshop has opened in the northern quarter. Located in manchester s vibrant city centre and close to exchange square and st. Specialising in quirky fiction grab a friend, a coffee and a book and chill. Manchesters new independent bookshop has opened in the northern quarter. It features second hand bookshops in colchester, clactononsea and colchester town centre, who offer second hand books and rare books. City walls books and music will be hosting a book signing event for the exciting new author, wayne grant.
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