I've been looking for a good bookshop that sells second hand and collectable architecture books for some time now. I have tried the obvious (RIBA, Triangle, and a few design bookshops in London) but most of these only sell new books and are mostly focused around contemporary work. I am looking especially for original editions of Alvar Aalto's Complete works and Le Corbusier's Ouevre Complete and other collectable architecture books relating mostly to the modern movement.
I know a lot of this is sold online but I was wondering if anybody knew of a store which specialises in this sort of thing?
some of the online shops have small shops - so best to search on Abe or Amazon and take it from there! - i have had great sucess online and only now buy used first editions hardback
some of the online shops have small shops - so best to search on Abe or Amazon and take it from there! - i have had great sucess online and only now buy used first editions hardback
Architecture book shops in the UK?
I've been looking for a good bookshop that sells second hand and collectable architecture books for some time now. I have tried the obvious (RIBA, Triangle, and a few design bookshops in London) but most of these only sell new books and are mostly focused around contemporary work. I am looking especially for original editions of Alvar Aalto's Complete works and Le Corbusier's Ouevre Complete and other collectable architecture books relating mostly to the modern movement.
I know a lot of this is sold online but I was wondering if anybody knew of a store which specialises in this sort of thing?
some of the online shops have small shops - so best to search on Abe or Amazon and take it from there! - i have had great sucess online and only now buy used first editions hardback
some of the online shops have small shops - so best to search on Abe or Amazon and take it from there! - i have had great sucess online and only now buy used first editions hardback
I find ebay to be useful but you do have to bide your time. Also check out Bookkoob for all new purchases. Will save you a fortune.
http://www.bookkoob.co.uk/
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