Artwords Bookshop

Book store · Haggerston ·

Artwords Bookshop

Book store · Haggerston ·

Art, design, and visual culture books, magazines, and zines

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20-22 Broadway Market, London E8 4QJ, United Kingdom Get directions

@onthegrid

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On the Grid : Artwords

"This is our favourite shop for books and magazines when we're in need of cool reference and inspiration pieces. We think it's important to support local, independent bookshops like this one and given its close proximity to our office, we can get our hands on the goods faster than we could from Amazon anyway!" - Them

https://onthegrid.city/london/shoreditch/artwords

Artwords Bookshop

@onthegrid

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On the Grid : Artwords

"When you come across a shop down Rivington Street with a sign that says ‘ARTWORDSBOOKSHOPQRSTUVWXYZabcontemporaryvisualculture1234567890&£-–/.,:;‘’!?*“”–(){}@%+=’, you’ve reached the right place. If the name didn’t give it away already, it’s speciality bookshop offering the best in art and design inspiration and literature. We love Artwords not only because they have a great selection but also sell a wide range of current international and independent magazines. You just can’t beat leafing through printed matter, so pop in for a browse, find something new, and definitely don’t buy it later on Amazon." - DesignStudio

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Artwords Bookshop

@katepiot

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Artwords Bookshop

@vzw

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My favorite bookstore, so fun to browse and discover new things (non-fiction)

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Artwords Bookshop

M B.

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This bookshop is a jewel. It is the only place I know of sadly where I can find new publications, zines, essays and publications that are unavailable elsewhere. I always find something good- I really love this shop. I have discovered DNA, Real Review, Viscose and many other one-offs and treasures that have really filled a space in my reading life that is hard to fill elsewhere. To many years to come!

Kelly K.

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This is one of my favorite bookstores in London. Always worth a stop in and love their emphasis on periodicals and independent publishers/presses. Despite other reviews, I've always found the staff to be warm and welcoming.

Meagan F.

Google

Great book shop for designers. Can’t stop eyeing everything!

Anne K.

Google

One of the best bookshops I know — a must-visit every time I’m at Broadway Market. Fantastic selection, great atmosphere, and incredibly helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable staff. Thanks, guys — you're amazing!

Biffa

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Amazing bookshop with a unique eclectic mix of independent publishers of alternative and lifestyle tomes.

Martin P.

Google

A great shop with an impressive stock of interesting books - recommended!

Murray M.

Google

Swung by on a whim on a Friday afternoon. Fantastic selection of books, magazines, and indie zines – I bought several items, which I’ve enjoyed flicking through. I’ve knocked a star off as, like basically all other reviewers that’ve marked their score down over the last year or so, I can’t particularly recommend it as the place to go if you’d like warm, knowledgeable customer service. It’s for when you know what you want and intend to be in and out in minutes. It’s notable that the 5/5 star reviews tend to only mention the selection and don’t pick out the staff for particular praise, so I’d hope the owner has spotted this trend.

Google

I really like selection, but why did you hire rude staff? Two ladies keep chatting even though I'm standing in front of the counter. They didn't say a word to me or even looked at me, just tapping her fingers on the payment machine. What a completely rude gesture. Even when I said thank you when I and left, they didn't react or even look at me. They completely ignored me. I've experienced this twice. They might have ignored me, thinking I was a traveler who wouldn't look twice. However, I am your neighbor. I wonder what will happen if I go through this a third time. The status of bookstores is falling with that rude staffs