Eland Books


	We are aware that this list might appear to be selective and exclusive but it is not intended to be. We would be delighted to add any other bookshops that are interested in stocking the Eland list or that a reader wishes to recommend to us.
	London \| East Anglia \| Mercia & Midlands \| Sussex, Surrey & Kent \| Wessex & Cornwall \| Scotland Europe \| North Africa \| Middle East \| South & Central America \| Asia \| China\| Australia Al Saqi Bookshop 26 Westbourne Grove W2 5RH T: 020 7229 8543 Specialists on Middle East & North Africa. Barnes Bookshop 60 Church Road SW13 ODQ T: 020 8741 0786 Beaumont Bookshop 31 Museum Street WC1 1LH Specialists in books on travel and London. Bolingbroke Bookshop 147 Nothcote Road SW11 6QB T: 0207-223-9344 Elegant bookshop which specialises in classic literature (so you can see the Oxford, Everyman and black Penguin lists as well as Eland) in busy Battersea street which also has the Northcote Road antiques market to browse in. Bookhaus 70 Cadogan Place SW1X 9AH Tucked away on quiet street corner - though just 5 minutes stroll from Sloane Square. Started off as the downstairs showroom for Haus Publishers and the products of the American University in Cairo Press which they distribute in Britain - but fast growing into an elegant, dedicated bookstore about Arabia. Broadway Bookshop 6, Broadway Market Hackney E8 4QJ T: 020 7241 1626 Shares in and adds to the buzz on this wonderful East End street of shops, cafes and open-air weekend market Crockatt & Powell 119-120 Lower Marsh SE1 7AE T: 020 7928 0234 Elegant independent bookstore on the lively and still bohemian street market that is tucked into the south side of Waterloo station, usefully close to National Theatre, Old Vic and Festival Hall. Run by Mathew Crockatt and Adam Powell. Daunt Books 83/84 Marylebone High Street W1U 4QW T: 020 7224 2295 The most admired bookshop in London, with its oak shelves and chapel-like gallery at the back, diligent staff, well-chosen stock (arranged by country) and its own very busy calendar of book launches and public readings. The success of the shop at Marylebone High Street has been reflected by the growth of branches at Belsize Park, Hampstead and most recently in Holland Park. Daunt Books at Belsize Park 193 Haverstock Hill NW3 4QL T: 020 7794 4006 Daunt Books at Hampstead 51 South End Road NW3 2QB T: 020 77948206 Daunt Books at Holland Park 112-114 Holland Park Avenue W11 4UA T: 020 7727 7022 Foyles Bookshop 113-119 Charing Cross Road WC2H OEB T: 020 7440 3257 Vast stock, central location and still the most famous bookshop in London (if not the world) and under its third generation of family management returning to a more rational and less labrythine layout. G. Heywood Hill Ltd 10 Curzon Street W1J 5HH One of the temples of literature in London, a gem of a shop, with highly selective stock: old, new and rare right beside Trumpers in the heart of Mayfair. Hatchards 187 Piccadilly W1J 9LE T 020 7439 9921 One of the institutions of Piccadilly life. Eland is mostly stocked in the dedicated travel department (run by Katy Drake) which is a long room at the back to your left as you enter through the hall. John Sandoe 10 Blacklands Terrace Near Sloane Square SW3 2SR T: 020 7589 9473 A tardis of literature tucked up a side street off the Kings Road. It is considered (even by its rivals) to be the perfect bookshop. Knowledgeable, engaged staff who also run their own catalogue, direct mail service, write novels and reviews. Kew Bookshop 1-2 Station Approach TW9 3QB T: 020 8940 0030 Literary centre for southwest London, much beloved backdrop for many a launch party. London Review Bookshop 14 Bury Place WC1A 2JL T: 020 7269 9030 By far the best bookshop in Bloomsbury, calm, spacious, well organised – just a short stroll from the British Museum with its own schedule of readings and literary events. Nomad Books 781 Fulham Road SW6 5HA T: 020 7736 4000 Palmers Green Bookshop 379 Green Lanes Palmers Green N13 4JG T: 020 8882 2088 Persephone 109 Kensington Church Street W8 7LN, T: 020 7221 2201 Boutique bookshop set up by innovative independent publisher Nicola Beauman, which is managed by Sophie de Brandt, who was trained at the much loved but now departed Elgin Books. Features same day bicycle delivery in neighbouring London post-codes and selected publisher shelves - to be stocked by such worthies as Granta, Persephone... and Eland. The Persephone office and other shop can be found at 59 Lamb's Conduit Street, WC1N 3NB Queens Park Books 87 Salusbury Road NW6 6NH T: 020 7625 1008 Stanfords 12-14 Long Acre WC2E 9LP T: 020 7836 132 The most famous name in maps and travel related books in splendidly refitted three storey show room half way between Leicester Square and Covent Garden. The Open Book 10, King Street Richmond TW9 1ND T: 020 8940 1802 Run by Helena Richardson this shop is a Richmond institution and the established partner of the Richmond Literary Festival. Travel Bookshop 13-15 Blenheim Crescent Notting Hill W11 2EE T: 020 7229 5260 Iconic, independent specialist shop established by Sarah Anderson over 20 years ago just a few yards away from the crowds on Portobello market. Buzzing with travellers, authors and a trickle of movie-struck tourists. Back to top Aldeburgh Bookshop 42, The High Street Aldeburgh Suffolk IP15 5AB T: 01728 452 389 Literary institution in the Suffolk coast town which has possibly more writers, composers and artists living in it than even Hampstead. Recently expanded under the energetic management of Mary and Johnny James it is set opposite the town's cinema and is the driving force behind the much acclaimed Aldeburgh Book Festival usually held in the first weekend of March. Browsers Bookshop 60 The Thoroughfare Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1AL T: 01394 388 890 Harleston Bookshop 14 Old Market Place Harleston Norfolk IP20 9BE T: 01379 855 111 An impressive commercial bounce back set up Stephen du Sautoy, a refugee from Bury St Edmunds where the arrival of chain bookshops destroyed the market for his previous bookshop. Early closing on Thursday afternoon. Heffers University Press 20 Trinity Street Cambridge CB2 1TY T: 01223 568 568 The bookseller for Cambridge University and town in capacious, multi-floored shop. Well stocked and knowledgeable staff. Separate bookshop nearby for the products of Cambridge. Old Hall Bookshop 32 Market Place Brackley Northamptonshire NN13 7DP Much loved local that mixes old and new stock under the direction of Tom Dixon. Topping & Company 9, High Street Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4LJ T 01353 645 005 Robert Topping has established a thriving bookshop in Ely - cleverly tapping into the literate population of silicon glen and shoppers harassed by Cambridge's parking restrictions. Trained by his time as manager of the Pan Bookshop in Chelsea, the bookshop has now spread over two floors. Whitehouse Books Market Green Burnham Market Norfolk PE31 8HD T: 01328 730 270 Wivenhoe Bookshop 23 High Street Essex CO7 9BE T: 01206 824 050 Back to top Blackwell Oxford 48-51 Broad Street Oxford OX1 3BQ T: 01865 792 792 Chipping Campden Bookshop Dragon House High Street Chipping Campden Gloucestershire GL55 6AG T: 01386 840 944 Country Bookshop Hasslop Station Bakewell Derbyshire DE45 1NW T: 01629 816 701 Something of an institution, host to the twice yearly Peak festival (usually May & October), a three million title online store all housed in a disused rural railway station. David's Bookshop 14, East Cheap Letchworth Herts SG6 3DE T: 01462 684 631 Determinedly independent bookshop, new, second-hand and selected remainders which adds a commercial bustle to Letchworth's famously relaxed high street - still a living reflection of this planned alternative vision of urban life. Run by Paul Wallace who organises an annual cycle of literary events, readings, debates and author signings. Jaffe & Neale 8 West Street Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 5AA T: 01608 641 033 Very popular local bookshop run by Polly Jaffe and Patrick Neale. Mostly Books 36 Stert Street Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 3JP T: 01235 525 880 New independent start up, which opened in July 2006. The adventures and misadventures of book selling can be viewed at mostly-books.blogspot.com Stanfords 39, Spring Gardens Manchester M2 2BG T: 0161 831 0250 Stanfords has been a feature of London and travel books since Edward Stanford set up as a map shop in 1853, the business prospering enough for his heirs to buy the entire series of red-clothed Murray Handbooks in 1901. It has taken them some time to spread their wings but Manchester now has it is very own Stanfords. Wenlock Books 12 High Street Much Wenlock Shropshire TF13 6AA T: 01952 727 877 Wenlock Books is an independent bookshop, situated in a beautiful C15th, Grade II listed building in the centre of Much Wenlock in Shropshire. They pride themselves on efficiency, utilising the latest technology, yet it's the personal service that has won them a devoted following. When the Guardian announced it was compiling a database of the finest independent bookshops in the UK, it received more recommendations for Wenlock Books than any other shop! They also have an extensive & eminently browsable second-hand selection and are happy to make tea and coffee (with cake) for browsers; on Saturdays, you'll find the weekend papers spread out on a table. Three reading groups meet in the bookshop which is the centre for a whole network of community and cultural events. Much Wenlock has a festival (see www.wenlockfestival.co.uk ) and there is also Festival on the Edge (www.festivalattheedge.org). The Woodstock Bookshop 23 Oxford Street Woodstock OX20 1TH T: 01993 812 760 The Woodstock Bookshop was established in May 2008 by Rachel Phipps, who has worked in several independent bookshops including Sandoe's and The Borzoi. The shop is quite small but has a general stock including a large selection of children's books, poetry and small presses. And Eland titles, of course... Back to top Barnetts of Wadhurst Gordon House High Street, Wadhurst East Sussex TN5 6AA T: 01892 783 566 Boldwood Books 50 Sea Road Bexhll-On-Sea East Sussex TN40 1JP T: 01424 211 969 A small, but nicely-presented independent bookshop right by the sea in Bexhill. Specialises in local and military history, music writing, biography, travel literature, cookery, classic and contemporary fiction. Much Ado Books 1 Steamer Cottage, High Street Alfriston East Sussex BN26 5TY T: 01323 871 222 Cate Olson & Nash Robbins have enthusiasm mingled with a breezy American can-do spirit. Having run a bookshop in Marblehead, Massachusets, they have now set up closer to Shelley’s birthplace and Bloomsbury’s Charleston nest. See their website for events and readings and a flavour of this remarkable shop. Sandwich Bookshop 60 King Street Sandwich, Kent CT13 9BL T: 01304 620404 Back to top Bailey Hill Bookshop Fore Street Castle Cary Someret BA77BG T: 01963 350 917 Michael Berry Rare Books and Berry High Street Porlock, Somerset TA24 8PT Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights 14/15 John St Bath BA1 5JL T: 01225 331 155 One Tree Books 7, Lavant Street Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3EL T: 01730 261 199 Tim O'Kelly is the owner-manager of Petersfields cherished local bookshop, conveniently placed halfway between the Railway station and the elegant town square with its equestrian statue and market day animation. Recently refitted with a popular café in the back and an upstairs games and travel department (where the Elands can be found). P & G Wells 11 College Street Winchester T: 01962 852 016 P & G Wells bookshop is at the heart of any literary trail in Hampshire, standing within a few minutes' stroll of Jane Austens house, the gorgeous Trollope-like close of Winchester Cathedral (where the Dean sometimes sells second-hand books for charity beside a Roman mosaic floor), the water meadow which inspired Keats wrote Ode to Autumn and the convivial interior of the Wykeham Arms pub. They are an integral part of the Winchester Writers conference held every June for the last 25 years, the Childrens Book fair in November and there are links to Tim Wiltshire’s book binding service and an antiquarian bookshop on their website. There is a wonderful array of childrens books on the first floor. Sherborne Books 2 Hound Street Sherborne Dorset DT9 3AA T: 01935 814 191 Stanfords 29 Corn Street Bristol BS1 1HT T: 0117 929 9966 Stanfords have been a central feature of London book selling since Edward Stanford set up shop in 1853, the business prospering sufficiently for his heirs to buy the rights to the entire series of red-clothed Murray Handbooks in 1901. It has taken them some time to spread their wings into the West of England but Bristol now has it is very own Stanfords, a sister to Manchester and London’s Covent Garden. Tate St Ives Bookshop Portmeor Beach St Ives Cornwall TR26 1TG T 01736 796 226 Topping and Company The Paragon Bath BA1 5LS T: 01225 428111 The intensely literary climate of Bath and the city's independent spirit meant that when the right property appeared, Robert and Louise opened in the Paragon in April 2007. Initially drawing its booksellers from former colleagues - Saber from the Pan Bookshop, Robert Jones from Manchester and Kathleen, formerly of Manchester and Marketing at Random House, the Bath Topping & Company is making its mark, providing a cornucopia of titles in lovely surroundings, with tea and coffee as well as an exciting events programme. The Travellers Bookshelf Canal House Murhill Limply Stoke Bath BA2 7FQ T: 01225 722589 Not exactly a stockist of Eland in fact we might almost be considered trade rivals as she is a dealer in rare books on travel and the Middle East but we thought we'd mention her as a worthy rival anyway! Volumes 27 Bell Street Romsey Hampshire T: 01794-516404 Stromness Books and Prints 1, Graham Place Stromness Orkney KW16 3BY T: 01856 850 565 Small but perfectly formed bookshop in Stromness high street with well-chosen stock just a stone's throw from art galleries, bars, café and house of George Mackay Brown. The perfect place in which to be educated about Scottish and Norse writing. Back to top