A beautifully illustrated guide to 150 of the world's most interesting bookshops, celebrating the places that make browsing, discovering and buying books such a pleasure.

The selection spans the globe, from Australia and Japan to France and the United States, bringing together everything from long-established literary institutions to newly opened independent shops.

Each bookshop has been chosen for something that makes it special, whether that's an unusual history, a remarkable collection of books or a particularly memorable setting. Alongside the photography, the book provides information about each location, making it as useful for planning a visit as it is for browsing at home.

Featuring 200 colour illustrations, it offers a visual journey through the architecture, interiors and character of bookshops around the world.

The book is written by American journalist and author Elizabeth Stamp, whose work has appeared in Architectural Digest, CNN Style and Vulture.

Published by Lannoo Publishers in April 2023, this is a 256-page hardback measuring 23 × 16.9cm. It forms part of the publisher's internationally successful 150 series, which also explores destinations including hotels, restaurants, gardens and golf courses.

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