And books just about everywhere else one could fit a book, paperback or hardcover. The primitive world and its transformatiions by redfield, robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Since 1989 the shop was at the city end of king st. The few places that ive been to have said no or have been very selective, which is understandable. Below are a few of the thousands of independent bookstores worldwide with whom partners. Shes a massive fan of the newtown nightlife, wont miss a live. Our local loves them, i dropped off about 350 over the past few months. After more than five decades as a newtown institution, goulds book arcade is about to begin a new chapter in a fresh home among king sts south end. Goulds book arcade established in sydney in 1967 goulds book arcade is australias largest retailer of used, remaindered, outofprint and rare books under one roof. Used bookstore in newtown, nsw foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. The rent is apparently going up such as to render the business unprofitable.
Hotel rooms are offered at the lowest price on with many of them in the vicinity of shops. With its dimlit, twostorey hoard of leftwing literature, quirky science fiction novellas and old comics, goulds book arcade looks more like an oversized storage shed than a viable commercial enterprise. A wide range of hotels are available near goulds book arcade shop, from the friendly quality suites camperdown to the luxurious rydges camperdown hotel. The labyrinth of old, dusty books has become a sydney institution, and a perfect fit for the suburb of newtown. Located near sydney university, the quantity and range of books can be a touch overwhelming at first before you even consider the stacks of vinyl, ancient videos and cds, but once you master the eclectic system many wonders await. Goulds book arcade is a must for collectors and book enthusiasts.
Goulds book arcade finds new home along king sts south. Buy a book and help save an iconic newtown building. Can anyone recommend places in sydney that accept book donations. Goulds book arcade now closed used bookstore in newtown. Goulds book arcade does not share any of your information with any other party. Earlier this year, longstanding newtown bookshop goulds announced theyd be closing the doors of their beloved building at 32 king street due to.
Gould s book arcade 536 king st, newtown, new south wales 2042 rated 4. Established in sydney in 1967 goulds book arcade is australias largest. Goulds secondhand cornucopia is a king street institution. When i went to the goulds book arcade, i found a massive selection and i wished id had. Thanks to the recent work of australian lit magazine contrappasso, the author was spared unjust obscurity, with their publication of sinclairs most recent unpublished short story str82anl. Last chapter for goulds book arcade sydney morning herald.
The newtown area of sydney is full of energy from the university students that spill into the streets. Since 1989 the shop was at the city end of king st, newtown, but moved in late 2018. The first one that caught my eyes was this goulds book arcade. The newtown institution will begin a new chapter after over 50 years of operation. Goulds book arcade is something straight out of a fantasy novel. Goulds book arcade specialises in out of print books, publishers remainders of the last 30 years, and second hand books, catering to the general reader, students and some specialist areas. However there is a little wear on the cover and minor tanning and spotting along the edges of the book. Hotels near goulds book arcade shop, sydney best hotel. Goulds book arcade local news, breaking news in sydney.
Its home was once at the northern end of king street from 19892018, and since. Time out sydney described the store, which is located just 5 km from the. Theyve routed the socialists and killed words on the page in newtown. Goulds book arcade shopping in newtown, sydney time out. Established back in 1967, goulds book arcade is australias largest second hand book retailer. Goulds book arcade goulds book arcade newtown australia bookstore specializing in australiana, indigenous australia, politics, society and culture, world history. Goulds book arcade has been the dusty wonder of newtown since it. Not all that far from one edge of the university of sydney and served by an atthedoor bus from outside the central railway station. The best book stores in sydney to explore with kids. As a bookseller, gould was a sydney character who opened twelve bookshops and closed eleven since opening his first shop, the third world bookshop, in 1967.
With every inch of floortoceiling space filled with thousands of outofprint and secondhand books in absolutely no order. C escher puzzle, goulds is a maze of books, a million of them or more, extending. A sydney institution is facing the axe as commercial pressures force it out of its decadeslong home in newtown. These books were purchased new and have been in storage for decades. In newtown rents are rising and bobs first wife told the smh that. Proudly leftwing sydney institution gould s book arcade is facing the axe as. Goulds book arcade, for 50 years the last word for sydneys discerning leftwing readers, has. Gould s book arcade, for 50 years the last word for sydney s discerning leftwing readers, has. I remember when bob gould was in the city and then leichhardt and opening his newtown store in the late 1980s.
Bob gould has been a sydney bookseller since 1967 and at newtown since 1988. The shop is about 5 km from the sydney opera house, located on king st, newtown, near the university of sydney, and is open late seven days. Established in sydney in 1967 goulds book arcade is australias largest retailer of used, remaindered, outofprint and rare books under one roof. Goulds book arcade shop is just one of the fantastic sites in sydney. See all 48 photos taken at goulds book arcade by 781 visitors. Anubis books newtown, new south wales, australia this bookstore is on vacation or is not currently active on. Books have little place in the lives of people moving into newtown these days. One big open door and then a maw of shelved books ground floor and threeside mezzanine.
Goulds books to reopen on king sts south end ciao magazine. Last chapter for goulds book arcade the sydney morning. Literally thousands of books line the shelves of the store, creating a maze for readers to get lost in. Notice venues and attractions have gone into lockdown as the state takes action to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus covid19. I absolutely loved the place and id spend a couple hours searching for new books there after uni, but to be honest when i did want to find a specific book the most help i could get was go to the x section and it should be there so basically here are 67 back to back shelves, roooughly alphabetical, enjoy your wheres wally. A large two week sale is planned as a farewell to their. August 26 will be goulds book arcades final day at the current premises, before opening the new store in september.
Goulds book arcade newtown 2020 all you need to know. Bob gould was a sydney bookseller for more than thirtyfive years, at a number of locations. Books booktown comics commune epic sale goulds book arcade newtown records. The business itself is local and family run, and also boast a large array of vinyl, cds, dvds and comics. If you wish to have your personal details removed from goulds books database please contact us. When people enter goulds book arcade on north king street, newtown, for the first time, they walk in a few steps then pause, beholding the complex interior.
Goulds book arcade 536 king st, newtown, new south wales 2042 rated 4. Goulds book arcade in newtown, sydney, nsw, bookstores. C escher puzzle, goulds is a maze of books, a million of them or. Goulds book arcade newtown, australia atlas obscura. Goulds books to reopen on king sts south end august 2, 2018 local news. Natalie gould left and her mother mairi petersen right fear the end is looming for their bookshop, goulds book arcade, in newtown. Proudly leftwing sydney institution goulds book arcade is facing the axe as. News came through via todays sydney morning herald that bob goulds book arcade in king street newtown is likely to close soon. A visit to our shop can be worthwhile, as many of the books in the public areas of the shop will probably never make it to the online listing.
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