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. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. One big open door and then a maw of shelved books ground floor and threeside mezzanine. A local, familyrun bookshop, goulds is a member of the australian booksellers association aba. Goulds book arcade, for 50 years the last word for sydneys discerning leftwing readers, has been priced out of gentrifying king street, its future uncertain. These books were purchased new and have been sitting in. Proudly leftwing sydney institution goulds book arcade is facing the axe as commercial pressures force it out of its decadeslong home in newtown. Discount hotels near goulds book arcade shop, sydney.
C escher puzzle, goulds is a maze of books, a million of them or more, extending back in rows for as far as the eye can see. Goulds book arcade in newtown, sydney, nsw, bookstores. Book online for instant confirmation and 247 live support. Hotels near goulds book arcade shop, sydney best hotel. Goulds book arcade, sydney newtown, sydney, nsw, australia seller rating. Time out sydney described the store, which is located just 5 km from the. 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.
Goulds book arcade, for 50 years the last word for sydneys discerning leftwing readers, has been priced out of gentrifying king street. Goulds book arcade closed its doors, but its remaining merchandise is up for grabs. Its home was once at the northern end of king street from 19892018, and since then the shelves of s. Goulds book arcade does not share any of your information with any other party.
Given the covid19 pandemic, call ahead to verify hours, and remember to practice social distancing. Goulds secondhand cornucopia is a king street institution. And books just about everywhere else one could fit a book, paperback or hardcover. However there is a little wear on the cover and minor tanning and spotting along the edges of the book. Goulds book arcade shuts doors after 30 years 2ser. Goulds book arcade owners blame white bread culture for imminent closure. You will be enthralled and entertained by the literary detail and humour of the book. Goulds book arcade owners blame white bread culture for. This is the target novelisation of the doctor who serial the ribos operation, the first part of the key to time arc spanning series 16 of the classic series. There is an inscription in ink on the front endpaper.
If you wish to have your personal details removed from goulds books database please contact us. With every inch of floortoceiling space filled with thousands of outofprint and secondhand books in absolutely no order whatsoever, its nighon impossible to just. Bob gould was a sydney bookseller for more than thirtyfive years, at a number of locations. Established in sydney in 1967 goulds book arcade is australias largest retailer of used, remaindered, outofprint and rare books under one roof. Since 1989 the shop was at the city end of king st, newtown, but moved in late 2018. Gould s secondhand cornucopia is a king street institution. The first one that caught my eyes was this goulds book. Kowalski, westen drew, drew weston paperback, 836 pages, published 2012. 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 adventure. Endorsed by the australian psychological society, the 3rd edition of this popular australasian text. Goulds books to reopen on king sts south end ciao magazine. See all 48 photos taken at goulds book arcade by 781 visitors.
Last chapter for goulds book arcade sydney morning herald. The bookshop has been visited by many over the past 30 years and exemployees, labor figures and book readers all congregated at the shop in. Goulds book arcade now closed used bookstore in newtown. A large two week sale is planned as a farewell to their home, and to find these books a good home. Ufo information australia ufo books sydney ufo theory. Proudly leftwing sydney institution goulds book arcade is facing the axe as commercial pressures force it out of its decadeslong home in. Theres not much that can be said about goulds book arcade that isnt already well known. 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. 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. A location of interest for labor followers and book lovers alike, goulds book arcade in newtown has closed its doors and moving to a smaller location. The primitive world and its transformatiions by redfield, robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Goulds book arcade, sydney abebooks newtown, sydney. Psychology 3rd australian and new zealand edition by.
The paraguayan experiment, a documentary novel di wilding, michael e una grande selezione di libri, arte e articoli da collezione disponibile su abebooks. 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. August 26 will be goulds book arcades final day at the current premises, before opening the new store in september. C escher puzzle, goulds is a maze of books, a million of them or more, extending back in rows for as far as the eye can. Goulds book arcade finds new home along king sts south. Gould s book arcade 536 king st, newtown, new south wales 2042 rated 4. The newtown area of sydney is full of energy from the university students that spill into the streets. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. 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 536 king st, newtown, new south wales 2042 rated 4.
Goulds book arcade has a range and depth of stock pretty unusual by any standards, including books that you wouldnt get elsewhere and probably has more out of print titles than any other book retailer in australia. 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. Mcphee gribble, australia and new zealand, 1989 used very good. Goulds book arcade, with every inch of floortoceiling space filled with thousands of outofprint and secondhand books in absolutely no order whatsoever, its nighon impossible to just pop in. 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.
Goulds book arcade is an iconic second hand bookstore that specialises in out of print books and publishers remainders from the last 30 years. 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. Goulds book arcade is something straight out of a fantasy novel. 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 making. Goulds book arcade, 2012 theres not much that can be said about goulds book arcade that isnt already well known. Goulds book arcade has been the dusty wonder of newtown since it. Gould s book arcade, for 50 years the last word for sydney s discerning leftwing readers, has been priced out of gentrifying king street, its future uncertain.
Notice venues and attractions have gone into lockdown as the state takes action to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus covid19. A great quality book on ufos in australia can be hard to come by, but is god an alien. These books were purchased new and have been in storage for decades. There is some light shelf wear and a black ink mark on the back cover. A typical aisle at goulds book arcade, newtown as a bookseller, gould was a sydney character who opened twelve bookshops and closed eleven since opening his.
Proudly leftwing sydney institution gould s book arcade is facing the axe as commercial pressures force it out of its decadeslong home in newtown. Goulds book arcade local news, breaking news in sydney. Goulds hosts the broadest collection of leftwing political books, as well as extensive collections in all other areas. Goulds book arcade newtown, australia atlas obscura. Psychology 3rd australian and new zealand edition 3rd australian and new zealand edition by lorelle j. Earlier this year, longstanding newtown bookshop goulds announced theyd be closing the doors of their beloved building at 32 king street due to rising rental costs. Last chapter for goulds book arcade the sydney morning. There are around 300,000 books and records vinyl etc. Goulds book arcade goulds book arcade newtown australia bookstore specializing in australiana, indigenous australia, politics, society and culture, world history.
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