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Bloomsbury Books
The delightful bookshop carries a tremendous selection of business, legal and other professional titles but, in deference to its name, leans on the literary side as well. There's a brilliant children's section.
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Cosmos Books
This chainstore branch has a good selection of China-related books in the basement. Upstairs are English-language books (nonfiction is strong) plus one of Hong Kong's best stationery departments. Enter the Wan Chai store from Lun Fat St and the Tsimsy store from Granville Rd.
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Flow Organic Bookshop
Quite what makes this secondhand and exchange bookshop 'organic' is anyone's guess, but it does have a focus on spiritual and New Age literature. On the 2nd floor are Chinese-language books and relaxation tapes and CDs. Enter from Cochrane St.
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HMV
This Aladdin's cave of music not only has Hong Kong's largest selection of CDs and DVDs, but also a great range of music-related literature. There are branches in Causeway Bay (2504 3669; 1st fl, Style House, The Park Lane) and Tsim Sha Tsui (2302 0122; 2nd fl, HK Pacific Centre, 28 Hankow Rd).
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Indosiam
Hong Kong's first (and only) truly antiquarian bookshop deals in rare titles relating to Asian countries. It's particularly strong in Thailand, China and the former French colonies (ie Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos).
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Joint Publishing
This primarily Chinese-language bookshop has a good range of English-language books about China, and CDs and DVDs for studying the language. It's also strong in local and China maps. Most English-language titles are on the mezzanine floor. There are 15 other JP outlets, many in MTR stations, including a branch in Wan Chai (2838 2081; 158 Hennessy Rd).
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Kelly & Walsh
This smart shop has a good selection of art, design and culinary books, and the staff know the stock well. Books for children are shelved in a handy kids' reading lounge. There's also a Central branch (2810 5128; Shop 305, 3rd fl, Exchange Square Tower I).
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Kung Fu Supplies
If you need to stock up on martial arts accessories or just want to thumb through a decent collection of books, Kung Fu Supplies is the place to go. The staff here is very helpful.
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Page One
A chain, yes, but one with attitude. Page One has Hong Kong's best selection of art and design magazines and books; it's also strong on photography, literature, film and children's books. There's also a smaller branch in Tsim Sha Tsui (2730 6080; Shop 3202, 3rd fl, Gateway Arcade, Harbour City, 25-27 Canton Rd).
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Swindon Books
This is one of the best 'real' (as opposed to supermarket) bookshops in Hong Kong, with an excellent range and knowledgeable staff. Strong on local books and history in particular.
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Tai Yip Art Book Centre
Tai Yip has a terrific selection of books about anything Chinese and artsy: calligraphy, jade, bronze, costumes, architecture, symbolism. This is a good place to look deeper if you're planning on buying art in Hong Kong. There are outlets in several of Hong Kong's museums including the Hong Kong Museum of Art.
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Travellers' Home
This one-stop shop has become something of a meeting place for travellers in Tsim Sha Tsui. It sells both new and used travel books (roughly 30-percent and 70-percent, respectively), schedules travel talks and hosts photo exhibitions. It has a small café corner and a message board.
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