Book shopping in Hong Kong
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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 on local maps and maps of China. 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 (158 Hennessy Rd).
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Tai Yip Art Book Centre
Tai Yip has a terrific selection of books about anything that is 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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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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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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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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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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Indosiam
Hong Kong’s first (and only) truly antiquarian bookshop deals in rare titles relating to Asian countries. It’s particularly strong on Thailand, China and the former French colonies (ie Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos).
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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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Dymocks
The large Australian chain offers a solid mainstream selection of page-turners, travel books, magazines and, in particular, books of local interest. Several branches.
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Hong Kong Book Centre
This basement store has a vast selection of books and magazines, including a mammoth number of business titles.
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Swindon Books
An excellent range and knowledgeable staff. Strong on local books and history in particular.
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Kelly & Walsh
A good selection of art, design and culinary books plus a handy kids’ reading lounge.
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