Daunt books was founded in 1990 by james daunt in the beautiful edwardian premises at 83 marylebone high street in london originally built for antiquarian booksellers francis edwards in 1910. Daunt books marylebone is a cornucopia stockist get your copy of the latest issue here. Daunt books marylebone, marylebone high street, london. Not only is the inside simply gorgeous with its arches, grand stained glass window, and wooden stairs leading up to a mezzanine floor, but the offerings are fantastic. Apparently the picture above of the main oak galleries is a must have image for many instagram owners. Daunt is the ultimate antidote to the amazon generation and connects you to the books and their authors in a very traditional way. Thant myintu, awardwinning writer, historian and conservationist, served for over a decade with the united nations and was an advisor to the burmese government during the early years of the transition from military dictatorship the hidden history of burma is a fascinating insiders account of a country at breaking point despite such hope for change following the end of the military. Fiction books, nonfiction books, biographies, politics books, travel guides. I had the surprise of finding on their site and event for a gentleman in moscow, a book i read some time ago and which i enjoyed a lot maybe one of the best books i read recently. Africa austin australia award bbc book festival botswana canada christmas coffee colonsay coronavirus daunt dubai edinburgh event events festival harts books independence interview isabel dalhousie isle of man. Sophie dahl reading madame badobedah with a special afternoon tea from the langham, london. The characterful edwardian premises are renowned for their long oak bookshelves and are flooded with natural.
Daunt books marylebone 17 extraordinary bookstores mnn. Daunt books, marylebone high street bex walton flickr. The good thing about living in london is that hardly a week goes by without a writers festival happening somewhere around the city. Not all of them take place in such a wonderful bookshop and are as lovingly curated as the daunt books festival in marylebone, however. Whats on at daunt books marylebone high st events, theatre, art.
Jan 16, 2020 founded in marylebone high street in 1990 by waterstones m. Daunts books in marylebone, london the marylebone hotel. This years line up features writers from across fiction, politics and childrens literature. No future events currently found at daunt books in london view past events. Housed in an original edwardian bookshop since 1989, the marylebone branch of daunt is as it might have been a hundred years ago. Daunt books 83 marylebone high street, w1u 4qw london, united kingdom rated 4. With independent boutiques, art galleries and the famous regents park, the area around marylebone, london offers a variety of things to do. Daunt caters to all travel aficionados, proudly displaying a section for most countries on the globe, complete with guides, maps, current affairs books and, most importantly, fiction to get lost. James daunt, following the closure of the chelsea branch, daunt books will have eight bookshops with plans.
Daunt books is an original edwardian bookshop with long oak galleries and graceful skylights situated in marylebone high street, london, traditionally specialising in travel literature. And the annual spring festival of talks and events, hosted in daunt books flagship store in marylebone, shows the power of independent booksellers to attract the great and the good of literary talent. Founded in marylebone high street in 1990 by waterstones m. Daunt books, travel bookshop the ivy cafe, marylebone, london.
And the annual spring festival of talks and events, hosted in daunt books flagship store in marylebone, shows the power of independent. Daunt books also organises periodic book related talks and events open to the public, that you can assist for a small assisting fee. It is not without merit, as the store is beautiful, and not just in design, but the organisation of the books. Though not strictly a travel bookshop, this beautiful edwardian store will always be. If ebooks, ipads and kindles leave you weeping for the printed page then the nostalgia drenched daunt books is the place for you. The characterful edwardian premises are renowned for their long oak bookshelves and are flooded with natural daylight from the skylights that form most of the ceiling. Daunt books was opened on marylebone high street over 25 years ago by james daunt, and has been part of the marylebone community ever since. Daunt books marylebone high street, london modern retail. Find out how to become a partner to enhance your listing and access other benefits. Nice, small, yet wellassorted branch of the daunt bookshop empire.
Apr 07, 2020 the branch in marylebone is a real treat and as if you have stepped back in time. A selection of our favourites and bestselling books, chosen by our booksellers. Daunt books marylebone, specialising in travel writing, was founded in 1990 by james daunt in this beautiful building on marylebone high street in london. My first london flat was practically right above daunts so i couldnt miss it. Check out the similar venues below or view events in london. Daunt books london 2020 all you need to know before. Daunt books publishing is an independent publisher based in london. Daunt bookshop in marylebone with its oak galleries, skylights and its creeky wooden floors. Ive lived in marylebone ever since i moved to london from stockholm twelve years ago, and daunt books on marylebone high street remains my favourite place in the area to this day. Having seen an item on the store in time out magazine i wanted to go and take a look. In the area guide the ivy cafe, marylebone, london. Books are placed by country and in so doing creates relaxed browsing both for the traveller and the local readerits like stepping back in time to another era inside a. From the inimitable michael palin comes the warm and witty story of an everyman, a tantalising offer, a. An evening with alexander mccall smith at daunt books uk.
Unique bookshop where the decor makes you feel as if time stopped in the edwardian. At the heart of the store is a long, galleried main room with a beautiful arched window. As he and his wife katy brought up two daughters, molly and eliza, in hampstead, daunt books grew, slowly, into six artfully curated bookshops in the capitals loveliest enclaves marylebone. There will be fine food and music, a special childrens tea from the langham, emilys walking book club and a glass of wine here and there too. Phone numbers and contact details for daunt books marylebone, daunt books holland park, daunt books cheapside, daunt books chelsea, daunt books hampstead, daunt books belsize park, owl bookshop, the marlow bookshop, harts books, as well as opening times, address and event details. View all attractions near daunt books on tripadvisor. The daunt books website features blog recommendations from booksellers and highlights the titles theyre most excited about. Daunt is the ultimate antidote to the amazon generation and connects you to the. See 403 photos and 101 tips from 2939 visitors to daunt books. We have a wide programme of author talks at daunt books marylebone, daunt books hampstead and the owl bookshop. Daunt books for travellers independent booksellers london. See all of our upcoming talks, festivals and events at daunt books. The hidden history of burma is a fascinating insiders account of a country at breaking point despite such hope for change following the end of. The 10 best restaurants near daunt books, london tripadvisor.
Books arranged in elegant style line the walls of this edwardian building providing the perfect setting for one of londons most treasured, independent bookshops. Thant myintu, awardwinning writer, historian and conservationist, served for over a decade with the united nations and was an advisor to the burmese government during the early years of the transition from military dictatorship. Buy tickets to all of our author talks and events online. Not all of them take place in such a wonderful bookshop and are as lovingly curated as the daunt books festival in marylebone, however for the second festival on 1920 march 2015, bookseller and organiser emily rhodes put together an enticing programme of. In the back, staring imposingly at readers passing by, a beautiful stainedglass window. There is also information about events, gift selections, bags. Daunt books marylebone, london, greater london marylebone. Daunt books london 2020 all you need to know before you.
A 10% discount is offered to subscribers club members at this unbeatable bookshop, which offers travel books of every kind with an excellent selection on turkey. Daunt books, travel bookshop the ivy cafe, marylebone. By now an institution among london bookshops, the daunt store on marleybone high street is an absolute delight, visually and intellectually. Its initial marylebone branch, opened in 1912, claims to be the first custombuilt bookshop in the world. The latest events cancelled over coronavirus in london. This is the oldest of the lovely daunt bookshops, whose thoughtfully curated selections of literary and. Daunt books was founded in 1990 by james daunt in this beautiful edwardian and antiquarian shopfront on marylebone high street in london. Even if you are not a big reader, it is well worth a visit because the space is so beautiful and filled with exceptionally wellchosen books. Mar 15, 2018 thomas will be in conversation about blood on the page with acclaimed author philippe sands during the daunt books festival. Restaurants near daunt books, london on tripadvisor. Daunt books on marylebone high street is a near neighbour to the langham and is renowned as one of the capitals finest book shops, with a historic and charming interior, as well as an informed and helpful team who can match up shoppers of any age with their reading requirements. Daunt books marylebone daunt books was founded in 1990 by james daunt in this beautiful edwardian and antiquarian shopfront on marylebone high street in london.
An evening with alexander mccall smith at daunt books uk back to events date. We publish the finest and most exciting new writing in english and in translation, whether thats literary fiction novels and short stories or narrative non. Edwardian architecture spread across three floors, lined with oak balconies. At the heart of the shop is a long, galleried main room which has as its focus a beautiful arched window partly glazed with stained glass.
Daunt books is a chain of bookshops in london, founded by james daunt. Daunt books in marylebone regularly receives accolades by various publications. Founded in 2010, we grew out of daunt books, an independent chain of bookshops in london and the southeast. Sep 19, 2019 daunt books also organises periodic book related talks and events open to the public, that you can assist for a small assisting fee. This branch, in marylebone is the original, and with its stunning hall, is undoubtedly the best. We stock a wide range of books online, including fiction, nonfiction and travel guides. Mar 27, 2015 the good thing about living in london is that hardly a week goes by without a writers festival happening somewhere around the city. An original edwardian bookshop on marylebone high street with five other shops throughout london.
Once again we invite you to join us in marylebone for two delightful days of talks to suit all tastes. Discover all events at daunt books marylebone high st. Their travel section was huge, with rooms devoted to certain areas. Explore what is situated within close proximity of the ivy cafe marylebone a modern british brasserie restaurant offering casual allday dining. From the inimitable michael palin comes the warm and witty story of an everyman, a tantalising offer, a journey to india, and the search for the truth. Daunt books launches two new websites the bookseller. We also have shops in chelsea, holland park, cheapside, hampstead and belsize park. Daunt books chelsea to shut down next month the bookseller. Smooth wood panelling, streams of natural light bursting through a large, pitched glass roof as soon as you enter daunt books on marylebone high street an overwhelming feeling of calm and reverence pervades. Daunt books marylebone shopping in marylebone, london. Visited their marylebone high street shop what a fantastic book store. Calm, quiet atmosphere and wonderful books particularly about travel all separated into countriesregions with a mix of factfiction and travel guides in each area. Loved exploring the mezzanine for vintage batsford guides none found but i bought a new book about the british in india and one of their famous tote bags. It would appear that a lot of time is spent here organising the stock, as the grouping together of appropriate tomes is logical, but also very carefully.
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