Last chapter for goulds book arcade sydney morning herald. One of sydneys vintage bookstores is coming back for booktown. 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lit magazine contrappasso, the author was spared unjust obscurity, with their publication of sinclairs most recent unpublished short story str82anl making.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 shuts doors after 30 years 2ser. 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. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Psychology 3rd australian and new zealand edition 3rd australian and new zealand edition by lorelle j. These books were purchased new and have been in storage for decades. A large two week sale is planned as a farewell to their home, and to find these books a good home. Goulds book arcade goulds book arcade newtown australia bookstore specializing in australiana, indigenous australia, politics, society and culture, world history. 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. 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. Goulds books to reopen on king sts south end ciao magazine. 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 newtown, sydney, nsw, australia seller rating. 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 in newtown, sydney, nsw, bookstores. Goulds book arcade, 2012 theres not much that can be said about goulds book arcade that isnt already well known. Goulds hosts the broadest collection of leftwing political books, as well as extensive collections in all other areas. Hotels near goulds book arcade shop, sydney best hotel. Proudly leftwing sydney institution gould s book arcade is facing the axe as commercial pressures force it out of its decadeslong home in 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 now closed used bookstore in newtown. See all 48 photos taken at goulds book arcade by 781 visitors. There is an inscription in ink on the front endpaper. A local, familyrun bookshop, goulds is a member of the australian booksellers association aba. Goulds book arcade closed its doors, but its remaining merchandise is up for grabs. 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. Bob gould was a sydney bookseller for more than thirtyfive years, at a number of locations. Goulds book arcade newtown, australia atlas obscura. 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. Goulds book arcade is a must for collectors and book enthusiasts. 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. With every inch of floortoceiling space filled with thousands of outofprint and secondhand books in absolutely no order whatsoever, its nighon impossible to just.
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. And books just about everywhere else one could fit a book, paperback or hardcover. Goulds book arcade does not share any of your information with any other party. 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. Goulds book arcade is something straight out of a fantasy novel. Goulds secondhand cornucopia is a king street institution. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Book online for instant confirmation and 247 live support. Mcphee gribble, australia and new zealand, 1989 used very good. Not all that far from one edge of the university of sydney and served by an atthedoor bus from outside the central railway station.
If you wish to have your personal details removed from goulds books database please contact us. The newtown area of sydney is full of energy from the university students that spill into the streets. However there is a little wear on the cover and minor tanning and spotting along the edges of the book. Since 1989 the shop was at the city end of king st, newtown, but moved in late 2018. August 26 will be goulds book arcades final day at the current premises, before opening the new store in september. 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. Kowalski, westen drew, drew weston paperback, 836 pages, published 2012. Proudly leftwing sydney institution goulds book arcade is facing the axe as commercial pressures force it out of its decadeslong home in newtown. 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. There are around 300,000 books and records vinyl etc. The paraguayan experiment, a documentary novel di wilding, michael e una grande selezione di libri, arte e articoli da collezione disponibile su abebooks.
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 established in sydney in 1967 goulds book arcade is australias largest retailer of used, remaindered, outofprint and rare books under one roof. 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. The labyrinth of old, dusty books has become a sydney institution, and a perfect fit for the suburb of newtown. Its home was once at the northern end of king street from 19892018, and since then the shelves of s. 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. Gould s book arcade 536 king st, newtown, new south wales 2042 rated 4. Theres not much that can be said about goulds book arcade that isnt already well known. One big open door and then a maw of shelved books ground floor and threeside mezzanine.
Given the covid19 pandemic, call ahead to verify hours, and remember to practice social distancing. Last chapter for goulds book arcade the sydney morning. 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. Goulds book arcade finds new home along king sts south. You will be enthralled and entertained by the literary detail and humour of the book. 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. Discount hotels near goulds book arcade shop, sydney. 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. Goulds book arcade, sydney abebooks newtown, sydney. 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 local news, breaking news in sydney. The first one that caught my eyes was this goulds book.
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. Gould s secondhand cornucopia is a king street institution. Goulds book arcade has been the dusty wonder of newtown since it. Goulds book arcade 536 king st, newtown, new south wales 2042 rated 4. Proudly leftwing sydney institution goulds book arcade is facing the axe as commercial pressures force it out of its decadeslong home in. 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. Goulds book arcade owners blame white bread culture for.
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