Unique Online Bookstores
There are so many books published in the world. So, it sucks seeing the exact same books for sale at all the “local” bookstores. Which are really the same bookstore with different names (Chapters, Indigo, Coles). Or the most interesting books are in used book stores, but they rarely have interests newly published titles. Forget about Amazon too. Some books on Amazon are sold at extremely high prices for no reason. I have an example of this for a book listed down below. Also, below is a list of online bookstores that have refreshing offerings on book titles. Some I have purchased from and others I will be purchasing from. All these online bookstores have worldwide shipping.
Counterprint
Counterprint is a UK based bookstore that specializes in design books. They even have very cool kids books. The first image below shows all their categories of books.
Addieway
Based in the U.S., this is also an art centred bookstore. Except this one has many biography books. You need to act fast here, since the titles may be used copies and only one may be available.
Japanese Creative
I ordered books from this company because Amazon sucks. My dad loved my Tokyo Storefronts book which I ordered from Amazon for $40. I went to order a second copy as a Father’s Day gift and the price went up to $50. I was miffed since the book is $30 everywhere else. This is when I found the Japanese Creative Bookstore. The book was $30 and shipping was $30 but I saved $20 on the book compared to Amazon. I was able to find and buy three extra cool books as well.
Nihon Kosho
These books are very old and all in Japanese. Even though I can’t read them, they are inspiring. They make amazing presents on the expensive end, but worth it for a bibliophile, like myself, or someone who has everything thing. I bought an original manga for my dad’s birthday and I was impressed by the shipping and service.
Phaidon
This is interesting. Phaidon books are available at most bookstores, however, on their site, you can order signed copies. I had no idea, the sheer quantity, they publish. All their books are always high quality. I have many cookbooks from them.
