Independent Bookshops in the internet

Started by goat major, 07 March 2012, 09:42:21 AM

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goat major

I've got a new personal pledge to support the independent book sector and stop buying from Amazon. Bookshops are great but when i need a book, i need a book so the internet is my usual method. What are people's favourite internet independents ?

Abebooks is pretty good http://www.abebooks.co.uk/

Caliver is a treasure trove (but not always cheap) http://www.caliverbooks.com/

and ironically Amazon is good if you click through to "buy new and used" where there are usually lots of good deals from independent sellers

Any other recommendations ?
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Hertsblue

Helion are good, particularly as they publish their own titles. www.helion.co.uk

Hersants used to be a good source, but I haven't seen them around lately.

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Steve J

All lot of the books that I have bought via Amazon have been independent booksellers such as Abe books. It is just easy for me to do this, especially if I am buying several books at once.

lentulus

This is always the first place I look for used books.  Not as comprehensive as abebooks, but one vendor with whom I have a great track record.  In New York, but also serves Canada well.

http://www.strandbooks.com/

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