Founded in 2010, we grew out of daunt books, an independent chain of bookshops in london and the southeast. We also have shops in chelsea, holland park, cheapside, hampstead and belsize park. James daunt photographed at the holland park, london branch of daunt books by katherine rose for the observer. Daunt books, 112 holland park avenue, london, w11 4ua. Daunt books london, united kingdom independent bookstore. Daunt is the ultimate antidote to the amazon generation and connects you to the books and their authors in a very traditional way.
Daunt books kensington and chelsea 3 tips foursquare. On the plus side, maybe i can make some money out of my front door if i tempt curtis into giving it a bit part in that soontobe oscar winner called. As with the original marylebone shop, there is a fantastic selection of travel writing, as well as international fiction and history. This year, it aims to open two branches outside london, in buckinghamshire and essex. Sep 12, 2017 in marylebone, people are lucky enough to have daunt, a minichain of eight stores which are going from strength to strength. Join newsletter our shops marylebone holland park cheapside hampstead belsize park owl bookshop. Daunt books, holland park the camping and caravanning club. Daunt books holland park, 112114 holland park avenue, london w11 4ua. From the beloved daunt books to chocolate boutiques and gelato shops, im never far from something i love.
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Patrick flanery interviews marli roode at his launch party. Old books books to read vintage books book aesthetic shop fronts london photos library books book nooks london england. We have a wide programme of author talks at daunt books marylebone, daunt books hampstead and the owl bookshop. This branch in holland park avenue follows the same referencing system with books arranged by country and large sections. Daunt books 158164 fulham road london sw10 9pr united kingdom telephone. Daunt books publishing is an independent publisher based in london. This branch in holland park avenue follows the same referencing system with books arranged by country and large sections devoted to gardening, cookery, style and interior design as well as plenty of backlist books. Daunt books in holland park is such a beautiful bookshop. The variety of books is great, and the place is a bit magical. Daunt is also a firstrate stop for literary fiction, biography, gardening and much more. Starting out in marylebone in 1990, daunt books has expanded to five stores all over london, including belsize park, marylebone, holland park, hampstead, chelsea and cheapside. See 20 photos and 3 tips from 393 visitors to daunt books.
Daunt books belsize park, haverstock hill, london shopping. Daunt books marylebone shopping in marylebone, london. However there are multiple daunt books locations, so for the full experience make sure you know which one youre visiting. Enter the russian oligarch alexander mamut, who really liked his local bookshop, daunt books in holland park. Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. Daunt books holland park, daunt books cheapside, daunt books chelsea, daunt books hampstead, daunt books belsize park, owl bookshop, the marlow. 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. We stock a wide range of books online, including fiction, nonfiction. Londons best independent bookshops for serious bookworms. Daunt books, london where to shop suitcase magazine.
Jul 16, 2015 daunt books has unveiled two new websites dedicated to its books and publishing arms designed and built by booksellers. Jan 22, 2014 i guess we wont know until richard curtis, the man behind the film notting hill, starts setting up his cameras in our local bookshop daunt books on holland park avenue, for the uninitiated. Love the themed window displays at daunt s holland park shop. Daunt books holland park information daunt books on holland park avenue is a sister shop to the delightful daunt books situated in marylebone high street, london. A selection of our favourites and bestselling books, chosen by our booksellers. Custommade map mugs for daunt books shops, featuring historic maps of each shops location.
Holiday inn camden lock hotel london hotels midrange chain hotel from. We stock a wide range of books online, including fiction, nonfiction and travel guides. An independent bookstore chain there are additional branches in belsize park, chelsea, hampstead, holland park, and cheapside, daunt favors a thoughtful selection of contemporary and classic. Daunt books holland park 112114 holland park avenue, london w11 4ua 020 7727 7022. Daunt books london 2020 all you need to know before you. View all attractions near daunt books on tripadvisor. I guess we wont know until richard curtis, the man behind the film notting hill, starts setting up his cameras in our local bookshop daunt books on holland park avenue, for the uninitiated. Jun 03, 20 talking in a quiet corner of daunt books, holland park, patrick and marli discuss their characters, inspiration and challenges in writing their respective novels. On the contrary, daunt books offer a large selection of fiction and nonfiction books and an even bigger selection of travel books. Daunt books publishing catalogue 2015 by daunt books issuu.
There are branches of daunt books and melt chocolates among the boutiques on and around holland parks main drag. See all of our upcoming talks, festivals and events at daunt books. Daunt books, london, 112114 holland park av, opening hours, elegant store specialising in travel books, nonfiction and literary titles, plus author events. Holland park is a stones throw from portobello market, where tina enjoys browsing the stalls and discovering new boutiques. The owl bookshop in kentish town was bought by daunt. Zenit 122 solaris 200 fg plus helios 44m6 mc 58mm f2. I came in, sat down with a book about transylvania and lost myself in time. Its fun to stop in for a meal or snack while exploring the area. Patrick flanery interviews marli roode at his launch party in. Daunt books 83 marylebone high st paddington st united kingdom. Hotel deals for events at daunt books holland park, 112114 holland park avenue, london. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. The platforms aim to give customers a lovingly curated online experience.
Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Daunt books london 2020 all you need to know before. Guide london daunt books holland park cornucopia magazine. It now focuses on firsthand titles especially travelrelated material. Fiction books, nonfiction books, biographies, politics books, travel guides. Daunt books holland park information daunt books on holland park avenue is a sister shop to the delightful daunt books situated in marylebone high street. World renowned for specialising in travel, each book is grouped geographically, and the aesthetic of graceful skylights and william morris prints extend. The daunt books on marylebone high street is beautiful and a great place to find books for souvenirs or general reading. This is a sister shop to the delightful daunt books situated in marylebone high street, london, an original edwardian bookshop with long oak galleries and wonderful skylights.
Founded in 1990, there are five other stores located across the city. Thanks to fergus and all the friendly staff for creating such a great atmosphere andrew murray and eva woloschyn, who were in my class at st marys infant school, finchley, and recently reconnected with me through twitter. Daunt books daunt books holland park avenue, london. Daunt books specialise in travel writing but ms cole said a wide range of subjects would be stocked including childrens and cookery books. Daunt books, 112114 holland park avenue, london booksellers near holland park tube station all in london. The shop was bought by former banker james daunt and renamed daunt books in 1990. There are great pubs, cafes, and restaurants along the street, too. Restaurants near daunt books, london on tripadvisor. Contact information for daunt books, 112 holland park avenue, london, w11 4ua. Daunt books launches two new websites the bookseller. In march 2009 i founded holland park press and this makes 2019 our 10 th anniversary year it has been an amazing literary journey and ive met many lovely people along the way.
Daunt books cheapside, 61 cheapside, london ec2v 6ax. Add your event publicise your event on our website today. He bought waterstones and appointed james daunt as md to turn it around. In marylebone, people are lucky enough to have daunt, a minichain of eight stores which are going from strength to strength. Daunt books 83 marylebone high st paddington st united kingdom england greater london london hampstead town. Available from all local branches marylebone, cheapside, chelsea, holland park, belsize park, hampstead cloth bag for daunt books new branch in cheapside. Aug 21, 2017 back on holland park avenue itself, theres more goodness to be found. Jun 03, 2011 james daunt photographed at the holland park, london branch of daunt books by katherine rose for the observer. 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. Daunt books is an absolutely amazing place with a very special atmosphere.
Jul 07, 2019 jul 7, 2019 book lovers, get drooling. London chain daunt books to open branch in former oxford bank. Daunt books 112114 holland park avenue, london w11 the list. Talking in a quiet corner of daunt books, holland park, patrick and marli discuss their characters, inspiration and challenges in writing their. An independent bookstore chain there are additional branches in belsize park, chelsea, hampstead, holland park, and cheapside, daunt favors a. On friday 6th march, we welcomed daunt books to the library to run a book fair, to finish off our world book day celebrations. The company has branches in chelsea, holland park, cheapside, hampstead and belsize park.
The holland park branch of daunt books has an irresistible warmth and coziness to it. Daunt books holland park, holland park avenue, london. Daunt books daunt books holland park avenue, london eng. The 10 best restaurants near daunt books, london tripadvisor. World renowned for specialising in travel, each book is grouped geographically, and the aesthetic of graceful skylights and william morris prints extend throughout. Housed in a former edwardian bookshop, the interior has a. Buy tickets to all of our author talks and events online. Daunt books for travellers independent booksellers london. By the end of last year, the company had opened five more branches in chelsea, holland park, cheapside, hampstead and belsize park. Daunt books is an original edwardian bookshop with long oak galleries and graceful skylights situated in. Back on holland park avenue itself, theres more goodness to be found. 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. The owl bookshop in kentish town was bought by daunt books, but retained its original name. Daunt books is very special place for me as it combines two of my favourite things, namely reading and travelling.
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