The Book Shoppe

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The Book Shoppe Rare and Antiquarian Books, 2nd Hand Fiction, Non-Fiction, Kids’ Books and Art. Good Coffee & Snacks. Each visit promises fresh titles to choose from.

As a community book shop we cater for both young and old and for a variety of tastes. We stock a wide range of fiction and non-fiction titles, a selection of both new and second-hand children’s books and a good range of collectable Africana, fine bindings, private press items, rare and unusual books. Since new stock is received on a daily basis, you’ll never visit the same shop twice. We also offer a request service whereby customers are alerted when a book they are looking for becomes available. For those who wish to sell books, please take note of the following:
We prefer that contact is made via WhatsApp or similar platform, to send pictures of the books to our buyer for preliminary assessment. Arrangements can then be made to proceed with the purchase should he be interested. Please note that we buy selectively and cannot guarantee that we will purchase books presented for valuation.

Art & Photography incl. Pieter Hugo, Marlene Dumas, William Kentridge, Hylton Nel, et al.
06/10/2026

Art & Photography incl. Pieter Hugo, Marlene Dumas, William Kentridge, Hylton Nel, et al.

28/09/2026

Futuredays - A Nineteenth-Century Vision of the Year 2000. Published in hardcover in 1986 depicting the 1899 illustrations of Jean Marc Côté, with lively commentary & analysis by Isaac Asimov. This is a scarce publication.

22/09/2026

The 1946 edition of Don Quixote de la Mancha, published by The Illustrated Modern Library (New York). It features 10 striking illustrations created by surrealist artist Salvador Dalí, all double page offset lithographic prints.

The Book Shoppe will be merging with The Bookworm in Fish Hoek, bringing the best of both shops together. We are also in...
20/09/2026

The Book Shoppe will be merging with The Bookworm in Fish Hoek, bringing the best of both shops together. We are also in the process of establishing an interactive, premier online bookshop. Please continue to follow us on our social media channels for updates and exciting news.

19/09/2026

Early Victorian Miniature Bibles & Prayer Books in original boxes. Circa 1838 and 1846. Whatsapp 0823347899 for info.

A new chapter begins. The Book Shoppe is turning the page and merging with The Bookworm in Fish Hoek, where our physical...
30/08/2026

A new chapter begins. The Book Shoppe is turning the page and merging with The Bookworm in Fish Hoek, where our physical presence will be. We're also creating a brand new "The Book Shoppe" on-line store . Keep an eye on our social media announcements

30/08/2026

The Daily Express Children's Annual no.5 (1933) with early examples of pop-up illustrations.

26/08/2026

Our children’s section is packed with brilliant reads for little book lovers 📚✨ Here are just a few of Holly’s favourites that she picked out today… some much loved classics and a few she thinks deserve a spot on every bookshelf!
Pop in and explore our children’s section. There’s something for every little reader. 📖

26/06/2026

Some of the beautiful Art Books we have on our shelves.

Address

3 Arts Village, 260 Main Road, Plumstead
Cape Town
7800

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 10:00 - 15:00

Telephone

+27217131528

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