15 Jul 2009

Second hand book bonanza

Author:

Diane Smyth

If you’re a collector looking for a hard-to-find photography book, it may be worth stopping by Angela Hill’s Pop-Up Bookstore on St Martin’s Lane. Conveniently located in the centre of London, the temporary store is a stone’s throw from Trafalgar Square.

Inside you will find an eclectic selection of Hill’s favourite books on art, fashion and photography. Though quite pricey, it is certainly worth having a look as you may find a real gem hidden amongst the stacks, especially as stock is refreshed every day.

When asked if the move from the usual Dover St Market location was worth it, Hill said ‘you can do slightly different things here. You also get an amazing variety of people. There’s been a bizarre mix of photographers, rock stars and people into fashion coming here. Agyness Deyn popped in to buy a punk book, we’ve had the whole of Motley Crue in here and the whole of Black Eyed Peas.’

Hill, who is a photographer herself, has been collecting books from a young age, ‘I used to spend my pocket money on Vogue when I was growing up,’ she said, ‘though I doubt my parents were very happy about that.’ If you have some spare time in the capital, it’s certainly worth a look. Open seven days a week from 11am to 10pm Tuesday to Saturday and 11am to 6pm Sunday to Monday, the store will stay in its current location until 29 August.

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