Daunt book is one of London's favourite bookshops.
Here you can find all the books you're looking for.
Whether it's a work by Shakespeare or an international author, all books can be found at Daunt book.
Pushing together the doors of this establishment.
Daunt Books: article summary
Daunt Books: an Edwardian setting
Opened in the 1990's, Daunt Books is a chain of bookstores scattered around central London.
Created by former banker James Daunt, the first flagship store opened at 83 Marylebone High Street, a charming location with exceptional architecture.
Other Daunt Books locations are scattered throughout the capital. In the 2000s, the company expanded and premises were opened in North London:
- At Haverstock Hill
- In Belsize Park
- South End Road, Hampstead.
Is this the most beautiful bookshop in London?
Daunt book is undoubtedly one of London's finest bookshops. But not all stores are created equal.
Indeed, the most impressive store is 83-84 Marylebone, Daunt Books' flagship store.
83 and 84 Marylebone takes over a former bookshop built in Edwardian style for the Francis Edwards bookshop in 1910. At the end of the 80s, Daunt book installed its own books on the shelves of the former London bookshop.
Inside, thanks to numerous skylights, you'll find well-lit shelves. These same shelves are made of noble wood. But the bookshop is not just traditional. Some modern elements appear and give the place an exceptional dynamic.
Daunt book: an extensive travel section
You'll also see wallpaper printed by William Morris and rows of oak and wood shelves.
Spread over two floors, many believe thatit may well be the world's first custom-built bookshop.
Daunt Books specializes in travel and travel writing. Wander around at any time and you're sure to find plenty of travel books. Among these you can find:
- Memories
- Collections
- Fiction
- History
All collections are grouped and organized by country. So you can directly find the country you're interested in.
Take part in the Daunt book festival
Every year in March, Daunt book organizes its annual Daunt Books Festival. Throughout March, literary works are celebrated in all sorts of ways.
Author conferences are held and books are signed. In 2023, this event took place on Thursday March 16 and Friday March 17.
So if you're visiting the capital in spring, be sure to pay Daunt a visit.
The Daunt Book is an establishment I'd advise you not to miss. Book lovers and people looking for travel information in particular will be able to find what they're looking for in just a few minutes in this bookshop. What you need to make your vacation in London an exceptional one.
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