Artwords Bookshop

"Artwords, Barbican Old Street. When you come across a shop down Rivington Street with a sign that says ‘ARTWORDSBOOKSHOPQRSTUVWXYZabcontemporaryvisualculture1234567890&£-–/.,:;‘’!?*“”–(){}@%+=’, you’ve reached the right place. If the name didn’t give it away already, it’s speciality bookshop offering the best in art and design inspiration and literature. We love Artwords not only because they have a great selection but also sell a wide range of current international and independent magazines. You just can’t beat leafing through printed matter, so pop in for a browse, find something new, and definitely don’t buy it later on Amazon."

Nice Henners

Google

A compendium of published art products, from magazines to hardback. The shop stokes all sorts of genres including fashion, photography, architecture to brand design. A wonderful visit for any coffee table book to cherish.

Jared P

Google

The selection of books here is stupendous. The niche is art books, and things like that. I found some great things. Wish they made shipping easier and more streamlined but its alright. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable too! Just make sure to have nice British friends to send you the books in the post when you come.

Denise Drake

Google

A fantastic range of art books, as you might expect, many of which you'd be hard pushed to find on the shelves of a general bookstore. Whatever your interest, you'll find well selected books on architecture, design, fashion, photography, illustration, fine art, theory, history of art, typography and music. Especially good is their extensive magazine selection with many titles that would be extremely difficult to come across in most retailers. The shop is small and when it's busy, it can be quite tricky to squeeze yourself between the shelves, the central display and other customers, but with a bit of determination is well worth it, Their website has links to both a new books and a new magazines blog that's worth checking out.

Jodie Santer

Google

Artwords is an incredible bookshop specialising design, photography, architecture and art. While small they hold a large number of titles. The team working are polite and friendly whilst giving you space to look around, an achievement in a small shop. I always find something new and interesting when I visit Artwords; great for my mind, not so great for my bank account!

N Bld

Google

Love this place, I think they usually do like a 10% student discount. Great selection of books, everything you need if you work in creative industry, architecture, design etc. Amazing selection of magazines. Can't go wrong with a little visit. Staff are helpful.

Anna

Google

Artwords is such a great place to have in East London. During lock down the lovely Ben called me to take payment over the phone as the website was not working for me. Ben even delivered my order to my house-excellent customer service and fantastic range of books and magazines. Keep up the good work guys!!

Tim Sayer

Google

Lovely little book shop dedicated art, mainly visuals. Packed with loads of really interesting stock. If you have an enquiring mind about contemporary culture you should pay this place a visit, a real gem.

f k

Google

Very cool selection of design, photography and architecture books. Staff are smiley and chill. They have a basement with discounted stuff too. Support your local bookstores and say no to amazon!

Juju V.

Yelp

Great little bookstore for anyone who enjoys the arts or contemporary subjects. This book shop does not cater to the patriarchy YESSSSS.