Magma

Specialist book shop · St Giles

Magma

Specialist book shop · St Giles

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29 Short's Gardens, London WC2H 9AP, United Kingdom

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This charming London bookstore is a design lover’s paradise, brimming with creative finds from quirky gifts to a rich selection of art books and magazines.  

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29 Short's Gardens, London WC2H 9AP, United Kingdom Get directions

magma-shop.com
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29 Short's Gardens, London WC2H 9AP, United Kingdom Get directions

+44 20 7240 7970
magma-shop.com
@magma_books

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Feb 19, 2025

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"Whilst the original Magma opened up on Earlham Street back in 2000, it’s the newest, larger shop on Shorts Gardens we like to visit most. On the ground level you’ll find design led books, cool toys and stationery. In the basement level is an ever-changing exhibition space and a brilliant range of magazines, from international fashion favourites to more niche foodie essay collections." - Assembly

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"Magma, Covent Garden. Whilst the original Magma opened up on Earlham Street back in 2000, it’s the newest, larger shop on Shorts Gardens we like to visit most. On the ground level you’ll find design led books, cool toys and stationery. In the basement level is an ever-changing exhibition space and a brilliant range of magazines, from international fashion favourites to more niche foodie essay collections."

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Tim Woo

Google
Super gift shop for art books and arty gift stuff. The basement only has weird specialist magazines and a very limited selection of t shirts and lamps which was a bit disappointing - think they could do more with this space.

Simon Cooney

Google
Great location for design facing books, cards, objects and so on. Also stocked is a large selection of heavyweight art, cinema and lifestyle periodicals.

Felicity Ap

Google
I love this shop! If you ever need a gift or something special for yourself, go here! Had really imaginative products, good location and was a good sized shop! I really enjoyed just browsing through all the different things they had, and was extremely tempted to buy the lot.

Davide Bigoni

Google
The best bookshop in London for book, magazines & various design stuff. Super friendly service absolutely advise

jayme tung

Google
A must-visit store in London. They have a rich collection of design & art books and magazines!

Cleveland Glenn, Jr.

Google
Excellent selection of quirky, alternative and stylish products. This places oozes with alternative style with an intriguing selection of games, homewares, technological products, accessories, stationary, decorations, books, magazines and clothing. The staff are lovely too.

Paweł Stepaniuk

Google
Cute bookstore with nice, original stuff.

Rebecca Mach

Google
Creativity at its best! Absolutely professional and nice staff. I'm so glad they've got a shipping service! Otherwise I'd have to plan monthly trips from Germany ;-) 100% recommendation! Thank you guys!

Meike B.

Yelp
Oops, I got my streets mixed up when I checked in on my Yelp up ... the main Magma store has moved from Earlham Street to larger premises in Shorts Gardens. It still stocks its amazing selection of gifts and books, but somehow it has lost some of its magic. I liked the cramped displays before, now everything is nice and spacious and tidy, giving you too much of an overview at first sight. Mind you, you still find the odd gem here, and I'll definitelly be back ...

Kevin H.

Yelp
This place has lots of very unique design books, gifts, and toys upstairs and a wide selection of design magazines downstairs. It was my favorite find from visiting London.