This category has listings of London's bookshops where you can buy foreign language titles, mysteries, maps, antiquarian items and many other kinds of books.
Regular Websites
Specialist bookstore dedicated to art. The store has titles on photography, architecture, graphics, art theory, fashion, DVDs and books from the Artwords Press. - Art Words Bookshop
http://www.artwords.co.uk/aboutus/index.htm
Independent bookstore that regularly holds literary and commentary events. The bookshop also has a blog about upcoming events, interesting books and more. - Big Green Bookshop
http://www.biggreenbookshop.com/
Bookmarks: The Socialist Bookshop
Bookshop specializing in socialist titles. This Bloomsbury bookshop has books by Karl Marx, marxism CDs and works of economic commentary. - Bookmarks: The Socialist Bookshop
http://www.bookmarksbookshop.co.uk
Specialist bookshop that provides books on cooking and recipes. In addition to its selection of cookbooks, the shop has run a series of workshops on cooking since 1995. - Books for Cooks
http://www.booksforcooks.com/index.html
Bookshop specializing in modern art and other art related topics. The shop also has an art gallery and list of upcoming art events in the London area. - Concrete Hermit
http://www.concretehermit.com/
Bookshop based in an Edwardian store with a particular strength in travel literature. The bookshop arranges materials by country of origin to suit the needs of reading travelers. - Daunt Books
http://www.dauntbooks.co.uk/
Bookshop with books, music and stationary. The store also has recommendations for the top books on Irish fiction, crime fiction, popular science and modern classics. - Foyles
http://www.foyles.co.uk/
Grant and Cutler: Foreign Language Bookseller
Bookshop that specializes in foreign language items including books, DVDs, CDs and games. Some of the available languages include: German, Dutch, French, Arabic, Spanish, Russian and Italian. - Grant and Cutler: Foreign Language Bookseller
http://www.grantandcutler.com/
Independent bookshop that offers both new and rare books. The bookshop also has a standing offer to buy books from those interested in selling. - Halcyon Books
http://www.halcyonbooks.co.uk/
Bookshop with a selection of new books. Genres available include literature, architecture, cookery, gardening, biography, travel and reference. - Hatchards Bookshop
http://www.hatchards.co.uk/
Antiquarian bookseller based in London. The shop generally has first editions and other collectibles in genres such as science, travel, children's books, natural history and literature. - Henry Southern Limited
http://www.sotherans.co.uk/
Bookshop dedicated to radical politics. The shop has books on anarchy, war, civil liberties, gender, sexuality, the environment, human rights, peace and more. - Housmans
http://www.housmans.com/
Independent bookshop with a wide selection of materials. The bookshop has recommended books for children, art books, history books, current affairs and Christmas recommendations. - John Sandoe Books Ltd
http://www.johnsandoe.com/
Independent bookshop with a strong selection of second hand academic books. The shop has books on literature, art, film, philosophy, psychology, economics, politics and international relations. - Judd Books
http://www.juddbooks.com/
Independent bookshop that stocks a wide range of materials. Books are available on everything from poetry, travel literature, essays, cultural studies, biography, literary criticism, photography and architecture. - London Review Bookshop
http://www.lrbshop.co.uk/
Bookshop specializing in crime and murder mystery fiction. The store's selection includes Sherlock Holmes titles, true crime, US titles and UK titles. - Murder One
http://www.murderone.co.uk/
Bookshop that reprints classic 20th century books as well as short stories, cookery books and diaries. Authors available include Isobel English, Ruth Adam, Monica Dickens, Amy Levy and others. - Persephone Books
http://www.persephonebooks.co.uk/
Bookshop specializing in political books, fiction and non-fiction alike. The shop has items on UK foreign policy, finance, American politicals, the European Union, economics, international relations and the media. - Politico's Bookshop
http://www.politicos.co.uk/pages/home.htm
Independent bookshop with a rather including fascimiles and signed copies. The bookshop is also interested in buying books on topics such as vintage fashion, photography and design. - Potterton Books London
http://www.pottertonbookslondon.co.uk/
Bookshop that specializes in drama and drama related materials. Items available include acting editions of players, leasing player and play publishing services. - Samuel French Limited
http://www.samuelfrench-london.co.uk/
Second hand bookshop specializing in academic books and philosophy. The shop also has a selection of classic book cover art posters. - Skoob Books
http://www.skoob.com/
Large map and travel bookshop with online shopping, a directory, blogs and signed books. - Stanfords
http://www.stanfords.co.uk/
Independent bookshop dedicated to providing books for children. The shop stocks classics such as the Narnia series and Beatrix Potter along with modern authors such as Philip Pullman and J.K. Rowling. - Tales on Moon Lane
http://www.talesonmoonlane.co.uk/
London bookshop with a focus on creative and artistic books.The store has advertising cuts, costume books, trademarks, ethnic art, fine art, art deco, Americana and decorative art. - The Dover Bookshop
http://www.doverbooks.co.uk/
Bookstore that stocks books in a variety of foreign languages. In addition to textbooks, the bookshop has books in German, Finnish, Russian, Polish, Basque, Arabic, Albanian and other languages. - The European Bookshop
http://www.europeanbookshop.com/
Bookshop that specializes in providing books in Italian. In addition to books, readers, audio-visual items, picture books and other items are available. - The Italian Bookshop
http://www.italianbookshop.co.uk/
Bookshop that has books on London and other topics. The London for Visitors section of the store has maps of the city, tourism guides, London photography and items on Royal London. - The London Bookshop
http://www.londonbooks.co.uk/shop/
Bookshop specializing in old and rare books include signed modern first editions. Available genres include literary biography, beat literature, science fiction, James Joyce and mystery. - The Old London Bookshop
http://www.oldlondonbookshop.com
Bookshop dedicated to political books and books about Parliament. Available books cover topics such as: standing orders of the House of Commons, lobbying, argument and economics. - The Parliamentary Bookshop
http://www.bookshop.parliament.uk/
Bookshop specializing in travel books including literary travel. The shop has photographic books, world fiction, classic travel writing, love travel guides and titles from Eland Press. - The Travel Bookshop
http://www.thetravelbookshop.com/
Bookshop that specializes in cultural history and esoteric beliefs. The bookshop also hosts a lecture series on topics ranging from alchemy, golems and other strange topics. - Treadwells
http://www.treadwells-london.com/