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Metropolis Bookshop

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Metropolis carries a specialist range of books focusing on art, graphic design, architecture, photography, fashion and textiles, popular culture, film, music and the performing arts.

While you’ll struggle to find a better collection of books in these fields in Melbourne, Metropolis also has access to various catalogues and databases, which allows them to source books from a wide range of both local and overseas publishers.

Dates and times

Day Times
Monday
  • 11am - 6pm 11am - 6pm
Tuesday
  • 11am - 6pm 11am - 6pm
Wednesday
  • 11am - 6pm 11am - 6pm
Thursday
  • 11am - 6pm 11am - 6pm
Friday
  • 11am - 6pm 11am - 6pm
Saturday
  • 11am - 6pm 11am - 6pm
Sunday
  • Closed

Location

Metropolis Bookshop
House Level 3/252 Swanston St
Melbourne 3000

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9663 2015
  • email address: books@metropolisbookshop.com.au
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Gift ideas from Metropolis Bookshop

Tom Ford

This complete catalogue of Tom Ford’s work for Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent is an iconic fashion text, featuring more than 200 photographs.
$220
Buy now

Andy Warhol Giant Size

The bestselling visual biography of one of the twentieth century’s most innovative, influential artists.
$59.95
Buy now

Metropolis Bookshop Gift Card

With books from a wide range of both local and overseas publishers, Metropolis Bookshop will find exactly what they're looking for.
$50
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