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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.

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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

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Metropolis Bookshop
House Level 3/252 Swanston St
Melbourne 3000

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  • telephone number: 03 9663 2015
  • email address: books@metropolisbookshop.com.au
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