Metropolis Bookshop
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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Metropolis Bookshop
House Level 3/252 Swanston St
Melbourne 3000
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