Lutyens and rubenstein bookshop in londons notting hill. Boasting a rich literary heritage, bespoke personal shopping services, literary events including a recent launch for yale author adam phillips and a book club, lutyens. We also have three copies of her book to give away via the prize draw below. I rate this place much more highly then the bookshop in the movie. Shortlist more info for the notting hill book shop. Made famous in richard curtiss film notting hill 1999, this independent shop is definitely worth a visit and is most notable for its famous travel department, perfect for international adventure seekers. Londons cosiest bookshops to explore on winter afternoons. Please subscribe to our mailing list if youd like to hear more from us. As well as broad range of titles in art, poetry and childrens books, lutyens and rubinstein bookshop in west londons notting hill area is also the place to shop for art prints. Find some of your favourite booksand discover new favouritesin the notting hill bookshop on blenheim crescent. The notting hill bookshop london 2020 all you need to. Jul 14, 2009 agents sarah lutyens and felicity rubinstein are to open an independent bookshop in notting hill in october. Friends sarah lutyens and felicity rubinstein run a shop that only sells the books that they rate, and it has proved to be a winning idea.
Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Lutyens and rubinstein s magical thinking was that a shop that exclusively sold the kind of books they and their friends love to read might actually fill a gap in the market. The best independent bookshops in notting hill and bayswater. Look out for the sliding bookcases in the basement to add a touch drama to your browsing habits.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Markets, a carnival and a movie of the same name, notting hill is one of londons most vibrant neighborhoods, and a delight to visit. The small multilevel shop has everything from greeting cards to childrens books, and downstairs theres a table where their inhouse literary agency holds meetings amidst the. Its one the cutest london bookshops with a wellappointed childrens section, so you can certainly bring the kids along. This independent notting hill book shop is run by renowned book agents sarah lutyens and felicity rubinstein and runs in parallel with their literary agency. Ive been into a lot of interesting bookshops in the name of the matilda project and in them ive found intellectually, aesthetically and emotionally pleasing sights, but it. The new york times, london bookstores go rogue as no wifi zones. Lutyens and rubinsteins magical thinking was that a shop that exclusively sold the kind of books they and their friends love to read might actually fill a gap in the market. Since 2009 its notting hill building has been divided between a bookshop and a literary agency. This is the most beautiful bookshop i have ever been in.
The gorgeous and whimsical decor is perfect for this unique bookstore with its special sections for childrens books, poetry and art books. With a commitment to considered and expert service, they offer personal shoppers for. Posts about lutyens rubinstein written by nottinghillyummymummy. With a commitment to considered and expert service, they offer personal shoppers for anyone with a gift voucher of more than.
Lutyens and rubinstein london 2020 all you need to. Established by a pair of literary agents, the focus is on excellence in writing, as determined by customers and readers, so every book comes recommended. Book, music and film shop an eclectic collection of music, books and film for everyone. Lutyens and rubinstein bookshop in notting hill has a broad range of genres, with special sections for childrens books, poetry and art. This is a fascinating and successful experimental bookshop two literary agents have committed their money, expertise and writing lists to create a bookshop in notting hill, directly opposite notting hill community church by the kitchen and pantry in kensington park road.
Bookshop and office in notting hill designed with a focus on flexibility and bespoke fittings. An incredible bookstore located in notting hill, offering a fantastic range of carefully. Contacts, connections, and a whole lot of literary knowledge helped in the evolution of the chic notting hill bookshop. The women behind lutyens and rubinstein talk regulars, snow flurries and their favourite bookshops. The best independent bookshops in london vanity fair. Founded in 2009 by literary agents, lutyens and rubinstein is a wonderful bookshop that features hundreds of fiction and nonfiction titles, including childrens stories, art and poetry. We are usually able to get hold of inprint books within 48 hours.
I didnt even mean to go to this bookshop today, but it was a very happy accident. Jun 9, 2014 in 2009, literary agents sarah lutyens and felicity rubinstein opened their notting hill bookshop named after their eponymous literary agency, lutyens stay safe and healthy. Bookshop and office in notting hill designed with a focus on flexibility and bespoke fittings the shop is arranged over two levels. View all attractions near lutyens and rubinstein on tripadvisor. Agents sarah lutyens and felicity rubinstein are to open an independent bookshop in notting hill in october. Londons most beautiful bookstore architecture, bookshop.
Ive been into a lot of interesting bookshops in the name of the matilda. Some people think felicity rubinstein has gone completely mad. People reacted in one of two ways, says rubinstein. Lutyens and rubinstein bookshop was founded by two established literary agents.
This stunning bookshop in notting hill was founded in 2009 by two literary agents, sarah lutyens and felicity rubinstein the flying literature dangling from the ceiling alone makes this gorgeous building worth the trip. A sliding bookshelf conceals the private office and meeting room in the basement, while allowing the space to be revealed as a venue for screenings or book signings. Book your tickets online for the notting hill bookshop, london. The shops emphasis is on excellence in writing across a broad range of genres, with special sections for childrens books, poetry and art. Selling fiction, nonfiction, poetry, art and childrens books. Londons most beautiful bookstore bookshop, bookstore.
View all hotels near the notting hill bookshop on tripadvisor. We stock fiction and nonfiction, with an emphasis on excellence in writing across a range of genres. The queen of complaints the daily mail ingrid stone is a seasoned complainer. The small multilevel shop has everything from greeting cards to childrens books, and downstairs theres a table where their inhouse literary agency holds meetings amidst the shelves. The shop is a general bookshop stocking fiction and nonfiction and gives the agency a unique insight into what readers and book buyers are looking for. Richard curtiss five places to visit in london the new. Win a copy of julia samuels book this too shall pass a. Its richard curtis favourite bookshop, and if anyone knows the highlights of notting hill, its him. Lutyens and rubinstein london 2020 all you need to know. The bookstore was founded in 2009 by two literary agents and carries a core stock comprised of books they love, or that were recommended to them by fellow readers.
Its also just as cute and quaint on the inside as its victorian facade might indicate on the outside. Tara, who takes responsibility for the kids section, explains. Feb 25, 2019 in 2009, literary agents sarah lutyens and felicity rubinstein opened their notting hill bookshop named after their eponymous literary agency, lutyens stay safe and healthy. March 25, 2017 if you can brave the crowds who are only intending to take silly photos, their book selection is pretty broad for mass publication stuff. Its one the cutest london bookshops with a wellappointed childrens section, so.