Alabaster Bookshop

Tucked just around the corner from the Strand, this shop features specialized sections like opera and New York alongside art, fiction, and philosophy. While the shelves hold a mix of random titles, patient browsers can uncover hidden gems, including magazines for collages on request and photos of random people for sale. The well-preserved rare editions tend to carry higher prices that cater to aficionados, all overseen by a knowledgeable shopkeeper.