Tags archives: the-netherlands

 

Amsterdam film photos

This is my last post about Amsterdam photos. All in all, pretty good for a weekend, don’t you think?

Record shopping is good shopping

Seedy

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Amsterdam houses

Yam Yam Sex Shop

 

Amazing Bookshops Around the World: Joot Books (Amsterdam)

Joot Books, Just Out Of Time (Amsterdam)

Hartenstraat 15 1016 BZ
Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Phone: +31(0)20-6881783

Joot Books (Amsterdam)

Amsterdam has a lot of nice bookshops. I was slightly overwhelmed and couldn’t stop hyperventilating and fantasising about how big this section was going to be after my trip. Joot Books was one of the most interesting bookshops I’ve come across in a long time. Located in an area known as “De 9 Straatjes” (the nine streets), famous for its small independent shops and cafés, Joot Books fits in perfectly with the spirit of its location, offering something that is definitely special and sets the shop apart from the generic bookshops that can be found all over the place.

 

Amsterdam

 

 

Amsterdam in redscale

 

Amsterdam film photos II

 

Amazing bookshops around the world: The Book Exchange (Amsterdam)

 

Amsterdam film photos

 

Amazing bookshops around the world: Spui Square (Amsterdam)

 

If you ever find yourself in Amsterdam and, upon your arrival, discover that, much to your dismay, you forgot to pack a good book, your best bet for a quick literary fix is to head to Spui Square. Here you will find several places to satisfy your book hunger.
The American Book Center is a labyrinthine bookstore where you will surely find whatever it is you’re looking for. Even though slightly overwhelming and overpriced, they have an incredible variety.
If The American Book Center is too American for you there’s no need to panic, as the English chain bookstore Waterstones is pretty much in front of it. Having been inside too many Waterstones shops as it is, I didn’t even step in it, but I’m sure it’s a good choice if you’re looking for something specific, recent releases or want a wide variety to choose from.

If big book stores are not your thing and you’re more of a browsing type or you just enjoy the smell of old paper, you might find something of interest in the book marketthat takes place right in Spui Square every Friday. It won’t be easy to find the right book there, but it is a great place if you have some time to spare or an uncontrollable love for old books and prints.

Spui Book Market

 

Dutch landscapes