Feb 20, 2016 flow books is located in room 204, on the second floor. Flow books is a secondhand i like to say previously loved bookshop. All books that flow in become a lively flowbook again. Hong kong bookstore owner is creating a new way of. Established in 2002 and located in the artsy neighborhood of sai ying pun, hau yau sells old and second hand books in chinese, ranging from textbooks, novels, and art books to nonfiction, as well as cds. Does anyone know if there are any second hand book shops in hong kong, preferably in english. Search around the selves packed with lonely planet volumes to get inspiration for your next adventure out of hong kong. They said there is also an undisclosed website selling second hand phones from europe and that hong kong is used only as a transit station for phones on their way to developing countries. Sellingbuying second hand stuff and electronics im wondering if theres any websiteplace where i should go to buy and sell second hand stuff. We have over 3 million books available for you to buy online, in thousands of categories and deliver to both hong kong and macau. Hong kong bookstore owner is creating a new way of consuming. Selling all types of specialists books, secondhand books, new fiction, and travel books. The hidden gem of a secondhand book store has been in business since 1997. Oxfam hong kong is an independent international development and humanitarian organisation working against poverty and related injustice.
Apart from placing ads in classifieds, is there any place where i can sell my novels some new, because bought double forgot i had a copy already books preferably in bigger lots. We charge by the weight of the order and not by the number of books. Mesmerising short stories, many set in pre second worldwar and wartime hong kong, from one of chinas greatest writers of the 20th century. Thats certainly the case with flow, where bags full of books cascade down the stairs leading up to its two floors of secondhand books. Booksmart is a small bookstore in hong kong selling quality, inexpensive, new and used english books.
There are more than half a million books being processed and flowed through flowbooks in the past 17 years. Fang fang, 8f, lkf tower, 33 wyndham street, central, hong kong, 2983 9083, hk. Land law in hong kong 4th edition, sh goo and alice lee 12. Shenzhen is an important transit point through which most of the secondhand mobile phones disposed of in hong kong pass. So manfung peter, one of hong kong s most famous geomancy consultants, shares his insights on the coming year and offers a few tips on how to incorporate feng shui into your travels. Not only is flow friendly to your budget, its also one of the select few secondhand bookstores in hong kong meaning your love of books can now be a whole lot more environmentally friendly. Now in its 20th year, this is the place to come to find the unexpected. Vhhh is hong kongs main airport, built on reclaimed land on the island of chek lap kok.
Tort law in hong kong 3rd edition, rick glofcheski 9. Founded in 1997, flow secures its continued longevity with a massive collection of brand new and secondhand bargains. We collect second hand books from families, providing a convenient service that encourages the reusing of books. Treitel the law of contract th edition, edwin peel. Flow secondhand bookstore on its last legs, as owner makes. Of particular note are the kids, the home furnishings and the clothing sections. The sassy mama guide to secondhand shopping in hong kong. Flow bookshop has moved to a new address since nov 2014 and, has changed their facebook address too. Living and working and how to move to hong kongeverything you need to know.
Welcome to the largest online bookstore in hong kong. Its owner, surdham lam sam, told hkfp that he is hoping 3,000 people will donate. If secondhand books are your thing, then enjoy the great selection youll find nestling alongside new prints at flow. The endangered bookshop where profit takes second place to building relationships. They said there is also an undisclosed website selling secondhand phones from europe and that hong kong is used only as a transit station for phones on their way to developing countries. Flow carries thousands of secondhand books, magazines, cds, and dvds. So manfung peter, one of hong kongs most famous geomancy consultants, shares his insights on the coming year and offers a few tips on how to incorporate feng shui into your travels. Dec 17, 2010 thats certainly the case with flow, where bags full of books cascade down the stairs leading up to its two floors of secondhand books. The flagship store can be found in the ifc mall on harbour view street. We have over 11 million titles from different publishers on english books, story books, university textbooks. The mama of all secondhand sites in hong kong is asiaexpat.
A cherished institution of hong kong, flow is the place for wellloved books, books, and more books books crammed on overflowing shelves, books piled in mountains way over your head, books spilling out of canvas bags and books lining the floors like minimazes. Book depository is the worlds most international online bookstore offering over 20 million books with free delivery worldwide. There are nine dymocks stores in the hong kong region. Second hand market is much likely to be found in the street stalls, as youve noted from previous visits to the city. Good as new baby provides regular table sale events of maternity, baby and toddler wear, toys, books and even nursery furniture at locations all over hong kong. Beloved by central office workers and soho expats looking for a dose of that musty bookstore smell, flow has a vast range of titles on everything from fiction to selfhelp and cooking. With enough patience, you can find anything and everything here, however the sheer volume of listings can make this a little unwieldy to search. Novels, text books and magazines team with rare items and collectibles such as first editions, outofprints and even auction items to fill up the shelves. Commercial rent space in hong kong is some of the most expensive in the entire world. The cozy corner, combining books and a cafe is dominated by secondhand travel books with a few other additions. Flow books is a second hand i like to say previously loved bookshop. Secondhand bostore flow boshop has issued an urgent appeal seeking public donations to save it from forced closure. Lets feel it through the recirculation of used books, music and movie.
Cds, dvds and blu rays can also be found in the store. Browse all 47,151 hong kong topics libraries and second hand book stores. Upon exiting the lift or stairwell on the second floor, you will be greeted by my favourite little book shop in hong kong. Mar 19, 2020 so when beloved hong kong secondhand bookstore flow books came in danger of going under 2. Causeway bay books, located in causeway bay, hong kong, was founded in 1994 by lam wingkee. The airport is also referred to as chek lap kok international airport or chek lap kok airport, to distinguish it from its predecessor, the former kai tak airport having been in commercial operation since 1998, chek lap kok. It was one of about 110 independent hong kong bookshops that rent out space in upstairs locations to avoid high rents at street level. Its in the side alley towards the end of the market that goes off to the left before the rugby shirt shop. Endoflife eol mobile phone management in hong kong. Thats how flowbooks get its motivation to go through these challenging years. The best book stores in hong kong tatler hong kong. I need to create space for a home office, and am planning on selling my fictionnovels over 250 titles, many by popular fiction authors, and after that, my nonfiction books to make space. Hong kong bookstore online bookstore serving hong kong.
Bookselves can be better for now is quite messy due to limited floor space. Apart from placing ads in classifieds, is there any place where i can sell my novels some new, because bought double forgot i had a copy already books preferably in. Hong kong bookstore online bookstore serving hong kong and. They carry both old and new books in english and chinese, including outofprint and rare first editions. The endangered bookshop where profit takes second place. Theyre happy to t ake any old books and even music cds, vinyl, the. Libraries and second hand book stores hong kong forum.
Its in the side alley towards the end of the market. There is a second hand bookstore in stanley market called the chapter house at shop a, 10 stanley main st. Im wondering if theres any websiteplace where i should go to buy and sell second hand stuff. How a hong kong bookstore owner is creating a new way of. Nov 29, 2016 opened a second location at star house last year. Buy and sell cheap used and new items online in our marketplace for hong kong at secondhand. We then sell these books on our online bookstore at very discounted prices.
Ive heard mongkok and sham shui po, are those the best places especially that i only speak english and cant really haggle. The people of hong kong should take heart, and realise that although each one of them may be but a single drop of rain, they converged this week to become an unstoppable river of democracy that. They operate on an environmentally friendly principle, and will personally come to pick up any books you want to sell. Oxfam also runs second hand shops for books, clothing, home and fashion accessories, one in central lg8, jardine house, 1 connaught place and one in causeway bay shop 33, 11f windsor house, 311 gloucester road. Criminal procedure in hong kong a guide for students and practitioners 2nd edition, amanda whitfort 11. Im after selling my unlocked iphone and buying some cheap second hand phones and other electronics. Braza is the goto spot in hong kong for meatlovers. Theyre happy to t ake any old books and even music cds, vinyl, the works off your hands. The bookstore sold a number of political books that are considered sensitive and banned in mainland china. If i cant id love to buy some second hand books or cheap new ones. Hong kong used college textbooks books for sale, buy, sell.
Localiiz guide to living and working in hong kong hk life. Flow books is located in room 204, on the second floor. Discover the best of hong kong events, food, culture, family, travel, and more. So when beloved hong kong secondhand bookstore flow books came in danger of going under 2. Ng is the author of several books about hong kong and the president of pen hong kong. As such, shopkeepers need products they can sell with high mark up or they will find it very difficult to survive. Specialises in providing book binding and book restoration services to local and international book lovers. Mesmerising short stories, many set in presecondworldwar and wartime hong kong, from one of chinas greatest writers of the 20th century. Shenzhen is an important transit point through which most of the second hand mobile phones disposed of in hong kong pass. Books are sold to the public or donated to charities and individuals.
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