artbooks.ph

Via Tatler Asia (photo credit: A Momma Abroad Blog), artbooks.ph bookstore interior, modular shelving

Shop

artbooks.ph

Quiet enough to talk

Address
Pioneer Studios, 123 Pioneer Street, Mandaluyong
Hours
Monday to Friday 10:00 to 18:00
Shop

An independent bookshop devoted to Philippine art, culture and history. It stocks new and second-hand titles and zines spanning art, film, photography, dance, music, food and heritage. The pared-back interior is a quiet space to dig into Filipiniana.

Why go

  • 01The city's dedicated source for Filipino art and culture books
  • 02New and out-of-print titles plus zines in one place
  • 03Calm, design-led room for serious browsing

Good to know

Best time
Weekday mornings
Good for
Art books, research, gifts for design-minded friends
Reservations
Not needed
Noise
Quiet

Also worth knowing

Price
₱

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