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Welcome to Ariel

 Founded in 1985 by Jane Blanks Ariel started as an expansive bookshop in Paddington. Following a location in the rocks, Ariel is now located in Darlinghurst. The shop remains an institution in Sydney for all things print & literature..

We love Art & Design, Architecture, Interiors and everything in between. We're not all about the coffee-table times, though. There's a wealth of fiction, non-fiction, film, theatre, poetry and children's books as well as plenty of eclectic hard to find stuff and miscellaneous quirky gift brilliance too. 

 

Visit us

98 Oxford Street
Darlinghurst, NSW, 2010

or call us on 02 9332 4581

Email contact@arielbooks.com.au

Opening Hours

Christmas Hours - Extended Close

Monday-Sunday - 9:30-8:00pm

 
 
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See whats new in store below.

What's on? 

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AMBISEXUALITY BOOK LAUNCH
Aug 27
AMBISEXUALITY BOOK LAUNCH

I am inviting you to a book launch event where I will be giving a presentation of key research findings and showing a short documentary, followed by a Q & A.
What will it be about?
There are more colours to the rainbow than you might realize. While awareness, acceptance and inclusion around sexual orientation has been increasing, there is one expression that is virtually unknown: ambisexuality.
My PhD investigated the sociology of trans women sex work in Sydney and San Francisco. Subsequent post-doc study investigated the sexual orientation of men who are attracted to non-operative trans women. These two bodies of research were combined and written into a book accessible to the general public - Ambisexuality: The Anatomy of Transerotic Desire.
I look forward to seeing you there.

Check back regularly for updates on our events including Author meet ups, talks and holiday celebrations. 

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We'd love to keep you updated.

A fantastic and utterly original story from Sayaka Murata — in 3 gorgeous pastel cover options you might as well get all of them! #bookreview #bookdesign #bookcoverdesign #beautifulbooks #bookrecommendations
A surprisingly hopeful read in a time of turmoil, Mark Mansons second book is one to read when you’re ready to quit or rearing to go. Grab a copy now! #bookreview #bookdesign #bookrecommendations #markmanson
A contemporary discussion on modern times. Billy Bragg’s ‘The Three Dimensions of Modern Freedom’ is in stock! #bookreview #bookdesign #bookrecommendations #bookreview #beautifulbooks #beautifulbookcovers
FANS AND FRIENDS - the event of the year is here... Ariel Books is hosting Sydney's very first "Peace & Love" salute to the legendary Ringo Starr for his birthday!! ❤️✌🏻❤️✌🏻❤️✌🏻❤️✌🏻❤️✌🏻 We invite you and any Ringo lover to our cosy bookshop for a wine or two at noon, to celebrate this wonderful tribute in style ☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️ A video capturing our "Peace and Love" salute will be shared directly to Ringo Starr's Official Page, followed by a midday boogie to all The Beatles' classics 🕺🏼🕺🏼🕺🏼🕺🏼🕺🏼🕺🏼 Held in more than 60 countries world wide, please join us for this joyous event
In a very special Ariel Books event, son of infamous drug smuggler Warren Fellows and author of the fiery autobiography 'Milk-Blood', Adrian Simon sits down to tell his version of the truth. Join us for this unique in conversation about a life of a boy and man affected by a father''s choice. Tuesday 9th July 7pm
‘An urgent, essential collection of stories about immigration, broken dreams, Los Angeles gang members, Latin American families, and other tales of high stakes journeys’ #bookreview #bookcoverdesign #bookdesign #bookrecommendations #beautifulbooks #beautifulbookcovers
Strange, tense, brilliantly written, devastatingly quick. You’ll love the cutthroat intrigue presented in Olivia Laing’s CRUDO. We have a few copies left, come and pick up a cheeky weekend read. #bookcoverdesign #bookreview #bookreview #bookdesign #bookrecommendations #crudo #olivialaing
A gorgeous cover for a thoughtful read on the nature of dwelling in a populated urban environment. #bookreview #bookdesign #bookrecommendations #beautifulbooks #beautifulbookcovers #bookcoverdesign
Traditionally printed darling new covers for two works of J.D Salinger - pick up a copy wether it’s your first read or a repeat on your high school English class. #bookreview #bookcoverdesign #bookdesign #bookshop #beautifulbooks #beautifulbookcovers #bookrecommendations