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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

Sunday-Wednesday 9.30am-7pm
Thursday -Saturday 9.30am-8pm

 
 
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See whats new in store below.

What's on? 

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 sprawling, ethereal read on the nature of the universe. Stephen Hawking’s last release is definitely something to take with you on the morning commute. #bookrecommendations #stephenhawking #briefanswerstothebigquestions #cosmos #science #stem #physics
10% OFF — Read Below Our friends just upstairs at @saltminerepair are minding one of our fresh printed copies of Led Zepplin’s Autobiographical, archival photograph bible. Containing pictures from as early as 1968, this monolithic coffee table book is more like an encyclopedia. If you’re a guitar player and need a fresh setup or fret dress, head upstairs to Salt Mine at Studio 001 94 Oxford Street for 10% off your first service! #guitarrepair #luthier #ledzeppelin #ledzeppelinbook #photographybooks #bookrecommendations #musicphotography #saltminexariel
We’ve had a massive Japanese release this week with Murakami’s Killing Commendatore. But we’re proud to stock a range of sweet, savoury and umami stories written by some incredible Japanese authors. Pop in and have a look! #bookrecommendations #murakami #killingcommendatore #japanesebooks
If you’ve already got a Scoby or you don’t even remotely know what a Scoby is, Sharon Flynn’s ‘Ferment for Good’ is a no fuss solution to the healthy lifestyle. Easy recipes, cute illustration & gut balance to boot. Come check out the last few copy’s (maybe leave the Scoby at home) #bookrecommendations #fermentforgood #sharonflynn #scoby
Join author, Jane Mathews, to hear about her latest book, The Art of Living Alone and Loving It – an inspirational toolkit for solo living, at Ariel book shop, Darlinghurst, on Wednesday 17th October 2018. Whether you view living alone as the ultimate compromise or the ultimate luxury, it presents daily challenges, such as cooking for one, organising holidays, juggling finances and avoiding the siren call of wine, Ugg boots and Netflix. There are the less tangible tests such as nailing the octopus of loneliness to the wall and holding your head high in a society where solo living is viewed, (consciously or not), as the runner-up prize. Author, Jane Mathews, believes that to be truly content living alone, it pays to examine every aspect of your life, relationships, health, home, finances, interests and spirituality … and then take action. No matter what your unique situation, there’s something here for you. Jane provides the map and you choose the route to a more joyful, contented life. Jane Mathews is a marketing expert helping companies understand what makes people tick. Join her in conversation with journalist, Jayne Anderson, at Ariel book shop. Arrive at 6.00pm and meet other solo dwellers over wine and chocolate before the 6.30pm start! #eventsatariel #janematthews #booklaunch
‘The must read of 2018! Reading this you have the feeling of really knowing Lisa Brennan-Jobs, Steve Jobs and the rest of the family, as the universal themes of family and father daughter relationships resonate so deeply’ Our #staffpick this week is Small Fry by Lisa Brennan-Jobs. A stunning insight into the lives of the family of an empire. #bookrecommendations #staffpicks #bookoftheweek
These two volumes combine to form the ultimate guide to modern interiors. Come in this weekend, have a flip through and leave with some interior inspiration for your space #greenthumbs #interiorinspirations #houseplants
This weeks #featuredbooks are a melting pot of creativity. Quiet short stories, futuristic concept art, a Netflix adapted kids book and collections from bygone eras. There’s something for everyone’s inner creative. There’s freshly minted copies of all the books above so drop in and pick something up this week! #featuredbook #japaneseshortstories #hildaandthehiddenpeople #lafabrica #simonstålenhag #cbradio
‘This is such a beautiful, sad book with truly unforgettable character. Sjón is Björks literary equivalent...’ For the full review & a fresh copy, drop in store to check out Moonstone by Sjón. You’ll be surprised by contemporary writing & gorgeous storytelling. #staffpicks #staffpicksatariel #recommendedbook