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Art Book Center

Book store

Established in its founder's house in the 70s, this book store has become a local legend. People often mention books, book, collection,


Address

2HC9+JFH, Near Jain Temple, Madalpur, Near Underpass, Ellishbridge, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380006, India

Website

www.artbookcenter.net

Contact

+91 79 2658 2130

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (92 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Monday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 6 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: books (22) book (9) collection (6)
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  • 5/5 Mohit V. 6 years ago on Google • 31 reviews
    Rich and lovely place! It's a treasure of art, culture, history related to textiles, architecture. Great collection of books and diaries. Discovered it by chance and this is the best thing that happened to me in ahmedabad. The owner, Manharbhai is a true gentleman.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 hiren d. 1 year ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Ocean of Aesthetics. Bookshop houses wide range of books on Paintings, Textiles, Culture, Art and Archeology. Sweet little place is also well decorated by very unique antique artefacts. But only problem is that owner Manharbhai was very sweet in the beginning but eventually he was behaving like he don’t want to sell any books to me. As per my guess, he believes that buyer should not go on searching for books in shelves and instead should come up and give the name of particular book directly, buy it and should leave. But thats not how readers choose their books. They do search it, examine it, inquire prises and can also spend hours in choosing even one small book. At last when I bought two books he still seemed shocked like he was expecting me to be a mere time-passer. Please try understanding your visitors. Don’t judge them Manharbhai. Anyway not cutting any star as priority was to pluck a rose ignoring that thorn.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jon L A. 4 months ago on Google • 104 reviews
    Small, beautifully decorated, above-ground apartment crammed with every imaginable book about the history, art and architecture of India. Excellent selection of titles in English. Both new and used books. Prices can be high, so don’t be afraid to negotiate. Friendly and helpful owner. If Indian culture is interesting to you, it’s worth going out of your way to visit, and don't let the location put you off.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 SS G. 1 year ago on Google • 224 reviews
    A store specialised in art and craft, textiles and architecture books and folios. A must visit if it is your area of interest. Approached by a steep staircase from the side of the corner building, the shop comprises of two rooms, stavked with books from floor to ceiling and wall to wall. Run by the father, Shri Manharbhai and his two sons. Books can be mailed to any place on request.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Vishakha T. 2 years ago on Google • 14 reviews
    The book collection you wish every bookstore had. If you're into art books, look no further.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hiral K. 5 years ago on Google
    This is a hidden gem of the city. It has a huge collection of antique books, books for artworks, classics and a lot more. It's a heaven for artists and readers. The vibe of the place is great too.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Xara H. 6 years ago on Google
    Amazing collection of books on art and design. I highly recommend people to visit this place. However, the collections are not for rent and no photocopy is allowed. The owner doesn't allow prople to take down notes within the shop. Not sire about the prices of the books though.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rakesh R. 4 years ago on Google • 109 reviews
    This is book shop. All the art and craft is only for showing. I crossing from that rode then i saw this shop. I have quite interested in art and craft so i visit there. After visiting there it was waaaaaoooooo🤩 amazing decorations 👌😍 And behavior of onwer (uncle) he is amazing friendly nature. He loves to work on Art and craft and he is amazing 😍😍 Everything is handmade.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anindita S. 4 years ago on Google
    Art book centre in Ahmedabad has the rarest of books. The collection of books are extremely well curated. It is gold mine where one can spend an entire day of book diving.. and excellent place to explore and experience old world charm and bring back the age old reading habits..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sanket J. 3 months ago on Google • 65 reviews New
    Books on India Culture, Design, and Heritage.

  • 5/5 Helen d. 5 months ago on Google • 21 reviews
    great book shop. ...a must see place in Ahmedabad

  • 3/5 Henna 2 months ago on Google • 21 reviews New
    Treasure of Indian culture and Indian traditional books. Good place for book lovers.

  • 5/5 Somya K. 7 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Must visit space in Ahmedabad! Bought two incredible books from her on contemporary dance in India.

  • 5/5 P. S. S. 1 year ago on Google
    Best place for books on art and textiles

  • 5/5 Olya T. 1 year ago on Google
    What a treasure trove for those interested in rare, old and new books on arts and crafts of India and beyond! The place is by no means cheap, but has a marvelous selection

  • 5/5 nancy k. 7 months ago on Google
    Very cozy place with unique collection of books.

  • 5/5 Gaurang V. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent place for art and art books lover.

  • 5/5 PPA Cholamandal A. 8 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Mr.Alpesh Patel was very professional and cordial in dealing with a purchase. We look forward to more such pleasant experiences. Thanks and regards.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ In-store shopping
    • ✓️ Same-day delivery

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