An artist and a librarian teamed up to open one of Dublin's best speciality bookstores. Susan O'Brien worked for twelve years in New York as a librarian and always dreamed of owning her own bookshop. Susan met her business partner, Cecilia Dougherty in New York at a meeting of the Irish Lesbian and Gay Organisations. Cecilia has produced over 25 videotapes and published articles and stories in a range of journals. The two decided to return to Dublin and open a bookstore that stocked cutting edge literature. Their aim is to provide a wide range of topics so that the bookshop will appeal to Dublin's diverse population.

Anthology Books offers everything from fiction, children's books, poetry, art, film, gay and lesbian literature, digital media and photography.  This Dublin bookshop even stocks an impressive range of music offering CD's form independently recorded groups and micro-distributors that represent local as well as global talents.

Anthology Books sells speciality books, independent music and a wide range of Free Trade products including coffee, tea and chocolate. Customers are welcome to a warming cup of Fair Trade coffee as they browse through the fantastic selection of alternative literature. Susan and Cecilia have brought a little of New York home with them stocking a nice selection of authentic and durable products from New York designers based on the Lower East side. Mark Seamon's "Loveshine" line of oilcloth shoulder bags, totes and accessories. messenger and dj bags from Manhattan Portage. messenger and dj bags from Manhattan Portage.

Anthology Books offers Dublin shoppers a diverse range of alternative reading material, free trade products, authentic New York designer gear and some interesting independent music. The interior is colourfully designed and Anthology Books makes for an excellent bookshop to spend an afternoon pottering in Dublin city centre. Don't forget to enjoy some Fair Trade coffee!

Anthology Books,
The Studio Building,
Meeting House Square,
Temple Bar,
Dublin 2.
T: (+353) 1 635 1422

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