History

The Permanent Bookshop was opened in May 2003, at its present location within Permanent Gallery of Brighton. Staffed by a volunteer contingent from the book group Borbonesa, it peddled a ‘choicest selection’ of artist-made books, zines and delicate novelties alongside the most compelling of robust art periodicals. The collection found favourable resonance with the ethos of Permanent Gallery, with its diverse range of local, national and internationally sourced stock, and sonorous endorsement of innovation.

The shop and the gallery are open 1pm-6pm Thursday to Sunday, and 11am-6pm on Saturday, or by prior appointment.

EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS

The bookshop regularly hosts launches, exhibitions and other events to celebrate the work of artists making books. Past exhibitors include The Righton Press, Mark Pawson, David Ferry, the Le Gun collective, These Horses and C'est Moi Ce Soir. To receive regular updates about our forthcoming events, please join the mailing list.

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Sending samples

If you would like to submit a publication for inclusion in the bookshop, please send a sample to our delivery address: The Permanent Bookshop, PO Box 3429, Brighton, BN1 5UR, providing:

  • 1) title
  • 2) artist / author
  • 3) publisher (supplier)
  • 4) retail price
  • 5) brief description of the publication
  • 6) address
  • 7) email
  • 8) telephone number.

If you wish us to return sample copies, which have not been selected as bookshop stock, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope.