Bookshop

Clarke's Bookshop

7 locals recommend,

Tips from locals

Belynda
November 13, 2017
Great local literature and Africana; outstanding collection and knowledgeable owner
Saskia
April 15, 2019
A charming old bookstore on Long Street, family-owned and established in 1956. Clarke's stocks books new, old and out of print books on Southern Africa and a variety of second hand books.
Laura
September 22, 2017
For real book lovers. A haven for rare finds, 1st publications and collector's items.
Kate
December 7, 2016
A Cape Town institution -- has been there for decades and the best possible place to find books on South Africa or by South Africans. Also a very good selection of art books and catalogues. Just down the road from the flat.
Alan
September 8, 2015
One of Cape Town's oldest bookshops. Worth a browse if you're a bookworm. Lots of local content.

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Location
199 Long St
Cape Town, WC