Seattle, Washington

On a sunny Sunday, I visited Arundel, the bookstore located on the corner of an impeccably preserved old building. Its large windows invite you to enter, and once inside, the white columns, domed ceilings, and neat shelves create an elegant atmosphere, with an air of solemnity and good taste that surrounds the entire space. Although the real stars there are the books and art.

That day, I had the opportunity to speak with Phil Bevis, founder of the bookstore. He told me that it all began in 1984, when he decided to publish Zane Grey’s The Western Motion Picture, printed by Harry Reese of Turkey Press. To do so, he purchased a Vandercook SP-15 press and began printing books and brochures using letterpress.

In 1987, Phil added mail-order book sales to his printing and publishing activities. The first store opened in Los Angeles that same year, and in 1995 the Seattle headquarters was established. For more than twenty-five years, Phil has been involved in almost every aspect of the publishing world as a bookseller, publisher, printer, and appraiser of books and manuscripts.

Picture from City Art Magazine

When you walk into Arundel, you’ll be amazed by the wide range of books on offer, covering all kinds of genres. They also have a section dedicated to rare and antique books at the back of the store, a real treasure trove for those who enjoy discovering hidden gems.

I have this book at home

In addition, Arundel organizes presentations and cultural activities that make it a real meeting point for readers, authors, and curious minds.

Many thanks to Phil and the Arundel team for their generosity and kindness in sharing their story. Let’s support independent bookstores.

Muchas gracias a Phil y a todo el equipo de Arundel por su generosidad y amabilidad al compartir su historia. Apoyemos a las librerías independientes.

Contact Arundel Books

Real books for real people. We are open 7 days a week from 10am-7pm.

2 respuestas a “Arundel Books”

  1. Muy interesante, gracias Laura. Cariños y saludos a Barnaby. Ricardo

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    1. Muchas gracias, Ricardo! Es un lugar bellísimo. Un abrazo

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