I went into the store expecting to find books, instead I saw specialty clothing shops. Proceeded to second floor for books. Full collection of magazines here, but limited selection of topic-specific books. Nevertheless, enjoyed myself immensely reading the Japanese translated craftbooks!
Photographs from top:
Scrapbooking guide
Promotional poster in store
Great selection of local and japanese fashion magazines
Quick lunch from the foodcourt at the basement (肉羹 was v nice)
Quick lunch from the foodcourt at the basement (鲁肉炒米粉)
Quick lunch from the foodcourt at the basement (鲁肉炒米粉)
19 August 2010
Page One Bookstore, Taipei 101
A surprise find. I didn't expect there would be a bookstore here. Maybe because this is a touristy mall, the collection of travel books and English books here is better than other Taiwanese bookstores.
Heard a familiar Singlish phone conversation. Realised the person speaking is that guy who appeared in a reality show where Singaporeans go to another country to engage in the local activity. This guy appeared in one of the episodes whereby he went to some puppeteers in India. He made puppets with the Indian puppeteers and presented them with scissors as a gift before he left. Don't know his name though...
Photo of Ah Min taken by friendly grandpa here
25 and 26 August 2010
Eslite 24-hr Bookstore, Zhongxiao Dunhua
Best thing about this store? It never closes. :)
May it be early in the morning before the malls open, or late at night when you are done with your shopping. You can go there whenever you have spare time and that bit of energy for books.
You must be thinking, "China also has Chinese books ma, why go all the way to Taiwan to buy?"
Ans: Different crowd. Different atmosphere. Most importantly, entirely DIFFERENT collection.
Ok, finally, Vincent borrowed the store's discount card from his colleague and I was able to start the buying spree. The book collection here is better than the Xinyi store, I happily 'brought' three books on cooking, three on craftwork, one on painting and two on religion home. Nine altogether. Imagine the weight of nine books in my luggage! Will there be weight for other goodies??.....
Photographs from top:
<Tree in Cage> seen while walking from subway to bookstore
Cooking books by <型男大主厨> Chefs 阿基师 &詹姆士
Illustrated books by 高木直子
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:D I know you love books very much :D
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