Journal Entries, 1971
Financial Records from 1971
Behind the Scenes
Display Map, 2009
Drawing of the layout of tables and displays for various sections of the shop.
A guide to Bookscan troubleshooting, 1994
The fact that this document still exists suggests this was needed more often than desirable.
Packing Slip, 1992
A packing slip from Baker & Taylor identifies the packer, a hand written addendum identifies the unpacker and his current state of mind.
Penguin Invoice, 27th July 1991
The Troublesome Invoice of Penguin Books – a example of when orders go bad. Wrong formats, un-recognised classic titles, mystery orders…
Jo Harris letter, 27th January 1989
“Life is a Barrel of Fun” – A distressed new bookshop owner laments her fate as the list of things to do during the countdown to opening day increases while…
20 Years Anniversary Festschrift, September 1987
In 1987 the shop turned 20 and produced this booklet to celebrate, incorporating “Unity” reminiscences from staff, customers, publishers and friends of the shop.
Alan Preston, 1985
Alan Preston wheels a trolley load of books into the shop at 40-42 Willis Street during Writer’s Week, 1985. Penguin Books’ Tony Harkins is on the left. He’s smiling because…
Alan Preston, 1983
Alan Preston in the office of 40-42 Willis Street, 1985.
Sales History, 1969-1970
A summary of the sales from 1969-1970.
