Great Bookstores In The Philippines
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Although, there are a lot of bookstores in the Philippines like Merriam-Webster Bookstore, Goodwill Bookstore, and some other minor bookstores and booksale stores, National Bookstore will stand out.
National Bookstore is the largest chain of bookstore in the country and one of the oldest. It was established in the 1930's in Manila. The bookstore did not start as big as it is now. It is only a small stall selling textbooks and school supplies in the street of Escolta, Manila. The bookstore was destroyed twice, first, when the whole of Escolta was burned down during the Japanese era, and the second was caused by a typhoon in 1948.
Another bookstore to join National Bookstore as one of the oldest bookstore which originated in the country would be Rex Bookstore. It was established in 1950 and became the main distributor of textbooks in the Philippines. Not only this, the bookstore supplies Teacher's Manual and other interactive teaching materials. They now develop their materials from posters and charts to CD, and now, online teaching materials.
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Biology, 7th Edition (Book & CD-ROM)
Price: $57.99
List Price: $179.40 |
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Biology with MasteringBiology (8th Edition)
Price: $90.00
List Price: $193.33 |
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Understanding Business
Price: $35.95
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Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing, North American Edition: In Two Volumes (Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing)
Price: $74.75
List Price: $119.95 |
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Lol. I know, it's not that popular compared to National Bookstore, but I consider it great, not only that it originated in the Philippines it also became the biggest supplier of textbooks in the country.
may i know how much is the community health nursing book by maglaya sold in manila?tnx
I really don't know 3xia. Anyway, if I find my way to the bookstore one of these days, I'll look for that and will let you know :)
hi..i would like to ask if you know the book, LUSCHER COLOR TEST..
Yes, I've heard of it. A book by Dr. Max Luscher pertaining to color preferences.
hi. i want to know where i can find the series of Charmed Sphere by Catherine Asaro
Hi Janine. For Charmed Sphere, I guess, it's not available yet in the Philippines, but you can always try to make a special order online.
umm... can i ask where can i buy the book of Oscar Wilde, picture of dorian grey....? I'm live at Las Piñas City, Metro Manila...
Hi Jim. I think we don't have The picture of Dorian Grey on our bookstores, unless you come across it on one of our book sale stores. But, one suggestion would, same as what I told Janine. You can go online and ask to find the book for you. Also, Amazon sells this book, so you can try that. If you want an online script, try this link - http://www.oscarwildecollection.com/. Happy reading!
Thanks JK Sophie, ---Do I guess right these are Pinoys/Pinays asking for bestseller/literary books. I'm renovating my mother's house in Las Pinas City (when I return home from US) and plan to devote one section of the house to setting up a small bookstore, specializing in Art books & Literary & poetry books from the US. (will try bulk buying to keep prices down). And a shelf for Used books (including old bestsellers). I haven't gone home yet. las Pinas was then a town when I left. Do you think this will make for a sustainable business? How much do paperback/hardbound books cost. I'm not looking for mega-profit; just to fill a need, & earn a little. Thanks JK Sophie
I got a copy of the Picture of Dorian Grey from the Literary Classics (Fiction) Section of National Bookstore (SM NORTH EDSA if I remember correctly).
hi there do you know someone has a book entitled memory by Alan Parkin?thanks.I badly needed the book.God bless
hi there do you know someone has a book entitled memory by Alan Parkin?thanks.I badly needed the book.God bless
Hi Sesaria. It's good to know that you are interested to have a business here in the Philippines. The costs of paperbound / hardbound books really depends on what book it is, it's popularity, shipping and handling costs, and quality of the book. It would be best to first, make a feasibility study so you'll have a better idea on how much your books will cost.
Hi journey. I'm sorry, but I don't know anyone with that book. Anyway, you can try searching through Amazon or google.
hi. am looking for bookstores that could supply our preschool with textbooks. help us please
Hi. I am looking for an english-tagalog-tagalog-english dictionary for my daughter. I looked at national bookstore on line but the one's they have are kinda pricey and not really good. Can you tell me where I can find one?
I'm sorry, I was a bit busy the past few weeks due to work. For marites, you can try different publishing companies, instead of going through bookstores. In that way, you can get better prices or bulk discounts. You can also try DepEd accredited suppliers.
For jennk55112, there are bookstores who sell used books. I've been buying some of my books in Book Sale. Their books are affordable.
HI! I would like to ask if you know bookstores that specialize in College-level textbooks and references? I live in Los Baños, Laguna and books in Economics and Mathematics are hard to come by here. I always try checking out National Bookstore but the books they offer are almost always about General Economics and/or General Mathematics. Thanks. :)
Hi Anna, you may try to check the streets of Recto in Manila, if you cannot find books in National Bookstore. You can find a lot of mini-bookstores or stalls selling new and 2nd hand books.
i heard there is a new bookstores in Manila about 3-4yrs old. retailing general titles. Have you got the address and name for the store. they have about 3-4 branches. Appreciate your help.
...somebody knows where to buy the new Westlife autiograpy?!
.. did somebody knows where to buy the new Westlife autobiography?!!! pls... help!!!
Hi James and Joy. I'm sorry, but I'm not familiar with the new bookstore in Manila and Westlife autobiography. You may try to google this or check Amazon or Ebay (for Joy). :)
Hi JKSophie! tnx. for the response! I tried already to google it and check it in amazon but I dnt have a credit card so i cant buy it in amazon or ebay! tnx. :-)
hello.
i've been trying to find the book entitled spring awkening: in the flesh by steven sater
is it available in any bookstore here iin nthe philippines?
i really really need it.
pls help me.
meron ba kayong tle
Hi jessamae...I think we do not have that book yet, here in the Philippines. But I suggest, you logon to the website of either National Bookstore or Powerbooks (those are my favorites), then send them a message through their website asking if they can order that book for you. I've tried this once and it worked. Goodluck!
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The Picture of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde
Price: $6.00
List Price: $8.45 |
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The Picture of Dorian Gray
Price: $10.80
List Price: $19.97 |
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The Charmed Sphere (Misted Cliffs, Book 1)
Price: $64.71
List Price: $6.99 |
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The Colors of Love by Dr. Max Luscher
Price: $5.00
List Price: $17.95 |
BeatsMe says:
13 months ago
Hi JKSophie, I've never heard of Rex bookstore. lol.