Monograph Bookwerks is a delightful corner shop on NE Alberta Street, brimming with a fascinating and expertly-curated collection. It offers books, art, vintage ephemera, gift items, prints, maps, magazines, zines, posters, tchotchkes, and all manner of cultural artifacts and curios from across the world and time periods. The store is densely packed and chock full of these items, displayed in creative vignettes with richly hued books standing like sentinels of history, art, literature and culture. It is like a museum where everything is for sale. The environment elicits a sense of nostalgia for the quaint bookstores of yesteryear, filled with the scent of aged paper and polished wood. Visitors enjoy peeling through the layers of a relatively tight collection, knowing each visit will be different and equally interesting. It features very nice selections for all budgets, perfect for finding little presents and mementos. The shop also has a nice online store. Located in a popular area brimming with retail shops, restaurants and coffee shops, it is worth the trip. Street parking can be difficult on weekends and evenings, with side streets offering better options. Look for the brightly colored arrow proclaiming "Books," pointing to the ivy-covered shop. The store has limited weekend-ish hours, so planning ahead is advised. This enchanting establishment is a happy place for exploration and inspiration.
I love MBW. It's chock full of fascinating book, magazines. Zines, posters, tchotchkes, and all manner of cultural artifacts. It's like a museum where everything is for sale.
December 2022
What an amazing collection of history! Items from across the world and time periods, in amazing condition. Was great to find little presents and mementos for my family and friends.
November 2022
If you're interested in art history this little store has a fascinating niche selection. It's a densely packed store for it's size, but it's sure to have something to pique your interest. Check it out if you're in the area.
