Yes gems, if you like books [and art]
The Bookshop on the Heath sells second-hand, used, out-of-print and rare books, but that's not all. You can find posters, prints, postcards, magazines, old maps, art, et al. in the store. A visit to the shop takes you down memory lane of a bygone era when Sean Connery was Bond, James Bond. Even in these days of the Internet, Amazon and Kindle, I strongly recommend every book lover to walk down Tranquil Vale in Blackheath and browse through this rustic store. The shop is owned and run by a couple, who are eager to help and extremely knowledgeable, without being intrusive. Yesterday's paperback bestsellers are at [almost] throwaway prices, but if you looking for some rare posters or literary work, it is not cheap anywhere.
Halcyon Books primarily sells books. It's a much larger store - or at least that's the impression I got - with an enthusiastic staff that are passionate about books and not a bunch of jury-rigged teenagers. If you have a particular book or author in mind that you don't find in the store, they're happy to track it down for you if they can. Most of the books are priced to beat any recession. I have [twice] walked out with five [yes 5] paperbacks for a tenner. You can buy from them on Amazon, but if you ask me - don't bother. It's quite an experience being in the store.
