Main Point Books is a friendly bookstore situated in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, near the Castle.
We carry a wide general stock, including, fiction, post-colonial studies, labour history, feminism, Scottish history, art, spirituality, indigenous peoples and a smidgeon of antiquarian (fluctuating according to what comes into stock).
We also sell collectable old books and 19th century prints.
A small selection of our stock is available via Abebooks, linked here under our Second-hand catalogue.
published by Main Point Books
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A blend of poetry and memoir from Palestinian writer Nada Shawa.
Her voice is powerful, peaceful yet fierce. Her poetry deals with grief, displacement and war, but also the restorative power of nature and art. -
New guidebook to the iconic steps in Edinburgh's Old Town. The backdrop of Edinburgh Castle makes the Steps a uniquely romantic place for trysting lovers and travellers posing for a selfie. But there is more to the Vennel than can be captured through the lens of a camera. The Flodden Wall, George Heriot’s Hospital, a community garden for slum children, fireball football, false testimony at the trial of Burke and Hare – these are all part of the Vennel story.
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A chance aside by Zoe Venditozzi of the Witches of Scotland campaign inspired these poems, which question identity, vilification and the names historically used to constrain women.
