Books For Amnesty

Big Book Sale Next Week

2011-08-24T11:20:00.000+01:00

Holding the big book sale at the new location of Amnesty's offices in Shoreditch worked well last time, so we're doing it again! The sale is on next week on Thursday 1 September from 11am to 3pm, at AIUK, 17-25 New Inn Yard, EC2A E3A.

Lots of lovely books from only £1. Come and check us out.

Books for Amnesty celebrates Bastille Day

2011-07-12T18:46:00.004+01:00

Vente de Livres en Français à Hammersmith - Français de Londres, Venez Célébrer le 14Juillet avec Books for Amnesty!

A l'occasion du 14 Juillet, Books for Amnesty Hammersmith dévoile pour vous sa sélection de livres d'occasion en français et vous invite à enrichir votre bibliothèque. Classiques de la littérature française à reluire plein cuire, ouvrages philosophiques et livres pour enfants a partir de £1. Venez choisir vos livres en français parmi les œuvres données à Amnesty pour lever des fonds et soutenir notre travail dans le monde.

Quand?
Du 14 au 19 Juillet
Jeudi-Vendredi-Samedi: de 9h a 18h
Dimanche: de 11h30 a 16h

Ou?
Books for Amnesty Bookshop
139b King Street
London W6 9JG
+44 (0)20 8746 3172
Station de métro: Hammersmith

The second FIRST SATURDAY - 2nd July, 6.00-7.30pm

2011-06-21T14:32:00.008+01:00

Given the inspirational beginnings of our first FIRST SATURDAY social at Books for Amnesty on 4th June, the agenda is now set for lively topical discourse at our next gathering.

We're keenly focused on creating our list of '50 Books for 50 Years of Revolution' - the draft is underway for more detailed discussion and development.

With your help, we aim to create a compelling 'top 50' list of titles which reflect the hope inherent in revolutionary movements and the impact on Human Rights; evocative of the Arab Spring and this time of great change and expectation.

The list will be used to celebrate Human Rights Day on 10th December this year, to promote Books for Amnesty and marry the literary and campaigning spirit of the Hammersmith shop.

Everyone's welcome to come along with book suggestions and agenda ideas on topics and issues relevant to the climate of insurgence, its impact on Human Rights and bearing on revolutionary literature.

From the book shop, we're likely to decamp to Hammersmith's Lyric cafe/bar for drinks and continued conversation.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday 2nd July, from 6pm at Books for Amnesty, 139b King Street, Hammersmith, London W6 9JG.

Mammoth Book Sale on Brick Lane Today

2011-06-12T08:33:00.001+01:00

Tower Hamlets and City Amnesty group are holding a mammoth booksale at the Vibe Bar on Brick Lane today from 11am. Lots of great books at great prices. More info here

First Saturday for FIRST SATURDAY!

2011-06-07T18:30:00.004+01:00

A lively gathering was held at the Books for Amnesty shop on Saturday 4 June to kick-start a year-long initiative celebrating the 50th birthday of Amnesty International.

First Saturday aims to be a spirited social and literary space for broad ranging discussions on Human Rights interests among the staff, volunteers and customers of Books for Amnesty.

Kicking off the first meeting with a challenge, First Saturday was asked to contribute to a list of 50 Books for 50 Years of Revolution - Human Rights and revolutionary titles.

A first draft list of 20 titles, fiction and non-fiction alike was circulated and provoked much debate, including on how soon we should expect literature on the Arab Spring, whether that was the right wording for this pivotal revolutionary movement effecting radical change in the Middle East, and what we could be reading to provide good context to the issues in the news.

We also talked about the impact of social media on the Human Rights movement, where Amnesty should be going in the next 50 years and whether the methodology of Human Rights Activism was undergoing a sea change.

Hunger drove us from the shop to decamp over the road at the Lyric Roof Garden for more chat and drinks before moving inside to take refuge from the wind on the comfy sofas provided ;)

Do watch this space for details of our next First Saturday - 2nd July, 6pm at the Books for Amnesty shop, 139b King Street, Hammersmith, London W6 9JG.

Those seeking more activism and less talk may like to drop into the Hammersmith & Fulham Amnesty Group meeting on the second Monday of every month from 7.45pm at the book shop.

DIARY DATES! Hammersmith Happenings

2011-05-22T13:27:00.010+01:00

Celebrating 50 years of Amnesty – 26th-28th May

Residents and visitors to Hammersmith are welcome to join any or all of the celebrations planned to celebrate this landmark birthday.

Thursday 26th May, Film Screening at Riverside Studios, 8pm
‘Amnesty! When They Are All Free’ + Q&A with director James Rogan

Storyville gives us a contemporary insight into Amnesty International's history to reveal how a 'letter-writing organisation' has developed into one of the world's most influential NGOs.

With unprecedented access, the camera follows the new Secretary General Salil Shetty as he and others battle with the fundamental question: has the human rights movement contained mankind's capacity for atrocity?

WHERE: Riverside Studios, Crisp Rd, Hammersmith, London, W6 9RL

TICKETS: £8.50 (conc: £7.50)
To book click here or call 020 8237 1111

Visit: http://www.dochouse.org/cgi-bin/page.pl?p=screenings01

Thurs 26th May, Pub Quiz at The Hop Poles Pub, from 8pm

Amnesty pub quiz! Join the Hammersmith Amnesty Group for a lively, topical pub quiz night in one of West London’s favourite watering holes.

WHERE: Hop Poles, 17-19 King St, London, W6 9HR

Saturday 28th May, Amnesty at 50! – Birthday party in Lyric Square, W6, 10am-4pm

Join Amnesty’s official 50th anniversary party in Hammersmith’s famous Lyric Square:

*** Live World Music with Jules Faife + his band from 11am ***

*** Cake cutting ceremony at 12pm ***

*** Meet the Mayor of Hammersmith and Fulham, Cllr Adronie Alford ***

*** Special guest Andrew Slaughter, MP for Hammersmith & Fulham ***

Dance, music, balloons and fun for all the family!

WHERE: Lyric Square (infront of the Lyric Theatre), Hammersmith W6

Saturday 28th May, AMNESTEA Party, Books for Amnesty from 4.30pm

MAKE TEA NOT WAR! Books for Amnesty is hosting a 50th Anniversary AMNESTEA Party – one of hundreds being held across the country to raise funds and celebrate 50 years of fighting for human justice.

WHERE: Books for Amnesty, 139b Kings St, London W6 9JG

First Saturday: New Monthly Meeting!

2011-05-20T20:54:00.007+01:00

Books for Amnesty in Hammersmith is launching a new monthly meeting on Saturday evenings to mark Amnesty's 50th anniversary year.

Kicking off on 4th of June, from 6-7.30pm, First Saturday is set to be a lively forum to air opinions and share ideas; creating a social space for everyone interested in standing up for global human rights.

Is there something that moves you? Is there a human rights issue in the media that you want to talk about? Come along!

Refreshments will be provided and all are invited to join us for drinks locally afterwards.

WHERE: Books for Amnesty, 139b Kings St, London W6 9JG

Upcoming Group Sales

2011-05-10T19:18:00.000+01:00

Watch out for our programme of Group Sales this summer, especially on the weekend of the 11th -12th of June when Enfield, Barnet and Palmers Green are having theirs on the Saturday (11 am)at Winchmore Hill Quaker Meeting House and Tower Hamlets are having theirs on the Sunday at The Vibe in Brick Lane. More details to follow.

12 May - Conway Hall Book Sale

2011-05-09T21:35:00.000+01:00

After a successful sale at our head office, we look forward to welcoming you to Conway Hall once again this Thursday. There'll be lots quality new and second hand books for £1 or £2. Bargain!

So that's Thursday 12 May at Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, Holborn, London, WC1R 4RL. Doors open at 11am and the sale will run 'til 3pm.

Date Change - Conway Hall Book Sale now 13 May!

2010-04-26T11:50:00.000+01:00

The next big book sale at Conway Hall will be on Thursday 13 May, instead of 6 May, as previously advertised.

Our apologies for any inconvenience and, yes, it is because of the elections. :-)

Next Big Book Sale at Conway Hall

2010-03-25T11:57:00.001Z

The next sale is Thursday ~~6 May~~ 13 May at Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, Holborn, London, WC1R 4RL. It will run from 11am 'til 3pm.

We already know there will be boxes of donations courtesy of Penguin again, along with plenty more £1 and £2 bargains.

4 March - Big Book Sale at Conway Hall

2010-02-26T10:54:00.001Z

We are very grateful to the London School of Economics, Open University and Penguin for their donations; next week's Conway Hall book sale is going to be jam-packed with great bargains! Books will be just £1 or £2 each as usual.

The sale is Thursday 4 March at Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, Holborn, London, WC1R 4RL. Doors open at 11am. Like last time, the sale will only run 'til 3pm, so get in quick.

Big Book Sale at Conway Hall - 21 January

2010-01-18T19:19:00.000Z

On Thursday, 21 January, we will be selling a wide range of good quality secondhand books at Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, Holborn, London, WC1R 4RL. Sale starts at the usual time of 11am.

If you can't make this one, look out here for details of the next one: they are held approximately every six weeks. For further details, contact Books for Amnesty on 07771 888 825.

Unknown

2009-11-11T10:36:00.000Z

This photo was found in a book last year. He looks like a soldier to me, but when or where from, I don't know. There's nothing written on the back.

2 for 1 on all Thriller and Crime For Halloween!

2009-10-30T21:04:00.001Z

In honour of Halloween tomorrow, all our spine-chilling reads go on sale at 2 for the price of 1! We've got P D James, Robert Crais, Patricia Highsmith, Steig Larsson and someone called Dan Brown. So come on down and take your pick of our selection of thrillers, crime and horror for your autumn reading.

Our Online Catalogue

2009-10-29T21:49:00.002Z

Books for Amnesty Hammersmith has a handpicked selection of books available via the online marketplace AbeBooks. The catalogue mostly consists of collectables or other books of special interest in categories varying from art to children's fiction. Bargains can be had from as low as £5, with most stock under the £100 mark.

Visit our catalogue and see for yourself!

Found Objects: Elisabeth

2009-10-28T11:22:00.001Z

Donors occasionally leave some wonderful things in the books they give us: old postcards, letters, flyers, tickets, photos, and of course, bookmarks. Some time back I put a folder on the shop desk for other volunteers to add their finds to. This photo is one of my favourites:

On the back is written: "To Rosalie with lots of love from Elisabeth" The faded photographer's imprint reads: "Please credit Philip Gotlop A.R.P.S. No. 656-1. 22-24 Kensington Church Street, W.8. Western 4180"

A search for Philip Gotlop shows he's the author of a few photography manuals and that among his specialities were photos of stars, like the Beatles, and also erotica.

The identity of Elisabeth remains a mystery.

Thank you to all our donors

2009-10-19T14:27:00.003+01:00

Books for Amnesty Hammersmith remain very grateful to all those donors who have given us books to sell to raise vital funds for human rights worldwide.

We are particularly pleased when members leave their whole library to us. Recently we have been selling books from the late Christopher Hull of Bow Bridge, East London, whose amazing collection of philosophy and politics books took us three days to move. We are always happy to come to collect books in quantities, or donations can be dropped off at the shop seven days a week.

Our next clearance sale at the Conway Hall will be held on Thursday 26th November when books that are not suitable to sell in our shop will be offered at bargain prices.

Welcome!

2009-10-10T18:29:00.002+01:00

We hope to keep you updated on all the news from Books for Amnesty in Hammersmith.