Mount of Alex Bookshop hosts one of Victoria’s best-loved bookshops and extensive fine book collections, part of which is available to clients online, or viewable in person by appointment.

The bookshop, located in Castlemaine, has an atmosphere and charm that treats visitors to a rare and almost otherworldly experience, which will delight book lovers of all degrees. The shop presents a general selection of high-quality books covering a broad range of eclectic interests, with notable strengths in travel and topography, exploration, children’s and modern literature.

Mount of Alex’s founder and proprietor, Andrew Long is an archaeologist and experienced collector in the field of rare and antiquarian books.

“I am intrigued by what is considered the treasure of the field…and aim to provide an environment for treasure hunting of quality hardbacks, rare editions, signed copies, distinguished and well-loved titles … and a space that is a destination for cultural and literary events.”

Mount of Alex is a member of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Antiquarian Booksellers (ANZAAB), the national trade body for dealers in antiquarian and rare books, manuscripts and related materials in Australia and New Zealand.