About the Gallery of Photography Bookshop
The Gallery of Photography in Temple Bar hosts a specialist bookshop that is a genuine treat for lovers of photographic books, photobooks, artist monographs and exhibition catalogues. Located on Meeting House Square, the gallery and its bookshop are part of Dublin's contemporary photographic scene. While the gallery stages rotating exhibitions from Irish and international photographers, the bookshop complements these with a carefully selected stock of high-quality photobooks, limited editions and related art and design titles. The books are often beautifully produced and make thoughtful souvenirs or serious additions to a personal collection.
What to Expect
Expect a calm, gallery-like atmosphere and well-displayed books that reflect current and upcoming exhibitions. Prices trend mid to premium for collector editions, but there are also accessible titles and pamphlets. Staff are curators rather than salespeople, and they can usually recommend books to accompany an exhibition visit or to suit a photographic interest. The bookshop also stocks the work of local photographers and independent Irish publishers, which makes it a great place to find something uniquely Irish in theme and production.
Insider Tips
- Visit after seeing an exhibition; the shop often stocks related titles that deepen your appreciation of the show.
- Ask about limited editions and signed copies; the gallery sometimes receives artist-signed runs.
- Pair a visit with coffee at one of the nearby cafés on Meeting House Square for a relaxed, cultural half-day.
The Gallery of Photography bookshop is a refined, specialist stop in Temple Bar for people who care about the craft of the photobook. It offers depth, quality and a direct link to Dublin’s photographic conversation.