Our Range
SCOPO
Melbourne's only Italian bookshop
ABOUT US AT SCOPO
Where to find us
At 265 Drummond Street Carlton, between Grattan and Faraday Streets. Private parking can be found at the Clock Tower Parking in Drummond Street (50 metres south of the shop); at the Lygon Court Parking near Safeway in Drummond Street (100 metres north of the shop); in Elgin Street Carpark (west of Lygon Street) and Lygon Street Parking (south of Grattan Street). Street parking is restricted to one hour during the day.
Who we are
We are an independent bookshop that imports, retails and wholesales Italian books, newspapers, magazines and multi-media materials. Scopo Italian Bookshop was established over 25 years ago to meet the needs of a growing Italian-speaking community and of Australians eager to learn the Italian language. The current owners, in the business since 1996, have made it their priority to maintain an extensive selection of Italian novels and non-fiction titles as well as to build up their school resources at both the primary and secondary levels. To keep up to date on new and exciting titles and language resources, our directors travel to Italy every year. Being an all Italian bookshop, we can afford to stock an amazing range of Italian books of many different categories. The bookshop is a specialist supplier to libraries and schools.
Our services
With years of experience behind us in the education sector, we are well qualified to advise teachers and librarians on the choice of appropriate texts and titles for their particular needs. We have the ability to track down most Italian books in print and welcome special requests. Being a small family business, we pride ourselves on a personalised service at all times. We also offer accredited translation and interpreter services. Customers are always very welcome to come in and browse.
How to order
Orders can be placed by phone (03 9347 9573), fax (03 9348 2577), by emailing us, or by sending us an order form.
Our opening hours
Monday-Friday 9.30 am to 5.30 pm
Saturday 10.00am to 1.30 pm