Alcuin Books

Brought some old books here to get looked at and appraised. Just walked in, waited while the owner finished up with someone else. Got to look at some really amazing books while I waited and then got some great info. Would recommend bring any books you have questions about here

Great place...if ever in Scottsdale be sure to visit

We stopped in on a whim, and we walked away with several real treasures — books we didn’t know we were looking for, but books we found all the same. A lovely 1950 edition of Wodehouse short stories? Yes! Maurice Sendak-illustrated Grimms Fairy Tales? Yes again! A fantastic selection of first edition science fiction? You’ve got it. Arizona history? Yep! This was such a lovely little shop, and I will definitely return.

Wonderful, experienced, extremely knowledgeable antiquarian bookseller. Some real and rare gems in the store as well as a variety of books which are fun, interesting and affordable. They have always been more then happy to chat with my wife and I no matter the price level of the book we were inquiring about. It is obvious they really are true book lovers. One of my favorite places in the world. We’re from out-of-state but stop by every time we’re in the Phoenix area.

This is the most magical place to purchase books. I happened upon it quite by accident while visiting Scottsdale with my husband. We spent hours there combing through the shelves. I had just recently lost my father and the owner’s dear demeanor was uncannily similar to that of my departed dad. Our purchases from this store are among our most prized possessions. I look forward to visiting again soon.