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Article  •  17 July 2025

 

Abbey’s bookshop in Sydney is celebrating 90 years of Penguin books

Learn about the 4-day Penguin pop-up hosted by Abbey’s bookshop, including special release editions, bookmarks and limited-edition tote bags.

In honour of 90 years of Penguin Books, Abbey’s Bookshop in Sydney’s CBD is throwing a 4-day celebration from 30 July – 2 August 2025.

The ‘Penguin pop-up’ will highlight the special release Penguin Archive editions, Penguin X Abbey’s memorabilia and limited supply of tote bags which will be available in-store, while stocks last!

In addition to books, expect fun celebratory activities including colouring-in and live music (Saturday, 2 August only) from the fabulous Baker Boys Band.

Abbey’s has a long association with Penguin books, making a Penguin anniversary celebration perfectly fitting for the independent bookstore!

Penguin Bookshop at 66 King Street, 1983; Historic Penguin window display – Abbey’s 1995; Eve Abbey with Penguin executives Peter Blake and Peter Field at a Penguin function at Abbey’s, 1996
Image credit: Abbey's (from top left, clockwise) Penguin Bookshop at 66 King Street, 1983; Historic Penguin window display – Abbey’s 1995; Eve Abbey with Penguin executives Peter Blake and Peter Field at a Penguin function at Abbey’s, 1996

 

Learn more about Abbey’s and the bookshop’s history with Penguin Books here >

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