Hedley's Books | Wairarapa's Family-Owned Independent Bookshop

Independent booksellers since 1907 and purveyors of fine limited edition books and photographic prints

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An Alladin's Cave for music lovers

The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Yoko Ono and more, our collection of limited edition, craft-bound books are produced in collaboration with, and signed by, icons of art, photography, fashion and music. They are the ultimate treasure for collectors.

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FEATURED BOOK

Night Divides the Day: The Doors Anthology by The Doors

Created in celebration of the band’s 60th anniversary, Night Divides the Day opens up The Doors archives like never before.

This is the ultimate account of The Doors, their incredible story and their enduring legacy.

Available as a regular bookstore edition or in a limited edition, collectable craft binding, hand-signed by John Densmore and Robby Krieger.

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The art of making your hand-crafted book

More like works of art than regular books, our rare and collectible editions are hand-crafted by the UK's leading fine art publishing house, Genesis Publications.

Load video: Video showing the making of a limited edition, hand-crafted book.

The story of Hedley's Books

A family of book people, for over 115 years

From humble beginnings selling newspapers from the back of a bicycle, through two world wars, boom times and bust. To the flourishing community bookshop it is today and even working with some of the biggest names in music, Hedley's Books has been family-owned and committed to books since 1907.

Second generation Alex Hedley dressed in a suit and holding a stack of books upstairs at 150 Queen St Masterton

Experience the magic of books

It's true that our books are best enjoyed in real life. Visit our store in the heart of the Wairarapa or join our mailing list to be notified about events and pop ups near you.

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