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John Smith & Son Group Ltd. is a specialist bookselling chain. Formed in Scotland in 1751, it has undergone some radical changes recently. The 21st Century John Smith & Son is a dynamic, modern company, whilst still retaining the core values which have made it such a success.

Today John Smith & Son comprises:

  • 28 campus bookshops, based in universities from Glasgow to Stirling; from Queen Mary to Sussex; from Cork to Botswana
  • Two legal bookshops in London and Manchester
  • A specialist medical bookshop in Manchester
  • Two specialist education bookshops at the Institute of Education in London as well as on Jordanhill Campus in Glasgow, Scotland.
To buy a book, or to contact any of our shops directly, please select from our range of specialist websites to the right. Here you will find links to our 3 websites, all of which provide a fast order service and feature regular special offers: Customers can also sign up to our specialist email alert services, to keep up to date with new titles in their chosen subjects: