Librería Polifemo

Polifemo is an independent history bookshop and publishing brand based in Madrid, active since 1980. Its online store offers books across a broad range of subjects, with a particular emphasis on history, including the histories of Africa, the Americas, Asia, Spain and other regions. Its catalogue also covers travel, philosophy, anthropology, politics, religion, science, literature, art, architecture, economics, law, music and film, alongside books for children and young adults.

Customers can browse new releases, featured titles, themed collections and specialist catalogues. Polifemo’s selections explore historical periods and topics, including the age of Teresa of Ávila and the era of Charles III and the Enlightenment. The shop also presents books on subjects such as culture, language, the natural world and the history of ideas. In addition to selling books online and in its Madrid shop, Polifemo shares news and activities and offers a newsletter for readers. Its curatorial approach makes the store a resource for readers seeking scholarly and accessible perspectives on the past and related fields.