Missing Tiger Bookshop

Missing Tiger Bookshop is a small family business based in Tasmania, Australia, run by Rick and Esther. It began in 1986 when the couple set up a market stall at Hobart's Salamanca Market one weekend to reduce the number of books in their house. That first stall evolved into a regular Saturday presence at Salamanca Market, a successful eBay shop, and a physical bookshop in Queenstown, in the remote West of Tasmania. The business specialises in Tasmanian and miscellaneous books, offering a diverse range of new and used titles, as well as ephemera. Its online catalogue and eBay store allow customers to browse and purchase books, while the Queenstown shop serves as a local hub, hosting events such as poetry readings and book launches. The shop's website features a curated selection of featured items, often focusing on Tasmanian history, nature, and culture, such as 'The Huon Pine Story' and 'The Track Cutter'. With over 35 years of operation, Missing Tiger Bookshop has built a reputation for friendly, high-quality service and a deep knowledge of Tasmanian books.

Missing Tiger Bookshop was founded in 1986 by Rick and Esther, a couple based in Tasmania, Australia. The business started when they set up a market stall at Salamanca Market in Hobart one weekend, aiming to reduce the number of books in their home. The stall proved successful, and they became regulars at Salamanca Market every Saturday. Over the years, they expanded their operations to include an eBay shop, selling used books and ephemera online. In the 2020s, they opened a physical bookshop in Queenstown, a remote town in Western Tasmania. The shop at 2021 Orr Street, Queenstown, has since become a local gathering place, hosting events such as poetry readings and book launches, including the launch of Julie Massey-Ross's poetry collection 'Men, Death & Dogs'. The business continues to be run by Rick and Esther as a small family enterprise, with a focus on Tasmanian books and personalised service. As of 2021, the website featured a range of Tasmanian-interest titles, and the shop remains active in the community.

• 2021

  Physical bookshop operating at 2021 Orr Street, Queenstown, Tasmania.

• 2021

  Website featured Tasmanian titles such as 'The Huon Pine Story' and 'The Track Cutter'.

• 1986

  Business started with a market stall at Salamanca Market, Hobart.

Specialist in Tasmanian and miscellaneous books, combining a physical shop, market stall, and online sales with a focus on personal service and local history.

• The Huon Pine Story

  Reprint 2004 by G. Kerr & H. McDermott, about Tasmania's most important tree.

• The Track Cutter

  By Patsy Crawford, about Thomas Bather Moore and West Coast exploration.

• On the Front Foot

  By Jacqui Triffett, story of women's cricket in Tasmania.

• Gravel & Mud

  Newly published book on football on the west coast of Tasmania.

1. 1MISSING TIGER BOOKSHOP – Tasmanian and Miscellaneous Booksmissingtiger.com
2. 2About – MISSING TIGER BOOKSHOPmissingtiger.com
3. 3The Huon Pine Story – MISSING TIGER BOOKSHOPmissingtiger.com
4. 4Missing Tiger Bookshop - Wikidatawikidata.org