About Papercup
Papercup is a design-led bookstore in Mar Mikhael, Beirut, devoted to the world of visual culture. Its shelves are curated around art, design, photography and architecture books, complemented by a selection of international magazines that keep Beirut connected to creative conversations happening around the globe.
Beyond books, Papercup stocks stationery and design objects and includes a café corner, so a browse can easily turn into a lingering visit. The result is a space that feels as considered as the titles it sells, a small, thoughtful destination for designers, photographers, students and anyone drawn to beautifully made things.
Why Papercup Matters
In a city bursting with creative talent, Papercup provides a rare, dedicated home for visual-culture publishing. Its tight curation of art, design, photography and architecture titles, along with hard-to-find international magazines, makes it a resource for Beirut’s creative community and a source of inspiration for anyone building a visual practice. By pairing that selection with design objects and an inviting café corner, Papercup turns book-buying into a small cultural experience, and quietly champions design as a Lebanese passion.