Antiques & Collectables by Subject
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Cars We Loved in the 1970s
The 1970s saw some ground-breaking new metal in British showrooms: the Renault 5 established the new ‘supermini’ class, the Volkswagen Golf gave the average family car a hatchback and top quality, the Ford Capri made sporty cars available to everyone and, despite all of this, that old favourite the Ford Cortina continued to rule the sales charts. It was a funny old time to be a driver, and Britain started to experience a love/hate relationship with the four-wheeled machine that previously symbolised nothing but speed and freedom. The economic rollercoaster sent fuel prices soaring, while the country’s roads left something to be desire, and then there was the issue of those cars themselves: it seemed British manufacturers, beset by striking workers and falling quality standards, were stalling as Japan’s Datsuns and Toyotas cruised off with contented customers. Giles Chapman documents the whole turbulent decade stunningly illustrated book, from the cars that dominated our motoring lives to the much-maligned Morris Marina and Reliant Robin actually helped drivers out of a jam.
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Railway Journeys in Art Volume 1: Scotland (Poster to Poster Series 1)
The Railway Journeys in Art series is a nine-volume definitive collection of railway posters from Britain, Europe, Australia and North America. Each volume is a mixture of travel documentary, geographical and historical study, graphic artists reference and poster database all interlinked using the central theme of railway posters. Volume 1: Scotland is a good place to start. It won the Scottish non-fiction book of the year when published. It has a rich history, wonderful geography and unique culture. More than 330 Scottish posters, many previously unpublished in books, are included, and a comprehensive text not only gives details about the poster, but also the region or service to which it refers, with an emphasis on the history behind the poster. The text is detailed, very readable and enjoyable. Indeed you can journey around Scotland without leaving your seat, through the medium of the posters and text.Read more
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The Car Book: The Definitive Visual History (DK Definitive Transport Guides)
Strap yourself in for an unforgettable ride through motoring history!
From the earliest “horseless carriage” to the modern supercar, this lavishly illustrated history of the automobile is packed with everything you need to know about classic cars through the ages.
Filled with stunning photography, and featuring more than 2,000 models, Car shows you how cars have evolved around the world over the last 130 years, and their impact on society as objects of curiosity, status symbols, and items of necessity.
Journey back into automotive history and you will find:
-In-depth profiles highlighting the most important cars of each period
-Virtual photographic tours of some of the most iconic cars from the Ferrari F40 to the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost
-A decade-by-decade history told in stunning visual detail
-Illustrated feature spreads detailing the evolution of legendary brands from Aston Martin, to Porsche and Cadillac
-A timeline of the milestone developments in car manufacturing and technologySee the world’s most innovative machines come to life!
From India’s Hindustan Ambassador to Italy’s Fiat 500, this book will transport you all over the world, taking a truly international view of the greatest cars through time.
Immerse yourself in the stories of the people and companies at the heart of the billion-dollar motoring industry. Covering sports cars, convertibles, and today’s environmentally-friendly electric models, no other car catalogue provides such a comprehensive picture of the car world.
This new and improved edition includes hybrid and electric cars, as well as looking forward to the “driverless” technologies of tomorrow.
So buckle-up and get ready for the journey of a lifetime! The ultimate gift for anyone interested in cars, motoring, and motor racing, this iconic celebration of automotive design is sure to inform and amaze all readers.
Interested in all things transit and travel?
There’s more to discover in this epic series from DK Books! Take an action-packed flight through the history of air travel in Aircraft, and be inspired by the world’s most renowned rail routes in Train.
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The Complete & Unauthorized Guide to Vintage Barbie® Dolls: With Barbie®, Ken®, Francie®, and Skipper® Fashions and the Whole Family
Arequired resource for all Barbie® collectors, this completely revised and expandededition features newimages and updated prices, all in a handy, easy-to-carry-along format. Now over 1,200 beautiful color photosillustrate this complete listing of Barbie through her vintage years from 1959 to 1972, including her sister Skipper® andtheir friends, relations, and pets. Ken®, Midge®, Allan®, Francie®,Scooter®, and all the rest are here. Never before presented in suchdetail and with so many images, every picture shows all the pieces originally included with the fashion. Values are given for loose and never removed from package items. Thelisting also provides each item’s stock number, date, and value.Read more
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Irish Country Furniture and Furnishings 1700-2000
This major illustrated study investigates farmhouse and cabin furniture from all over the island of Ireland. It discusses the origins and evolution of useful objects, what materials were used and why, and how furniture made for small spaces, often with renewable elements, was innate and expected. Encompassing three centuries, it illuminates a way of life that has almost vanished. It contributes as much to our knowledge of Ireland s cultural history as to its history of furniture. This is a is a substantially different book from Irish Country Furniture, 1700-1950, published by Yale UP in 1993 and reprinted several times. The new book now incorporates the findings of a lot of recent research. Nearly all the black and white pictures in the 1993 book are now in colour, or have been changed for the better, and now include different examples (except archive pictures). Many of the author’s fieldwork photographs from the late 1980s, have been digitised and will now be published for the first time. The extent has almost doubled; there are an extra 120 illustrations; the main text has been fully updated and revised; there is a new chapter Small Furnishings and Utensils and there is a new Preface by Louis Cullen. Reflecting the considerable addition of new material, the time scale is also broadened to include discussions of objects and interiors up to 2000. It represents extraordinary value. The book looks at influences such as traditional architecture, shortage of timber, why and how furniture was painted, and the characteristics of designs made by a range of furniture makers. The incorporation of natural materials such as bog oak, turf, driftwood, straw, recycled tyres or packing cases is viewed in terms of use, and durability. Chapters individually examine stools, chairs and then settles in all their ingenious and multi-purpose forms. How dressers were authentically arranged, with displays varying minutely according to time and place, reveal how some had indoor coops to encourage hens to lay through winter. Some people ate communally or slept in outshot beds, in the coldest north-west, all this is illustrated through art as well as surviving objects.Read more
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Tom Hartley: The Dealmaker
The car world is full of fascinating characters, but few have a story to tell quite as remarkable and inspirational as Tom Hartley. Walking out of school at the age of 11, unable to read or write, Hartley set up his own business buying and selling cars. From that moment on he defied logic and ripped up the rule book on his way to the top.Today, he heads one of the most successful independent family-run luxury, performance and classic car businesses in the world, and has built an unrivalled reputation as ‘The Dealmaker.’ Tom has been at the top for over 40 years, survived and thrived through four recessions, and overcome three life-threatening illnesses. In his own brutally honest words Hartley tells his gripping story of a boy from a traditional Romany family who swapped the classroom for the cut-throat world of Glasgow’s car auctions, buying and selling his first car at the age of 12. Having decided to illegally drive himself, he was only 15 when he had his first car crash, and they don’t come more spectacular than writing off a Ferrari Dino – nothing has ever been mundane in the world of Tom Hartley! Hartley had made his first million by the age of 17, but soon suffered major setbacks as his business went bust, and he found himself at risk of losing his sight without major surgery. Hartley started all over again, living with his wife in a mobile home, and working from the back of a car. He had gone from hero to zero, but his burning desire to be the best saw him climb his way back to the top. His ability to clinch deals in some of the most bizarre places has become legendary, like buying a car in a sauna, while stuck in a traffic jam on a motorway, and even in a swimming pool! Family has played a key part in the Tom Hartley story: his wife, Priscilla, has been at his side all the way, and his two sons have followed closely in their father’s footsteps. Indeed, Tom’s belief in family is just one of the inspiring messages that comes through in his book. Hartley’s inspirational story is about his unshakeable belief in his own abilities, from a precocious schoolboy who had a dream, and then through sheer hard work and a burning desire made the dream come true. This is not just a book for car enthusiasts but for anyone who has dared to dream. It’s a story that will inspire and motivate, and proves you can make the wildest dream come true if you want it badly enough …Read more
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Ford Cars: Ford UK cars 1945-1995 – A Pictorial History
Ford cars can be found all over the world, and vintage models appear at most classic car shows. This book helps to identify the models sold by Ford of Britain, and provides detailed information on each model, with technical specifications, original colour photographs, and lists the colour schemes that were available. Continuing this popular series covering classic British cars, David Rowe now turns his keen eye to the British Ford models. He is well placed to do so, having worked at two Ford dealerships over a 30-year period and has driven many of the models covered by this book.Read more
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Top Gear: Dream Cars: The Hot 100
A globe-spanning tour of the very pinnacle of automotive design from the experts at Top Gear – with awe-inspiring photography and all-encompassing reviews. The perfect gift for car enthusiasts – young and old!
‘This book is a must have for any car fanatic’ — ***** Reader review
‘An absolute belter of a book’ — ***** Reader review
‘Super cool book!’ — ***** Reader review
‘For car lovers of any age!’ — ***** Reader review******************************************************************************************************
Whether it’s through raw power, elegant curves or just an eye-watering price tag, there are a small number of cars that mark the pinnacle of automotive design – and now the experts at Top Gear have chosen the very best of them.Top Gear: Dream Cars – The Hot 100 is a celebration of the cars that achieve that perfect blend of art and engineering.
From the supercar muscleof the Porsche 918 and Ferrari LaFerrari to the technological prowess of the Nissan DeltaWing and the mighty McLaren P1, with stunning visuals, including jaw-dropping photography (some 3D) and detailed reviews of each car, Top Gear: Dream Cars – The Hot 100 will take you on a whistlestop tour of the latest and greatest automotive creations on the planet today.
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How to grow a fiercely successful business: The lived experience of driven female entrepreneurs, inspiring stories that showcase how to be fiercely in demand!
Imagine learning from the stories of other successful female entrepreneurs.The ones who are like you, who get you and know what you go through.
The ones who have shared their stories of how they got to where they are.
The ones who want only great success for you which is why they have shared their stories.
It is an amazing collection of ‘how did I get here’ from 15 female entrepreneurs who were brave and courageous when they decided to set up their own business.
The majority had no start up investment or experience of running a small business. And here they all are, willing to share the ups and downs of getting here. Where they love what they do and make an impact.
It is a book you can pick up any day, especially on the ones when you think ‘is it worth it’. Flip through to any page and be able to remind yourself ‘yes it is’.
Now imagine growing the business you dream of too.
It is exactly what I have done and exactly what I want for you.
Hi I am Lisa, from corporate marketing to accidental entrepreneur. An award winner, author and international speaker, with proven results as a successful In-Person Business Mentor, working locally in the West Midlands and Worcestershire.
I champion female entrepreneurs as for far too long, too many remain in the shadows and hidden, so I want you to step out and make the impact you deserve. It is why I have asked 15 fabulous female entrepreneurs to share their story with you. To inspire you that your dream is possible. I have the pleasure of working with each and every one of these ladies, who have all completed my Be In Demand Programme TM.
Where I show extraordinary female entrepreneurs how to stand out and create demand for what you do, through my signature Be In Demand Methodology, where customers approach you to buy and you grow the business you dream of.
And with over 25 years’ big brand experience, I use the same proven processes, tools and techniques to build and grow my own successful small business and is what I share with my customers to grow theirs. I have an arsenal toolkit, where everything is done together and tailored to you specific business.
Already positively impacted over 1000 female entrepreneurs, for 2023 my mission is to work face to face with a further 1000 local female entrepreneurs to show them how to uplevel their marketing and become fiercely in demand.
It is why this book is such a pleasure to share with you. These incredible women have been honest and open about how they are where they are today. To inspire and support you in growing your own dream business.
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Gelli Plate Printing: Mixed-Media Monoprinting Without a Press
Meet your dream plate and fall in love with a faster, friendlier approach to printmaking.
For artists and crafters who love the creative possibilities of monoprinting on gelatin but not the prep time, mess and inconvenience that comes with it, the Gelli Arts Gel Printing Plate is a dream come true! It’s durable, reusable, stored at room temperature, and ready to get creative whenever you are. Simply apply paint with a soft rubber brayer, make your marks and pull your print. It’s that simple! Wipe the plate down with a spritz of water and a paper towel, and you’re ready to go again.
In this premier guide, artist Joan Bess–inventor of the concept for the Gelli plate–unleashes the fun through more than 50 step-by-step techniques. Create intriguing patterns using tools like sponges, textured rollers and homemade combs. Learn how to incorporate stencils and rubber stamps. Experiment with metallic paint, dimensional paint and gel medium. Become a texture-hunter, creating a wide world of effects using embossed papers, natural objects, rubber bands, lace, corrugated cardboard, metal tape, die cut letters…anything goes!
Even beginners can enjoy immediate gratification–just grab a textured surface, smoosh it into your painted Gelli plate, and you’ll have a stack of amazing prints in no time. For experienced printmakers, the inspirations in these pages will push you to experiment, adapt, combine and layer. It’s easy, fun and totally addicting!
Printmaking just got easier!
- Expert tips from the creator of the Gelli plate
- 50+ awesome step-by-step techniques
- Ideas for incorporating stamps and stencils, using ghost prints, salvaging uninspired prints, and more
- 26-page gallery shows the many wonderful ways artists are incorporating Gelli printing into their work
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Britain’s Toy Car Wars: The War of Wheels Between Dinky, Corgi and Matchbox
For fifty years, Britain made the best toy cars in the world, expertly shrinking every kind of reallife vehicle and producing them in their countless, die-cast millions. Dinky Toys were the 1930s pioneers, then in the 1950s came the pocket-money Matchbox series, followed by Corgi Toys bristling with ingenious features and movie stardust.
But who were the driving forces behind this phenomenon? And how did they keep putting the latest, most exciting cars into the palm of your hand year after year?
In this illustrated and expanded edition of Britain’s Toy Car Wars, Giles Chapman reveals the extraordinary battle to dominate Britain’s toy car industry, and the dramas and disasters that finally saw the tiny wheels come off …
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The Complete Book of Classic MG Cars
The Complete Book of Classic MG Cars covers all the marque’s collectible production saloons and sports cars, from the 14/28 and 14/40 sports cars to the iconic postwar convertibles like the MGA and MGB, as well as latter-day takes on the classic MG formula, such as the RV8.First produced in Oxford, England, in 1924, MG cars proved instantly appealing, with a cheeky spirit that would win the hearts of millions around the globe, not least of all in the United States. This was due in no small part to the fact that the price was as attractive as the styling and the performance. Inexpensive and fun became quintessential MG traits. In this installment of Motorbooks’ Complete Book series, author Ross Alkureishi offers a chronological model-by-model marque history. Narratives discuss design, production, and technology, while specification tables highlight key technical and performance data. Hundreds of photos illustrate the vehicles and even include detail shots of engine bays and interiors.
Originally formed as a side business, MG became one of the world’s most recognized car brands. From prewar saloons to fast and affordable two-seat sports cars in the pre- and postwar periods, MG has exuded fun, thanks to models like the Midgets and Magnettes, the traditionally styled T-Types, and the vehicles that would become the marque’s most recognizable: the MGA, MGB, and MGC. MG would undergo several ownership changes throughout the years, and Alkureishi expertly shows how different ownership groups affected MG cars, good or bad. Along the way, the company competed on racetracks around the world, and Alkureishi describes the most successful of these exploits in complementary sidebars.
The Complete Book of Classic MG Cars is the essential guide to this important chapter in the history of motoring.
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£29.10£38.00The Complete Book of Classic MG Cars
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The Story of Porsche: A Tribute to the Legendary Manufacturer
The Story of Porsche is a compact and beautifully designed review of the iconic car manufacturer.
From the alluring curves to the powerful engineering, Porsche has been synonymous with both luxury and race car manufacturing for more than 90 years. In The Story of Porsche, every component of the legendary brand’s success is studied and celebrated, from turbulent beginnings to its ascent to the summit of car design and construction.
Blending heritage with innovation and brand identity with creativity, Porsche has produced some of the most beloved models of sport and luxury car alike. From the timeless designs of the 911 and Carrera, to the dynamism of the 917, the fabled marque has instilled class and faultless engineering into each and every one of its creations. With 19 victories at Le Mans, Porsche has also proved itself to be as successful on the racetrack as it is on the streets; revered, respected and treasured in equal measure.
These victories on both the podium and in the marketplace are rendered here in stunning detail through insightful text and exceptional photography. This is a story packed with blind corners and steep climbs, in a package that will sit perfectly on any Porsche fan’s bookshelf.
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Maps of the Disney Parks: Charting 60 Years from California to Shanghai (Disney Editions Deluxe)
It all started with a map… Maps of the Disney Parks are more than just atlases used by guests to find their way to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. They are snapshots of a place and time, relics treasured by collectors, and gorgeous pieces of artwork. In fact, it was a map (imagined by Walt Disney and drawn by Herbert Ryman) that was used to sell the idea of Disneyland to investors. Unfold this book of beautiful maps from when the very first Disney Park opened in 1955 right up to today. Discover details on how and why the domestic and international parks have changed over time, and enjoy sixty years worth of skillful creativity. Searching for that perfect gift for the Disney theme park fan in your life? Explore more archival-quality books from Disney Editions: Holiday Magic at the Disney Parks; The Disney Monorail: Imagineering a Highway in the Sky; Walt Disney’s Ultimate Inventor: The Genius of Ub Iwerks; One Day at Disney: Meet the People Who Make the Magic Across the Globe; Marc Davis in His Own Words: Imagineering the Disney Theme Parks; Yesterday’s Tomorrow: Disney’s Magical Mid-Century; Eat Like Walt: The Wonderful World of Disney Food; The Haunted Mansion: Imagineering a Disney Classic.Read more
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Adult Swear Words Coloring Book: Live, Laugh, Fuck Off: Swear Words Colouring Book for Adults | Sweary Coloring Book for Stress Relief and Relaxation | Adult Coloring Book Cuss…
Tired after a long day and pissed off because people… happened? Grab your pencils and color away your frustration with this wonderful Swearing Coloring Book for Adults.Features:
- 40 beautiful designs with your favorite cuss words
- single sided coloring pages to prevent bleed-through
- high quality illustration
- designs vary from simple to more intricate to accommodate all skill levels
- makes a great gag gift for family, friends or co-workers
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Top Gear Ultimate Supercars
Guaranteed to rev the engines of car fans everywhere.
Supercars are the purest and most extreme expression of automotive performance there is – and no one knows the territory better than the TopGear team. With ever-increasing power outputs, radical new designs, and eye-popping price tags, this book is a celebration of the supercar in all its fabulous glory.
Supercars also brings this incredibly fast-moving, hi-octane world bang up to date. The world’s best writers and photographers explore the latest developments in thrilling style – from the new generation of pure-electric cars that have raised the bar for zero emissions performance, to the crazy machines hell-bent on breaking the 300mph barrier … this is TopGear Supercars. Buckle up. Are you ready?
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£18.10£23.80Top Gear Ultimate Supercars
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Programmes! Programmes!: Football and Life from Wartime to Lockdown
Programmes! Programmes! Football and Life from Wartime to Lockdown is a fascinating archaeological dig through a collection of 2,000 programmes. From the bleak wartime era when players had to shelter from air raids and depend on army leave, to tragedies and the ‘Slum Game’, through to the glitz of today’s global stars, noodle partners and fan-owned, community-based clubs – every aspect of football’s evolution, its highs and lows can be found in match-day programmes, along with a dose of bad poetry, adverts for sex magazines, boy bands who never made it and explanations of a ‘magic sponge’ for American fans. There are unforgettable games, World Cup winners, schoolboy internationals destined for stardom and others whose glimpse of glory proved fleeting. The stories play out against a backdrop of technological, economic and social change in Britain and beyond, rekindling the memories of generations of fans. Programmes! Programmes! is a ‘must’ for lovers of football nostalgia, with fascinating, funny and quirky tales galore.Read more
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Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Guide to Hogwarts
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A 3D masterpiece celebrating Harry Potter’s Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from New York Times best-selling pop-up engineer Matthew Reinhart.
Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Guide to Hogwarts is an exhilarating, interactive guide to the iconic school of witchcraft and wizardry. This book features spectacular pop-up re-creations of key locations inside and outside Hogwarts castle, and it opens flat to form a pop-up map of the castle and its grounds – including the Quidditch pitch, the Forbidden Forest, and beyond.
In addition to large pops on each spread, numerous mini-pops will bring to life beloved elements from the Harry Potter films, such as the Marauder’s Map and the Flying Ford Anglia. Each pop will include insightful text about Hogwarts as seen in the films, making for a must-have collectible for fans of the Wizarding World.
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Liberty’s Furniture 1875 -1915: The Birth of Modern Interior Design
- Liberty’s Furniture 1875-1915 includes beautiful photography which showcases a wide selection of Liberty Furniture
- Features photographs of original pieces
- This book gives particular attention to the work of one of Britain’s foremost Arts and Crafts furniture designers, Leonard Wyburd, whose name resonates internationally
‘Liberty’s Furniture 1875 -1915’ provides the clearest and most comprehensive account of early Liberty furniture to date. A definitive work of reference, the volume outlines the company’s unique contribution to the British Arts and Crafts style.Throughout the history of the Arts and Crafts Movement, Liberty & Co. always enjoyed a prominent position. With imaginative design, high quality construction, and state of the art marketing, the company was responsible for some of the most beautiful and enduring pieces of furniture from that period.
Drawing on archive material and reviews in contemporary journals and magazines, Liberty’s Furniture 1875-1915 examines the key features and different styles of Liberty’s furniture design, as it evolved through a variety of genres including Oriental, Arts and Crafts and ‘modern country cottage’. Illustrations from the Liberty catalogues enable readers to see how both the products and promotional styles of the company developed, whilst the many colour photographs show a wide selection of items – from the Athelstan suite and Culloden sideboard to the Thebes stools and Witlaf chairs. Giving particular attention to the work of Leonard Wyburd, the man responsible for some of the most important elements of the Liberty style, this volume represents an invaluable evidence base for collectors and auction houses alike.
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Harry Potter Talking Dobby and Collectible Book
A one-of-a-kind talking collectible of the wizarding world’s most beloved free elf, Dobby!
Kit includes:
– 3-inch polyresin figure of Dobby, mounted on a base. He speaks several memorable lines from the Harry Potter films at the push of a button.
– 48-page book full of quotes and full-color photography
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Backfire
Alan Clark’s passion for cars – that he bought, drove and wrote about over 50 years
Alan Clark was passionate about cars from an early age. He bought his first car – a secondhand 6.5 litre Bentley – while still a schoolboy at Eton and without a driving licence. By the time he was 24 he had been banned from driving three times, not only for speeding but in one instance for driving an open Buick Roadster with a girl on his lap. He dealt in ‘classic’ and vintage cars and soon built up an impressive stable of his own.
One of his first published pieces of journalism appeared in the US magazine, Road and Track, for which he was briefly UK correspondent. BACK FIRE, the title of a column he wrote in Thoroughbred and Classic Cars magazine, ran for three years until his death in September 1999. Alan Clark’s elder son, James Clark – who has inherited his father’s motoring enthusiasms – provides a Prologue; Alan Clark’s widow Jane writes a moving Afterword.
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How To Make Money at Car Boot Sales: Insider tips and practical advice on how to buy and sell at ‘boot fairs’
Every weekend, throughout the year, an enormous number of British people flock to Car Boot Sales. At any one event, hundreds of them are selling off unwanted possessions or inherited junk to free up space at home and raise useful extra money. But many thousands more are searching for incredible bargains and overlooked gems.
This book is a comprehensive guide to both selling and buying. It gives you all the practical information you’ll need to be a success at either, as well as an insight into the mindset of both vendor and customer so you can make any ‘Boot’ work to your advantage.
For the would-be Car Boot Sale seller or buyer, every aspect is explained by an author who’s been through the process countless times.
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The Dream 100 from evo and Octane: 100 years. 100 cars. The greatest of all time.
100 cars across 100 years – the best of the best.Explore the 100 greatest cars of all time, with every single one tried, tested, argued over and chosen by the respected experts at evo and Octane magazines.
Covering an entire century, from legendary classics to the latest supercars, cult heroes to landmark designs, the 100 cars in this book represent the absolute pinnacle of driving history.
With stunning imagery from the world-renowned evo and Octane photographers alongside key performance figures and first-hand reports from behind the wheel, The Dream 100 is the final word in automotive excellence.
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Autograph Book 2023: collect your special memories in one special place. Vacation Trips with Children Family & Friends
Capture your memories and keep them all in one place with our Autograph Book.Vacation, Cruise, Holiday, Theme Park Trip Companion
Don’t miss another opportunity to collect those precious memories.
Plus it is a great way to encourage and track the social skills of children!Don’t miss another opportunity to collect those precious memories.
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Disney Autograph Book, Mickey or Minnie Mouse, Disney Land or Disneyworld, A5 Size (A5 Minnie (Paris))
- Handmade Autograph Book/Scrapbook
- A5 (210mmx150mm)
- x20 Card pages in white (200gsm)
- Twin-wire binding
- Bow embellishment
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The Book at War: Libraries and Readers in an Age of Conflict
‘Magisterial’ Kathryn Hughes, The Sunday Times (A Sunday Times Book of the Week)
‘Rich, authoritative and highly readable, Andrew Pettegree’s tour de force will appeal to anyone for whom, whatever the circumstances, books are an abiding, indispensable part of life.’ David Kynaston
Chairman Mao was a librarian. Stalin was a published poet. Evelyn Waugh served as a commando – before leaving to write Brideshead Revisited. Since the advent of modern warfare, books have all too often found themselves on the frontline.
In The Book at War, acclaimed historian Andrew Pettegree traces the surprising ways in which written culture – from travel guides and scientific papers to Biggles and Anne Frank – has shaped, and been shaped, by the conflicts of the modern age.
From the American Civil War to the invasion of Ukraine, books, authors and readers have gone to war – and in the process become both deadly weapons and our most persuasive arguments for peace.
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Victorian Stained Glass (Shire Library)
A beautifully illustrated guide to the world of Victorian stained glass and its manufacturers and designers.
Victorian stained glass – magnificent, colourful and artistic – adorns countless British churches, municipal buildings and homes. Across the decades, several artistic movements influenced these designs, from the Gothic Revival, through the Arts and Crafts Movement and into Art Nouveau as a new century dawned. Historian Trevor Yorke shows how craftsmen re-learned the lost medieval art of colouring, painting and assembling stained glass windows – but also, in this age of industry, how windows were templated and mass produced. Showcasing the exquisite glass generated by famous designers such as A.W.N. Pugin, Pre-Raphaelites William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones, and by leading manufacturers such as Clayton and Bell, this beautifully illustrated book introduces the reader to many wonderful examples of Victorian stained glass and where it can be found.
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£6.90£8.50Victorian Stained Glass (Shire Library)
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Autograph Book: for Unforgettable Vacation Trips, Fun-filled Encounters, and Cherished Signatures from Celebrities and Loved Ones In Theme Park Adventures for Kids, Boys and Girls
Autograph Book 2023 :
Capture the magic of your family vacations and memorable trips with this autograph book. Embark on incredible adventures alongside your children, family, and friends, creating treasured moments that will last a lifetime.
This unique album is not just about collecting celebrities’ signatures but also about preserving the fun and excitement experienced by kids, girls, and boys alike.
From cherished autographs to heartwarming messages, this book serves as a delightful keepsake filled with joyful memories.
Whether you’re exploring new destinations, meeting beloved celebrities, or simply enjoying quality time with loved ones, this autograph book will be the perfect companion for documenting your incredible journey.
Discover a world of adventure, laughter, and unforgettable experiences through the pages of this Autograph Book 2023.Read more
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Final Fantasy XIV Poster Collection
A collection of 27 premium-quality removable posters featuring the breathtaking art of the global hit game Final Fantasy XIV. Celebrate the lush, magnificent artwork of the critically acclaimed online game Final Fantasy XIV with this selection of 27 large-format, full-colour illustrations. Printed on heavy, press-varnished card stock, and featuring character art from A Realm Reborn through the Heavensward, Stormblood, and Shadowbringers expansion packs, these posters are a visual tribute to the rich world of Eorzea.Read more
£22.10£27.50Final Fantasy XIV Poster Collection
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The Story of Ferrari: A Tribute to Automotive Excellence: 1
The Story of Ferrari is a pocket-sized and exceptionally designed celebration of the legendary manufacturer.
Speed, luxury, excellence and innovation have defined Ferrari as the world’s most revered car manufacturer for more than 70 years. In The Story of Ferrari, every key aspect of the Prancing Horse’s history is explored and showcased, from the first car built under the Ferrari name in 1947 through to the global giant and cultural force it has become today.
Delving into the design and engineering philosophies instilled by Enzo Ferrari, this book highlights the most iconic models across decades of Ferrari history, including the 125 S, F40, Testarossa and Enzo. Ferrari is also the most successful name in motorsport, with 16 Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship titles to its name. The stories of its victories and adversities on the track, as well as the drivers and engineers who helped make it such a success, are covered here as well.
Filled with stunning imagery and insightful commentary, The Story of Ferrari charts the history of this legendary marque in a package worthy of the name.
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100 Years of Bentley – reissue
Produced in conjunction with the Bentley Drivers Club and the W.O. Bentley Memorial Foundation,100 Years of Bentley is a lavish celebration of one of the most recognised and revered car brands in history, from its earliest models right up to the modern day cars.
A six-times winner in the gruelling Le Mans 24-hour race, Bentley is also the brand behind iconic cars such as the 41/2-Litre ‘Blower’, the R-type Continental, and modern classics such as the Continental GT and Mulsanne.
Featuring more than 200 pictures, many from the club’s archives and some never seen in print before, this beautiful book details the whole history of Bentley. From W.O. Bentley’s early days as a railway engineer along with his first attempts at modifying French DFP cars, to the company’s earlyracing exploits, including its victories in the early Le Mans races.
Covering the Bentley brand’s revival in the 1980s and renewed impetus when it was acquired by the Volkswagen group, the story is brought up to date with the awesome new Bentleys built for the 21st century and the new era of electrification just around the corner.
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Cuphead Bobbling Figurine: With sound! (Rp Minis)
Bring the fun of Cuphead to your desktop or bookshelf with this officially-licensed, mini bobbling figurine from the classic video game.
* ONE-OF-A-KIND BOBBLING FIGURINE: Mini collectible of Cuphead with a unique bobbling feature inspired by his movement in the game
* INCLUDES SOUND: In-game audio of the announcer’s voice plays at the push of a button
* UNIQUE, TWO-SIDED FLIP BOOK: 48-page, 3-1/2 x 2-5/8 inch illustrated mini book features two original animations from Studio MDHR
* OFFICIALLY LICENSED: Authentic Cuphead merchandise© 2021 StudioMDHR Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Cuphead(TM), the Cuphead(TM) logo, StudioMDHR(TM) and the
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The Good, the Bad, and the Barbie: A Doll’s History and Her Impact on Us
During her unparalleled fifty-year history, Barbie has been the doll that some people love-and some people love to hate. There’s no question she’s influenced generations, but to what end? Acclaimed nonfiction author Tanya Lee Stone takes an unbiased look at how Barbie became the icon that she is, and at the impact that she’s had on our culture (and vice versa). Featuring passionate anecdotes and memories from a range of girls and women, a foreword by Meg Cabot, and original color photographs, this book explores the Barbie phenomenon in a brand-new light.Read more
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Art of Advertising, The
Advertisers in the nineteenth and early twentieth century pushed the boundaries of printing, manipulated language, inspired a new form of art and exploited many formats, including calendars, bookmarks and games. This collection of essays examines the extent to which these standalone advertisements – which have survived by chance and are now divorced from their original purpose – provide information not just on the sometimes bizarre products being sold, but also on class, gender, Britishness, war, fashion and shopping. Starting with the genesis of an advertisement through the creation of text, image, print and format, the authors go on to examine the changing profile of the consumer, notably the rise of the middle classes, and the way in which manufacturers and retailers identified and targeted their markets. Finally, they look at advertisements as documents that both reveal and conceal details about society, politics and local history. Copiously illustrated from the world-renowned John Johnson Collection of Printed Ephemera and featuring work by influential illustrators John Hassall and Dudley Hardy, this attractive book invites us to consider both the intended and unintended messages of the advertisements of the past.Read more
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Coffee with Barbie® Doll (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
Sandra “Johnsie” Bryan has amassed a collection of Barbie*r dolls and her friends that will amaze and delight the casual reader. She sets them up in authentic scenes representing all aspects of this glamorous doll’s adventures, from her annual celebrations to her world travels and from her many dazzling careers to her fantasy homes. This book will take readers back to a time when being grown-up was a make-believe pastime and Barbie*r doll spurred young imaginations. Is it any wonder that she’s still so popular? New Barbie*r dolls are a huge marketing success and vintage dolls have skyrocketed in value as sought-after collectibles. This book of photos is a wonderful visit with an old friend that will bring back great memories for everyone who ever owned a Barbie*r doll or knew someone who did. Barbie*r & *c 1998 Mattel, used under license, but not otherwise affiliated with Mattel.Read more
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A History of Playing Cards
Intricate study based on research and card collections from around the world tells the story of playing cards and their manufacture, plus provides a fascinating overview of heraldry, geography, history, and the social and political activities of man over the past six centuries. “The most authoritative and complete treatment of its kind.” ― The New York Times.Read more
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VERY GOOD car stories: Lots of things to read about cars and the people who drive them
Who is the world’s fastest blind driver and what is the Taliban’s own supercar like?
Who spent 50 years driving an electric egg and why was a German teenage driver banned 49 minutes after passing his test?
The VERY GOOD Car Stories book has quite a few things in it, some of them almost as good as these.
Top Gear writer Simon Heptinstall’s last book of car trivia was widely praised (by his family). This one is nearly as good. There are more than 40,000 words of weird and funny stories about cars and motoring in it. If you can’t think of anything to buy a car bore, VERY GOOD Car Stories might do (or you could just give them some money).Read more
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Classic Cars: A Century of Masterpieces
- A ride through the most coveted cars of the twentieth century, offering sumptuous colour photography and stunning close-ups
- Every featured vehicle has risen significantly in price over the past five to ten years
“These are the cars that most collectors would want to own for their looks, character, performance and driving enjoyment. They all broke the mould.” – Simon de Burton
Simon de Burton journeys through some of the most coveted cars of the twentieth century.
From the Alfa Romeo 6C to the Porsche 996 GT3, the author has chosen cars from each decade from the 1930s to the end of the twentieth century, his choices made from the perspective of the enthusiast and collector. All are considered ‘milestone’ cars and all have risen substantially in value in the past five to ten years. They are not all necessarily the fastest, rarest or most valuable cars, but they are all highly significant and highly regarded.
These are the cars that should have been bought when they were new and kept for the future – now that they are truly desired.
Features cars from across the varied spans of time, price and purpose, including: Lancia Lambda, Austin Seven, Volkswagen Beetle, Jaguar C-Type, Citroen DS19, Ford Mustang, DeLorean DMC 12, McLaren F1.
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The Picture Book of Classic Cars: More Than 80 Classic Cars of the 20th Century (Picture Books – Transportation)
An Engaging Gift Book for Alzheimer’s Patients and Seniors with DementiaDo you sometimes find it difficult to engage your loved one with dementia? To help them stay calm in the midst of an emotional reaction? To find activities you can share with them that encourage peaceful interaction?
This book can help.
Thumbing through this beautiful picture book with your loved one is an activity that will capture their attention, engage their mind, and encourage them to relax. It’s filled with more than 80 full-color, high-resolution photos of classic cars of the 20th century. While many seniors with dementia have difficulty with short-term memory, older memories are more accessible. Seeing these vehicles from decades past may inspire them to talk about the cars they’ve owned over the years and reminisce about time spent in them with family and friends.
You’ll find a lot of other picture books out there, mostly for kids. But it’s demeaning to give seniors books meant for children. Adult photography books are usually large and heavy, and they often include long, frustrating paragraphs of text.
At Sunny Street Books, we design books specifically for seniors with dementia. They’re lightweight yet high-quality, adult in nature, with nothing to distract your loved one from their enjoyment of the photos themselves. They’re small, manageable “coffee table books” that will help reinforce your loved one’s sense of self while preserving their dignity.
Families, caregivers, and assisted living staff can share this book with the people they care for. It is also an excellent activity for seniors with Parkinson’s disease or recovering from a stroke. Seniors with eyesight or strength challenges who find it difficult to hold a heavy book or read long paragraphs of text will also enjoy this book.
FEATURES
• Discreet Packaging.
At no time is anything mentioned about Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or any other challenges the reader might be facing. This book can be given to your loved one without fear that they might feel embarrassed or offended.
• Beautiful Content.
This book is filled with carefully-curated, full-color, high-resolution photos of more than 80 classic cars of the 20th century.
• No Text.
This is a no-text, photos-only book. The only text in the book is on the title and copyright page.
• Manageable Size.
This is a 40-page, 6” x 9” softcover that’s comfortable to hold and easy to tuck into a bag.
• High Quality.
The quality of this book’s cover and its interior design are indistinguishable from books created for other readers. Just because a book is simple and uncomplicated doesn’t mean it has to be unattractive, unprofessional, or childish.
NOTES FOR CAREGIVERS
• Sit beside your loved one in a quiet place that is free of distractions.
• Allow them to hold the book if possible, and also turn the pages, which will enable them to become more engaged in the book.
• Put a pillow in their lap to support the book as you thumb through it together.
• Leave this book in an accessible place to allow your loved one to pick it up on their own when you’re not there.
Click “Sunny Street Books” at the top of this page beneath the title for links to the 90-plus books we publish. We have a book for every interest! Here is a small sample:
The Picture Book of Trains
The Picture Book of Airplanes
The Picture Book of Tools
The Picture Book of Birds
The Picture Book of Natural Wonders
The Picture Book of Movie Stars
The Picture Book of Dogs
The Picture Book of Bible Verses
The Picture Book of Horses
The Picture Book of American Patriotism
The Picture Book of Churches
The Picture Book of Dogs in Costumes
The Picture Book of Majestic Mountains
The Picture Book of CastlesRead more
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The Story of Mini: A Tribute to the Iconic Car: 2
The Story of Mini is a pocket-sized and beautifully illustrated celebration of the iconic car.
For more than 60 years, the Mini has been one of the most beloved and instantly recognisable cars on the road. From its humble beginnings with the British Motor Corporation in 1959, to the modern BMW-backed models of today, The Story of Mini tells the story of the car and the unique culture that has built up around it.
Exploring the evolution of Mini design from the original two-door model – the most popular British car of all time – through to the diverse range of Minis available today, this book is an exceptionally designed tribute to the marque, and the people who helped create it.
Touching on the Mini’s impact on pop culture, as well as the racing heritage cultivated by the legendary John Cooper, and filled with stunning imagery and insightful commentary, The Story of Mini charts the history of this beloved brand in a small but perfectly formed package.
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