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DVD Air & Sea Combat

DVD Air & Sea Combat
The aeroplanes, the battles, the legends, the video history of combat in the air.

DVD Military History

DVD Military History
many documentaries covering the history of First World War, the Second World War, and the Boer War.

DVD Video Encyclopedia of World War Two

DVD Video Encyclopedia of World War Two
Comprehensive video series detailing the history of the Second World War.

Campaign

Campaign
Each book analyses a major battle or campaign, from outbreak to conclusion, taking stock of the opposing forces at crucial points during the fighting. Features full- colour 3-D bird's eye views, battle scenes and maps.

Elite

Elite
Each book focuses on a single army, elite group, period, or method of war, and features their uniforms, equipment, tactics and the key personalities of the troops and commanders.

Essential Histories

Essential Histories
Each book studies the origins, politics, tactics, strategy and repercussions of one major war or theatre of war, from both military and civilian points of view. Maps, photographs and contemporary illustrations support each text.

Men-at-Arms

Men-at-Arms
Each book provides a detailed account of the uniforms, insignia, background, equipment, weapons, and organisation of a single army, regiment, group or period. Uniforms are shown in full colour artwork.

New Vanguard

New Vanguard
Each book examines the history, design and deployment of some of the most significant machines of war, including fighting ships, galleys, weapons, artillery, tanks. Cutaway artwork reveals the inner workings and construction of each subject.

Pirates

Pirates
Books about pirates, buccaneers, swashbucklers, privateers, ... histories, accounts, illustrations, with more to come! many Pirates books

many Pirates books

Special Editions

Special Editions
Each book combines a selection of best-selling Osprey books, bound together in a single volume.

The Aviation Factfile: Aircraft Of World War II

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The Aviation Factfile: Aircraft Of World War II
General editor: Jim Winchester. Grange Books, 2004. Out of Print. Covering over 120 of the major aircraft of World War II (1939-45), this book provides a fascinating account. It takes from the outmoded biplane remnants such as the Gloster Gladiator, via Messerschmitt 109, Spitfire, Hurricane & P-51 Mustang, to the jets of the war's final hours. These include, the Komet, ME 262 and Arado Ar34. This is a fully illustrated & indexed hardcover edition, in letterbox format, as part of The Aviation Factfile series of books. 256 pages. Hard Cover Full Colour 12" x 9" (30cm x 23cm) Dust Jacket ISBN: 1840136391
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The Aviation Factfile: Modern Military Aircraft

The Aviation Factfile: Modern Military Aircraft

General editor: Jim Winchester. Grange Books, 2004. Out of Print. Covering over 120 of the most important aircraft employed since World War II, 1945, this ...more...

The Aviation Factfile: Civil Aircraft

The Aviation Factfile: Civil Aircraft

General editor: Jim Winchester. Grange Books, 2004. Out of Print. This book provides a fascinating account, covering over 120 of the most important passenger and ...more...

The Complete Gerry Anderson Authorised Episode Guide

The Complete Gerry Anderson Authorised Episode Guide

Chris Bentley, Gerry Anderson (foreword). Reynolds & Hearn, March 2003. For the first time, all Gerry Anderson's forty years of Supermarionation action are presented in ...more...

The Aviation Factfile: Civil Aircraft

The Aviation Factfile: Civil Aircraft
General editor: Jim Winchester. Grange Books, 2004. Out of Print. This book provides a fascinating account, covering over 120 of the most important passenger and utility aircraft. These range from such period flyers as, the De Havilland Comet, Lockheed Constellation & Ju 52, to such modern icons as the Concorde, 747 & Airbus A300 series. This is a fully illustrated & indexed hardcover edition, in letterbox format, as part of The Aviation Factfile series of books. 256 pages. Hard Cover Full Colour 12" x 9" (30cm x 23cm) Dust Jacket ISBN: 1840136421
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The Aviation Factfile: Modern Military Aircraft

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The Aviation Factfile: Aircraft Of World War II

The Aviation Factfile: Aircraft Of World War II

General editor: Jim Winchester. Grange Books, 2004. Out of Print. Covering over 120 of the major aircraft of World War II (1939-45), this book provides ...more...

The Aviation Factfile: Modern Military Aircraft

The Aviation Factfile: Modern Military Aircraft
General editor: Jim Winchester. Grange Books, 2004. Out of Print. Covering over 120 of the most important aircraft employed since World War II, 1945, this book provides a fascinating & information packed account. These craft include such superfighters as F-16 & F-117 from Lockheed, McDonnell Douglas's F/A-18 Hornet, and Tupelov Tu-22M Backfire. There are examples of numerous UK planes, plus European Tornado Jaguar and Eurofighter Typhoon. This is a fully illustrated & indexed hardcover edition, in letterbox format, as part of The Aviation Factfile series of books. 256 pages. Hard Cover Full Colour 12" x 9" (30cm x 23cm) Dust Jacket ISBN: 1840136405
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The Aviation Factfile: Civil Aircraft

The Aviation Factfile: Civil Aircraft

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The Aviation Factfile: Aircraft Of World War II

The Aviation Factfile: Aircraft Of World War II

General editor: Jim Winchester. Grange Books, 2004. Out of Print. Covering over 120 of the major aircraft of World War II (1939-45), this book provides ...more...

Bandits

Bandits
Eric Hobsbawm. Abacus History, 2001. Acclaimed author, Eric Hobsbawm, presents a comprehensive study of the social or rebel bandit. These people are classed as champions of injustice, or avengers of evil, rather than simple criminals & have entered into folklore. This sweeping study takes in the Balkan Haiduks, Brazilian cangaceiros, Robin Hood and Jesse James. This is a fully annotated, soft cover edition, with 16 B&W plates, bibliography and index. 226 pages. Soft Cover Black & White 5" x 8" (13cm x 20cm) £9.99 Save £1.99

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The Complete Gerry Anderson Authorised Episode Guide

The Complete Gerry Anderson Authorised Episode Guide

Chris Bentley, Gerry Anderson (foreword). Reynolds & Hearn, March 2003. For the first time, all Gerry Anderson's forty years of Supermarionation action are presented in ...more...

The Boer War

The Boer War

Thomas Pakenham. Abacus History, 2000. A full-scale history of one the costliest & bloodiest defeats the British ever endured. Based on first hand, largely unpublished sources, ...more...

The Aviation Factfile: Aircraft Of World War II

The Aviation Factfile: Aircraft Of World War II

General editor: Jim Winchester. Grange Books, 2004. Out of Print. Covering over 120 of the major aircraft of World War II (1939-45), this book provides ...more...

The Boer War

The Boer War
Thomas Pakenham. Abacus History, 2000. A full-scale history of one the costliest & bloodiest defeats the British ever endured. Based on first hand, largely unpublished sources, Thomas Pakenham offers an in depth & highly readable account of the Boer War, 1899 - 1902. This is a fully annotated, soft cover edition, with 16 B&W plates, bibliography and index. 660 pages. Soft Cover Black & White 5" x 8" (13cm x 20cm) £12.99 Save £4.99

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The Complete Gerry Anderson Authorised Episode Guide

Chris Bentley, Gerry Anderson (foreword). Reynolds & Hearn, March 2003. For the first time, all Gerry Anderson's forty years of Supermarionation action are presented in ...more...

The Aviation Factfile: Aircraft Of World War II

The Aviation Factfile: Aircraft Of World War II

General editor: Jim Winchester. Grange Books, 2004. Out of Print. Covering over 120 of the major aircraft of World War II (1939-45), this book provides ...more...

Bandits

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Eric Hobsbawm. Abacus History, 2001. Acclaimed author, Eric Hobsbawm, presents a comprehensive study of the social or rebel bandit. These people are classed as champions of ...more...

The Civil War Trilogy (3 volumes)

The Civil War Trilogy (3 volumes)
William C. Davis, technical advisor Russ A. Pritchard. Salamander Books, 2001. The history of the American Civil War (1861 - 5) is told in three volumes, entitled The Fighting Men, The Battlefields, and The Commanders. Each volume is lavishly illustrated with original illustrations, period photographs and maps to bring to life this epic and bloody conflict. 'The most readable, authoritative and beautifully designed illustrated history of the American Civil War.' This is a fully indexed, three-volume softcover edition with illustrated slipcase. 256 pages per volume. 256x3 pages. Soft Cover Full Colour 8" x 12" (20cm x 30cm) ISBN: 1840651059
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Censored Hollywood Sex, Sin & Violence On Screen

Censored Hollywood Sex, Sin & Violence On Screen

Frank Miller. Turner, 1994. Film historian Frank Miller chronicles the backlash against sin and smut from the 1930s to the modern rating system. 320 ...more...

Crikey! # 1

Crikey! # 1

Edited by Brian M Clark. Sequential Media Publications, 2007. Great new fanzine for the ever growing numbers of British comics collectors and enthusiasts. Launch issue ...more...

Crikey! # 2

Crikey! # 2

Edited by Brian M Clark. Sequential Media Publications, 2007. After a great start this new magazine for fans of British comics returns packed with features. ...more...

The Gladiators: History's Most Deadly Sport

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The Gladiators: History's Most Deadly Sport
Fik Meijer. Souvenir Press, 2004. Pieced together from grave epitaphs, graffiti, mosaics, frescoes, engravings and every imaginable ancient source, author Fik Meijer garners these snippets into the most comprehensive picture of the gladiators of antiquity. He describes their origins, daily life, training and their survival chances in the arena, famed for its excitable crowds & the Emperor's bloodlust & desire for spectacle.

Meijer's reference is illustrated throughout with extensive references, bibliography & index. For those keen to understand this ancient & most bloodthirsty of sports, Fik Meijer's book is highly recommended. 270 pages. Soft Cover Black & White 5" x 8" (127mm x 203mm) ISBN: 0285637045

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Star Wars The Essential Guide to Characters

Star Wars The Essential Guide to Characters

Andy Mangels. Boxtree, 1998. The only detailed, illustrated guide to the major and minor characters of the Star Wars universe. Detailed profiles of characters, their ...more...

Revelations: The Art Of Max Bertolini

Revelations: The Art Of Max Bertolini

CONTAINS ADULT MATERIAL. Illustrated by Max Bertolini. Paper Tiger/ Chrysalis Books, 2005. Featuring more than 120 stunning illustrations, Revelations takes us into a world of ...more...

Humorous Illustration The Top Artists of Our Time Talk About Their Work

Humorous Illustration The Top Artists of Our Time Talk About Their Work

Nick Meglin, foreword by Federico Fellini. Out of Print. This book provides a behind-the-scenes look at how some of the top illustrators and artists of the ...more...

Lawrence of Arabia

Lawrence of Arabia
David Nicolle, illustrated by Richard Hook. Osprey, 1988. An in-depth study of the charismatic career soldier T.E. Lawrence with period photographs and documents of the time. It also features 8 full colour illustrated plates from Richard Hook. Indexed. 64 pages. Soft Cover Part Colour ISBN: 1841761052
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Legions Of The North

Legions Of The North
Michael Simkins, illustrated by Ronald Embleton. Osprey History, 2000. A comprehensive study of Roman England at the time of a visit by Emperor Hadrian, AD 122. Concerned about security, he ordered the building of a massive wall to keep out the marauding Barbarians. This book details this fascinating period, the building of this epic structure and the armour, equipment and beliefs of the Romans themselves. This is a soft cover edition, with numerous illustrations, 8 full colour plates and index. 64 pages. Soft Cover Part Colour ISBN: 184176129X
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The Vadeboncoeur Collection Of Images: Issue Nine

The Vadeboncoeur Collection Of Images: Issue Nine

Jim Vadeboncoeur, Jr.. Jim Vadeboncoeur, Jr. Publishing, 2007. The magazine that prides itself on being filled with glamorous illustrative art from rare and obscure sources ...more...

Rough Work: Concept Art, Doodles and Sketchbook Drawings

Rough Work: Concept Art, Doodles and Sketchbook Drawings

Frank Frazetta, Editors Arnie & Cathy Fenner. Spectrum Fantastic Art, 2007. "Everybody always wants to know how Frank does it,'" notes Arnie Fenner. "This ...more...

Olivia The 1992-92 Collection

Olivia The 1992-92 Collection

CONTAINS ADULT MATERIAL. Olivia De Berardinis. Robert Bane Editions, 1992. Mini catalogue. 36 pages of Olivia limited edition lithographs reproduced in full colour. ...more...

The Marine Corps In Vietnam

The Marine Corps In Vietnam
Charles Melson, illustrated by Ramiro Bujeiro. Osprey, 1988. Providing an in-depth view of the war in Vietnam from the soldier on the ground's viewpoint. It has many B&W photos plus 12 full colour illustrated plates from Ramiro Bujeiro. The author was in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam conflict. 64 pages. Soft Cover Part Colour ISBN: 1841761052
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Tournament Of Shadows The Great Game and the Race for Empire in Asia

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Tournament Of Shadows The Great Game and the Race for Empire in Asia
Karl Meyer & Shareen Brysac. Abacus History, 2001. The struggle for the control of Central Asia, or the 'Great Game', is told here in masterly fashion. Taking in all the natural & cultural wonders of inner Asia, in this epic struggle by the major World powers to harness Afghanistan, Serbia, Palestine, Tibet and beyond. This is a fully annotated, soft cover edition, with 16 B&W plates, acknowledgements, with index. 646 pages. Soft Cover Black & White 5" x 8" (13cm x 20cm) ISBN: 0349113661
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The Twilight Of Empire The Roman Infantryman 3rd to 6th Century AD

The Twilight Of Empire The Roman Infantryman 3rd to 6th Century AD
Simon MacDowell, illustrated by Gerry Embleton. Osprey History, 1994. A comprehensive study of Roman infantryman or 'pedes' as he was known, who replaced the earlier Roman legionary. Author Simon MacDowell explores this flexible & skilled soldiers' changing role between the 3rd & 6th century AD. This is a soft cover edition, with numerous illustrations, 8 full colour plates & index. 64 pages. Soft Cover Part Colour ISBN: 1841761125

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The Uniforms Of Napoleon's Army

The Uniforms Of Napoleon's Army
Carle Vernet. Greenhill Books, 2002. Illustrated by the French borne artist Carle Vernet (1758 - 1836), this edition provided affordable access to the factually accurate uniform designs, which were published & circulated to the military tailors of the time. The uniforms are shown, as would have been worn by the servicemen of the time, in non-military settings, thus offering fascinating glimpses in the lives of the time.

After a detailed introduction to Vernet & the military rules in force, from 1812, we are presented with over 100 illustrations, representing the best of Carle Vernet's work. A fascinating view of the elegant uniforms of these fighting Frenchmen of the Napoleonic era. 96 pages. Soft Cover Full Colour 10" x 10" (25cm x 25cm) ISBN: 1853675202
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The Warrior Race: A History Of The British At War

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The Warrior Race: A History Of The British At War
Lawrence James. Abacus History, 2001. Drawing on the latest historical & Archaeological research, author Lawrence James has fashioned a detailed & fascinating account of the British at war. From its Roman occupation, civil wars, Colonial occupation to the total war experience of the modern age. This is a fully annotated, hardcover edition, with 16 B&W plates, bibliography & index. 864 pages. Hard Cover Black & White 5" x 8" (13cm x 20cm) £25.00 Save £9.00

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The Warrior Race: A History Of The British At War

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The Warrior Race: A History Of The British At War
Lawrence James. Abacus History, 2001. Drawing on the latest historical & Archaeological research, author Lawrence James has fashioned a detailed & fascinating account of the British at war. From its Roman occupation, civil wars, Colonial occupation to the total war experience of the modern age. This is a fully annotated, soft cover edition, with 16 B&W plates, bibliography & index. 864 pages. Soft Cover Black & White 5" x 8" (13cm x 20cm) £10.99 Save £2.99

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Warriors Of Ancient Greece

Warriors Of Ancient Greece
Nicholas Sekunda, illustrated by Angus McBride. Osprey, 1989. A reconstruction of the rise and fall of the Greecian Empire and the many battles her armies fought, as told by historian Nicholas Sekunda. It has many B&W photos plus 12 full colour illustrated plates from Angus McBride. 64 pages. Soft Cover Part Colour ISBN: 1855329360
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With Napoleon In Russia: The Illustrated Memoirs Of Major Faber Du Faur, 1812

With Napoleon In Russia: The Illustrated Memoirs Of Major Faber Du Faur, 1812
Major Faber Du Faur, edited & translated by Jonathan North. Greenhill Books, 2001. Presented in the volume is a first hand illustrated account of the epic Russian campaign, as conducted by Napoleon in 1812. This is given by Major Faber du Faur, a talented artist and frontline soldier. It provides an accurate story of the campaign, as they happened, with 92 contemporary illustrations of the scenes.

These combine to become a gripping evocation of the unfolding disaster that befell Napoleon & his vast army. A fascinating volume that all historians & military aficionados alike, will want to own. 208 pages. Hard Cover Full Colour 14" x 11" (36cm x 28cm) Dust Jacket ISBN: 1853674540
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The Year Of Liberty The Great Irish Rebellion Of 1798

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The Year Of Liberty The Great Irish Rebellion Of 1798
Thomas Pakenham. Abacus History, 2001. A bloody and fascinating account of the Irish uprising of 1798, against their British oppressors. By the time of its conclusion, this violent rebellion would leave more than 30,000 people dead & left to rot on the ground. Author Thomas Pakenham has blended the complex facts with the tragic, heroic and absurd to present this authoritative account. This is a fully annotated, soft cover edition, with maps, 16 B&W plates, bibliography and index. 424 pages. Soft Cover Black & White 5" x 8" (13cm x 20cm) £10.99 Save £2.99

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