(Hardback)

Continuing the artist-designed 'Photo Postcards from the Tom Phillips Archive' series, 'Weddings' presents 200 images from the turn of the century that captures all the stages of the ceremony.

(Hardback)

Those already familiar with or well-versed in Owen's work will find new material in this book, and those coming to Owen for the first time will enjoy a well researched, yet accessible, illustrated introduction to one of the twentieth century's greatest poets.

(Hardback)

Assembled and designed by Tom Phillips from his themed collection of over 50,000 photographic postcards, 'Women & Hats' explores the remarkable range in the world of millinery from outrageous Edwardian creations to the inventive austerities of the Second World War.

(Hardback)

A niece of Jane Austen and a novelist herself, Catherine Hubback wrote regularly to her eldest son John and his wife Mary. Her letters offer an articulate, detailed commentary on life in California by a gentlewoman managing a household and finding her place in a new world

(Paperback)

This illustrated catalogue presents detailed descriptions of nineteen Greek manuscripts acquired individually by the Library, during the twentieth century, and not previously described in any official Bodleian catalogue.

(Hardback, 2nd edition)

The perfect antidote to the estate agents property description, this book shows you how to prove there is room to swing a cat in your living-room and offers many inventive space-saving solutions, such as the Combination Bath and Writing Desk for Business Men, the Bed Dining-table and the Dresser-Piano.

(Hardback)

This charming bedtime book explores the different ways animals slumber, from familiar pets like cats and dogs, cosy in their baskets, to the less well-known cricket and moth. The gentle and timeless language combines with exquisite illustrations to create a calm, comforting text that is the perfect precursor to nodding off.

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

Major writers through the centuries have turned their minds to the subject of books, often with humour, sometimes with exasperation, always with affection. This essential anthology for bibliophiles offers a rich selection of musings on the virtues of libraries, books and 'the pleasant smell of paper freshly pressed.'

(Hardback, Facsimile edition)

Clearly the work of a teenager, 'Volume the First' reveals the development of the unmistakable voice and style that would mark out Jane Austen as one of the most popular authors of all time. This is a unique opportunity to own a likeness of Jane Austen's hand in the form of a complete manuscript facsimile.

(Paperback)

Taking its title from Howard Carter's famous description of his first glimpse of the treasures of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922, this book offers a timeless portrait of highlights representing the range of the Bodleian Library's unique collections.

(Hardback, 2nd edition)

This quirky and ingenious puzzle book, originally published in 1938, allows you to discover whether you are a genius through a variety of fiendish brain-teasers, tortuous trick questions and complex numerical challenges. Why not try it out on your clever friends and discover which of them is truly a genius