(Hardback)

The Radcliffe Camera is one of the most celebrated buildings in Oxford. Instantly recognizable, its great dome rises amid the Gothic spires of the University. Through early maps, plans and drawings, portraits, engravings and photographs this book tells the fascinating story of its creation and describes its place within Oxford University.

(Hardback)

Beautifully presented, this collection of Lears nonsense birds, such as The Obsequious Ornamental Ostrich, who wore Boots to keep his feet quite dry, is a perfect gift for children of all ages as well as for lovers of birds. Each is endowed with unique character while collectively they form a gloriously humorous flock.

(Hardback)

Fantasy Travel shows people sitting proudly and playfully in studio mock-ups of aeroplanes, cars, speedboats and hot air balloons. Such modes of transport were beyond the dreams of the average person in the early twentieth century but the photographic studios allowed them to indulge wild flights of fancy and take away the resulting postcards.

(Hardback)

Why did Asquith take Britain to war in 1914 What did educated young men believe their role should be What was it like to fly over the Somme battlefield How could a trench on the front line be the safest place These fascinating contemporary papers paint a highly personal and immediate picture of the war as it happened.

(Hardback)

Richly illustrated with rare and previously unpublished images from the collection, this book not only offers a unique insight into Georgian culture and political history and but also tells the remarkable story of an eccentric English diplomat and his talented sister, whose monument now stands outside the parliament building in Tbilisi

(Paperback, 5th Revised edition)

Presents the Bodleian's collections in microform, along with the coverage of those bibliographies, official publications and newspapers which are held in micro-format.

(Hardback, 2nd edition)

Heath Robinson drew many cartoons lampooning the excesses of the First World War and poking fun at the German army, bringing comic relief to British soldiers and civilians. This book presents his complete First World War satire, from ridiculous weapons such as Button Magnets to a demonstration of how to have a Quiet Cup of Tea at the Front.

(Hardback, 2nd edition)

For this compact little book Heath Robinson joined forces with writer Cecil Hunt to show civilians 'how to make the best of things' during the air raids, rationing, allotment tending and blackouts of the Second World War. The result is a warm celebration of the British population's ability to 'make do and mend'.

(Hardback, 2nd edition)

Presenting such innovations as the Zip-Opening Bonnet, the Duo-car for the Incompatible and the handy New Rear Wheel Gear for Turning the Car in One Movement, this volume will appeal to everybody who is ever likely to drive, be driven in, or get run over by a mechanically propelled vehicle.

(Hardback)

In this tongue-in-cheek guide, illustrated by Heath Robinsons inimitable cartoons and contraptions, there are many charmingly old-fashioned tips for how to succeed in almost all aspects of married life. First published in 1937, this book makes a highly amusing gift for those who are considering tying the knot or wish to celebrate wedded bliss.

(Hardback)

First published in 1938, the book gives an insight into gardening trends on the eve of the Second World War while also addressing common concerns faced by gardeners. Poking gentle fun at a British obsession with a detailed illustration on almost every page, this book will delight both aspiring and experienced gardeners alike.

(Hardback)

This beautifully designed catalogue is not only a celebration of the Designer Bookbinders 3rd International Competition winning entries, but also a lavishly illustrated record of all the entrants from around the world. Texts are given a new look through the skills, seductive materials, and boundless inventiveness of the craft of bookbinding.

(Hardback)

How should men and women embark on a new relationship Is it acceptable to flirt What gifts are appropriate for a fiancee How should one announce an engagement Aimed at the romantically inclined in the 1930s, this charming self-help guide is dedicated to the etiquette of choosing, wooing and winning a prospective partner.

(Hardback)

Packed with amusing scenarios of provocative behaviour as well as pithy advice, and illustrated with contemporary line drawings, this charming guide will win over both novices and veterans in this much maligned role.

(Paperback, First edition published 1906)

Eight years before the outbreak of the First World War, when national hysteria over the supposed presence of German spies in England gripped the country, the journalist and novelist William Le Queux imagined a catastrophic scenario in which the German army invaded Britain in a shock attack on the east coast.

(Hardback)

This lavishly illustrated book investigates an outstanding eighteenth-century example of a samut khoi, a type of beautiful folding book found in Southeast Asia, which became particularly popular as a repository for the Buddhas teachings.

(Paperback)

Illustrating Empire tells the history of the British Empire through the ephemeral images used to promote, record, and celebrate its development. The narrative is told through more than 200 striking and original images accompanied by illuminating story captions which unlock the history and meaning behind the illustrations.

(Hardback)

Established in 1968, John Fullers Sycamore Press published some of the most critically acclaimed writers of the past half-century including W.H. Auden, Philip Larkin, and Peter Porter. The press ceased operations in 1992, but remains an excellent example of the unique qualities associated with the small press movement in England.

(Hardback)

Including the original Latin texts as well as Modern English verse translations, this is a significant new edition of John Gowers historical poems, detailing the 1381 Peasants Revolt and the deposition of Richard II in 1399.

(Hardback)

Highly illustrated with colour images of manuscripts, rare books, and artefacts, this book showcases the many important Korean antiquities held in the Bodleian Libraries and Museums of Oxford in a single volume for the first time.

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

Drawing on recent extensive archival research, this book looks at the publication and survival of Magna Carta. It also tells the story of how a peace treaty between a group of barons and a medieval English king became one of the chief cornerstones of civil liberties, informing universal ideas of liberty and justice across the centuries.

(Paperback)

This richly illustrated insight into one of the most successful pieces of choral music of all time examines the composition manuscript and Handels own conducting score, and places Handels best-known work in the context of its times.

(Paperback)

This books tells the fascinating story of the creation and immediate afterlife of the first and most popular Bible in English. With over 60 illustrations of manuscripts, artefacts, and archival material, this beautiful book presents essays by leading scholars, including Diarmaid MacCulloch.