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70370 HOW MANY? Spectacular Paper Sculptures by Ron Van Der Meer


Every book from the master paper engineer Ron Van Der Meer is a publishing spectacular. Each stunning pop-up page invites readers to look for different shapes and colours among the spectacular colourful paper sculptures and special effects. Leaping 6-8" tall from the pages when spread flat there are little strings, spirals, coloured plastic windows, translucent stars and slanted lines to count, which is almost impossible! Decide whether shadows, reflections and different colours count as additional or different shapes. With optical illusions for youngsters aged six to adult. Five big spreads.


£15.99 NOW £7.50


68679 AUNT DIMITY: VAMPIRE HUNTER by Nancy Atherton


Lori Shepherd’s life could not be happier. There is but one fly in the ointment - her five-year-old twins Will and Rob have started school. Have the boys really had a close encounter with the undead? The hunt leads to Hilltop Farm, where embittered old crone Lizzie Black tells bloodcurdling tales of a family of which Lori was previously unaware, the DuCarals of Aldercot Hall. 232pp.


$22.95 NOW £1.75


70300 PRINCESS AND THE GOBLIN by George MacDonald


Can a princess find true happiness by marrying a goblin prince? Not on your life! Especially when the goblin plans to kidnap her and drag her underground to the altar. The princess is no helpless damsel, but when she finds herself in trouble, she has a brave boy named Curdie and a mysterious woman with long silver hair to help her escape the


goblin’s clutches. This edition includes line drawings by Arthur Hughes from the original 1872 publication and an introduction by bestselling fantasy writer Jeanne DuPrau. 260pp.


$9.99 NOW £2.50


69304 NORBY THE MIXED-UP ROBOT by Janet and Isaac Asimov


Written by the author of I, Robot and many other robot stories, here is a great way to introduce young readers aged 8+ to the thrills of science fiction. Meet Norby. He wants to help, but he is one mixed up robot. When Space Academy cadet Jeff Wells needs tutoring for his course in Martian Swahili, he goes looking for a robot teacher. Norby possesses not only the usual robot skills, but also an extraordinary array of powers, including antigravity and hyperspace capabilities. 96pp in paperback.


£5.99 NOW £2


70291 THE HOUSE ON THE CLIFF: The Hardy Boys Volume Two


by Franklin W. Dixon Find by Telescope, Thief at Work, Landslide!, The Rescue, Pretzel Pete are the first of the 20 chapters in this collectable hardback series. For action, mystery and cliff hanging suspense, the Hardy Boys mystery stories have been entertaining readers since their first publication in


1927. Here in welcome reprint, 180pp in fairly large print and with original line art. £7.99 NOW £2.50


70297 THE MISSING CHUMS: The Hardy Boys


Volume Four by Franklin W. Dixon Something is amiss in Bay Port, the Hardy Boys’ home town. First there is trouble in Shanty Town, then a strange black craft tries to ram Joe and Frank’s boat, The Sleuth. That night the local bank is robbed and later their pals Chet and Biff mysteriously disappear after a masquerade party. Are the events related because the bank robbers also wore masquerade masks? It is not until the two brothers confront the kidnappers that the overall pattern begins to emerge. 1928 original, here in facsimile, 175pp with original artworks. £7.99 NOW £2.50


70292 HUNTING FOR HIDDEN GOLD: The


Hardy Boys Volume Five by Franklin W. Dixon


Timber Wolf, A Rocky Mountain Blizzard and A Mine Cavein’ are only a few of the perils Frank and Joe Hardy encounter during their search for the principal members of a notorious gang responsible for a payroll robbery. In the old Montana mining camp of Lucky Lode, the young detectives puzzle over a series of events. A piano-playing ghost haunts the long- abandoned dance hall. Clue by clue, the Hardy Boys cleverly fit into place the scattered pieces of this dangerous puzzle and come up with an astonishing solution. 177pp. £7.99 NOW £2.50


66872 PETER PAN: A Pop-Up Adaptation Of J. M. Barrie’s Original Tale by Robert Sabuda


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A classic collectable pop-up modern first edition by the master paper engineer Robert Sabuda. There is one child who won’t grow up. Fly with Peter and Wendy over the rooftops, swim in the lagoon with John and Michael on a long summer day and meet the mermaids as they literally pop up from the pages, fly high and see the Jolly Roger pirates’ ship spring up, sail, skull and crossbones, complete with string on the final page. Complete with booklets. For children of all ages. 9" x 11" approx.


$29.99 NOW £12


70435 WHEN THE SNOW FELL by Henning Mankell


By the author of the Inspector Wallender mysteries, here is a captivating novel for ages ten and up about Joel and


his father. As it has in the past, the first snow of the year signifies to Joel Gustafson his very own New Year’s Eve. So when the snow begins to fall on a cold November day, Joel gets busy making resolutions - three to be exact. Resolution one. Live to be at least 100. Resolution two. Set his eyes on the sea for the first time. Resolution three. See a naked lady. At almost 14, Joel feels he needs to see the world including female fantasies in an entirely different light. 247pp. $15.99 NOW £4


69823 THE FROG PRINCE by Hinkler Books


The classic Brothers Grimm fairytale has been reworked for beginner readers aged 4+. There is a dedication page, a padded cover and big Disney-style illustrations, all in colour, on every page. The Frog Price is thought to date back to the 14th century, yet earlier variations of the tale have the frog requesting that his head be cut off by the heroine, only to turn into a prince. In the Grimms’ version, the princess does not allow the frog to sleep on her pillow but angrily throws him against the wall! 32pp.


£4.99 NOW £1.25


69610 SHADOWMAGIC: Signed Limited Edition by John Lenahan


Conor thought he was a pretty typical teenager, albeit one with a one-handed, highly eccentric father with an all-consuming obsession with Celtic mythology. Then two Celtic warriors in full armour turn up on horseback in his living room and try to kill him. It turns out that dad is, in fact, the usurped heir to the


throne of Tir na Nog and, on account of an ancient prophesy, Conor has to die - as if the usual teenager problems were not enough! A right rip- roaring, laugh-packed fantasy adventure for ages 12 upwards. Limited to 1,000 copies and signed by the author. 278pp. £20 NOW £7


68179 HIGHWAY ROBBERY by Kate Thompson


A very tactile book clad in black velvet with gold tooling and a tipped-in colour illustration of a highwayman. Who is the dark stranger? Could he be the most famous highwayman of them all? Follow the poor little wretch on his adventures and delight in the pen and ink illustrations of Jonny Duddle on this adventurous tale. Ages 6+. 116pp. £7.99 NOW 75p


69354 MEALTIME BOOK AND BIB by Sami A wipe-clean plastic squidgy book with the title Hungry Friends has little tiny baby bibliophiles meeting a big green frog and stripy tiger and playing let’s feed the lamb, the chick, the dog, the pink piggy. Alongside the wipe-clean pages is a washable nylon bib which can withstand the messiest of highchairs. Bright appealing graphics in bold colours. Suit babies. $14.99 NOW £3


68754 TOON TREASURY OF CLASSIC


CHILDREN’S COMICS edited by Art Spiegelman and Françoise Mouly


Here is a cast of characters that includes forgotten rarities as well as renowned stars: Dennis the Menace, Little Lulu, Uncle Scrooge and Burp the Twerp will soon be as much loved by you and your kids as they were all those years ago. Some of the 20th century’s finest children’s literature first appeared in lowly comic books published between the 1930s and the 1960s. This treasury gathers together over 60 gems that can stand the test of time and take their honoured place next to the more traditional classics. Each complete and self-contained story is by classic master writers and artists such as Carl Barks, John Stanley, Sheldon Mayer and many others. 350 very large pages, colour. £24.99 NOW £12.50


70282 BOOK OF DRAGONS by E. Nesbit Eight highly imaginative tales by the author of the Railway Children in this collectable series of classics from the Looking Glass Library series. These beloved children’s tales show us how dragons can shape the fates of princes, queens and ordinary children alike. With line drawings by H. R. Millar from the original 1901 edition and with a new introduction. 197pp. $9.99 NOW £3


68725 OLD PIRATE OF CENTRAL PARK by Robert Priest


A retired pirate and a retired queen do battle in the sail boat pond in Central Park, New York. They are two stubborn souls, inspired by memories of the past. The Old Pirate has built a marvellous replica of his sailing ship, the Laughing Dog, but when he takes it into the park to launch it, he finds the waters are not so friendly - the SS Uppity Duchess is unwilling to share the seas. Who will rule the waves in this offbeat tale? Big bold pictures occupy most of the huge sturdy card pages of this softback from 1999. Suit ages three and up. $6.95 NOW £2


70302 SECRET OF THE OLD CLOCK: Nancy Drew Mystery


Stories Vol. 1 by Carolyn Keene


Over the years millions of young readers have matched wits with Nancy Drew, helping her solve more than 50 baffling cases, and this is the first in this collectable bookshelf series. First published in 1930 and here in facsimile reprint with fairly large print are 20 chapters beginning with The Rescue,


A Missing Will, An Unpleasant Meeting and Racing the Storm and ending with Startling Revelations and A Happy Finale. 180pp. £9.99 NOW £3


70290 HIDDEN STAIRCASE: Nancy Drew Mystery Stories Vol. 2 by Carolyn Keene


For cliff-hanging suspense and thrilling action, here is a second volume in this collectable hardcover series from the original 1930 publication. The 20 chapters begin with The Haunted House, A Mysterious Mishap, A Stolen Necklace and Strange Music and ends with The Hidden Staircase and Nancy’s Victory. 182pp. £7.99 NOW £3


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70572 WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS UNDIES by Edward Monkton Poet, artist, philosopher and interesting fellow, Edward Monkton’s collection of interesting thoughts celebrates Christmas from a rather touching and humorous angle. Santa’s heavy sack: ‘And in


his heavy sack the big man carried glory, wonder, happiness and love.’ ‘May the sausage of peace forever be dipped in the ketchup of happiness.’ ‘At Christmas let us praise the television for all the worldly joy it brings mankind.’ A bundle of joy and Christmas happiness in big bold handwritten thoughts alongside Purple Ronnie Giles Andreae’s distinctive cartoons. £6.99 NOW £3.50


62735 TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS: And


Other Christmas Stories edited by Rosemary Gray The title poem, familiar to children and adults the world over, introduces a collection of stories and verse with a Christmas theme, guaranteed to engage and amuse readers young and old. Likely to provoke laughter and sometimes to bring a sentimental tear to the driest eye, this festive treasure trove is


ideal for reading aloud or curling up with in a comfy corner. Scrooge himself would have found it difficult to resist distributing copies on Christmas morning! Authors include Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Hans Christian Andersen and Olive Thorne Miller. 320 page paperback, new from Wordsworth with b/w illus. ONLY £2


68816 CHRISTMAS MEMORIES CD by Bing Crosby, Benny Goodman, Judy Garland et al


Vera Lynn, Gracie Fields and others join in the festive ambience as they sing White Christmas, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Jingle Bells, Silent Night, I’m Sending A Letter to Santa Claus, The Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot, Faith of our Fathers, The Holy City, Auld Lang Syne and Let’s Start the New Year Right are some of the 20 Yuletide tunes. ONLY £4


68815 SINGALONGA CHRISTMAS CD by Max Bygraves


Starting with a Christmas Medley including O Come All Ye Faithful, The First Noel and Good King Wenceslas, Jingle Bells Medley includes Jingle Bells and Sleigh Ride, Christmas Island Medley with Christmas Island, I Saw Mummy Kissing Santa Claus and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, The Little Drummer Boy, Jingle Bell Rock, Mary’s Boy Child and finishing with Auld Lang Syne are among the 12 tracks. ONLY £4


67760 WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS by Valeria Manferto De Fabianis The book starts with a bang, in the shape of a witty cartoon by Picasso and ends with a bang too, as Donald Duck’s nephews predictably ruin the baubles on the Christmas tree. There are memories of Christmas with the likes of Huntley and Palmer’s biscuits, messages, ornaments and decorations and Christmas at the movies with Gonzo, Scrooge and Laurel and Hardy opening their presents in July. Readers will also love the Christmas With Four Paws, with cuddlesome puppies and kittens. There is even a red envelope with a card inside. 143 pages, colour and b/w illus. £8.99 NOW £2


68122 A VISIT TO SANTA CLAUS


by Margaret Evans Price First published in New York in 1916, we have a series of highly collectable faithful facsimile reprints from 2009 in Dover editions which Bibliophile has specially imported. The first title A Visit to Santa Claus begins: ‘I’ll tell you a story of Teddy Malleen and his wonderful trip in a flying machine…On the week before Christmas when


Teddy sailed forth, he steered his ship so it went due North, and he never once faltered or stopped, because, he was going to visit old Santa Claus.’ Softback, 12 card pages, 13½” tall. Colour illus. £6.99 NOW £1.25


68154 CHRISTMAS: Decorations, Feasts, Gifts, Traditions by David Baird


Our beautiful little fact-filled book contains 1,000 fantastic suggestions for creating beautiful decorations for your home, for finding or making unique gifts and for planning a spectacular Christmas feast. Packed with inspirational hints, tips and ideas, superstitions, quotes and literary extracts, recipe suggestions and fun things to make and do. Dip in at random and smile. 464pp in softback. £6.99 NOW £1.50


68399 PERFECT CHRISTMAS by Rose Henniker Heaton


In a nostalgic look at Christmas in those easy days before the Second World War, the author describes food, games, guests, house-parties, decorations and family reunions. First published more than half a century ago, it is as practical, useful and instructive - not to mention entertaining - now as it was then. The perfect gift for anyone who longs for a proper old-fashioned Christmas. 152 pages with charming drawings, recipes and menus. £4.95 NOW £1.25


68814 A TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS CD by The Huddersfield Choral Society Choir et al We Wish You A Merry Christmas, Once in Royal David’s City, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, The First Noel, Away In A Manger, Pie Jesu, Silent Night, Deck the Halls, In The Bleak Mid Winter, White Christmas, We Three Kings of Orient Are, Ding Dong Merrily on High, Hark the Herald Angels Sing and Walking on Air are among the 22 festive tracks on our bargain CD. ONLY £4


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62085 CHRISTMAS WITH NORMAN ROCKWELL by John Kirk


America’s best-loved artist presented a cornucopia of images throughout his long and prolific career. He was always fond of linking his subject matter to holidays and seasons, but above all to Christmas, with its atmosphere of family warmth, love and giving. From December 9th 1916, when his first Christmas cover for the ‘Saturday Evening Post’ appeared, and continuing for three decades, this annual cover was practically a national institution. As the clamour for his Christmas paintings increased, he produced them for other magazines, and for cards, advertisements, illustrations and calendars. This volume features more than 50 full colour reproductions selected from every phase of Rockwell’s career and spanning an incredible 60 years! 80 pages 32 x 24cm with colour plates and b/w archive photos.


ONLY £8.50


68708 HOW MANY MILES TO BETHLEHEM? by Kevin Crossley-Holland


Mary and Joseph, an innkeeper, a donkey and an ox, wandering shepherds and a lamb. A bright star that says ‘Follow me’. Three wise men, a cruel king, a host of angels and a newborn child who is the light of the world. Theirs are the voices of Christmas. Each one takes up the old story where the last leaves off and each shows us a familiar scene in a new way. In words that sing, renowned author Kevin Crossley-Holland brings back the story of Christmas in all its magic and mystery while Peter Malone illustrates it with glorious paintings that evoke the old masters, rich in colour and full page. £9.99 NOW £6


70273 PAPERCRAFTS FOR CHRISTMAS: Making Cards and Decorations by Judy


Balchin and Polly Pinder Have a magical Christmas surrounded by your own paper craft creations! In addition, make gifts that are not only extremely attractive but will be all the more appreciated because they are hand


made. Here are a host of ideas from Christmas cards to tree and table decorations. You will be able to make the cards using sewing, embossing, glass painting or glass stickers and personalise your Christmas tree with beautiful decorations from stocking garlands to gift boxes. There are superb candle shades, napkin rings, centrepieces and present bags. 144 paperback pages 26cm x 20cm photographed in glowing colour, with templates.


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70729 CARRY ME! 1950s Lucite Handbags by Janice Berkson


The late 1940s in the US was a time for celebration. Women had more in their pockets and a desire for something new and dramatic in the fashion stakes. Leather and suede were still scarce so, when Will Hardy joined his father’s firm Handbag (Metals) Specialities, he really had his work cut out for him. Towards the end of World War Two he was able to get his hands on damaged aeroplane noses which were made of Lucite. He enjoyed working with this new acrylic material and the Lucite frames which he started to incorporate were well received. He then designed a Lucite jewellery box and brought it to the buyers at Saks Fifth Avenue, the famous New York department store. They loved it and told him that if he put a handle on it they would sell it as a handbag. The rest, as they say, is history. The hat box, accordion, tortoiseshell with rhinestone trim, translucent topaz with topaz rhinestones, black diamond- carved bucket covered in rhinestone with the signature clear handles, crushed seashell, confetti and threads, and our Annie’s favourite, the translucent tortoiseshell body with translucent amber carved sides and clear carved lid are among the ornamental, transcending fashion, high quality designs to pore over again and again in this exquisitely photographed collection. There are even two glow-in-the-dark clutch bags with gold shell clasp and multicoloured rhinestones, a butterscotch hexagonal pyramid bag, hat box bags, cylindrical shapes, cranberry red satin Lucite bag, the Myles Original Black Pearl Duet and hundreds more extraordinary shapes, beautiful designs and ornamentation. 208 large pages, full page colour photos, one for each design on nearly every page. Carry me home! 170 colour photos. £29.95 NOW £16.50


70820 THINGS A WOMAN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT


SHOES by Karen Homer Jimmy Choos, Birkenstocks, L. K. Bennets, flip flops, ballet flats, Ugg boots, super high sexy stilettos, loafers, patent boots, old trainers, caramel-coloured loafers or plain white pumps - it’s a minefield out


there! Depending on how much you walk, how much you care about comfort, the state of your back, how much you carry and how much you need to impress, the biggest worry is what your shoes say about you. Women love shoes. Even women who couldn’t care less about fashion can appreciate the line of a finely turned heel. Here is a fashion parade like no other - Naomi Campbell tripping in her purple platforms, knitting your own sandals, boots made for walking, Manolo Blahniks and the Cinderella complex, a bit of history, a lot of catwalks and fashion, the low-down on designers, the quality of Tods, disco frenzy and platform boots, biker


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