72649 THE GARDENS OF RUSSELL PAGE: A New Edition of a Classic Account by Gabrielle van


Zuylen and Marina Schinz Perhaps the greatest garden designer of the 20th century, Russell Page was originally trained as an artist and he carried over, to the


many vast garden projects that he undertook, an architectural sensibility and a keen eye for style. His gardening education began in the grand manner at Longleat in the 1930s. He designed gardens all over England, the US and Continental Europe such august schemes as the Battersea Park Festival Gardens for the 1951 Festival of Britain, the gardens at La Mortella - on the volcanic island of Ischia - for Sir William and Lady Walton, and the gardens of the Frick Collection in New York City. 256 pages 25.5cm x 31cm, 250 exquisite colour photos.


£35 NOW £13.50


69628 LONDON, PORTRAIT OF A CITY


by Reuel Golden


London’s remarkable history, architecture, landmarks, streets, style, cool, swagger and stalwart residents are pictured in hundreds of compelling photographs sourced from a wide array of archives around the world. London’s history is told through hundreds of quotations,


lively essays, and references from key movies, books, and records. From Victorian London to the Swinging 60s, from the Battle of Britain to Punk, from the Festival of Britain to the 2012 Olympics, from rough pubs to private drinking clubs, from Royal Weddings to raves, from the charm of the East End to the wonders of the Westminster, from Chelsea girls to Hoxton hipsters - in page after page of stunning photographs, reproduced big and bold like the city itself, London at last gets the photographic tribute it deserves. From Taschen, text in English, French and German. 9.8" x 13.4", 552 pages. ONLY £25


72192 JEWELLERY BOX IN DARK RED PIG LEATHER


by Pier Carlo D’Alessio A splendid almost hat sized jewellery box in dark red leather pigskin, a semi circular shape standing 9" tall by 11½” across and 7" wide at the base, tapering slightly to the lid at


5½” width. With a carrying handle, pop open the popper to find a beautifully lined display case with slots for rings, spaces for brooches and necklaces, compartments for earrings, a mirror inset in the heavy domed lid, one deep drawer at 2½” with leather handle and one at 1" deep slotted above. The lining is a very soft pale grey suede. Ideal for travelling. Another item of Reader’s Digest liquidated stock. ONLY £15


70949 MAPPING THE CITY: From


Antiquity to the 20th Century by C. J. Schüler


These 200 or so maps, the most significant and beautiful in the Royal Geographical Society’s superb collection, show us how Man conceived and designed the town, chronicling both a crescendo of expansion and improvement and an increasingly sophisticated understanding of the urban environment. We are whisked on a journey to capital cities, princely residences, manufacturing centres and market towns across the globe from Jerusalem, Istanbul, Jakarta, Edinburgh and New York in great detail, each map a window on the world. Covers Ancient and Medieval Cities 1500BC-1550AD, The Renaissance City 1550- 1662 including Byzantium, The World Detailed 1660- 1750, The Age of Revolution and The Enlightenment 1750-1830 and The Industrial City 1830-45 including urban transport. Truly a spectacular in the quality of reproduction and detail, the text is in three languages. 320 massive pages, 13" x 16". ONLY £35


71339 SPANISH SPLENDOR: Palaces, Castles and Country Houses


by Juan José Junquera Y Mato From Aragón, Galicia and the Basque region in the north to the central cities of Madrid and Toledo, and from the fabled Andalucian cities


of Seville and Granada in the south to the Catalan capital Barcelona, over 30 enchanting and historically significant properties are visited. The history of each property, its owners, architects, decorators and landscapers accompanies the lovely colour photographs and façades, interiors and gardens, furnishings, painting and sculpture collections on view. The Islamic influence is evident in the Court of Myrtles which closely resembles the Alhambra’s Nazarí style. Fine floor tiles, sumptuous carpets, elegant drapes, stucco details, libraries adorned with antique books and tapestries, Gothic tracery on staircases and railings, magnificent sea views, olive groves, a stunning book-lined mezzanine in a very sumptuous 420 page tome, 12" square. £55 NOW £15


71517 COMPLETE LYRICS OF P.G. WODEHOUSE


edited by Barry Day P. G. Wodehouse (1881-1975) himself said that he viewed his novels as “musical comedies without the music”. Between 1905 and 1934 he had a hand in the libretto of almost 40 musicals, culminating in Anything Goes (1934). Collaborating


with the writer Guy Bolton and the composer Jerome Kern, Wodehouse’s big break from tradition was to write lyrics to fit Kern’s music. Although Oklahoma in 1943 is


** MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM ALL ON THE TEAM! ** Jigsaws & Puzzles


73373 OWL 3D PUZZLE: Wood Craft Construction Kit by Puzzled Inc.


Containing 146 plywood pieces, all to press out from the wooden boards, this rather adorable ‘feathered’ owl has layers and layers of wooden pieces to make up


his shape and little feet and when assembled stands 7" high, complete with wobbly eyes. Suit ages eight to adult and some gluing may be required to keep him together. With CE safety mark. ONLY £7


73396 WESTMINSTER


ABBEY 3D PUZZLE by Cubic Fun


Westminster Abbey Church is the full name of the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, just to the west of the Palace of Westminster. It has been a place of coronation and burial for generations of monarchs. The Abbey is a Royal Peculiar and briefly held a status as a cathedral from 1546 to 1556. It


has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. Originally founded in the 960s, the stone abbey was built around 1050-1065 by King Edward the Confessor and in 1245 rebuilt by Henry III. The present Westminster Abbey was finally finished in the 15th century. Now you have your chance to build your own! There is an accompanying booklet for the monument inside this box set which contains a 5-star in complexity (out of 6) 3D puzzle made of paper and expandable polystyrene (EPS) foam board. 145 pieces, easy to assemble, no scissors or glue required and approximately 200-220 minutes to complete. Send us a picture of your completed model! Model size 39 x 23 x 15.3cm or 15.3 x 9.1 x 6.1" in old money. Tower Bridge also available code 73391. ONLY £14


73361 TOWER BRIDGE 3-D WOODEN PUZZLE The pack contains 40 plywood cards and an easy to pop out 3D wooden puzzle of not London Bridge, but the much more glamorous Tower Bridge. The cutaway parts are coloured in blue and the rest ready for you to paint after the simple construction is complete. Suit ages nine to adult, a little gluing recommended, this is a fun way to spend an hour or two with grandchildren. ONLY £4.50


73391 TOWER BRIDGE, LONDON: 3D Puzzle A spectacular colour model of the world famous Tower Bridge, this 3D fun puzzle is made of paper and expandable polystyrene (EPS foam board) with complexity level five stars out of six. The finished model measures 30" x 4¼” x 9" (76 x 12 x 23cm), is easy to assemble, no scissors or glue required and 200-220 minutes to complete. The 120 pieces in total all slot together, though to make it a little more firm, Chrissie here at the office did cheat a little and use glue! It looks fantastic on top of one of our bookcases. ONLY £14


often credited with pioneering this approach, Bolton, Wodehouse and Kern were already developing the technique during World War I in hits such as Leave it to Jane and Oh, Boy!. Wodehouse’s song “Bill”, originally written for the 1917 musical Oh Lady! Lady!!, ended up in the groundbreaking Hammerstein musical Showboat. Includes all Wodehouse’s lyrics together with the synopsis of each show and original cast. Appendices include “the lost shows” and Wodehouse’s notes on lyric- writing. 489pp, photos, playbills. £51.95 NOW £11.50


71206 COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE New Illustrated Edition Introduced by


Dr Warren Boutcher An exquisitely produced 9½” x 12" quality hardback with colourful, smallish type but best of all pre- Raphaelite, rich glowing colourful illustrations, Shakespeare brought to life the history and mythology of


the world with 38 plays, over 150 exquisite sonnets, and a number of fine long poems. By 1594, he played an active part in The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, with leading actors of the day William Kempe and Richard Burbage. The troupe became a royal and popular favourite, establishing a tradition of theatrical entertainment and which brought him part ownership of the group plus The Globe theatre, allowing him to retire in some comfort to Stratford in 1611, five years before his death. In 1623 the most authoritative collection of his plays, The First Folio was gathered together by two of his companions from The King’s Men, John Heminges and Henry Condell. This new illustrated edition is based on their collection and many subsequent skilled editors. Over 100 beautiful paintings, woodcuts and engravings. 464pp. £30 NOW £11


1000 Piece Jigsaw by M. C. Escher


A meticulously drawn left hand supports a self portrait of the Dutch born artist Maurits Cornelius Escher (1898-1972) in a reflecting crystal globe. Drawn in 1935, there is nothing chaotic about his art - stairs may climb at angles denounced by


gravity and he achieves the impossible in his thoughtfully conceived images. This 1000 piece interlocking jigsaw puzzle combines superb reproduction of this image, is made of sturdy construction and will delight generations of jigsaw puzzlers. The puzzle is 20" x 29" when finished and keep the box handy for reference.


$18.95 NOW £7.50


73364 M. C. ESCHER HOUSE OF STAIRS: 1000 Piece


Jigsaw by M. C. Escher With its crawling caterpillar bug- eyed creatures up and down seemingly endless staircases, the Dutch artist M. C. Escher’s House of Stairs (1951) is extraordinarily detailed, achieving a logic beyond logic. Thoughtfully conceived and engagingly intricate, Pomegranate’s


1000 piece interlocking jigsaw puzzle combines a superb reproduction of this stunning image and is sturdily constructed to delight generations of jigsaw puzzle solvers. Finished jigsaw puzzle measures 16" x 32" and keep the box handy for reference! $18.95 NOW £7.50


73362 M. C. ESCHER ASCENDING AND


DESCENDING: 1000 Piece Jigsaw by Pomegranate


The famous lithograph Ascending and Descending by the Dutch master artist M. C. Escher (1898-1972) amply demonstrates his interlocking figures and how they defy logic and gravity. A fish may mutate into a goose, stairs may climb at angles denounced by gravity and water may run uphill, but the clean, rational lines of his prints transcend the rules of the possible and achieve a logic beyond logic. Thoughtfully conceived and engagingly intricate, our new 1000 piece interlocking jigsaw puzzle combines superb reproduction, sturdy construction and will be a delight to generations of novice and veteran puzzle solvers. Comes in big presentation box. Limited stocks. $18.95 NOW £8.50


73036 TREASURES OF THE HERMITAGE MUSEUM: Four 96 Piece Jigsaws


by Ethan Safrew and Kristy Lund


The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia houses one of the largest and most opulent collections of art work in the world. The centrepiece of the building is the Winter Palace begun in 1754 by the newly crowned


Catherine the Great. This is the image in the very first of our four jigsaws. The second is a portrait of Emperor Peter the Great representing the Royal Court, the third Madonna and Child by Leonardo da Vinci representing high Italian Renaissance, and the fourth a pretty little girl by Claude Monet representing Impressionist and Post- Impressionist. Together with cameos of featured artists


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73363 M. C. ESCHER HAND WITH REFLECTING SPHERE:


and text along, the final double page spread looks at decorative and applied art from the Museum with fine examples and descriptions. 10" x 15" and each jigsaw when completed in a frame within the book is 8½” x 13".


ONLY £6


73365 MAP OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM: 600


Piece Jigsaw Puzzle by the Great American Puzzle Factory


A giant 2 foot by 3 foot sized 600 piece jigsaw


puzzle with the golden Sun at its centre and all the major planets orbiting it and a very, very busy solar system depicted with timelines, events and information about the planets. See side panels for more information and includes fun illustrations of famous spacecraft like Skylab I, Apollo 11 and Magi, dinosaurs indulging in their favourite game of bite-chat, asteroids going BOOOOM!!! and the consequences of pollution. Includes fun facts and charts on the solar system and mass and diameter of Mercury, Venus, the Earth etc. Suit ages six to adult and one for all the family.


ONLY £8


73366 MAP OF THE WORLD GIANT


JIGSAW PUZZLE by the Great American Puzzle Factory


GIANT means two foot by three foot when all 600 carefully cut out


pieces have been correctly assembled. The map of the world is in bright colours pointing out cultural amenities and structures, historic folklore and the peculiarities of lands, sports and competitions, natural sights and plants, animals, ships, marine life and aviation. Includes a Legend with icons that help explain the hundreds of illustrations. See side panels for close-ups of some of the art in this puzzle. Suit ages seven to adults and one for all the family to enjoy together. ONLY £8


73374 PIPE CLEANERS:


Caterpillar Colours by Lizzie Rockwell In bright lime green through to darker green, here are 36 super extra plush pipe cleaners for all crafts people,


three, six, nine and ten mm respectively. Because they have sharp points, they are only suitable for ages eight to adult. Make your caterpillar by following the clear instructions like sliding the thorax coil onto the tail and up to the head. Great fun and send us a photo of the finished result! Special import. ONLY £3


73375 PIPE CLEANERS:


Sea Star Colours by Lizzie Rockwell Four shades of very attractive pink, purple and white, here are 36 super extra plush pipe cleaners, three each per colour


of three, six, nine and ten mm respectively. Because of the sharp points they are only suitable for ages eight to adult. Use the 36 pipe cleaners to get you started making a doggy. Fold the ends of the arm piece for paws and press into the back of the body coil. Your dog can now sit! Import. ONLY £3


CHILDREN’S GIFT IDEAS TO SUIT ALL AGES


73006 SONSENSE NONGS: Book and CD by Michael Rosen


A wittily illustrated book of silly songs, daft ditties, crazy croons, loony lyrics, batty ballads and nutty numbers from one of our


favourite children’s authors ever. No music reading is required although there are also musical scores throughout this very large softback spiral bound book with sing-a-long piano accompaniments on the enclosed CD. Perfect for improving literacy as well as singing skills and introducing no less than 80 songs like Plainsy RIP, Oh, My Old Man’s a Dustman, Frankenstein and Susanna’s A Funniful Cow. Rebus style images in some of the lyrics and piano accompaniments, guitar chords, chants, jokes and vocal effects introduced. 21 x 30cm. £19.99 NOW £6.50


73777 GIANT UNDER THE


SNOW by John Gordon Michelle Paver says of this, ‘I’ve loved this book since I was a child. Breathtakingly exciting, and quite impossible to put down; on each re- reading it’s as vivid and powerful as it was the first time.’ Recalling the works of Susan Cooper and Alan Garner in its presentation of a classic clash between ancient evil and the present day, the striking images and


vignettes under each chapter heading capture the lurking menace and mood of the tale. A very long time ago there was a struggle between great powers that was never properly ended. But now it has been resumed, and you have become involved in the final act. Aided by the gift of flight, Jonk and her friends must defeat the warlord and his sinister allies, the leather men, at any cost. Beautifully written, 200pp in paperback. £6.99 NOW £3


73574 REFORMED VAMPIRE


SUPPORT GROUP by Catherine Jinks


‘I hate the cramp and the nausea, and the boredom, and the listlessness. I hate surviving on guinea pigs and not being able to get a decent hair cut. But that night, when it came to choosing between life and death, I didn’t hesitate. Not for one second. I didn’t want to end up as a pile of


ashes on a bedroom floor.’ Jinks supplies a cast of brilliantly conceived friends and adversaries in this highly acclaimed teenage novel. Fanged at 15 and still living with her mother, Nina Harrison hadn’t aged since 1973 and the highlight of her life is her Tuesday night group meeting which she spends with a miserable bunch of fellow vampires, none of them sexy, romantic or powerful. But when one of the group is mysteriously turned to ashes, suddenly they are all under threat. Along with her friend Dave, a former punk rocker, Nina travels way out of her comfort zone to track down the killer. 362pp. $17 NOW £6


72994 LOATHSOME


LETTER-WRITING PACK by Horrible Histories, illustrated by Martin Brown


Break the seal from well known bestselling Horrible


Histories series about history with the nasty bits left in. There is no place like Rome and now you will have no excuse to write to grandma once you have in your hands this brilliant writing paper with three designs, envelopes to match, with seals and stickers to decorate your letters with First Class, Urgent, and the three designs writing paper with Execution, Queen Victoria vomiting down a loo and Caesar stabbed in the back


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