Anton Romako: Admiral Tegetthoff in the Naval Battle of Lissa

Agnes Husslein-Arco (editor)

Take one look a the cover, consider the time—1880s—and you know there’s a story here. Why was it painted in this modern style, what is it even about, and why did Emperor Franz Josef buy it?

The Roycean: From Manchester to Crewe, via Derby, No. 5

by Tom Clarke, Will Morrison eds. 

This fifth installment of the annual compendium of serious Rolls-Royce scholarship for serious Rolls-Royce historians now comes with the key to unlock the treasure trove: an index!

The A–Z of Three-Wheelers: A Definitive Reference Guide

by Elvis Payne

As inevitable a step the three-wheeler was for the evolution of the automobile, not a whole lot has been written about it until recently. The marketplace is certainly beginning to pay attention, so you might as get up to speed.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

by Koto Bolofo

Hmmm, what is this book about? Cars, yes, but mainly it’s a study in photos and of photos. You surely recognize the name of the photographer!

Seventies Championship Revolution

by Dick Wallen; Michael Jordan, editor

Aerodynamics were the big thing in the 1970s. This book takes a good, but not perfect, look at an era that saw great experimentation. Also covers dirt racing.

Imperial Russian Air Force 1898–1917

Gennady F. Petrov

Hundreds of fabulous photos of things not often seen. Inexpensive. Чего Вы ждете? Пойдите получают это!

The Beatles, aka The White Album

The Beatles, aka The White Album

The Beatles, the group, and The Beatles the album, aka The White Album, seem destined to be with us always. Speedreaders takes a detailed look at a 2009 CD reincarnation.Obladi Oblada indeed.

McLaren From The Inside

by Tyler Alexander

From mechanic to team principal, Alexander was as “inside” as it is possible to be. And he’s an amateur photographer to boot. Watch the birdie.

911 x 911

by Porsche Museum

Piles of books have been published to commemorate the 911’s 50th anniversary; this is the carmaker’s own Official Anniversary Book. It’s a colorful tour of the rich history of a totally remarkable car.

Cosmos

by Carl Sagan

Surely you’ve been watching the new TV version of this classic work? Read the book and discover more.

Early US Jet Fighters: Proposals, Projects and Prototypes

by Tony Buttler

Not every new idea can work. Even though these aircraft didn’t make the cut, the lessons learned here were necessary stepping stones.

Popeye In a Sock for Susan’s Sake

by Elzie Crisler Segar

Introduced in 1929, Popeye the Sailor Man became—and remains—a cartoon superstar. This classic Whitman Better Little Book is an unusual and quite pleasing venue for Popeye.

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