Danish Painting, From the Golden Age to the Modern Breakthrough

by Berman, Mednick

Lundbye, Ancher, Hammershol are not household names but these artists are well known in their home country and deserve wider recognition. This book accompanied a NY show and while it doesn’t fully capture these wonderful paintings, it introduces to the general public a whole other world.

Hungarian Fighter Colours 1930–1945

by Dénes Bernád and György Punka

Written specifically with the modeler in mind as sort of an authenticity guide in regards to paint and markings, these excellent books actually do quite a bit more by fleshing out one of the lesser-known chapters of WWII military aviation with extensively researched micro detail.

Bleeding Edge

by Thomas Pynchon

The internet, capitalism, 9/11 are the big themes in this reclusive American author’s latest detective novel. Beautiful language, rich imagery, many questions, few answers. All good.

The Bahamas Speed Weeks, Including the Revival Meetings

by Terry O’Neil

Umbrella drinks and high-test, warm breezes and beautiful people. For 13 years this was the stylish way to end the racing season. Never mind that the points didn’t count towards anything. Fun was had!

Around the Circuit: Racing Car Transporters and Support Vehicles at Work

by David Cross

Just look at that cover. You can, and will, spend hours studying these photos as if they were fine art, wringing every little detail from them!

Railway Disasters

by Simon Fowler

This book looks at just some of the many hundreds of railway disasters, at their causes, at the price of progress, at human failings and, ultimately, at an improving safety record.

Fabulous Flying Boats

by Leslie Dawson

Nice overview of flying boats with lots of details on what an actual flight was really like.

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

by Edwin Baaske et al

An extreme book about an extreme car! Big, bold, in your face—and oh so clever if you have eyes to see.

Superman, The Ultimate Guide to The Man of Steel

by Daniel Wallace

How this book works for you depends on your age. Purists may find that their Superman is overshadowed by newer versions with new-fangled problems that make them angry, grumpy, complicated.

Britain’s Greatest Aircraft

by Robert Jackson

Radar, jet engine, ejector seat, VTOL—these are just some of the technologies that carry a “Made in the UK” label. The book describes the design, development, and operational highlights of 22 significant examples of British fixed-wing aircraft.

Jewels in the Crown – How Tata of India Transformed Britain’s Jaguar and Land Rover

by Ray Hutton

Two long-established British firms now in Indian hands. Why? How? Is it a good thing? Take a look at the current cars and you have your answer. And read this book.

Breguet 27, Potez 39, Mureaux 115/117

by José Fernandez

These three French light aircraft of the 1930s borrowed construction techniques from the car industry. Many previously unpublished photos add layers of detail, especially about their service with foreign air forces.

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