Dunkirk 1940 Through a German Lens
by Alan Ranger
Dunkirk has always remained a controversial topic in terms of strategy and goals. This book skirts the whole issue and instead introduces into the record several hundred snapshots taken by German soldiers.
The 377 Stratocruiser & KC-97 Stratofreighter: Boeing’s Great Post War Transports
by Bill Yenne
“A monkey could fly this plane.” Well, no, but once six monkeys on a flight from Thailand got loose. A modified version of it was called the Pregnant Guppy and NASA considered it a lifesaver. Everything you need to know about “Tomorrow’s Airliner” is in this lovely book.
Sticky Fingers
by Joe Hagan
At the best of times, Rolling Stone magazine was, and once more is, so much more than merely a chronicle of the music industry or popular culture. It showcased heavy-hitting political reporting and writers who would become literary luminaries. This masterful biography offers a look behind the curtain.
Lancaster: Reaping the Whirlwind
by Martin A. Bowman
A close-up look at operating the mighty World War II bomber during the war and then on relief missions in the immediate aftermath.
Formel 1 / Formula 1: Pictures With a Message
by Miquel Liso, Hartmut Lehbrink
No, not another F1 coffee table photo book . . . there are a lot of surprising “takes” on the world of racing here, visually clever and intellectually convincing. What’s most surprising is that this photographer is not yet a household name.
Ask the Man Who Owns One: An Illustrated History of Packard Advertising
by Arthur W. Einstein Jr.
Even if this book were only about the advertising, as the subtitle suggests, it would be a most interesting addition to the literature because in terms of esthetics and message Packard’s advertising was no less distinctive than its cars and is certainly worthy of an in-depth look.
The Beauty of Time: The Watches of A. Lange & Söhne
by Harry Niemann
A cult brand to those who know it, Germany’s finest watchmaker is showcased in this very affordable and well curated book.
Fairchild C-82 Packet: The Military and Civil History
by Simon D. Beck
The first in-depth treatment of a specialized aircraft that pioneered new ways of doing things.
Look familiar? You know you’ve seen it . . .
Dogfight: The Supermarine Spitfire and the Messerschmitt Bf109
by David Owen
These two very famous WW II fighters were pitted against each other for six years. Both were very good, especially under specific conditions that often favored one over the other—and both were built by men new to the fighter game.
Maximum Volume, The Life of Beatles Producer George Martin
by Kenneth Womack
Still can’t enough of Beatles material? This book shows how important Martin’s contributions and collaborations were to the Beatles’ recorded music, and it shows his profound concern for both the music and for the band.
Unflown Wings, Soviet/Russian Unrealised Aircraft Projects 1925–2010
by Yefim Gordon & Sergey Komissarov
If you read this book while having a drink you won’t know if you had one too many or the folk who dreamt up some of these extreme birds. Over 800 illustrations will lure you back again and again.
Physics For Gearheads
by Randy Beikmann
Unless you believe a hamster in his wheel—or that tiger in the tank—is what makes your car move, why not explore the science behind it all? This book makes it—almost—easy!
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