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1961 heralded a new era for motor racing with the introduction of Formula One. It was a double challenge for Stirling Moss, who was still recovering from the accident that had almost killed him in the year before. Yet, a rested and refreshed Moss relished the challenge. In this season of change, he drove Lotus, Ferraris, Coopers and Porsches, and found time to court a succession of glamorous women, much to the delight of the World's press! Relive the experience in The Stirling Moss Scrapbook 1961 by Philip Porter.
"There aren't many motor racing books that you can leave on your coffee table and be confident that any visitor - including your car-hating Aunt Agatha 0 will pick up and enjoy." Octane, July 2006
The Stirling Moss Scrapbook 1955 by Philip Porter charts the season in which Moss established himself as a household name. It was the year that he won his first Grand Prix, won the uniquely gruelling Targa Floria, won the classic Tourist Trophy for the third time and, most amazing of all, brilliantly won the Mille Miglia, the sensationally dangerous 1,000 mile race around the roads of Italy, reaching over 170mph. Experience the thrills and excitement first-hand.
"Second only to delving into the albums with Moss himself,"
Classic & Sports Car, July 2005
Stirling Moss Scrapbook
1955
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The Jaguar Scrapbook by Philip Porter skilfully presents an eclectic mix of historical narrative, personal interviews, big Jaguar names and original source material - including styling drawings, period memos, contemporary photos and news cuttings to provide an evocative insight into the story behind one of the World's most iconic car /manufacturers.
" It's a great 'dip in, dip out' sort of read that'll surprise many cat-lovers who think they've read it all about Jaguar."
Classic Cars Magazine, November 2006.
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The Graham Hill Scrapbook 1929 - 66 charts the rise of a motor-racing legend. It follows Hill from his childhood, through his humble beginnings as an apprentice and unpaid mechanic working all hours in return for the odd drive, to the heights of World Championship fame. This book concludes in 1966 with Hill’s landmark Indianapolis win.
The Graham Hill Scrapbook 1929 - 66
by Philip Porter, foreword by Damon Hill
De Luxe edition hardback, with leather cover & slipcase limited to 1000 copies (signed by Sir Stirling & Philip Porter): £75.00
It’s all in this book! Moss’s meteoric rise through the junior ranks with the little F3 500s, the big break with a borrowed XK120, the highs and lows with HWM, the great drives and successes with Jaguar, the frustrating years when he put patriotism first and soldiered on with inadequate machinery and, finally, 1954 - the year when it all came right on the international stage.
The Stirling Moss Scrapbook 1929 - 1954 tells the story of the formative years of one of the greatest racing drivers of all time.
The Stirling Moss Scrapbook 1929 - 1954
by Stirling Moss & Philip Porter
De Luxe edition hardback (978-0-9556564-1-5), leather-bound cover & slipcase, limited to 500 numbered copies signed by the author and Bob Dover £75.00
Standard edition hardback: (signed by Philip Porter when purchased here) £34.95
Land Rover Scrapbook
by Mike Gould
Written to coincide with the 60th anniversary of Land Rover, this most British of all icons is put
under the microscope. Company insider, Mike Gould, leads the reader on a fascinating journey through the highs, the lows, the designs and the decisions that put the Solihull firm on the map! Over 500 fabulous illustrations help set the scene.
Murray Walker Scrapbook
by Murray Walker & Philip Porter
The Automotive Art of Alan Fearnley
by Alan Fearnley
Alan Fearnley is one of the World's foremost motoring artists. This collection of over 75 paintings and 50 drawings, published here in book form for the first time, encompasses a variety of automotive subjects.
Each painting is accompanied by a commentary from the artist describing his inspiration and mode of working. Further insight into the art of Alan Fearnley is provided by the current owners of his works and comments from his subjects, including the legendary, Sir Stirling Moss.
Standard Edition, hardback - Was £45.00 Now £34.95
De Luxe, Limited Edition, hard back. Signed by Alan Fearnley - £95.00
Graham Hill Scrapbook
1929 - 1966
Jaguar Scrapbook
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Stirling Moss
Scrapbook 1961
(Special Offer - Standard edition ONLY £24.95)
Stirling Moss Scrapbook
1929 - 1954
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Stirling Moss
Scrapbook 1955
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Murray Walker Scrapbook
(Fewer than 30 De-luxe Editions remaining)
Standard Edition, hardback - £34.95
De Luxe, Limited Edition, hard back. Signed by Philip Porter & Murray Walker - £75.00
Standard edition hardback edition (978-0-9556564-0-8), £34.95
Murray Walker is a legend. In the fast-paced, action-packed and often ruthless world of motor sport he is a constant. More famous than many of the drivers on whom he commentates, his knowledge, and evident enthusiasm, is a beacon for millions of fans.
The Murray Walker Scrapbook delivers a very personal, very touching and very colourful look at this multi-faceted personality and his extraordinary career. With over 500 images, plus contributions from sporting personalities including Nigel Mansell & Lewis Hamilton, it is a must for every motor sports enthusiast.
"As energetic and enthusiastic as the man whose life it portrays ... I'll challenge anyone who grew up listening to Murray to put this book down" - Autosport Magazine, May 2008
Porsche 911 Scrapbook:
the air-cooled cars
Porsche 911 Scrapbook: the air-cooled cars
by Glen Smale
Standard Edition, Hardback, Large Format, 178 pages: was £34.95, special offer £19.99
De Luxe, Limited Edition: As above, leather-bound, limited edition, signed by the author & Derek Bell: £75.00
The Porsche 911 Scrapbook combines incisive narrative with stunning photography, cuttings, brochures and posters to tell the story of the 911 air-cooled cars (1963-1998).
Contains a wealth of unseen material direct from the Porsche Archive and a rare dedication by Dr. Wolfgang Porsche.
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Stage Whispers: Douglas Wilmer, The Memoirs
Douglas Wilmer is one of the finest character actors the British theatre has ever produced. Master of stage and screen, he gave the definitive portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in the 1960s BBC TV series and was cast in numerous iconic films, notably El Cid, Cleopatra, Jason And The Argonauts, The Fall of the Roman Empire & Octopussy.
His deliciously honest memoirs feature first hand accounts of his time working with some of the world's greatest stars of the stage & screen, including Laurence Olivier, Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, Charlton Heston, Sofia Loren, Alec Guinness, Gene Wilder, Richard Harris and Marilyn Monroe.
Wilmer recalls 40 years spent on the stage, TV and the Silver Screen with poignant memories and wicked wit.
Standard Edition, hardback - £19.99
Special Collector's Edition: Limited to 50 Numbered Copies, Fine-Binding, Signed by the Author.
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Stirling Moss Scrapbook 1956-1960
by Stirling Moss & Philip Porter
Released in celebration of his 80th Birthday, this fourth book in the popular series follows Stirling Moss through his most turbulent, demanding and, ultimately, successful racing years.
This was the period in which he secured landmark first GP wins for Vanwall, Cooper and Lotus; was all-conquering in Formula 2 driving Rob Walker's Cooper-Borgward and helped Aston Martin to victory in the World Sports Car Championship.
The Stirling Moss Scrapbook 1956-60 is packed with personal insights, on- and off- track images and jet-setting glamour. It also features a rare interview with Stirling's first wife, Kate who shares her memories of the dangers and pressures of the sport.
Stirling Moss
Scrapbook
1956 - 1960
"Stirling Moss - Britain's Greatest Racing Driver" . A Commemorative bookazine to celebrate Sir Stirling Moss's 80th Birthday .
Barry Cryer
Comedy Scrapbook
(Fewer than 200 standard edition scrapbooks remaining)
(Fewer than 200 standard edition scrapbooks remaining)
Special offer, was £34.95, now ONLY £19.99
Special offer, purchase a standard edition for ONLY £19.99 (was £34.95).
If you are interested in the life and career of Sir Stirling Moss, you might also be interested in purchasing the commemorative Stirling Moss bookazine.
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Stirling Moss
Bookazine
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Special Offer - Buy a standard edition of the Stirling Moss Scrapbook 1929 - 1954 for £24.95 (original price £34.95)
Special Offer - Buy a standard edition of the Stirling Moss Scrapbook 1961 for £24.95 (original price £34.95)
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De Luxe edition hardback, with leather cover & slipcase limited to 500 copies (signed by Damon Hill & Philip Porter): £75.00
Standard edition hardback: (signed by Philip Porter when purchased here) £34.95
De Luxe edition hardback, with leather cover & slipcase limited to 500 copies (signed by Norman Dewis & Philip Porter): £75.00
Standard edition hardback: (signed by Philip Porter when purchased here) £34.95
De Luxe edition hardback, with leather cover & slipcase limited to 500 copies (signed by Stirling Moss & Philip Porter): £75.00
Standard edition hardback: (signed by Philip Porter when purchased here) £34.95
Standard edition hardback: (signed by Philip Porter when purchased here) £34.95
De luxe Edition sold out
Only 30 De luxe Edition copies remaining.
Also available a limited number of signed Standard Edition Scrapbooks
Also available a limited number of signed Standard Edition Scrapbooks
Barry Cryer Comedy Scrapbook
by Barry Cryer & Philip Porter
Standard Edition, hardback, large format (300x350mm/12"x14"), 179 pages. Special offer now £24.95 (Was £34.95).
Special Offer - Buy a standard edition of the Stirling Moss Scrapbook 1956 - 1960 for £24.95 (original price £34.95)
De Luxe edition hardback, with leather cover & slipcase limited to 1000 copies (signed by Sir Stirling & Philip Porter): £75.00
Price £19.99 free shipping to UK ONLY
Barry Cryer is a national treasure. He has been making people laugh for over 50 years and continues to be at the top of his game.
In his time he has worked with, and beome great friends with an absolute Who's Who of the comedy world - such icons as Tommy Cooper, Morecambe and Wise, John Cleese, Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker, Michael Palin, Alan Bennett, Groucho Marx, Jack Benny, Frankie Howerd, Kenny Everett, Bruce Forsyth, Les Dawson ... the list is endless.
Barry Cryer is one of the great names of British comedy. This is a light-hearted, amusing and intriguing tribute to Barry and a celebration of the best of British comedy. It is a must for anyone with a sense of humour. Especially if you take humour seriously.
E-type Jaguar DIY Restoration & Maintenance
A Kind of Loving Chris Rooke
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An expert could not have written this book. Experts start with knowledge and experience, and so inevitably make assumptions and gloss over important details. Chris Rooke had played with classic cars before but had never fully restored one, and knew nothing about E-types. He learnt by trial and error, making mistakes and correcting them. With admirable courage, he does not hide his mistakes but details them for the benefit of others. This unique approach has created brillantly useful and very readable book that really will help you if you want to work on your E-type or know more about the workings.
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Stage Whispers:
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Range Rover The Anniversary Guide
When the Range Rover was launched in 1970, it was an automotive sensation. Now, 40 years later, the Range Rover remains the peerless 4 x 4.
This superb book is a fulsome and comprehensive tribute to the iconic Range Rover, past, present and future, written by a man who worked for Land Rover for over 30 years. The book is brimming with facts and figures, all very stylishly presented and enhanced by a plethora of superb illustrations, taken from Land Rover's own archives and private collections - many never seen before. With the full co-operation of those who crafted the Range Rover and those who are defining its future, 'Range Rover - The Anniversary Guide' is the vehicle's ultimate book.
The Anniversary Guide' includes the most up-to-date information on the very latest - still secret - versions of this iconic vehicle.
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