A fascinating insight into the life of one of our best-loved authors through the biographies of objects that crossed her path in life and afterward.
Beautifully produced in hardback with lined paper, coloured page edges, ribbon marker and printed endpapers, this Alice in Wonderland journal - featuring Alice in Court being attacked by the pack of cards - is the perfect gift for Wonderland fans.
Presenting such innovations as the ‘Zip-Opening Bonnet’, the ‘Duo-car for the Incompatible’ and the handy ‘New Rear Wheel Gear for Turning the Car in One Movement’,... Læs mere
This set of three A5, softback notebooks with high quality ruled paper feature three designs using butterfly paintings by Williams Jones from the collection of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History. An exquisite gift for nature-lovers and writers alike.
Beautifully illustrated with prints, portraits, manuscripts and archival material, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of libraries... Læs mere
Highly original and enjoyable examation of the etymology behind a selection of trades and professions, unearthing intriguing nuggets of historical information... Læs mere
The vocabulary of past times is always fascinating, especially when we see how it was pilloried by the satirists of... Læs mere
Garnished with sumptuous illustrations depicting the plants that tell the story of this complex and iconic drink, this enticing book delves into the botany of gin from root to branch.... Læs mere
Reynard was once the most popular and beloved character in European folklore. Expanded with new interpretations, innovative language and characterisation, this edition is an imaginative... Læs mere
Built between 1855 and 1860, Oxford University Museum of Natural History is the extraordinary result of close... Læs mere
Although plenty of Dr Buchan's advice is still sound today, much is amusing, and some is downright dangerous, this edited selection from one of the first... Læs mere
An engaging blend of practical advice and a catalogue of eccentricity, this book contains everything you need to know, from the fine art of composing a menu to the practicalities of the correct order and temperatures for serving wines.