MARCUS HEARN

The Yorkshire-based publisher Bamforth & Co started producing saucy postcards in 1910. These cheeky designs became synonymous with the English seaside resorts where they were sold, but were exported all over the world. After WW2, Bamforth artists began to satirise the classic comic archetypes that still resonate today - henpecked husbands, naughty nurses and randy milkmen. Contemporary concerns ranging from the contraceptive pill to the Space Race also received the irreverent Bamforth treatment. Saucy Postcards: The Bamforth Collection celebrates the golden age of these comic gems, with a selection of more than 250 cards originally published from the early 1950s to the mid-1970s. The books introduction reveals the story behind the company, and the battles with the postcard censorship committees that resulted in almost 150 prosecutions.

This authoritative reference guide to the James Bond films covers each classic film in this wildly popular series, from 1962's "Dr. No" up through 1997's "Tomorrow Never Dies". Along with a wealth of photographs and individual film ratings, the guide provides information on the origins of the Bond character, Bond-influenced television series and films, and the various actors who have portrayed secret agent 007, plus plenty of Bond-related gossip.

Celebrating over 50 years of the classic TV series, this beautiful, lavish hardback written by Thunderbirds expert Marcus Hearn. Contains exclusive, never before published behind the scenes material and interviews with cast and crew and tells the story of one of this enduring cult phenomenon. Thunderbirds are GO! A most enjoyable step back in time! -- ***** Reader reviewYou can never have enough Thunderbirds -- ***** Reader reviewCHOCK FULL of pretty much everything there is to know about Thunderbirds-- ***** Reader reviewUnputdownable-- ***** Reader reviewIf you are a fan, this is the ONE BOOK you must not miss out on-- ***** Reader reviewA treasure-- ***** Reader reviewBeautiful book full of all the information a real fan needs-- ***** Reader reviewF.A.B. (FLIPPING ACTUALLY BRILLIANT)-- ***** Reader review***********************************************************************************************On 30th September 1965, International Rescue successfully completed their first assignment, and the Tracy brothers imprinted themselves on a generation of captivated children.Thirty-two episodes, many repeats, sixty territories, two feature films, three albums, numerous comics, books, toys, videos and DVDs and over five decades later, Thunderbirds are still saving the world from the brink of peril.Thunderbirds: The Vault will be the first ever lavishly illustrated, definitive, beautifully packaged, presentation hardback telling the story of this enduring cult phenomenon.Packed with previously unpublished material, including prop photos, design sketches, production memos and other collectible memorabilia, plus specially commissioned photography of original 60s merchandise, and new interviews with cast and crew, this is a collectors dream and a fantastic piece of British TV history.