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esa-aardvark
11th Sep 2008, 18:52
I know somewhere there is a thread on aviation books.
I can't find it, but nonetheless maybe someone can help
me. I would like to purchase myself a christmas present
of a number of aviation related books, but from a single
internet bookseller. I'm not much interested in finding
the titles and then looking through the Amazon booksellers
to collate it for myself.
So can someone help, what is the thread, and who is a good bookseller, probably UK, but does'nt have to be.
many thanks, john
Midland Counties are very good based in Hinckley ,Leicestershire.
smuff2000
12th Sep 2008, 13:48
I would agree with Midland Counties as a good source, if you are after older books try Brian Cocks near Peterborough, he advertises in Flypast I think, his stock is massive and his knowlege amazing.
Double Zero
13th Sep 2008, 10:59
Whatever collection you end up with, make sure it includes ' Test Pilots - the Story of British Test Flying 1903-84' by the late Don Middleton, Willow books ISBN 0-00-218098-7.
No, I'm not on commission !
DZ
603DX
13th Sep 2008, 11:42
I have found The Aviation Bookshop in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, to be an excellent establishment for what you are after.
Their website is www.aviation-bookshop.com (http://www.aviation-bookshop.com) and the manager is Justin Sawyer.
I have absolutely no connection with them, merely a satisfied customer.
esa-aardvark
23rd Sep 2008, 19:05
Thanks to those who posted responses.
I made my list of books to buy, there was no
bookseller with more than two books from my
list (which I found mainly from "a good read")
So it's back to Amazon, which I do regret as I'd like
to support the independents.
Kieron Kirk
24th Sep 2008, 10:54
Give this a try, excellent shop with a good aviation section-great if you are looking for the Putnam series.
Othello's Bookshop - 1376 London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 2UH Tel: 01702 473334 (http://www.othellos.org.uk/)
Ciarain.
barit1
25th Sep 2008, 00:52
Here's a thread (http://www.pprune.org/aviation-history-nostalgia/99516-best-aviation-book-you-have-read.html) with some excellent titles. :D
barit1
25th Sep 2008, 00:57
Here's a thread (http://www.pprune.org/aviation-history-nostalgia/99516-best-aviation-book-you-have-read.html) with some excellent titles. :D
There was once a bookshop near the Archway tube station - lots of pilots handbooks, as well as books, maps, etc.