Thursday, 14 July 2022

Well I am on holiday…that’s my excuse.

 Succumbed to the excellent Falmouth bookshop and terrific second hand bookshop on the corner-

Fascinating ww2 bbc book which I could not resist. Perhaps it will lead to further reading on the subject, maybe pamphlets of the period etc. Tank book not cheap but been looking for a reasonable priced copy for years. Terrific photos of home guard conversions and improvisations. Interesting article on the Romans in the Scilly Isles.
The Falmouth Bookshop provided me with yet another tote bag as well as this anthology of short stories. Book has lovely ( if that is the correct word) Lino cuts as illustrations. I am a bit of a sucker for the folk horror thing and would like to introduce it more into my gaming. Loved Midsommer for example. 
Probably need to post these home😊


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15 comments:

  1. Fitz-Badger14 July 2022 at 02:41

    Who needs excuses for buying books?
    When I have travelled to the UK I end up with a suitcase loaded down with books purchased at the various used book shops there. I do try to limit it to books I wouldn't likely find over here.

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    1. Anonymous16 July 2022 at 08:18

      Empty suitcase, way too tempting an idea. I will instantly forget it.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  2. Jennifer14 July 2022 at 05:10

    I've been trying to find The Great Tank Scandal online; (I did find a version but the presentation makes it nearly unreadable). I may have to resort to interlibrary loan at this point. Hope you like it!

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    1. Anonymous16 July 2022 at 08:19

      Thanks, looking great so far.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  3. The Good Soldier Svjek14 July 2022 at 05:29

    Second hand bookshops are my favorite places.

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    1. Anonymous16 July 2022 at 08:20

      I know what you mean, the joy of the hunt and the unearthing of treasures long sought after.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  4. Mark Man Of TIN14 July 2022 at 06:21

    Good news. The tank book and part two have recently been reprinted by the Tank Museum https://tankmuseumshop.org/products/the-great-tank-scandal

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    1. Anonymous14 July 2022 at 06:25

      The BBC book is excellent and clips of the series can be found on Youtube - not sure its ever been on DVD. The team who did this also did The Victorian Garden series which is on DVD.

      There are some excellent reprints (many from around the 70th Anniversary WW2 around from 2009-10) of the Ministry Of Food / Dig for Victory leaflets and also the books by C.H. Middleton

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    2. Anonymous16 July 2022 at 08:21

      Most useful information Mark. Many thanks for it.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  5. Springinsfeld14 July 2022 at 07:49

    Hope you are having a great time. Lovely haul of books. We were at Bovington the other day for Tank Day (my oldest son is based there at the moment). I too like the Folk Horror thing (especially in miniature), but I can't handle some of the newer films in the genre.

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    1. Anonymous16 July 2022 at 08:22

      Tank day sounds great. Trip has gone well. Think the Silver Bayonet may get a solo outing soon.,.

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    2. Anonymous16 July 2022 at 08:23

      P.S which films can’t you handle, I am intrigued
      Alan Tradgardland

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  6. Brian C14 July 2022 at 20:10

    I'd recommend The Spade as mighty as the sword by Daniel Smith, the story of the dig for victory campaign, an excellent read.

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  7. Anonymous16 July 2022 at 08:24

    I will look out for that book , sounds interesting.
    Alan Tradgardland

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  8. ronniec16 July 2022 at 09:12

    Belated but sincerest congratulations. You must be very proud of such a fabulous trio of girls as, indeed, your photos show.
    Ronnie

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