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Told by Aardman co-founders Peter Lord and Dave Sproxton in their own words, An Epic Journey is the behind-the-scenes story of the award winning British animation studio. Aardman: An Epic Journey: Taken One Frame at a Time by Peter Lord & Dave Sproxton Portillo plays historian and detective as he explores ‘lost’ buildings, including abandoned prisons, empty hospitals, derelict defence structures and areas of tourism such as Brighton’s West Pier and Grand Hotel.īolstered by atmospheric photos, it’s a really insightful read.īuy Now: Portillo’s Hidden History of Britain – Michael O’Mara, £8.99 7.

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Published to tie in with the second series of Portillo’s Hidden History of Britain on Channel 5, this companion book provides an evocative investigative look at our country’s forgotten history. Portillo’s Hidden History of Britain by Michael Portillo This beautiful collection of 150 poems should be a permanent fixture on any bedside table.īuy Now: She Is Fierce – Macmillan, £7.07 6. The poetry spans centuries and continents, exploring love, mental health, friendship, defiance, endurance and more. She Is Fierce: Brave, Bold and Beautiful Poems by Women collected by Ana SampsonĪt a time where women are still fighting for equality, She Is Fierce celebrates brave and bold women – from suffragettes and civil rights activists to aristocrats, students and performance poets. It also includes a foreword by Michael Palin, who starred as the author and narrated the beginning of each episode of the 7-part series.īuy Now: The World of Vanity Fair – Sphere, £8.49 5. ITV’s period drama based on William Makespeace Thackeray’s 1848 book was a sumptuous affair, stunningly shot with lavish sets and costumes.Įmma Marriott’s official companion book offers a behind-the-scenes look at that world, with beautiful on-set photos and fascinating insights into the characters, the locations and the historical period the story takes place in.

The World of Vanity Fair by Emma Marriott The book explores religion, power, slavery, science and important historic figures, from Alexander the Great to Martin Luther King Jr.Ī fascinating book to be enjoyed by both children and adults.īuy Now: The Silk Roads Illustrated Edition – Bloomsbury Children’s Books, £10.31 4. It takes readers on a voyage through time and history, starting with the ancient world and travelling through the rise of Europe and the world wars to the present-day political landscape. In this Illustrated Edition of the Sunday Times bestseller, Frankopan presents a new history of the world with lavish, life-like artwork by Neil Packer. The Silk Roads: A New History of the World – Illustrated Edition by Peter Frankopan Studio Tour – a true collector’s item for Potterheads.īuy Now: Harry Potter: Page to Screen – Titan Books, £32.49 3. Page to Screen is the book equivalent of taking a trip to the Warner Bros. It features over 500 pages of exclusive behind-the-scenes photographs, concept art and on-set stories from the cast and crew, revealing how the tale of The Boy Who Lived was adapted for screen. Produced in collaboration with the creative team behind the blockbuster series, this updated, deluxe tome captures over a decade’s worth of cinematic history. Harry Potter: Page to Screen Updated Edition by Bob McCabeīob McCabe’s Harry Potter: Page To Screen is a magical book befitting of JK Rowling’s spellbinding story.

It makes you feel cosy and comforted just reading it.īuy Now: Cosy: The British Art of Comfort – Yellow Kite, £13.19 2. Laura Weir’s celebration of all things cosy is the perfect read for these cold, dark winter nights when all you want to do is snuggle down with a cup of tea and a good book.Ĭosy explores our intrinsic British habits, traditions and loves during the chilly season, from roaring open fires and hearty feasts to creating a warm and welcoming home environment. Cosy: The British Art of Comfort by Laura Weir From jam-packed pop culture companions to luxe coffee table books, our festive guide is brimful of lovely gift ideas for non-fiction, poetry and entertainment readers.

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