Latest Publications

Unforgotten Exmoor | Volume Two Unforgotten Exmoor Volume 2  this is the second volume in a series of the social history of ordinary folk in a part of the world that most of us have forgotten or will never know. Reflecting on their ordinary lives, their stories are extraordinary, evoking a deeply nostalgic and affectionate portrait of bygone days in pre-war Exmoor.

Travels in the World of Books For the past three years Nick Smith has written a column for Bookdealer magazine that – despite his remit to cover the inner workings of the book trade – often drifted from the beaten track as he recorded his own travels as a photojournalist on far-flung assignments. The result was the immensely popular monthly ‘Travels in the World of Books’, collected here in their entirety.

Birds of Prey Birds of Prey is an extraordinary anthology that has brought together authors from the past and the present; from the West and from the East.  They have produced a collection of exotic, and sometimes terrifying, stories about birds.  There is a deftness to their talent and a mystical quality to everything they have created.

Unforgotten Exmoor Unforgotten Exmoor will tell you what Exmoor was really like in the old days. If it’s social history you want, then you’ve got to talk to the people who know what they’re talking about, find out what’s locked away in the memories of ordinary, decent folk.

Porlock in Those Days Porlock in Those Days is a reprint of Corner’s much loved description of the village, its history, legends and lore and include a wealth of heritage photographs from the archives of local museums as well as those from the author’s own photographic expeditions in his youth.

The Man-Eater of Punanai The Man-Eater of Punanai is a fascinating story of a past rediscovered through a remarkable journey to one of the most exotic countries of the world – Sri Lanka.  Full of drama and history, it not only relives the incredible story of a man-eating leopard that terrorized the tiny village of Punanai in the early part of the century, but also allows the author to come to terms with the ghost of his charismatic but tyrannical father.

Feeding Lady Winifred’s Cats Molly Goodland (née Richards) grew up on Exmoor, very much part of a farming dynasty. Now in her 82nd year, she lives in Minehead. Feeding Lady Winifred’s Cats is her second published poetry collection.

The Secret Cave Setting her tale in the rolling landscape of Exmoor,  Margaret O’Hara jumps straight in with three lads making their summer den out of a little-known cave, where they befriend ‘Lewy’. As the summer holidays stretch out before them the two nine-year-olds and an eleven-year-old start to spend more and more time out with their fiery friend.

Bosham Bisque Bosham Bisque is not just a book of recipes. It is also a collection of photographs, illustrations and food memories from the places that the author has lived in over the years: Canada, the United States, Bermuda, London and, of course, Bosham.

The Devil's Bullet and other short stories from Exmoor EXMOOR is alive with legend and history. Its ancient memorials and glorious coastline, its isolated great houses and its roaming beasts, have inspired writers over the centuries.

Fully Booked Bookdealer Anthology • Volume One This anthology includes choice articles from the first fifteen issues of Bookdealer monthly, selected to showcase the diverse talents of our contributors.

Culbone, Oare & Brendon, Remote Exmoor Parishes This book is concerned with the Parishes of Culbone, Oare and Brendon on the border land of West Somerset and North Devon.

Staghunting on Exmoor 1940- 1998 by Robin Dunn Staghunting on Exmoor 1940 to 1998 is the first comprehensive account describing hunting with the Devon & Somerset Staghounds during and since the Second World War.

Growing Up in High Wycombe: Chairmaking and the Stamp Factory This book gives an account of what it was like to be brought up in the Buckinghamshire town of High Wycombe in the 1920’s.

Evening on Exmoor Evening on Exmoor is a selection of Poems by Molly Goodland written over several years, her deep love of Exmoor and incidents from a dysfunctional childhood being her motivation.

I'm Glad I Asked - An Airman’s Story 1939-45 This is a story of a young Airman’s experiences during the Second World War. From the declaration of War in 1939 this account covers call up, training and engaging in warfare right up to the end of the war in 1945.

The Diary of Another Nobody - Life in 1952 This diary gives a fascinating account of life in the early fifties. Neighbours, friends and family were very dependent on each other. There was no telephone, motor car or television. It snowed in the winter and the summers were hot!