Old Pond publishing days

Two more books out of stock

Two more books have this week gone out of stock at Old Pond, both due to be reprinted early 2010:

The Veterinary Book for Sheep Farmers, David Henderson

The King of the Norfolk Poachers, Charlotte Paton.

I Walked by Night and The Rabbit Skin Cap reprinted

We have received fine reprints of two classic rural books edited by Lilias Rider Haggard. Publishers Coch-y-Bonddu Books have published facsimile paperback gatefold editions, including the unforgettable illustrations by Edward Seago. Each book costs £19.95.

I Walked by Night, first published in 1935, is the book whose anonymous 'author' Charlotte Paton researched for the Old Pond book The King of the Norfolk Poachers. It is an account of the unruly life of Frederick Rolfe.

The Rabbit Skin Cap tells the story of Norfolk countryman, shoemaker and poacher George Baldry. It was first published in 1939.

Both books are available from Old Pond Publishing.

Modern Tractors DVD in stock

At Old Pond we have now received stock of the latest Tractor Barn DVD Modern Tractors: the first years of the 21st Century - Part 1, presented by Stephen Richmond and narrated by Jonathan Whitlam. This was previewed in our blog of 4 November. Price £15.95, running time 90 minutes approximately. 

Books out of stock at Old Pond

In the middle of the Christmas rush, stocks of three Old Pond books have been exhausted:

Early to Rise, Hugh Barrett. Reprint anticipated 2010

Tractor Ploughing Manual, edited by Brian Bell, reprint 2010

A Square Deal All Round: the history of Perkins engines, by David Boulton is no longer stocked by Old Pond. All enquiries should go to the original publishers: Landmark Publishing, Ashbourne, Derbys. 

Stuart Gibbard on the move

On 11 November we reported on Kelsey Publishing's decision to bring the editorship of Old Tractor magazine in house and offer out-going editor Stuart Gibbard a broad role as editorial consultant.

It has now become clear that Stuart has declined the offer, accepting instead one from Lincolnshire-based Church Lane Publishing, known for Best of British magazine.

Stuart writes: "looking to expand into farming and countryside nostalgia, Church Lane has just added another magazine to its portfolio, having bought Vintage Tractor from Tim Bolton.... The magazine will be re-launched from the April issue with me in the editor's chair.

"My brief is simple: to produce the best tractor magazine on the market."

Old Pond / Truck and Driver competition results

In the December issue of Truck & Driver magazine readers were invited to enter a competition sponsored by Old Pond Publishing. Many respondents knew that Doha is the capital of Qatar.

The winners, pulled out of a hat, are: Charlie Austin from Co. Cork; R Harmer, Alresford; John Marks, Leeds; Dan Nind, Attleborough; Louise Whitley, Bridgnorth. Each winner will be receiving a free copy of the DVD Destination Doha shortly.

Unsuccessful entrants will be offered the chance to buy a copy of the programme free of postal charges by Old Pond. The competition is now closed. 

Ferguson tractors book back in stock

Now back in stock after reprinting, The Ferguson Tractor Story by Stuart Gibbard (hardback, 168 pages inc. 250 photographs, ISBN 1-903366-08-0, £19.95, first published 2000) is available from Old Pond.

New farm machinery book published

Old Pond has now received stock of Brian Bell's hardback book Seventy Years of Farm Machinery Part One: Seed Time. For details see blog 19 October.