The 1950s and 60s witnessed a rich outpouring of exciting railway books adorned with powerful, decorative, informative and technically accurate illustrations, representing the world of railways in all its diversity.
Paul Atterbury’s Wonder Book of Trains recreates and celebrates these great days of picture books. In this wonderfully evocative book, Paul’s insightful commentary draws together the wonderfully evocative atmosphere and the sense of excitement and awe remembered by the train generation.
Paul draws together marvelous classic colour illustrations, archive photographs and period line drawings and hand lettering. This retro-styled railway book creates a uniquely nostalgic atmosphere guaranteed to be enjoyed by railway buffs everywhere.
- ISBN10 1446302032
- ISBN13 9781446302033
- Publish Date 26 October 2012
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 7 July 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint David & Charles
- Edition UK ed.
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 128
- Language English