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Although many of our books have focused on a particular decade, we have also looked at Birmingham in all its moods.
The history of the area extends far beyond the metropolis we fondly call "Brum" and other places within the West Midlands also have a place in our memory.
COVENTRY. This is a city steeped in history, especially during the war years when its appearance changed forever. These books reflect those changes.
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I am probably best known as the author of several best-selling books and for the three years I was quizmaster and co-writer of the top-rated BBC Midlands TV series "KNOW YOUR PLACE." However, I have also been a TV and radio character actor, professional comedian, showbiz/jazz book and record reviewer, TV & radio commercial voice-over artist, 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards trombonist and the voice behind several cartoons and children's toys etc. I never became a movie star - but I was the archives and stills consultant for the centenary video, "Made in Birmingham."
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Just a simple statement. Personal details provided to us via e-mail, in any other written format, or verbally, will not be passed on to a third party. All correspondence will be treated as confidential.
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ALTON DOUGLAS
For those of you who have an interest in show-biz or just want to find out how an actor and comedian became a best-selling author, then my biography is just the ticket! Illustrated with over 100 photographs this book recounts a journey through wartime, into show business and eventually into what is now a passion for local history. In his lengthy foreword to the book Jasper Carrott writes "By the time you have read this book you will have become good friends with the author. If you're from Brum you will have an extra-added warm feeling of nostalgia and wistfulness." There really is something for everyone here.
To find out more about this book - please click on the cover.
The wonderful thing about nostalgia is that memories can be stirred by many things. A place, a building, a person, a sound and even old advertisements bestowing the virtues of products sadly no longer available. Within our books we have many examples of bygone advertisements, including cinema and theatre playbills, products of every description and even the odd train ticket or two!
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My biography unearthed a whole fund of new stories, too many to publish in one book. So - with the emphasis on fun and entertainment I now present this collection of the humorous, curious and downright strange happenings that have enriched my life. Free postage within the UK. Signed copies.
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We are always pleased to hear from our readers. ALTON and JO DOUGLAS, c/o Brewin Books Ltd., Doric House, 56 Alcester Road, Studley, Warwickshire. B80 7LG.
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All books signed by Alton.
Buy any 2 books and get a free coaster or bookmark.
Buy any 3 books and get a complimentary copy of our surprise-hit title, "I forgot to tell you."
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1. Use our new checkout system and order your books online from the comfort of your home using your debit/credit card or Paypal account. Click HERE to order your books.
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If you come from Aston or Acocks Green, the City Centre or Cotteridge, Erdington or Edgbaston, Handsworth or Hall Green, Kings Norton or Kings Heath, Ladywood or Longbridge, Small Heath or Selly Oak, Weoley Castle or Winson Green - or WHEREVER - you'll love our books on Birmingham.
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O U R B O O K S H A V E I T A L L.
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Take a look inside one of our books. This example is from "BIRMINGHAM IN THE THIRTIES."
You will see that you do not have to wade through pages of text to get to the exciting bits - the pictures !
All our books are just wall-to-wall pictures.
The unique design of each page ensures that no space is wasted.
Nostalgic photographs are mixed with advertisements of the era.
Descriptions are informative yet brief, allowing us to give you even more images per page.
With an average of over 300 items in each book - this is truly "value for money."
The ideal present for friends and family - or of course you could just keep it all to yourself !
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T H E N E W B O O K
My Biography. £12.95
A collection of humorous tales from my life. £2.95
Although my main output concentrates on local history books (33 different titles currently available) I have also produced some other books which should be of interest for lovers of Show Business.
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