Paul Atterbury?s Wonder book of Trains establishes the sense of excitement and wonder in the world of trains, remembered by a generation of boys who grew up to be railway enthusiasts. In this wonderfully evocative book Paul draws together marvelous classic colour illustrations, archive photographs and period line drawings and hand lettering with intelligent and insightful commentaries. Atturbury recreates the style of the the illustrated classic boys? railway annuals of the 1950s and 60s. This retro-styled railway book creates a uniquely nostalgic atmosphere guaranteed to be enjoyed by railway buffs everywhere.|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.
