The Two Alans, Christmas 2003
Festive hats at the Staff Christmas Party.
Festive hats at the Staff Christmas Party.
Marion Castree, Jane Harris, Alan Collins, Tilly Lloyd and Carolyn Morgan celebrating in the shop.
The fact that this document still exists suggests this was needed more often than desirable.
A packing slip from Baker & Taylor identifies the packer, a hand written addendum identifies the unpacker and his current state of mind.
The Troublesome Invoice of Penguin Books – a example of when orders go bad. Wrong formats, un-recognised classic titles, mystery orders…
From the shop photo album, 1990 edition:
“Life is a Barrel of Fun” – A distressed new bookshop owner laments her fate as the list of things to do during the countdown to opening day increases while…
In 1987 the shop turned 20 and produced this booklet to celebrate, incorporating “Unity” reminiscences from staff, customers, publishers and friends of the shop.
Alan Preston wheels a trolley load of books into the shop at 40-42 Willis Street during Writer’s Week, 1985. Penguin Books’ Tony Harkins is on the left. He’s smiling because…
Alan Preston in the office of 40-42 Willis Street, 1985.