John Matthews

John Matthews has made a lifetime study of the legends of King Arthur, and more recently of the history of piracy. His list of publications totals over 150, including the New York Times bestselling Pirates. He has acted as an advisor on several big budget movies, including King Arthur, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Prince of Persia. His work on the educational DVD to accompany King Arthur won a BAFTA award.

 

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  • The People Who Made Books: Beatrix Potter and Frederick Warne

    The People Who Made Books: Beatrix Potter and F...

    David H Headley

    The story of Beatrix Potter and Frederick Warne is a wonderful story which has always impressed me.  It is, obviously, the story of one of the most successful children's authors...

    David H Headley

    The People Who Made Books: Beatrix Potter and F...

    The story of Beatrix Potter and Frederick Warne is a wonderful story which has always impressed me.  It is, obviously, the story of one of the most successful children's authors...

  • PREM1ER: January 2027 Revealed

    PREM1ER: January 2027 Revealed

    Rebecca McDonnell

    Why We Chose Beautiful Liars by Amanda Cassidy for January’s PREM1ER Book A new year, a new chapter, and a story where nothing is quite as perfect as it seems… We're...

    Rebecca McDonnell

    PREM1ER: January 2027 Revealed

    Why We Chose Beautiful Liars by Amanda Cassidy for January’s PREM1ER Book A new year, a new chapter, and a story where nothing is quite as perfect as it seems… We're...

  • Crime Collective: January 2027 Revealed

    Crime Collective: January 2027 Revealed

    Rebecca McDonnell

    Introducing Our January 2027 Crime Collective Pick: Wolf Point by Lisa Howells One missing girl. Three possibilities. No turning back. We're starting a brand-new year of the Crime Collective with...

    Rebecca McDonnell

    Crime Collective: January 2027 Revealed

    Introducing Our January 2027 Crime Collective Pick: Wolf Point by Lisa Howells One missing girl. Three possibilities. No turning back. We're starting a brand-new year of the Crime Collective with...

  • The People Who Made Books

    The People Who Made Books

    David H Headley

    It started with Pan. Not Peter Pan, but Pan Books. I had been wondering why Pan Macmillan was called Pan Macmillan. The answer led me back to Pan Books and...

    David H Headley

    The People Who Made Books

    It started with Pan. Not Peter Pan, but Pan Books. I had been wondering why Pan Macmillan was called Pan Macmillan. The answer led me back to Pan Books and...

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