This is where Clarissa Cridland and Ann Mackie-Hunter come in.
A few years ago they started publishing paperback editions of some of the books which were very
difficult to find in any edition, by authors such as Elinor Brent-Dyer. Works which,
if found at all, would proved inordinately expensive to buy. And they issued them in their full,
original, text for less than ten pounds. (Now £13 inc postage within UK since 1st April 2012*)
They named their concern Girls Gone By as at that time it seemed that most of the
books would be School Stories aimed at girls.
The books, as many of you will know, are excellently produced: good paper, clear, original text,
well bound with the original illustrations and in beautiful covers of the rare dustwrappers.
Some have introductory notes about the books, but the main point is that for £13 you can buy
and read the original story.
The books are available, until the print run runs out, direct from the publishers
or from various dealers by post or at bookfairs, or shops.
Their list has increased steadily and now includes many important children's authors whose
books are ignored by main-stream publishers or have been altered so much that the original text is
a new experience for the reader.
In May 2005 they brought out their first Monica Edwards book
Storm Ahead. It was followed by No Entry
in November. Both contain extra material relevant to the story and
of interest to the reader of Monica's books.
Each one has an introduction to the author and her works and a publishing history of
the title with the other editions illustrated. Some have other articles, but the most
attractive, and original, 'addition' is the Preface to each book, written by Monica Edwards' daughter,
Shelley, individually for each book and illustrated with family photographs.
Since then there have been two of the children's novels published each year:
They have also published both of Brian Parks' guide-books to the two series.
The first, The Romney Marsh Companion,
much rewritten and expanded since first self-published, became available in
mid-summer 2006 .
The second volume - similarly expanded and revised, The Punchbowl Companion* was published in April 2012.
Brian Parks' Biography* of Monica Edwards was published in February 2010.
Details can be found on each book's page.
If ordering remember that these non-fiction titles are £16 inc postage within the UK * - as they are Band 'B' productions.
For more information on these books, and to order them when published,
see their site at www.ggbp.co.uk
or
email
them or write to:
* Titles thus indicated are still in print and can be obtained from the publishers at the time of updating - see date at bottom of page.