Weapons and Warfare
Encyclopedia
Purnell's illustrated encyclopedia of modern Weapons and Warfare is a partwork
originating with Purnell
in 1967-1969, republished under the Phoebus brand.
Its contributors and editors included Bill Gunston
(aviation), Ian V. Hogg
(land weapons), John Batchelor
(illustrations) and editor Bernard Fitzsimons. The quality of these lead contributors ensured high quality and accuracy in the finished product.
The publication covers the twentieth century to publication, in alphabetical order, in 125 volumes. Levels of detail varied from a short paragraph, to several pages of technical and operational analysis.
In addition to the main content there were a number of John Batchelor posters and other promotional offers.
A 24-volume encyclopedia
, "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of 20th Century Weapons and Warfare", was published in 1977. It was distributed by Columbia House
.
Partwork
A partwork is a written publication released as a series of planned magazine-like issues over a period of time. Issues are typically released on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis, and often a completed set is designed to form a reference work on a particular topic.-Publication:Partwork series...
originating with Purnell
Purnell
Purnell is a name shared by:People:* Alton Purnell , American pianist* Bervin E. Purnell , Australian politician* Clyde Purnell , British football player* Fred S...
in 1967-1969, republished under the Phoebus brand.
Its contributors and editors included Bill Gunston
Bill Gunston
Bill Gunston OBE FRAeS is one of the most internationally respected and published aviation and military authors. He flew with Britain's Royal Air Force from 1943 to 1948, and is a flying instructor. He has spent most of his adult life doing research and writing on aircraft and aviation. He is the...
(aviation), Ian V. Hogg
Ian V. Hogg
Ian V. Hogg was a notable British author of books on firearms, artillery, ammunition, and fortification, as well as biographies of several famous general officers. During his career he wrote, co-wrote, edited, or co-edited about 150 books and sold well over 1 million copies .-Biographical...
(land weapons), John Batchelor
John Batchelor (illustrator)
John Batchelor is an English artist and arguably the world's foremost technical illustrator, particularly known for his clear and detailed illustrations of vehicles and military equipment. His work can be seen in many late-20th-century works on armour, fighting vehicles, ships, firearms, etc....
(illustrations) and editor Bernard Fitzsimons. The quality of these lead contributors ensured high quality and accuracy in the finished product.
The publication covers the twentieth century to publication, in alphabetical order, in 125 volumes. Levels of detail varied from a short paragraph, to several pages of technical and operational analysis.
In addition to the main content there were a number of John Batchelor posters and other promotional offers.
A 24-volume encyclopedia
Encyclopedia
An encyclopedia is a type of reference work, a compendium holding a summary of information from either all branches of knowledge or a particular branch of knowledge....
, "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of 20th Century Weapons and Warfare", was published in 1977. It was distributed by Columbia House
Columbia House
The Columbia House brand was introduced in the early 1970s by the Columbia Records division of CBS, Inc. as an umbrella for its mail-order music clubs, the primary incarnation of which was the Columbia Record Club, established in 1955. It had a significant market presence in the 1980s and early...
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