Dateman
Books is a family run business headed by Terry & Anne
Neville and based in the North Somerset village of Kewstoke,
just outside Weston-Super-Mare.
Founded to undertake the hand binding of individual (or
short run) books, novels, family histories etc., they
turned their attention, in 2005, to the world of miniature
books for collectors and dollshouses and now produce around
250 titles in two sizes and in two binding styles.
Bespoke bookbinding: For more information on the binding
of full size books please click the link at the top of
this page.
Miniature Books: All our miniature books are REAL BOOKS.
They are printed on both sides of the page with a readable
extract from the actual book being portrayed. They are
then sewn and hand bound using traditional materials and
methods into REAL BOOKS in MINIATURE. Except where otherwise
stated our books come in two sizes, both 1/12th scale
but representing either a large book or a small (novel)
sized book.
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Terry, Andrew, Douglas, Danielle, Anne
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Size A books
are 2.9cm high
Size B are 2cm high
All our books (unless otherwise stated) are available in
our standard binding complete with a coloured dust jacket.
Titles which were originally published during the reign
of Queen Victoria or earlier (prior to 1901) are now also
available in our CLASSIC binding which replicates the leather
bindings of the period. Each book in this series is dated
so those who wish to have books from a given period can
choose those most suitable.
We also produce a range of deluxe books including our Forever
Young range of children’s books. These are either
facsimiles of original books (mostly illustrated) or specially
prepared illustrated books covering specific subjects. These
books have printed covers either representing the original
cover or the subject of the book.
By clicking on the “Personalised Photo Album”
link you will see our unique personalised photograph albums.
These miniature photograph albums are produced especially
for you and will contain your own photographs, wedding,
christening, baby, family events or just photographs that
have a special meaning for you.
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In
2008 we obtained our first licence for the use of copyright material
in our miniature books. Copyright in Europe extends for 70 years
from the death of the author which means that many well loved
books are not available for reproduction in miniature. To overcome
this we have been able to purchase licenses to use some of this
material in our range. We currently have licenses to produce miniature
versions of the popular Rupert Bear Annuals, a range of annuals
from DC Thomson including Beano, Dandy and The Broons,and the
classic Boys comic from the 1960`s The Eagle. Full Details can
be seen by clicking the "Classic Annuals" link.
Continuing in this direction we have now launched our “Modern
Classic” range. In colaboration with The Ian Fleming Foundation,
the entire Ian Fleming catalogue of James Bond novels, together
with his only children`s bood “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang have
been miniaturised and we have now added Works from Agatha Christie
and Daphne du Maurier. To order this book please click on the
Modern Classic link.
To see our complete range of miniature books click on the “Online
Shop” link where you can see and purchase our books using
our secure shopping cart facility operated by PayPal. If you prefer
you can contact us direct and order using your credit/debit card
or personal cheques (UK only).
We have also included a list of miniature fairs we will be attending
and hope that we might meet you at one near your home.
Please enjoy your look around the world of Dateman Books and feel
free to contact us if you have any suggestions for future books.
Thank you
Terry & Anne
Dateman Books are pleased to be members of AIM (Atrisansinminiature),
“An association of professional artisans, dedicated to promoting
a high standard of excellence in original handcrafted scale miniatures”.
A list of our fellow members with links to their web sites can
be found in our links section.
To Contact us: dateman46@yahoo.com
16 St Bridges Close
Kewstoke
Weston-super-Mare
BS22 9UN
01934
632995
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