Horney Press imprint: 6 books

The folk tales of the Inuit are some of the most unique in the entire world, completely isolated for thousands of years in the icy, windswept north, they believed they were the only peoples on Earth and this isolation is clear in their atmospheric, stunning myths and legends.

This fascinating book contains a collection of essays on various subjects written by Arthur Machen. 'Dog and Duck' is an interesting book sure to appeal to fans and collectors of Machen's work. The chapters of this book include: 'Dog And Duck, Why New Year?', 'On Valentines And Other Things', 'On...

A comprehensive guide to making lampshades extensively illustrated with diagrams and drawings. Contents Include: Tools and Equipment; Choosing a Frame; Binding; Trimmings; Plastic Lampshades; A Flared Cover in Buckram and Material; Fabrics and how to Measure Them; An Inexpensive Shade with a French...

Originally published in 1902, the story of the Countess has all the air of a dramatic romance carefully planned by an ingenious novelist; yet it is a faithful narrative of events, illumined by the light of Kraszewsk's genius. It will appeal greatly to any historian. Many of the earliest books, particularly...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This early work by Alfred W. Marshall is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It contains a wealth of information on the design and construction of engineering measuring tools and includes chapters on slide gauges, the micrometer, vernier scales, all accompanied with detailed technical...