Sims Press imprint: 10 books

This early work by G. K. Chesterton was originally published in 1903. Gilbert Keith Chesterton was born in London in 1874. 'All is Grist' is a collection of essays. He studied at the Slade School of Art, and upon graduating began to work as a freelance journalist. Over the course of his life, his...

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the...

This vintage book contains two pioneering volumes on the subject of film making by V.I. Pudovkin. Considered two of the most valuable manuals of the practice and theory of film making ever written, these texts will prove invaluable for the student or film enthusiast, and are not to be missed by discerning...

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the...

"Travels in The North" is a chronicle of Karel Capek's time spent travelling in northern Europe. An interesting and entertaining account of his Scandinavian sojourn, this book will appeal to fans and collectors of Capek's work, as well as to those with an interest in travel writing in general....

First published in 1849, this vintage book contains an exposition of vegetarianism, with chapters on its history, nutritional value, scientific evidence and observations, and much more. “Vegetable Diet” will appeal to existing vegetarians and those considering the lifestyle alike, and it would...

This book contains a collection of mystifying magic and card tricks. Great as a gift, this book will dumfound friends and family and have them on their knees begging for the secret behind these mind-boggling tricks.

This unusual book, containing an impressive variety of stage illusion tricks, is sure to delight young and old alike and is the perfect introduction to magic of this type. Its 57 pages contain a wealth of anecdote on a variety of tricks and stunts that are guaranteed to liven up your dinner party....

This vintage volume is a detailed and fully-illustrated guide to designing and making children's toys. With a detailed introduction on model making and simple, step-by-step instructions, this book is highly recommended for anyone with an interest in hand-making children's toys. Contents include: “A...

Authored by various experts, this vintage series of books reveals how to create traditional British sweets, long-loved by young and old, and is sure to delight anyone with an interest in old-time confectionary. This edition instructs the reader in how to make marzipan, including marzipan sweets and...