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MINIATURES BOOK BIBLIOGRAPHY

(last updated: AUGUST, 2021)

Miniatures covers a pretty wide scope, and has some overlap with other crafts (sculpting, dolls, painting, etc). So this bibliography is probably going to end up being immense. I can't imagine the number of miniature train books alone not being in the thousands(because I've found at least 2 dozen magazines devoted to this hobby going back to the early 1930's - so far), then there is also wargaming, and dollhouses. It all comes down to recreating normal sized objects as reduced figures in the scale that you need it to be to suit your needs and hobby - for some, the process itself is the end to the means. I hope you will (eventually) be able to find what you need here If it gets too unwieldy, I'll figure out a way to divide it. All my bib pages start out with just what I have on my bookshelves at the moment, and what I'm aware of through those I have on hand. I then spend many thousands of hours(not an exaggeration, alas) hunting down information on all books on the subject until I (eventually) have something very useful. Please have some patience. And if you happen to have a shelf of books on the subject and a little time to make a bib list to send to me, I'd be eternally grateful for the help - even if it's just the titles and authors, it gives me a place to start setting up the stubs for each entry. The less time I have to spend tracking down information, the more time I have to actually get it entered and uploaded onto the website for everyone to reference. So please, please, please, give a helping hand.

Here are some useful links:
https://www.worldofminiatures.org/what_are_miniatures.html
If you can add more to the history of this craft or have books and magazines on the subject to recommend, please get in touch with me(Leigh), through my contact page: CONTACT ME . I would love to hear from you.

MINIATURES BOOKS CATALOG

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Scale Model Warships, by John Bowen (TPB:198*)
Notes: 192 pages; Country: UK; Publisher: Conway Maritime Press Ltd., London; ISBN: 085177070X;
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A Ship Modelmaker's Manual, by John Bowen (TPB:198*)
Notes: 192 pages; Country: UK; Publisher: Conway Maritime Press Ltd., London; ISBN: 0851772358;
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Scale Model Sailing Ships, by John Bowen (TPB:198*)
Notes: 192 pages; Country: UK; Publisher: Conway Maritime Press Ltd., London; ISBN: 0851771114;
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The New Dolls' House Do-It-Yourself Book: In 1/12 and 1/16 Scale, by Venus Dodge, Martin Dodge (HC:1993)
Notes: 192 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: David Charles Publishers, NY; ISBN: 0715301020;

Dolls' House Needlecrafts: Over 250 Projects in 1/12 Scale, by Venus A. Dodge (HC:1995)
Notes: ??? pages; Country: Unknown; Publisher: Unknown; ISBN: 0715301691;

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Miniature Needlepoint and Sewing Projects for Dollhouses, by Katherine Falk (HC:1977)
Notes: ?? pages; Language: English; Publisher: Hawthorn Books, Inc., ???; ISBN: ???;
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Making A Victorian Dolls' House, by Jean Greenhowe (HC:1985)
Notes: 96 pages; Country: UK; Publisher: Batsford Ltd., UK; ISBN: 0713408715;

Toy Steam Engines(Shire Library), by Bob Gordon (TPB:April 2009)
Notes: ?? pages; Language: English; Publisher: Shire Publications Ltd., Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, UK; ISBN: 9780852637753;

Railway Preservation in Britain(Shire Library), by Bob Gwynne (TPB:2011)
Notes: 64 pages; Language: English; Publisher: Shire Publications Ltd., Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, UK; ISBN: 0747810419;

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Miniature Railways, by David Henshaw (TPB:April 2021)
Notes: 64 pages; Language: English; Publisher: Shire Publications Ltd., Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, UK; ISBN: 9781784424404;

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Dolls and Doll Houses, by F.G. Jacob and E. Faurholt (HC:1967)
Notes: ??? pages; Country: Japan; Publisher: C. Tuttle Co., Japan; ISBN: None;

How to Make Dolls' Houses, by Audrey Johnson (HC:19??)
Notes: 112 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Charles T Branford, Newton, MA; ISBN: None;

Dollhouse Construction and Restoration, by Nina Glenn Joyner (HC:1977?)
Notes: ?? pages; Language: English; Publisher: Chilton Book Co., ???; ISBN: ???;
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The International Dolls House Book, by Stanley Frederick King (HC:1977)
Notes: ?? pages; Language: English; Publisher: Crown Publishing, NY; ISBN: ???;
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How To Make Dolls and Doll Houses, by Tina Lee (HC:1948)
Notes: 64 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Doubleday & Company; ISBN: None;

Toy Trains: 1935-1975, by Tom Leggett (TPB:2019)
Notes: 64 pages; Language: English; Publisher: Shire Publications Ltd., Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, UK; ISBN: 9781784423087;

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Something New in Model Boat Building, by Donald H. Matheson (HC:1960) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 80 pages; Language: English; Publisher: Roy Publishers, NY; ISBN: None;
First published in Great Britain in 1950...

Dollhouse Dolls: Making, Detailing and Costuming Dolls in 1 inch to 1 foot scale, by JoAnn McCracken (HC:1980)
Notes: 167 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Chilton Book Co., Radnor, PA; ISBN: 0801968658;

Shipbuilding in Miniature, by Donald McNarry (TPB:198*)
Notes: 144 pages; Country: UK; Publisher: Conway Maritime Press Ltd., London; ISBN: 0851772498;
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Colleen Moore's Doll House: the story of the most exquisite toy in the world, by Colleen Moore (TPB:1939) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 30 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Self; ISBN: None;

Creating Miniature Teddy Bears, by Linda Mullins (HC:2000)
Notes: 128 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Hobby House Press; ISBN: 0875885845;

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The Complete Book of Making Miniatures for Room Settings and Dollhouses, by Thelma Newman, Virginia Merrill (HC:1977?)
Notes: ?? pages; Language: English; Publisher: ??, ???; ISBN: ???;
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Ship Models from Kits, by Colin Riches (TPB:1984) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 112 pages; Country: UK; Publisher: Conway Maritime Press Ltd., London; ISBN: 085177461X;
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Making Dollhouse Accessories, by Charlene Davis Roth (TPB:1976)
Notes: 112 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Crown Publishers, Inc., NY; ISBN: 0517528789;

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Interior Design in Miniature: Brooke Tucker Originals, by Anne Day Smith (HC:1986) Book Review Popup Window

Notes: 96 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Boynton and Associates, Inc., Clifton, VA; ISBN: 0933168756;
This book is about the miniature works of Brooke Tucker, and I have #157 of a limited edition run of 2,700...

Masters in Miniature, Vol. 1: 12 Artisans at Work, by Anne Day Smith (HC:1987) Book Review Popup Window

Notes: 144 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Kalmbach Miniatures, Inc., Milwaukee, WI; ISBN: 0933168810;
The artists showcased: Peter Acquisto, Marjorie Adams, Charles and Ferbie Claudon, Sharon Garmize, Roger and Nancy Gutheil, James Hastrich and Renee Bowen, Marjorie Meyer, Robert Olszewski, Ralph Partelow, Marty Saunders, Noel and Pat Thomas, Francis Whittemore...

The Andrews Collection: Personal Treasures, by Anne Day Smith (HC:1989)
Notes: 104 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: KDee's Delight, Inc., ???; ISBN: 093868504X;
Another showcase book of miniature masterpieces...

The Period Rooms of Ruth McChesney, by Anne Day Smith (HC:1997)
Notes: 96 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Co., Inc., Milwaukee, WI; ISBN: 0890243018;
Showcase book of miniature masterpieces...

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Discovering Model Soldiers, Book No. 90, by Arthur Taylor (TPB:1970;1972(2nd))
Notes: 48-60(2nd) pages; Country: UK; Publisher: Shire Publications, Gubblecote Cross, Tring, Hertfordshire, UK; ISBN: 0852630999;
2nd Edition(ISBN:0852631723)...

Rules for Wargaming, Book No. 118, by Arthur Taylor (TPB:1971;1972(2nd))
Notes: 68 pages; Country: UK; Publisher: Shire Publications, Gubblecote Cross, Tring, Hertfordshire, UK; ISBN: 0852631278;
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Discovering British Military Uniforms, Book No. 122, by Arthur Taylor (TPB:1972)
Notes: 80 pages; Country: UK; Publisher: Shire Publications, Gubblecote Cross, Tring, Hertfordshire, UK; ISBN: 0852631316;
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Discovering Modelling for Wargamers, Book No. 149, by Dennis C. Teague (TPB:1973)
Notes: 48 pages; Country: UK; Publisher: Shire Publications, Gubblecote Cross, Tring, Hertfordshire, UK; ISBN: 0852631812;
My copy of this book is a reprint from 1973...

Dollhouse & Miniature Dolls, 1840-1990, by Marcie & Bob Tubbs with Dian Zillner (HC:2009)
Notes: 256 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen, PA; ISBN: 0764311883;

Discovering Wargames, Book No. 51, by John Tunstill (TPB:1969) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 64 pages; Country: UK; Publisher: Shire Publications, Gubblecote Cross, Tring, Hertfordshire, UK; ISBN: 0852630212;
My copy of this book is a reprint from 1973...

Discovering English Civil Wargaming, Book No. 163, by John Tunstill (TPB:1973)
Notes: 48 pages; Country: UK; Publisher: Shire Publications, Gubblecote Cross, Tring, Hertfordshire, UK; ISBN: 0852631987;
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Modelling Farm Carts, by John Vince (TPB:1977)
Notes: 48 pages; Country: UK; Publisher: Shire Publications Ltd., Bucks, UK; ISBN: 0852634056;
2nd edition, 1979...

Modelling Farm Wagons, by John Vince (TPB:1977)
Notes: 48 pages; Country: UK; Publisher: Shire Publications Ltd., Bucks, UK; ISBN: 0852634064;
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Miniature Iron-on Transfer Patterns for Dollhouses, Dolls and Small Projects, by Rita Weiss, Frank Fontana (TPB:1979) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 48 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Dover; ISBN: 0486237419;
These are embroidery patterns...

Little Wars: a game for boys from twelve years of age to one hundred and fifty and for that more intelligent sort of girl who likes boys' games and books, by H.G. Wells (HC:1913)
Notes: ??? pages; Country: UK; Publisher: Frank Palmer, ???; ISBN: None;
This is believed to be the very first book on wargaming; it has been reprinted many times in easier to find volumes; You can look at a free copy of this at PROJECT GUTENBERG ...

The Dollhouse Book, by Estelle Worrell (TPB:1964)
Notes: 123 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold; ISBN: 0442295588;

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MINIATURES MAGAZINE BIBLIOGRAPHY

"Model Railroader", Published by Kalmbach Publishing Co., Milwaukee, WI (Began Publication: Jan. 1934) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: Ended Publication: Unknown; Publishing Frequency: Monthly; Size: Magazine; Country: USA; ISSN: 026-7341; Type: Crafting/Hobby; Website: None;
I only have a small handful of these...

"Model Shipwright: The International Quarterly Journal for Ship Modelmakers", Published by Conway Maritime Press, Ltd., London, UK (Began Publication: 1972)
Notes: Ended Publication: 2014?; Publishing Frequency: Quarterly; Size: Magazine; Country: UK; ISSN: ****-****; Type: Crafting/Hobby; Website: None;
Long-time editor(1974-2014)John Bowen; Went from quarterly to an annual in 2010?...

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