Various Authors
Keeping Family and Home Afloat on War Rations
Price: £5.99
Imprint: O'Mara Books
Publication date: 24/03/2014
ISBN: 9781782433033
Subject: Non-Fiction
Size: EPUB 3 (Fixed Format)
Extent: 160 pages
Territorial Rights: World ex EU
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Enquire nowThis book is packed with tips from the era, including reproductions of original leaflets, on everything from how to prolong the life of clothing to moth prevention
Yours
These nostalgic collections make a fascinating document of wartime austerity
The Lady
Packed full of vintage thrifty tips for saving money
Irish Tatler
A rather handy guide to surviving this age of austerity
Crafts magazine
Reproductions of advice and instructions given out during the second world war to make the most of wartime rations, all in a delightfully authentic vintage style
Crafty
A fascinating documentation... a pleasure to read
Knitting magazine
A beautiful collection of timely and nostalgic leaflets that will take you back to a bygone era of wartime austerity
These facsimiles of official British Government WWII leaflets cover repairing, refurbishing and recycling, and provide a fascinating insight into how propaganda promoted national unity
A fantastic example of 1940s' style, design and illustration, with great hints and tips that are still relevant today
Over 28,000 copies sold of the first edition
'Various authors' refers to a collaboration between authors carefully selected by Michael O'Mara Books.