ARTISTS AND EXHIBITORS AT THE MOTORING LITERARY & ART FESTIVAL
Once again, in 2025, we will have a select range of the finest artists and book publishers, book retailers and magazine publishers exhibiting. Our 2023 exhibitors included:
Image copyright Max O'Neill
Image copyright Max O'Neill
Image copyright Max O'Neill
Amalgam Collection
Amalgam Collection occupies a unique place in the history of fine car models, fashioning unrivalled examples of the world’s most iconic and luxurious cars at scale. The only maker of model cars that can be considered alongside a maker of fine watches like Richard Mille, we have developed close partnerships with the world’s most important designers, engineers, drivers and manufacturer brands, not only delivering editions of models for their own internal use, but supplying development models, one-offs and displays of every kind. Every one of the models we make, whether it be for a private collector or a world-famous driver is the very best we can achieve with no effort or expense spared. We are continually striving to reach new levels of craftsmanship and to create masterpieces of model-making art with enduring value.
Ambrose Auto Art
Jonny Ambrose creates car sculptures inspired by aerodynamic forms, celebrating automotive artistry with graceful abstraction. His sculptures gain attention for their sleek beauty, often combining traditional steam-bent wood craftsmanship with digital design processes. Clients include Morgan, MG, Porsche Motorsport and Octane, having created trophies for the Quail Concours in the USA, along with multiple commissions for private individuals.
Conway Stewart – The British Pen
Conway Stewart has been making pens in Great Britain since 1905, and famously Winston Churchill used them. With over 100 different pens on our website, there is something for everyone. See the Vanwall Pen, the Seamus Heaney Pen, the Shakespeare, the King Charles III Coronation Pen, and then there is the Doctor’s Pen, the Accountant’s Pen and the Lawyer’s Pen. All our pens and most of our accessories are hand made in Great Britain using the very best materials with the gold and silver components hall-marked to prove their quality and purity. For more information about the whole range of British-made luxury pens go to www.ConwayStewart.com or call 0333 006 4646
Cotswold Road & Race
Dalton Watson Fine Books
Building on over forty years of Dalton Watson automotive and related publishing, we are now producing many new and attractive books including recent ones covering topics such as Bentley, Maserati and Sports Car Racing in the South. Within the Icon series, there are popular books on Steve McQueen, The Beatles and more to come. Some earlier books, which have become collector’s items, are being revised and reprinted because of their continued popularity.
Hortons Books Ltd
Hortons Books are the leading suppliers of out-of-print and new motoring literature. Our vast inventory includes; rare and limited editions, numerous out of print books and most new motoring titles currently available worldwide. We pride ourselves on finding and supplying the rarest motoring books and brochures ever published. We have a stock of circa 12,000 books and sales brochures that will eventually be made available on this website. We simply ask that you contact us if there is a book that you require, as we may well stock it, or know where we can source a copy.
JARROTTS – Photography, Autographs & Rare Memorabilia
Where the great photographs come from (and more) – printed from the original negatives & transparencies in the darkroom, archival standard or large format. Bespoke garage installations. Archive library for editorial, private or commercial use. Trusted suppliers of rarities, original driver autographs, vintage memorabilia, unique items and race-used helmets. For the collector.
Martin Jordan
martin@jarrotts.com
+44 (0)7796 338 345
MHD Watches
MHD Watches are designed in the UK by Automotive Designer Matthew Humphries, who at 21 was made the Chief designer at Morgan Motor Company. Matthew is best known for designing cars such as the stunning Morgan Aeromax, Morgan Aero Supersports and the Morgan 3 wheeler. Established in 2014, MHD Watches are an independent British watch micro brand who produce limited edition motoring watches with an engineered design aesthetic, inspired by automotive design and engineering. MHD are proud to only sell exclusively direct to you the customer, that puts the customer directly in touch with the watchmaker and takes out all the expensive middlemen.
Paintbox
The Paintbox Gallery has been established in the city of Worcester since 1994 at Bank Street and Mealcheapen Street. We are now working from a retail workshop at the rear of the Chateau Impney Hotel, Droitwich Spa. We are still offering a full bespoke framing service as well as more specialised retail products. We are always interested in buying good quality used items related to motorsport, photography, hand craft tools and anything else of eclectic interest. If you have anything you feel might be of interest, please call or send a photo, as we are always looking to add to our stock. We have a wide customer base and attend many show events where we are keen to sell interesting, quality items.Over the years, we have taken part in numerous motor racing events, such as Goodwood Revival and Festival, Silverstone and more local events like Shelsley Walsh and Prescott Hill Climb and as a result have a large stock of all types of motorsport art from many different sources. We have represented one of the leading motorsport artists, Tony Smith for many years and have been fortunate enough to have sold many of his original artworks and been the publisher for his limited edition prints.
Porter Press International
Around the world, Porter Press International is renowned for publishing top-quality motoring books. Founded in 2005 by acclaimed automotive author Philip Porter, the company is now firmly established as a leading publisher of motoring and motorsport books. Our list of published titles is expanding all the time with exciting new individual titles, additions to the established series, as well to our very popular Land-Rover collection. Each new volume confirms Porter Press International as the publisher of choice for discerning motoring enthusiasts and fine book collectors.
Vintage Sports-Car Club
Vintage and historic cars evoke enthusiasm and spark a passion; and since 1934 the Vintage Sports-Car Club has provided an arena for people to enjoy pre-war cars competitively and socially. Active in every aspect of motoring and motorsport for pre-war cars, the VSCC is one of the largest and best regarded motoring clubs in the world. With such a diverse range of motoring disciplines on offer there is plenty of scope to become involved, whether as a car owner, marshal, competitor or enthusiast. All are welcome to enjoy the VSCC and its many activities, but why not join this great movement and take advantage of 85 years of history and tradition? Members enjoy discounted tickets to Club motorsport events, favourable rates with motoring service companies including auction houses, insurers, breakdown services and motor manufacturers. Members receive a monthly Newsletter in both postal and online interactive formats and also receive our award winning quarterly Bulletin magazine. At the Club’s HQ in Oxfordshire there is a wealth of motoring history, built around an extensive reference library of books and periodicals, photos and films is available to members. What’s more, you don’t have to own a pre-war car to be a member. Enthusiasm for their use is all you need. Whether concours touring cars or eccentric, unique ‘specials’ are your fascination, the VSCC upholds the tradition of this golden era of motoring for young and old at an affordable price.
Yew Tree Gallery - John Lawson
John Lawson is a technical, graphic and traditional artist. His 40-year career working for private clients and the publishing industry has seen him develop a range of techniques from the more traditional through to digital. Although much of his work has been automotive with regard to his paintings and technical illustrations, his infographic projects have covered medical, architectural, naval and military subjects. His initial hopes of becoming an engineer in the automotive world took a different road when it was suggested combining the engineering and a love of art. The problem-solving of design and also form over function is a driving force for John.
