I'm very pleased to report that Bill's book "Carbodies: A British Motor Industry Survivor" has now been sent off for production and printing, with a publication date set for 28th July 2025.
I do intend to honour Bill's promise of a discount to those who have registered an interest in the book, so will be sending an email to the list of people when we get closer to the publication date with details of how to get the book at a reduced price.
In the meantime, you may not be surprised to know that Bill was an avid book collector! I've compiled a list of his many books, both automotive and other. I'm happy to accept any reasonable offer (money raised will go towards the cost of publishing the book), so if you are interested in any book(s), please contact me via Bill's Earlswood Press email (bill@earlswoodpress.co.uk). The aim is to sell as many of the books as I can, so even if you think your offer is low, please do contact me and I will consider.
Karen Munro (Bill's wife) 15/03/25
Following the untimely death of Bill Munro on 29th September 2024, I'm hopeful that the updated Carbodies book will still be published, as it was almost ready to go to print. I will aim to honour any previous indications of interest in the book. Please watch this space for further news in early 2025. If you wish to contact me in the meantime, please send an email to leerox@btinternet.com.
Any existing publications are unfortunately no longer available though this website.
Karen Munro (Bill's wife) 27/12/24
Earlswood Press is a micropublishing business, run by me, author and publisher Bill Munro. I publish the stories from the motor industry that are 'hidden in plain sight'; the stories you know of, but know little about.
Titles in Print
I have three titles currently in print; two that you can buy directly through this website and a third from Amazon KDP. Click on the cover image of the title you’re interested in to find out more and also to buy.
I also have two titles in production. Scroll down to find out more about them and sign up to the mailing list to get a discount on the cover price when they are due for release.
Please note that for economic reasons, I do not offer Traction for Sale directly through Amazon, though you may find other third party sellers offering this title. Please compare their prices with the prices you see on this website!
Traction for Sale
The Story of Ferguson Formula Four-wheel Drive
Bill Munro & Pat Turner
Four-wheel drive transformed road cars in the nineteen-eighties, adding speed, excitement and above all, safety. Told in great detail, the tale of The Ferguson Formula, the technology that spearheaded the 4WD revolution.
Cover price £54.99
Special website price £39.99 plus P+P
Refer to the product page, Traction for Sale for international rates
London's Black Cabs
A Pocket History
Bill Munro
A full colour paperback telling the story of some of the most recognisable motor vehicles in the world.
Cover Price £14.99 plus P+P
Get a discount on the cover price -register your interest here
Publication date March 28 2024 - purchase options will only be available from that date
Take a look inside London's Black Cabs
Your British Cab Trade Ancestors
A Guide for the Family Historian
Bill Munro
Available as an ebook or a print-on-demand paperback direct from Amazon, this guide to the cab trade in Britain for family historians features:
- An outline of how the trade was organised and regulated
Search terms that may be found in BMDs and Census returns
Related occupations
A clear description of the differences between the London and provincial trades
Paperback: 96 pages, £4.95, eBook, £1.99
Both editions fully illustrated in black & white
Available direct from Amazon
Titles in Progress
To find out more about them, click on the cover image of each title.
You can also join our mailing list. You can do this when you've click on the image and reached the book's details page. There you'll be asked to register your interest. You’ll be offered a discount on the cover price if you pre-order when the book is ready for publication. I won’t be asking you for any money when you register.
Carbodies - the Coventry Coachbuilder
Bill Munro
Originally published in 1998 as Carbodies the Complete Story, this new edition focuses on the pre-war coachbuilding years and the post-war private car conversions.
Register you interest here* and get the opportunity to pre-order at a discount price
*Pay no money when you register your interest - you only pay when you are invited to pre-order
A Century of London Taxis: Full Circle
Bill Munro
The story of the London taxi is ongoing. This edition brings the ongoing story of the London taxi to date, to include the new TXE electric taxi.
Register you interest here* and get the opportunity to pre-order at a discount price
*Pay no money when you register your interest - you only pay when you are invited to pre-order
