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The Lexicon BookshopSpecialists in Manx Books & Gifts.
Founded in 1936, the Lexicon is the Isle of Man's longest established bookseller and we hold out the promise to customers who visit our shop of extraordinary discoveries within the friendly and relaxed surroundings of a traditional family owned shop.
We specialise in books, gifts and souvenirs with a local interest. Currently there are an unprecedented number of books being published covering all aspects of life past and present in the Isle of Man. In addtion, there are a wide range of DVDs, CDs, calendars, models, gifts and souvenirs.
We hope that you enjoy browsing our website and all of the items featured can be purchased online using our secure shopping cart system.
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Best Selling ItemsShutter Speed - The Challenge of Photographing the TT  £18.00 Dave Collister has an outstanding talent among motor sport photographers and his speciality is capturing the excitement and beauty of motorcycle racing on the Isle of Man TT Mountain Course, which he does with flair and orginality. A lone wolf who doesn't hunt with the pack, Dave is on a relentless quest for fresh angles and ever-more startling shots from around the 37 3/4 mile TT Circuit. His discrimminating eye is backed up by intimate knowledge of the territory, gained from being a Manx native and local resident, as well as insight into road racing technicalities acquired when he himself raced on the Mountain Course.
This book is the first to present a selection of Dave's stunning TT photography in one volume. His comments and revelations tell the story behind every picture, from early ventures to slow corners to snatching the most challenging shots of the fastest TT stars in action.
The foreword is written by John McGuinness.
WE CURRENTLY HAVE AVAILABLE A LIMITED NUMBER OF SIGNED COPIES BY PHOTOGRAPHER DAVE COLLISTER AT NO EXTRA COST.
find out more | | Trains and Trams of the Isle of Man £21.50 This book is an up-to-date photographic survey of the eight surviving railways of the Isle of Man. The oldest of these had its beginnings in 1823, the youngest is hardly out of its infancy.
The photographic journey is accompanied by informative captions supported by a short historical text describing each of the railways.
Detailed maps and a complete fleet list complement this title, making it one of interest to railway enthusiasts across the world as well as many of the visitors to the Isle of Man who want a lasting souvenir of their journey on one or more of the heritage railways.
find out more | | Isle of Man TT 2010 Official Review £19.99 This Official Review features action from every race and the record breaking Practice Week, plus interviews, behind-the-scenes access and commentary from James Whitham and Steve Parrish. There are spectacular new camera angles and more on bike footage than ever before and the amazing quality lets you share the experience of reaching more than 190mph just inches from houses, walls and hedges.
find out more | | Peeps into the Past - A Tribute to Syd Boulton £11.99 Syd Boulton was a widely known and much loved journalist and his writing in the local newspapers brought pleasure to thousands. It was personal, about things and people he knew and above all his integrity was never in question. His reporting was straightforward and his Peeps Into the Past column alone ran from 1956 to 1971 in the Ramsey Courier
In this book, author Sue Woolley has reproduced a selection of newspaper articles written by Syd Boulton
find out more | | Ellan Vannin Deluxe 2011 Wall Calendar £5.99 Each of the twelve images on this calendar rely upon the natural colour, light, shade and contrast of each season that they portray.
find out more | | Joey Dunlop Calendar July 2010 - December 2011 £10.00 A selection of 18 images of Joey Dunlop taken by renowned motorsports photographer Stephen Davison
find out more | | Air Atlantique DC-3 Dakota G-AMRA £145.00 This model has been handcrafted from kiln dreid mahogony and handpainted by artists.
The DC-3 Dakota has been operated by numerous airlines to Ronaldsway Airport since the 1950s, the last of which was Air Atlantique. Unfortunately due to to new CAA safety regulations, Air Atlantique, the last operator of this type in the UK, retired their fleet from service in 2008.
As the sound of the "Daks" Pratt and Whitney engines will nolonger be heard in Manx skies, this model of G-AMRA has been chosen by Lexicon Bookshop to celebrate the Dakotas long connections with the Island.
Subject to sourcing good quality photographs, we can have any aircraft type handmade with the livery of your choice, please contact us for price and lead time.
find out more | | Mike Hailwood Ducati 900SS £79.99 1:12 scale Minichamps die-cast model of Mike Hailwood's Ducati 900SS on which he won the 1978 Tourist Trophy. This was to be Mike's last major win on the Isle of Man.
find out more | | Buses of the Isle of Man 1945 - Present Day £15.00 This pictorial style book presents a collation of interesting and unusual photographs (many previously unpublished) of the Isle of Man's two major bus operators, Isle of Man Road Services and Douglas Corporation Transport between 1945 and the present day. The accompanying text describes this fascinating period with some occasional insights into the author's own involvement with the buses over many years.
find out more | | Three Legs of Man Bottle Stopper £9.99 Boxed glass bottle stopper depicting the Three Legs of Man
find out more | | Three Legs Crystal Block £9.99 Crystal block encapsulating detailed Three Legs of Man (boxed)
find out more | | Moods of Mann £35.00 This is a photographic essay of the Isle of Man and contains a stunning collection of new images photographed by the people of the Isle of Man,depicting the ever-changing moods of the Island and its way of life. The deep love of the islanders for their home and the freshness of their vision is given full expression in this book. This book has been produced as a limited edition.
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New ProductsProfile of Castletown £16.00 This is the first substantial history book to be written about the Isle of Man's former ancient capital, Castletown
find out more | | Isle of Man TT 2010 Official Review £19.99 This Official Review features action from every race and the record breaking Practice Week, plus interviews, behind-the-scenes access and commentary from James Whitham and Steve Parrish. There are spectacular new camera angles and more on bike footage than ever before and the amazing quality lets you share the experience of reaching more than 190mph just inches from houses, walls and hedges.
find out more | | Narrow Gauge Branch Lines: Douglas - Laxey - Ramsey £15.95 The Manx Electric Railway was a pioneer in electric traction and has become a national icon. In this book a full length journey is enjoyed from Douglas to Ramsey together with visits to the Douglas Horse Tramway, the Groudle Glen Railway, the Snaefell Mountain Railway, the Great Laxey Mine Railway and the Ramsey Pier Tramway. Illustrated throughout with both historical and up to date photographs.
find out more | | Coins of the Isle of Man £27.50 A comprehensive reference work of the coins and tokens used and issued in the Isle of Man from earliest times to the present day.
This reference work has taken about 25 years to compile and the author, Mike Southall, acquired his interest in coins in the Isle of Man when the new decimal series was issued in 1971 . The first offical Manx coins, halfpennies and pennies were issued by the Lord of Mann, James Stanley 10th Earl of Derby, and were made legal tender by an Act of Tynwald on 24th June 1710. Manx coins and a variety of tokens were circulating on the Island until 1939. Thereafter British coins became the only legal currency until decimalisation in February 1971. Also well documented are many Viking hoards together with a mishmash of coins and tokens used in the 17th century.
This well illustrated book makes compelling reading and is a useful reference work for anyoune with an interest in the coins of the Isle of Man
find out more | | Peeps into the Past - A Tribute to Syd Boulton £11.99 Syd Boulton was a widely known and much loved journalist and his writing in the local newspapers brought pleasure to thousands. It was personal, about things and people he knew and above all his integrity was never in question. His reporting was straightforward and his Peeps Into the Past column alone ran from 1956 to 1971 in the Ramsey Courier
In this book, author Sue Woolley has reproduced a selection of newspaper articles written by Syd Boulton
find out more | | Shutter Speed - The Challenge of Photographing the TT £18.00 Dave Collister has an outstanding talent among motor sport photographers and his speciality is capturing the excitement and beauty of motorcycle racing on the Isle of Man TT Mountain Course, which he does with flair and orginality. A lone wolf who doesn't hunt with the pack, Dave is on a relentless quest for fresh angles and ever-more startling shots from around the 37 3/4 mile TT Circuit. His discrimminating eye is backed up by intimate knowledge of the territory, gained from being a Manx native and local resident, as well as insight into road racing technicalities acquired when he himself raced on the Mountain Course.
This book is the first to present a selection of Dave's stunning TT photography in one volume. His comments and revelations tell the story behind every picture, from early ventures to slow corners to snatching the most challenging shots of the fastest TT stars in action.
The foreword is written by John McGuinness.
WE CURRENTLY HAVE AVAILABLE A LIMITED NUMBER OF SIGNED COPIES BY PHOTOGRAPHER DAVE COLLISTER AT NO EXTRA COST.
find out more | | Maria Costello - Queen of Bikers (Limited Edition)  £18.99 Maria Costello, MBE, is the most prominent female rider in British motorbike racing - a traditionally male-dominated sport. Having established herself as a champion over the last 15 years, the petite blonde is still facing a battle against gender prejudice and yet she has picked up as many medals as the fastest men, and has the scars to show for it.
In this book, Maria together with co-author Steve Pitts, details the dogged obsession that led one fast and furious female to the top of her game. It includes the oppostion of her family to her dangerous sport, the broken bones and near misses, the attitudes of fans to the girl on a motorcycle, difficulties in maintaining a relationship, the tragic death of her great friend David Jefferies, the hard-won gain of the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy race record, and its relinquishment to girl rider Jenny Tinmouth..
WE HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF SIGNED COPIES AVAILABLE AT NO EXTRA COST FOLLOWING MARIA'S SIGNING SESSION AT OUR SHOP ON FRIDAY 4TH JUNE.
find out more | | A Weaver's Tale £14.99 This book covers the life and times of the Laxey woollen industry between 1860 and 2010 and not only does it encapsulate the development of the Isle of Man's woollen industry but also mirrors the changing face of Manx clothing, retailing and tourism spanning three centuries.
The book details 150 years of craftmanship, enterprise and larger-than-life personalities. Along the way the reader will learn about many of the workers and complex processes in making everyday woollen items. Laxey lies at the heart of this book and the village's development is an integral part of this history.
Lavishly illustrated with over 150 colour and black and white photographs, "A Weaver's Tale" sheds new light on both Laxey's and Manx history.
find out more | | Boy Racer: Mark Cavendish £7.99 Step behind the scenes and experience of the pure adrenaline of the Tour de france through the eyes of Isle of Man superstar, Mark Cavendish. This book unmasks the exotic, contradictory, hysterical and brutal world of profesional cycling from the compellingly candid viewpoint of Mark Cavendish. Written off as "fat" and "useless" in his youth, now, aged 23, Mark has become British cycling's brightest star.
This paperback edition includes his 2009 Tour De France six-stage triumph.
find out more | | Trains and Trams of the Isle of Man £21.50 This book is an up-to-date photographic survey of the eight surviving railways of the Isle of Man. The oldest of these had its beginnings in 1823, the youngest is hardly out of its infancy.
The photographic journey is accompanied by informative captions supported by a short historical text describing each of the railways.
Detailed maps and a complete fleet list complement this title, making it one of interest to railway enthusiasts across the world as well as many of the visitors to the Isle of Man who want a lasting souvenir of their journey on one or more of the heritage railways.
find out more | | Do You Know Derry Kissack? No But I Know a Fella Who Does £20.00 This is the life and times of Derry Kissack and touches on the lives of good Manx folk, of hardship and good times, machinery of all kinds and of course the Purple Helmets.
Derry's own very special humour comes across well in this readable and amusing book.
find out more | | The Manx Electric & Snaefell Mountain Railways - A Modeller's Inspiration £24.99 The author of this book gives us a brief history of the Manx Electric Railway and the Snaefell Mountain Railway together with fine pictures of the environement in which they run. He has done so with the knowledge of an historian but from the perspective of a modeller. The book is not just however for the model maker, it will be of equal interest to a transport enthusiast or a visitor to the Island.
find out more | | Mann Ablaze £16.00 Mann Ablaze was first published in 1991 and traced the history of the Isle of Man Fire Service from its beginnings in 1803 with the Sun Fire Office up until the formation of the Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service in 1988.
This second edition revises the early history and brings the history up to date and includes many more photographs of appliances and fires. It describes how the various early brigades in the island struggled to deal with the outbreaks of fire and in particular the difficulty of moving the appliances over significant distances. Along the way the text also paints a picture of the social history of the island.
The final chapter describes the development of the Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service over the last two decades making it one of the most modern in the British Isles.
find out more | | Isle of Man Transport Leyland Olympian Bus £24.99 A die-cast model of an Isle of Man Transport Leyland Olympian, registration number BMN87G, fleet number 87. Operating route shown, Route 6 Douglas.
find out more | | Buses of the Isle of Man 1945 - Present Day £15.00 This pictorial style book presents a collation of interesting and unusual photographs (many previously unpublished) of the Isle of Man's two major bus operators, Isle of Man Road Services and Douglas Corporation Transport between 1945 and the present day. The accompanying text describes this fascinating period with some occasional insights into the author's own involvement with the buses over many years.
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