There is nothing unusual about book signings in the 'mainstream' booktrade, but it is a little unusual when it happens within Military Book Publishing. It then becomes an event worth noting in one's diary.

Brookhurst Hobbies, one of Orange County California's oldest and largest hobby stores, have just announced that on Wednesday, August 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., nine of the authors for the Osprey Publishing’s Modeling series of books will be on hand for a book signing event.

The authors attending the signing will be: Tom Cockle, Ronald Volstad, Nick Cortese, Gary Edmundson, Mark Glidden, Brett Green (owner and operator of Hyperscale.com), Stan Spooner, and Steve van Beveren. Also present will be Marcus Nicholls, managing editor for all three ADH Publishing’s modeling titles as well as the creative impetus and Editor behind Tamiya Model Magazine International as well as a contributor to the Osprey Modeling title, Modeling the P-51 Mustang that is schedule for release August 21st.

These authors account for 24 of the current 40 titles in this series and represent some of the most knowledgeable and talented modelers in the hobby today.

Details of event:

· All eight authors will be in attendance and available for signing.

· A limit of two pre-purchased titles can be brought per person for the authors to sign.

· All of the authors Osprey book titles will be available for sale at SPECIAL DISCOUNTS for one night only.

· Other special discounts on products and promotions will be offered the evening of the signing only.

· The signing will be held from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm August 22.

This signing will be held concurrently with the 2007 International Plastic Modeler’s Society (IPMS) USA Nationals taking place August 22-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center. The IPMS USA Nationals has the reputation of bringing some of the greatest modelers in the world together in one place at one time.

About Brookhurst Hobbies
(http://www.brookhursthobbies.com/)
Brookhurst Hobbies established in 1967 in Southern California, is one of the foremost hobby shops in the United States. With thousands of plastic models, books, decals and accessories for the modeler’s every need.

About Osprey Publishing

(www.ospreypublishing.com) Osprey Publishing is the leading publisher of illustrated military history. More than 1,300 titles in print provide a definitive resource for both established military enthusiasts and a wider audience with a general interest in military history. Chronicling human conflict on the ground, at sea and in the air from ancient times to the present day, Osprey provides a full range of perspectives on every major war and warrior group in history.

About IPMS/USA

(www.ipmsusa.org) IPMS/USA is an organization dedicated to the fun of Scale Modeling. Started by Jim Sage, of Dallas, Texas in 1963, there are now branches of IPMS all over the world. Many of the Local Chapters and Regions sponsor Model shows and contests every year

Related Websites:

BrookHurst Hobbies

Osprey Publishing

IPMS USA