Foreign Rights Guide TRANSPORT & COLLECTIBLES Autumn 2015 AUTOMOBILES MOTORSPORT MOTORCYCLES LOCOMOTIVES PHOTOGRAPHY WATCHES HEEL Verlag GmbH Foreign Rights k.michelberger@heel-verlag.de verlag.de Gut Pottscheidt 53639 39 Koenigswinter s.becker-barth@heel-verlag.de Germany www.heel www.heel-verlag.de 2 ____ Table of contents_____________________________________________ Classic Car Auction Yearbook 3 Making-Of a Classic Morgan Car 4 Alfa Romeo 75 5 Jaguar – revised & updated 6 Mercedes-Benz W 124 7 Classic Car Buyers Guide 8 Porsche Racing Chronology 9 Complete Compendium of Porsche 911 Facts & Figures 10 b + b Rainer Buchmann – Innovation & Design 11 Rudolf Uhlenhaut – Engineer & Gentleman 12 The Big VW Corrado Book 13 The Big ADAC Expert Quiz-Box: Classic Cars 14 Manual of Motoring Technical Terms 15 Porsche 924 Buyer’s Guide 16 Mercedes-Benz Ponton Buyer’s Guide 17 Mercedes-Benz W 124 Buyer’s Guide 18 Mercedes G-Class Buyer’s Guide 19 How to modify & convert your VW T2 Campervan 20 Motorcycle Dream Tours 21 Biking USA 22 Harley Davidson 23 Fire Trucks 24 Steam Locomotives 25 Leica M: 1954 until today 26 Time Keepers Made in Germany 27 The Most Successful Watch Brands 28 Wristwatch Annual 2015 29 Classic Wristwatches, Price Guide 2015/2016 30 3 ADVANCE TITLE INFORMATION CLASSIC CAR AUCTION YEARBOOK by MARTIN STROMBERG In cooperation with C CLLA AS SS SIIC CD DA ATTA A – the experts in vehicle appraisal for 30 years CONTENT: Together with Classic Data, the experts in vehicle appraisal for more than 30 years now, HEEL is presenting the first yearbook ever published in Germany providing an overview on all important car auctions throughout Europe, also conveying a choice of the most renowned auctioneers in the United States, with an enumerating of all the prices which have been realised. Auctions of classic cars are no longer a pastime of the better-offs but can meanwhile apply to every kind/size of wallet, with vehicles in every condition being offered. Auctions of cars in urgent need of restoration oftentimes start by a few hundred Euros, however the highest bids for special models score up to 20 million Euros. This reference work, designed as an annual, will help any prospective bidder at an auction to get familiar with the place, the procedure, and develop a sense of the price structure for classic cars. Rights all available SPECIFICATIONS: ● ● ● 296 pages ● ● ● approx. 200 colour pictures ● ● ● hardcover ● ● ● trim size 238 x 312 mm ● ● ● retail price: € 35,● ● ● ISBN 978-3-95843-151-5 ● ● ● Publication: October 2015 HEEL Verlag GmbH Foreign Rights k.michelberger@heel-verlag.de Gut Pottscheidt 53639 Koenigswinter s.becker-barth@heel-verlag.de Germany www.heel-verlag.de 4 ADVANCE TITLE INFORMATION M A K IN G - O F A C L A S SI C M O R G A N C A R by DAGMAR & ANDREAS HENSING CONTENT: Morgan cars are simply living legends: for nearly nearly 80 years the classic cars are built with hardly a technical chance ever since. The authors Dagmar and Andreas Hensing have had the unique opportunity to attend the exemplified 30-days days production process of a classic Morgan car within the still family-owned family factory in Worcestershire. There has never been such a profound glance behind the scenes before – a feast for every Morgan enthusiast! quality photos, especially commissioned for this book project, in-depth in Numerous high-quality explanations on the particularr production stages and interviews with employees involved make this volume a unique documentary for current and future generations. Rights sold: English world SPECIFICATIONS: ● ● ● 160 pages ● ● ● approx. 380 colour pictures ● ● ● word count: 29,879 ● ● ● hardcover with jacket ● ● ● trim size 245 ● ● ● retail price: € x 290 mm 39.95 ● ● ● ISBN 978-3-95843-153-9 ● ● ● Publication: October 2015 HEEL Verlag GmbH Foreign Rights k.michelberger@heel-verlag.de verlag.de Gut Pottscheidt 53639 Koenigswinter igswinter s.becker-barth@heel-verlag.de Germany www.heel www.heel-verlag.de 5 TITLE INFORMATION ALFA ROMEO 75 by UMBERTO DI PAOLO CONTENT: Introduced in 1985 as a successor to the Giulietta models this particular model line is celebrating its 30th anniversary, coinciding with Alfa’s 75th anniversary and commemorated by the brand in the very same year. Against the background of Alfa Romeo’s acquisition by Fiat in 1986, these middle class saloon cars represented in many enthusiasts’ eyes the last real Alfas, with both their characteristic features of transaxle technique and rear-wheel drive. This new book depicts the complete development history of these popular young classics, including a comprehensive account of their racing activities and successes. It provides an overview on their production volume, their chassis numbers and further technical specifications, containing a wealth of previously unpublished beautiful photographs, along with contemporary promotional material. The author, Umberto di Paolo, is an acknowledged expert on Alfa cars who has already published five titles on this subject – covering Alfa Romeo 75 there is hardly another book available with a comparable extend and endowment. Rights all available SPECIFICATIONS: ● ● ● 208 pages ● ● ● approx. 480 colour pictures and drawings ● ● ● word count : approx. 25,000 ● ● ● hardcover with jacket ● ● ● trim size 245 x 290 mm ● ● ● retail price: € 39.95 ● ● ● ISBN 978-3-95843-040-2 ● ● ● Published August 2015 HEEL Verlag GmbH Foreign Rights k.michelberger@heel-verlag.de Gut Pottscheidt 53639 Koenigswinter s.becker-barth@heel-verlag.de Germany www.heel-verlag.de 6 TITLE INFORMATION JA G U A R Fully revised and updated edition by HEINER STERTKAMP CONTENT: Statistics of car registrations in Germany verify that out of 1.000 registered cars only one of them is a Jaguar. Nevertheless it is quite remarkable that this brand has managed to become well-known known in this country, probably due to its unmistakable elegant form and classy appearance on the road. The author, Heiner Stertkamp, is president of the official German Jaguar Club with well over 1.700 members. He disregarded myths and legends which seem to surround this British car manufacturer in order to compile the true company history only based on facts and figures. His excellent contacts at Jaguar headquarters in Germany supported his efforts and supplied all necessary information from company archives in order to present this completely revised and updated volume. Rights sold: English world, China, CZ, French SPECIFICATIONS: ● ● ● 560 pages ● ● ● approx. 1.500 colour & b/w pictures ● ● ● word count: approx. 262,500 ● ● ● hardcover ● ● ● trim size 280 x 280 mm ● ● ● retail price: € 49.95 ● ● ● ISBN 978-3-86852-936-4 ● ● ● Published September 2014 HEEL Verlag GmbH Foreign Rights k.michelberger@heel-verlag.de verlag.de Gut Pottscheidt 53639 Koenigswinter s.becker-barth@heel-verlag.de Germany www.heel www.heel-verlag.de 7 TITLE INFORMATION MERCEDES-BENZ W124 by HERIBERT HOFNER CONTENT: Mercedes-Benz model range W 124 was built from late autumn 1984 up to mid 1997 (in India a bit longer, until 1998). Available body types within this model range were saloon cars, estate cars, coupés and convertibles. Of all these models the saloon cars were actually the most successful cars from this series. In line with spring 1993’s model upgrading the generic term Mercedes-Benz E-Class for all those models was introduced. W 124 models featured various innovations in terms of technology and design, such as the characteristic rear end which meant an aero dynamical improvement and consequently a better driving performance with less fuel consumption. Special attention was paid to the passengers’ safety, e.g. an ABS brake system and airbags were installed. Numerous W 124 models were used as taxis, and their high mileage performance and the total number of cars still in use today are the best proof of the quality and long lasting durability of these cars. This beautifully illustrated book depicts the complete development history with detailed lists of technical facts and figures – a great gift for all enthusiasts of this impeccable model range. Rights all available SPECIFICATIONS: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 256 pages approx. 350 colour & b/w pictures word count: approx. 39,600 hardcover with jacket trim size 245 x 290 mm retail price: € 39.95 ISBN 978-3-86852-937-1 Published November 2014 HEEL Verlag GmbH Foreign Rights k.michelberger@heel-verlag.de Gut Pottscheidt 53639 Koenigswinter s.becker-barth@heel-verlag.de Germany www.heel-verlag.de 8 ADVANCE TITLE INFORMATION CLA SSI C CAR BUY ERS GU I DE In cooperation with C CLLA AS SS SIIC CD DA ATTA A – the experts in vehicle appraisal for 30 years by CHRISTIAN SCHÖN CONTENT: Just imagine you have a special amount of money available to fulfil your long nourished dream of buying a classic car. In view of the wide scope of models on offer and their diversity of state it is quite hard to get a general idea what kind of vehicle would be appropriate to your personal situation. Now it is time to use this practical guide, with an entertaining but reliable approach, depicting six categories of your maximum budget and explaining whether you get a roadworthy classic car in top condition or an even more renowned make which is however in use of restoration. Make your choice! Rights all available SPECIFICATIONS: ● ● ● 80 pages ● ● ● 100 colour pictures ● ● ● softcover ● ● ● trim size 148 x 210 mm ● ● ● retail price: € 12.99 ● ● ● ISBN 978-3-95843-173-7 ● ● ● Publication: October 2015 HEEL Verlag GmbH Foreign Rights k.michelberger@heel-verlag.de Gut Pottscheidt 53639 Koenigswinter s.becker-barth@heel-verlag.de Germany www.heel-verlag.de 9 TITLE INFORMATION PORSCHE RACING CHRONOLOGY by MICHAEL BEHRNDT CONTENT: This new title by the well-respected respected motoring authors depicts the complete history his of Porsche’s dedication to international motorsports which is - after all - an impressive success story. Starting with the beginnings in 1948, when type 356 scored its first class victory in the Innsbruck City Race with a maximum speed of 135 km/h, Porsche P subsequently managed to take a pole position in motorsports at circuits the world over, including long distance races (such as Paris/Dakar) and Formula One. They managed to include top drivers from the annals of motorsport in their team. LeMans 2014 saw Porsche re-appear appear on the rallye scene after 16 years of abstinence with the 919 Hybrid sports-prototype. sports In addition to color photography of the events today and archival race images the book describes each season with Porsche cars participating in detail tail with the complete list of results. Full of comprehensive statistics, this volume offers a profound overview on Porsche motor racing activities as it was never before compiled. An indispensible reference book for every Porsche and motorsport racing Fan! F Rights all available SPECIFICATIONS: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 224 pages approx. 350 colour & b/w pictures word count: 62,030 hardcover trim size 210 x 297 mm retail price: € 29.95 ISBN 978-3-95843-045-7 Published June 2015 HEEL Verlag GmbH Foreign Rights k.michelberger@heel-verlag.de verlag.de Gut Pottscheidt 53639 Koenigswinter winter s.becker-barth@heel-verlag.de Germany www.heel www.heel-verlag.de 10 TITLE INFORMATION COMPLETE COMPENDIUM OF PORSCHE 911 FACTS & FIGURES by STEFAN SCHRAHE CONTENT This new handbook, edited in close cooperation with the the expert journalists of PORSCHE FAHRER magazine, closes a gap on the long list of motoring titles published on the Porsche 911 up until today. It is the first title that contains a complete list of facts and figures of all Porsche 911 models built during the the last five decades. Each model is featured with its individual specifications on type, model range, car body, engine details, battery capacity, gearing mechanism, mode of drive, chassis frame, brake system, frontfront and rear axle, dimensions, and anything else there is to know about it. The first compendium on the technical specifications all Porsche 911 owners and enthusiasts have been waiting for! Rights all available SPECIFICATIONS: ● ● ● 144 ● ● ● 100 pages colour photographs ● ● ● characters: 22,176 ● ● ● paperback ● ● ● trim size 210 x 297 mm ● ● ● retail price: € 14.99 ● ● ● ISBN 978-3-86852-888-6 ● ● ● Published July 2014 HEEL Verlag GmbH Foreign Rights k.michelberger@heel-verlag.de verlag.de Gut Pottscheidt 53639 Koenigswinter s.becker-barth@heel-verlag.de Germany www.heel www.heel-verlag.de 11 TITLE INFORMATION b b R AI N E R B U CH M A NN INNOVATION – DESIGN – EMOTION by GEROLD LINGNAU Ph.D. CONTENT: Car modifier b+b Auto, founded 1973 in Frankfurt by Rainer Buchmann and his brother Dieter, caused a stir in the 1980’s European and international car scene by their technical innovations as well as their spectacular design. Initially focussed on Porsche cars b+b became established through their Porsche Turbo Targa with prismatic colours varnish presented at the Polaroid stand on Fotokina 1976 Cologne. At IAA Frankfurt 1979 they launched b+b CW 311, a contemporary modification of the legendary Mercedes 300 SL. Mercedes-Benz was so enthusiastic about the car that they allowed Buchmann to continue using the Mercedes star as a brand logo. During the 1980s, b+b was one of the most successful modifiers of production cars into individual luxury vehicles for those who could afford it – customers from the Arab world as well as celebrities from the Jet-Set... However Buchmann’s real passion belonged to the area of electronic innovations, and the money he earned with his tuning activities was invested into research in this field. He was the first to think about centralised door locking by means of remote control as well as park distance control and he invented the first car computers. In 1983 his multi-function steering wheel was protected by patent. This comprehensive book, produced in close cooperation with Merck Group, one of the world’s leading chemical companies for whom Buchmann popularized a new and special kind of bright enamel varnish, presents the complete history of Rainer Buchmann’s technical and entrepreneurial achievements. Rights all available SPECIFICATIONS: ● ● ● 208 pages ● ● ● approx. 350 colour & b/w pictures ● ● ● word count: 39,980 ● ● ● hardcover with jacket ● ● ● trim size 245 x 290 mm ● ● ● retail price: € 39.95 ● ● ● ISBN 978-3-86852-938-8 ● ● ● Published September 2014 HEEL Verlag GmbH Foreign Rights k.michelberger@heel-verlag.de Gut Pottscheidt 53639 Koenigswinter s.becker-barth@heel-verlag.de Germany www.heel-verlag.de 12 TITLE INFORMATION RUDOLF UHLENHAUT ENGINEER & GENTLEMAN by WOLFGANG SCHELLER & THOMAS POLLAK CONTENT: Born 1906 in London as son of an English mother and a German father, Rudolf Uhlenhaut was an engineer and designer for Daimler-Benz who became famous for his achievements regarding the Silver Arrows, the 300 SL with the famous gull wing doors, the legendary Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR, known as “Uhlenhaut Coupé” up to the various experimental C 111 versions well-known for several speed records. Uhlenhaut joined Daimler-Benz in 1931 after finishing his studies of mechanical engineering in Munich. In 1936 he took over as head of the racing department and conducted the Silver Arrows and Rudolf Caracciola to their 1937 European championship. Based upon the 300 SL “Gullwing”, initially a thoroughbred racing sports car, he created the road versions W198 and the smaller open-topped W121, both launched at the International Motor Sports Show in New York 1954. Though Uhlenhaut never owned a car on his own, his official company car, a 300 SLR with a top speed of 290 km/h became famous as the Uhlenhaut Coupé – the fastest car of its day authorized for road use! This first ever comprehensive biography on Rudolf Uhlenhaut, illustrated with many previously unpublished photographs, depicts his life and technical achievements, presenting a complete compilation of all the patents he filed and exploring their significance within technical history. It also draws a vivid picture of the person behind the technical innovations and tries to explore his character and motivation. Rights all available SPECIFICATIONS: ● ● ● 200 pages ● ● ● more than 250 pictures ● ● ● word count:approx. 32,500 ● ● ● hardcover with jacket ● ● ● trim size: 260 x 260 ● ● ● retail price: € 49.95 mm ● ● ● ISBN 978-3-95843-150-8 ● ● ● Published September 2015 HEEL Verlag GmbH Foreign Rights k.michelberger@heel-verlag.de Gut Pottscheidt 53639 Koenigswinter s.becker-barth@heel-verlag.de Germany www.heel-verlag.de 13 ADVANCE TITLE INFORMATION THE BIG VW CORRADO BOOK by HEINZ HORRMANN, GEORG GRÜTZNER, JOACHIM HACK CONTENT: Launched in 1989, the VW Corrado models meant Volkswagen’s rise into the league of Porsche und BMW. Qualified engineers had managed to develop innovative technologies which enabled the VW sports car to flex its muscles. Following the type G mechanical compressor, in autumn 1991 the new VR6 with its unordinary 6-cylinder engine took over the role of VW’s most sportive model of all time, whereas the model line was complemented by a downsized two-litre 16-valve version. This volume presents the complete Corrado history in all its facings: evolution, design, technology and serial production. There is also a review on the tradition of VW sports coupés. The book is made round by a glance at the tuning scene as well as a comprehensive chapter containing technical and production figures. Rights all available SPECIFICATIONS: ● ● ● 184 pages ● ● ● approx. 250 pictures jacket 340 mm ● ● ● retail price: € 29.95 ● ● ● ISBN 978-3-95843-142-3 ● ● ● Publication: September 2015 ● ● ● hardcover with ● ● ● trim size 247 x HEEL Verlag GmbH Foreign Rights k.michelberger@heel-verlag.de Gut Pottscheidt 53639 Koenigswinter s.becker-barth@heel-verlag.de Germany www.heel-verlag.de 14 TITLE INFORMATION THE BIG EXPERT QUIZ BOX: CLASSIC CARS by CHRISTIAN SCHÖN CONTENT: Packaged in an attractive metal box this set will surely tease your brain and pit your wits in terms of expert knowledge on classic cars. 100 more or less difficult questions cover the history, manufacturers and technical specifications of Classic Cars. Each card contains two questions with the respective answer printed on the reverse side. Go ahead and find out whether you or your friends can call yourselves experts on classic cars! Rights all available SPECIFICATIONS: ● ● ● 52 cards, printed full colour, packed ● ● ● box size 165 x 113 x 50 mm in a metal box ● ● ● retail price: € 9.99 ● ● ● ISBN 978-3-95843-031-0 ● ● ● Published June 2015 HEEL Verlag GmbH Foreign Rights k.michelberger@heel-verlag.de Gut Pottscheidt 53639 Koenigswinter s.becker-barth@heel-verlag.de Germany www.heel-verlag.de 15 TITLE INFORMATION MANUAL OF MOTORING T E C H NI C A L T E R M S AND OTHER RELATED ISSUES In cooperation with OLDTIMER MARKT – Europe’s largest vintage car magazine CONTENT: Derived from content of OLDTIMER MARKT, Europe’s most prestigious vintage car magazine, this new reference book offers a wealth of comprehensive and easy to grasp information on various technical components and correlations regarding engine, gear, chassis frame, bodywork, interior equipment, electrics, operating fluids and material, also glancing briefly at motorcycles. Each chapter further contains a glossary explaining key terms employed in the descriptive texts as well as many explicative drawings and illustrations. The book aims at the general reader who strives for a better understanding of technical processes as well as the well-informed automotive enthusiast who wants to consolidate his knowledge. Rights all available SPECIFICATIONS: ● ● ● 160 pages ● ● ● approx. 700 ● ● ● word count: ● ● ● hardcover pictures & drawings approx. 60,700 ● ● ● trim size 215 ● ● ● retail price: € x 305 mm 19.99 ● ● ● ISBN 978-3-95843-028-0 ● ● ● Published March 2015 HEEL Verlag GmbH Foreign Rights k.michelberger@heel-verlag.de Gut Pottscheidt 53639 Koenigswinter s.becker-barth@heel-verlag.de Germany www.heel-verlag.de 16 ADVANCE TITLE INFORMATION PORSCHE 924 BUYER’S GUIDE by TOBIAS ZOPOROWSKI CONTENT: This new volume from our successful buyer’s guide series points out all there is to know when considering the purchase of a Porsche 924 model, throwing a glance at the particular strong points and shortcomings of these vehicles. The car was built from 1976 to 1985, the first one from the Porsche model range with a water-cooled front engine and a fully automatic transmission. This practical guide further provides helpful information on topics such as expenses for spare parts, the necessary documents to keep records on the car’s complete history and finally addresses of specialized dealers, clubs and tips for further reading. Rights all available SPECIFICATIONS: ● ● ● 72 pages ● ● ● approx. 120 colour pictures ● ● ● paperback ● ● ● trim size 148 x 210 mm ● ● ● retail price: € 9.99 ● ● ● ISBN 978-3-95843-143-0 ● ● ● Publication: November 2015 HEEL Verlag GmbH Foreign Rights k.michelberger@heel-verlag.de Gut Pottscheidt 53639 Koenigswinter s.becker-barth@heel-verlag.de Germany www.heel-verlag.de 17 ADVANCE TITLE INFORMATION MERCEDES-BENZ PONTON BUYER’S GUIDE by THOMAS HANNA CONTENT: These typical Mercedes vehicles which had shaped the 1950’s street scene, mainly in their role as taxis, have all but disappeared nowadays. A lot of them had always been unaffordable for average wage earners, but some models, especially those equipped with four-cylinder engines, were not extremely sought after and were sold at comparatively low prices during their second life as used cars. This new buyer’s guide provides a wealth of information on all questions that may arise when considering the purchase of a four- or six-cylinder Mercedes-Benz Ponton model built between 1953 and 1962, covering types W 120, W 121, W 105, W 180 and W 128. Numerous checklists referring to all assembly groups will help the reader evaluating any vehicles on offer. The author is an acknowledged expert on Mercedes Ponton cars, with many years’ experience in dealing with and restoring of the Stuttgart classics. Rights all available SPECIFICATIONS: ● ● ● 80 pages ● ● ● approx. 150 colour pictures ● ● ● paperback ● ● ● trim size 148 x 210 mm ● ● ● retail price: € 9.99 ● ● ● ISBN 978-3-95843-146-1 ● ● ● Publication: November 2015 HEEL Verlag GmbH Foreign Rights k.michelberger@heel-verlag.de Gut Pottscheidt 53639 Koenigswinter s.becker-barth@heel-verlag.de Germany www.heel-verlag.de 18 TITLE INFORMATION M E R C E D E S- B E N Z W 1 2 4 B U Y E R’ S G UI D E by TOBIAS ZOPOROWSKI CONTENT: This new volume from our successful buyer’s guides series depicts all there is to know when considering the purchase of a W 124 model built from 1984 to 1997, covering saloon cars, coupés as well as convertibles and T-models. Today these cars stand for the ultimate young classics and stay extremely popular among classic car enthusiasts. Though a multitude of W 124 models are on offer these days, this does not necessarily make it easier for the potential buyer to make his choice. This guide, endowed with numerous checklists and contact addresses, will help anyone to find his car of his dreams. Rights sold: English world SPECIFICATIONS: ● ● ● 64 pages ● ● ● approx. 100 ● ● ● word count: ● ● ● paperback colour pictures 12,149 ● ● ● trim size 148 ● ● ● retail price: € x 210 mm 9.99 ● ● ● ISBN 978-3-86852-934-0 ● ● ● Published January 2015 HEEL Verlag GmbH Foreign Rights k.michelberger@heel-verlag.de Gut Pottscheidt 53639 Koenigswinter s.becker-barth@heel-verlag.de Germany www.heel-verlag.de 19 ADVANCE TITLE INFORMATION M E R C E D E S G- C L A S S B U Y E R’ S G UI D E by JÖRG SAND CONTENT: Mercedes G-class models, introduced in 1979, have been popular with military and off-road enthusiasts ever since. This new volume from our successful buyer’s guides series depicts all there is to know when considering the purchase of a Mercedes G-class model series W 460, built between 1979 and 1989. In order to facilitate your evaluation of any vehicles on offer, this guide provides numerous checklists referring to all assembly groups and further gives you an overview of key areas to check on each model. A comprehensive address section providing contact to chosen dealers as well as to clubs and communities of interest is also incorporated. Rights all available SPECIFICATIONS: ● ● ● 64 pages ● ● ● approx. 100 colour pictures ● ● ● paperback ● ● ● trim size 148 x 210 mm ● ● ● retail price: € 9.99 ● ● ● ISBN 978-3-95843-025-9 ● ● ● Publication: November 2015 HEEL Verlag GmbH Foreign Rights k.michelberger@heel-verlag.de Gut Pottscheidt 53639 Koenigswinter s.becker-barth@heel-verlag.de Germany www.heel-verlag.de 20 ADVANCE TITLE INFORMATION HO W TO MO D I F Y & C O N V ER T YO U R VW T2 CAMPERVAN by RALF WENZLAU CONTENT: If you’re the lucky owner of a VW Bus Type 2 and if you are about to convert it into your individual campervan, then this is the right book for you! It will help you to make the best out of this timeless classic, by comprehensively describing and illustrating all those various kinds of conversion projects and interior fittings which can be performed with an average degree of technical skills. It covers everything from curtains to kitchen to ventilation and much more. Easy to follow stepby-step instructions will ensure that the money you spent on the book will make you safe a lot more money on your Campervan Conversion. Rights all available SPECIFICATIONS: ● ● ● 128 pages ● ● ● approx. 300 colour pictures ● ● ● hardcover ● ● ● trim size 215 x 302 mm ● ● ● retail price: € 24.99 ● ● ● ISBN 978-3-95843-041-9 ● ● ● Publication: spring 2016 HEEL Verlag GmbH Foreign Rights k.michelberger@heel-verlag.de Gut Pottscheidt 53639 Koenigswinter s.becker-barth@heel-verlag.de Germany www.heel-verlag.de 21 TITLE INFORMATION MOTORCYCLE DREAM TOURS by Klaus H. Daams CONTENT: This lavishly illustrated book captures that particular spirit of freedom shared by all those bikers who just love to cruise on their bike, not just heading for a special destination but hitting the open road and letting themselves get inspired by everything that passes their way. The photographer and author Klaus Daams not only leads us on 21 tours to the most beautiful places between North Cape and the Bosporus but also shares his many stories of the places and the many diversified people he met on his way. Just indulge yourself in a gorgeous motorcycle tour with stunning and impressive pictures and start living your dream! THE AUTHOR Klaus Daams is well-known as an accomplished photographer with a university degree in photographic design and serves as valued contributor of excellent travelogues to various travelling and motorcycle magazines. Rights all available SPECIFICATIONS: ● ● ● 208 pages ● ● ● approx. 500 ● ● ● word count: ● ● ● hardcover full colour photos approx. 36,000 ● ● ● trim size 308 ● ● ● retail price: € x 245 mm 29.95 ● ● ● ISBN 978-3-95843-042-6 ● ● ● Published January 2015 HEEL Verlag GmbH Foreign Rights k.michelberger@heel-verlag.de Gut Pottscheidt 53639 Koenigswinter s.becker-barth@heel-verlag.de Germany www.heel-verlag.de 22 TITLE INFORMATION EASY RIDING Ultimate motorcycle journeys across the USA by Norbert Meiszies CONTENT: Travelling the U.S. by motorcycle is the dream of many bikers and for all those who need practical advice to make their dream come true this beautiful new book is the perfect gift and reference source! It features a collection of 11 travel reports referring to various destinations within the United States. Apart from stunning photography, each travelogue or chapter contains an additional part with practical advice such as places to stay and eat, special events, motorcycle rentals and places of interest. A supplement at the end provides general information on travelling to the United States and living there. Special attention is paid to these places and events: Daytona Bike Week, Sturgis, HarleyDavidson museum Milwaukee & Antilope Canyon at Lake Powell. THE AUTHOR: Norbert Meiszies runs his own editorial agency and is well-known as a motorcycle journalist with articles published in big German magazines and newspapers. Rights all available SPECIFICATIONS: ● ● ● 208 pages ● ● ● approx. 500 ● ● ● word count: ● ● ● hardcover full colour photos approx. 36,000 ● ● ● trim size 308 ● ● ● retail price: € x 245 mm 29.95 ● ISBN 978-3-95843-044-0 ● ● ● ● ● Published March 2015 HEEL Verlag GmbH Foreign Rights k.michelberger@heel-verlag.de Gut Pottscheidt 53639 Koenigswinter s.becker-barth@heel-verlag.de Germany www.heel-verlag.de 23 TITLE INFORMATION HA R L EY DA VIDS O N by HORST RÖSLER CONTENT: This new volume in our bestselling series gives you an essential compilation of the legendary motorcycles from Milwaukee, featuring the most beautiful and most important Harley models of all time. A profound collection of technical specifications as well as splendid photography will make you enjoy every single page of this comprehensive volume. The author is an acknowleged expert on Harley Davidson and has previously published several other titles on this subject, such as “Harley Davidson Forever”. Don’t miss this excellent and well-composed reference guide for every Harley enthusiast! Rights all available SPECIFICATIONS: ● ● ● 256 pages ● ● ● approx. 400 ● ● ● word count: ● ● ● hardcover mostly colour photos approx. 30,000 ● ● ● trim size 222 ● ● ● retail price: € x 275 mm 9.99 ● ● ● ISBN 978-3-86852-945-6 ● ● ● Published December 2014 HEEL Verlag GmbH Foreign Rights k.michelberger@heel-verlag.de Gut Pottscheidt 53639 Koenigswinter s.becker-barth@heel-verlag.de Germany www.heel-verlag.de 24 TITLE INFORMATION FIRE TRUCKS The most spectacular vehicles by JÖRG HAIJT CONTENT: This new volume in our bestselling book series gives you an essential compilation of more than 300 of the most diversified and spectacular fire-fighting trucks to be on duty since 1945. Filled with illuminating technical descriptions of the vehicles and splendid photo material this volume provides an attractive entry into the fascinating world of fire trucks. The author has also edited the Quiz Box on fire engines with 100 more or less difficult questions on 52 coloured cards covering the history, manufacturers and technical specifications of fire engines and their use. Rights all available SPECIFICATIONS: ● ● ● 256 pages ● ● ● approx. 400 ● ● ● word count: ● ● ● hardcover mostly colour photos approx. 25,000 ● ● ● trim size 222 ● ● ● retail price: € x 275 mm 9.99 ● ● ● ISBN 978-3-95843-030-3 ● ● ● Published June 2015 HEEL Verlag GmbH Foreign Rights k.michelberger@heel-verlag.de Gut Pottscheidt 53639 Koenigswinter s.becker-barth@heel-verlag.de Germany www.heel-verlag.de 25 ADVANCE TITLE INFORMATION STEAM LOCOMOTIVES by UDO PAULITZ CONTENT: Well-known author Udo Paulitz, an expert on utility vehicles of all kinds, presents an informative and colourful compilation of the most beautiful steam locomotives of the 20th century, along with veterans ranging from narrow-gauge locomotives up to the earliest express trains. Numerous of the high-quality photographs have never been published before, for instance those displaying operational documents of vehicles on duty. No steam locomotive enthusiast should miss this latest volume from our bestselling bargain book series – top quality low-priced! Rights all available SPECIFICATIONS: ● ● ● 256 pages ● ● ● approx.400 mostly colour photos ● ● ● hardcover ● ● ● trim size 222 x 275 mm ● ● ● retail price: € 9.99 ● ● ● ISBN 978-3-95843-154-6 ● ● ● Publication: October 2015 HEEL Verlag GmbH Foreign Rights k.michelberger@heel-verlag.de Gut Pottscheidt 53639 Koenigswinter s.becker-barth@heel-verlag.de Germany www.heel-verlag.de 26 ADVANCE TITLE INFORMATION LE I C A M 1954 UNTIL TODAY by GÜNTER OSTERLOH CONTENT: There is no other product in the world that is as exciting technically as the Leica M camera, whose design, manufacture and styling remained nearly unchanged during the past 60 years. This official book has been completely updated and includes all information on the new Digital Leica M Typ 240. It vividly describes, in words and with numerous illustrations, how this unique camera came to be and how it was possible to continually optimize its functions and to complement them with new technologies that were both innovative and sensible. THE AUTHOR: For fifty years now, Günter Osterloh has been accompanying Leica M cameras while working for Leitz and Leica. As product manager and as “dean” of the Leica Academy, he got to know nearly all the individuals who contributed to the creation of the Leica M system. He is also in charge of the Leica archive in Germany and is currently working on a 15 m long exhibiton "wall" which shows the history of the Leica factory in their headquarters in Wetzlar, Germany. Rights sold: English word, China SPECIFICATIONS: ● ● ● 328 ● ● ● 200 pages colour pictures ● ● ● bilingual German/English ● ● ● hardcover with jacket ● ● ● trim size 242 x 290 mm ● ● ● retail price: € 59.00 ● ● ● ISBN 978-3-95843-132-4 ● ● ● Publication: October 2015 HEEL Verlag GmbH Foreign Rights k.michelberger@heel-verlag.de Gut Pottscheidt 53639 Koenigswinter s.becker-barth@heel-verlag.de Germany www.heel-verlag.de 27 ADVANCE TITLE INFORMATION TIMEKEEPERS MADE IN GERMANY by Peter Braun / Iris Wimmer-Olbert CONTENT: This new volume, composed by the acknowledged editorial team of ARMBANDUHREN magazine, provides a profound overview on the German watch scene, presenting just under 90 watch manufacturers located between the Erz Mountains and the Black Forest. The reader will find interesting portraits of German manufacturers covering the leaders in the field such as A. Lange & Söhne, Sinn and Junghans, but also lesser known watchmakers such as Rainer Nienaber and Christian Klings. A treasure trove of knowledge for beginners getting familiar with the subject and pros alike, but definitely the ideal present for all watch enthusiasts! Rights all available SPECIFICATIONS: ● ● ● 144 pages ● ● ● approx. 365 mostly colour photos ● ● ● hardcover ● ● ● trim size 222 x 277 mm ● ● ● retail price: € 24.99 ● ● ● ISBN 978-3-95843-158-4 ● ● ● Publication: November 2015 HEEL Verlag GmbH Foreign Rights k.michelberger@heel-verlag.de Gut Pottscheidt 53639 Koenigswinter s.becker-barth@heel-verlag.de Germany www.heel-verlag.de 28 TITLE INFORMATION THE MOST SUCCESSFUL WATCH BRANDS by HERBERT JAMES CONTENT: Illustrated with more than 600 large format photographs of beautiful wristwatches, this new title tells the exciting story of the world’s most famous watch brands. From Jules-Louis Audemars, Edward-Auguste Piguet, Abraham Louis Breguet and many others, the author, Herbert James, tells us all about the amazing entrepreneurial spirits, the exceptional craftmanship and exquisit taste of the legendary manufacturers and highlights the models that constituted their fame. All models featured in this volume are presented with complete technical specifications and beautiful photographs in order to draw the reader into this fascinating field of human creativeness. Rights sold: France SPECIFICATIONS: ● ● ● 256 pages ● ● ● approx.600 ● ● ● word count: ● ● ● hardcover mostly colour photos 32,340 ● ● ● trim size 222 ● ● ● retail price: € x 275 mm 9.99 ● ● ● ISBN 978-3-86852-953-1 ● ● ● Published November 2014 HEEL Verlag GmbH Foreign Rights k.michelberger@heel-verlag.de Gut Pottscheidt 53639 Koenigswinter s.becker-barth@heel-verlag.de Germany www.heel-verlag.de 29 TITLE INFORMATION WRISTWATCH ANNUAL 2015 by PETER BRAUN CONTENT: The Wristwatch Annual is one of the world’s leading and most respected authorities for pricing wristwatches and includes 134 of the most important mechanical watch manufacturers, describing their current collections in detail. Since its first publication in 1995 the Wristwatch Annual has established itself as the ultimate compendium for the wristwatch industry worldwide and has become the favourite reference book for jewellers, collectors, and all other mechanical wristwatch enthusiasts. In addition to facts, prices, and information, it features each timepiece beautifully photographed to make every watch fan’s heart tick a bit faster. From Audemars Piguet to Zenith, the Wristwatch Annual presents the most important and interesting collection of luxury watches to be found on the market, and is also available as an App! THE AUTHOR: Peter Braun is chief editor of ARMBANDUHREN, the Number One special interest magazine on Wristwatches in Germany. Rights sold: English world, RUS, F, NL, SLO, HR, SRB, CN, TR SPECIFICATIONS: ● ● ● 336 pages ● ● ● approx. 1400 full colour pictures ● ● ● paperback ● ● ● trim size 210 x 297 mm ● ● ● retail price: € 19.90 ● ● ● ISBN 978-3-95843-036-5 ● ● ● Published May 2015 HEEL Verlag GmbH Foreign Rights k.michelberger@heel-verlag.de Gut Pottscheidt 53639 Koenigswinter s.becker-barth@heel-verlag.de Germany www.heel-verlag.de 30 ADVANCE TITLE INFORMATION CLASSIC WRISTWATCHES The Price Guide for Vintage Watch Collectors 2015/16 by PETER BRAUN & STEFAN COMMERTZ CONTENT: This catalogue is a unique price guide and reference source for all enthusiasts of classic wristwatches, collectors and dealers alike. It presents a complete overview on classic mechanical watches - the new volume 2015/16 adding 10 new watch brands! - with all their technical specifications and current market prices, relying on completely new market surveys. Additional articles give expert advice on trends and how to start a collection. Peter Braun is chief editor of ARMBANDUHREN, the Number One special interest magazine on wristwatches in Germany, and also composes the Wristwatch Annual. Rights sold: English world, France SPECIFICATIONS: ● ● ● 200 pages ● ● ● approx. 1.000 ● ● ● paperback ● ● ● trim size 210 full colour pictures x 297 mm ● ● ● retail price: € 19.90 ● ● ● ISBN 978-3-95843-174-4 ● ● ● Publication: October 2015 HEEL Verlag GmbH ♥ Foreign Rights ♥ Gut Pottscheidt ♥ 53639 Koenigswinter ♥ Germany k.michelberger@heel-verlag.de ♥ s.becker-barth@heel-verlag.de ♥ www.heel-verlag.de