A partwork is a written publication released as a series of pre-planned magazine-like issues over a period of time. Each issue is released on a weekly or monthly basis, and often a completed set is designed to form a reference work on a particular topic.
The partworks Steve has worked on have all been aimed at aviation enthusiasts, and while many journalists sneer and snigger at partworks because they perceive them to be amateurish, the reality is that the monthly sales of a partwork will far outstrip the annual sales of even the best selling niche magazine! Partworks are huge business and a successful one can generate several million Ls profit over its lifetime.
Steve has been commissioned to work of various partworks, including the following (click to open home page in new browser window):
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Fighting Aircraft DVD Collection
DeAgostini Japan and UK, 2007/2008
"A stunning new series that brings you unrivalled insight into the world's most important combat aircraft.
Each issue in the collection combines a DVD and magazine focusing on one of the world's greatest fighter planes such as the all-conquering F-15 Eagle, the F-14 Tomcat - the pride of the US Navy, the Typhoon - Europe's latest multi-role fighter, the SR-71 - Mach 3 spy plane, and the F-22 - the most capable fighter ever built".
Steve has so far written the following issues: F-15, F-16, F/A-18 Hornet, F/A-18 Super Hornet, SR-71, Harrier, F-22A, F-4, A-10, F-104, F-5, AH-64, B-2, and F-111. He has also written the training spreads that appear in every issue.
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Weapons of War
IMP Publishing, USA, 2007/2008
"Now You Can Own the Ultimate Military DVD Collection. Prepare to experience the extraordinary spectacle of military history and hardware as you've never seen it before! Weapons of War is an exclusive collection of DVD and Reference Book Sets that brings all the power, drama and fascination of military hardware, weapons systems and the history of warfare right into your living room.
Each exclusive DVD and Reference Book Set is packed with combat action from key conflicts, including spectacular footage and in-depth commentary you won't find anywhere else. Each feature-length DVD is accompanied by a high-quality, hardcover book filled with fascinating facts and photography, combining to provide a truly stunning presentation on all the weapons systems and military history you want to know about most".
Steve has written the magazine, scripts and selected video footage for several of the Weapons of War partworks, including: Air Launched Weapons, Attack Helos, Battle Drones, Bombers, Fighters, Operation Desert Storm, Vietnam Air War, Close Air Support, Spy Planes, Cargo Haulers, Air Combat and Battlefield Recce. |
World Air Information Files
Aerospace Publishing Ltd.
"World Aircraft Information Files divides the world of aviation into 1,000 files of detailed information, arranged into 13 key sections. Each weekly part brings 32 pages of reference sheets on all aspects of aviation, past and present. From fighters, air forces and aces, to airlines, accidents and technology. Update sheets add an ongoing source of the latest information, which is presented with clear explanatory diagrams, superb technical drawings and the very best aviation photography. World Aircraft Information Files builds into the definitive air reference work".
Steve has helped to update this partwork for relaunch in Poland, and has worked on the following sheets sets: F-15, Eurofighter Typhoon, Tornado, Mirage 2000, Jaguar, Gripen, F-15E, F-4, AV-8B, AH-64, A-4 and F-35.
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