The Poster to Poster series is a nine-volume definitive collection of British railway posters which showcases many of the railway posters from the National Railway Museum at York and other museums and galleries. Each volume is a mixture of travel documentary, geographical and historical study, graphic artists' reference and poster database - all interlinked using the central theme of railway posters.

Volume 1: Scotland is a good place to start. It won the Scottish non-fiction book of the year when published. It has a rich history, wonderful geography and unique culture. More than 330 Scottish posters, many previously unpublished in books, are included, and a comprehensive text not only gives details about the poster, but also the region or service to which it refers, with an emphasis on the history behind the poster. The text is detailed, very readable and enjoyable. Indeed you can journey around Scotland without leaving your seat, through the medium of the posters and text.

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‘Scottish non-fiction book of the year.’
‘The definitive series on British railway posters. Highly recommended.’ Steam World 

‘Volume 1 is the beginning of a new series on railway posters, not only a superb introduction to an armchair railway tour of Scotland but also a comprehensive survey of poster art.’ Railway Antiques Gazette

‘Scotland was chosen as the starting point for the series because of its rich history, landscape and culture which have formed a powerful basis for these superb works of art. The beauty of this book is that you don't have to be a railway enthusiast to appreciate the passion which created this art. Nor do you have to be an academic to appreciate how our art – particularly the poster – has helped shape our views of our own country. In a period of publishing history when hardback books barely qualify for the format let alone the price, it is reassuring that at least one publisher has endeavoured to bring a high-quality landscape book that recovers some of the brightest moments in our history from the walls of carriages and stations – perhaps long gone – to our coffee table where the past can be cherished in hands that have always enjoyed great beauty and craftsmanship.’ Evening News

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