About Paul A Leverell
Paul A Leverell was born in 1964 in Essex, England and grew up in a supportive family with a younger sister. Encouraged by his parents, he developed a love for visual arts, storytelling and British history, often sketching and imagining scenes from the past. He attended grammar school in Barkingside in the late 1970s, excelling in English and Art, before studying design at the London College of Printing Art School, where he mastered typography, layout and emerging digital tools.
Entering the graphic design industry in the mid-1980s, Paul adapted quickly to the shift from traditional to computer-aided design. In 1998, he founded his own design business, producing branding, marketing and editorial work for diverse clients. His attention to detail and innovative approach earned him a strong reputation and he expanded his firm in 2015.
After more than 30 years in design, Paul transitioned to authorship in 2018, pursuing his passion for British social history. Since then, he has published numerous works covering politics, war, royalty and culture. His journey from designer to historian–author reflects his belief in lifelong creativity, adaptability and the power of reinvention.
The Cooper Family Saga
Follow Thomas and Mary Cooper, hardworking parents striving to build a better life for their children, as the world plunges into war, depression, and social upheaval. Experience their daughter Elizabeth’s fight for equality, Alice’s pursuit of the American dream, and young Albert’s journey from youthful innocence to hard-won wisdom. Across the decades, the Cooper family grapples with the changing world, enduring through two world wars, the roaring twenties, the Great Depression, and the dawn of new opportunities and challenges.
With richly drawn characters and vivid historical detail, the Cooper Family Saga brings to life the personal struggles and triumphs that define an era. Perfect for fans of historical fiction, this series is a moving tribute to the resilience of ordinary people in extraordinary times.
Discover the joys and sorrows, the laughter and tears, and the unbreakable bonds of family in this unforgettable journey through the 20th century.
Britain in the 20th Century
Britain in the 20th Century is a compelling history series exploring the people, events and ideas that shaped modern Britain. From politics, royalty and true crime to music, sport, science, education and social change, each book examines a different aspect of British life across one of the most dramatic centuries in history.
Packed with memorable stories, major events and cultural landmarks, this series is perfect for readers interested in British history, social history, popular culture, politics, football, the Olympic Games, music legends and the changing face of everyday life in Britain. Written in an engaging and accessible style, Britain in the 20th Century offers a fascinating journey through the century that made modern Britain.
Science Fiction Classics
- Classic novels in carefully prepared annotated editions
- Includes author biographies, contemporary reviews and bibliographies
- Combines complete texts with rich historical and literary context
- Ideal for readers, students and collectors of classic speculative fiction
This series brings together some of the most important novels in Gothic, adventure and science fiction, presented in editions that offer far more than the original text alone. Each volume includes the complete novel, a substantial biography of the author, contemporary reviews and press reactions from the time of first publication, and a bibliography of major works. The result is a series designed not only for enjoyment, but also for deeper understanding.
From the prophetic imagination of H. G. Wells to the scientific adventure of Jules Verne and the Gothic power of Mary Shelley, these books place classic fiction in its full historical and literary setting. Readers can experience landmark works such as The Time Machine, The War of the Worlds, The Invisible Man, Journey to the Centre of the Earth and Frankenstein while also discovering how these novels were first received and why they continue to matter.
Perfect for lovers of classic literature, students of literary history and collectors of beautifully contextualised editions, this series offers a fresh way to read the books that helped shape the modern imagination.