Spiderwick

Just thinking back to Putney, I have very fond memories of my superb team who made that shop so special.  Matt Gosden, pictured right as ever serving customers, was the best Assistant Manager  I’ve ever had.

Lesley Preston was one of the best childrens’ managers Ottakar’s ever employed  (and the competition was fierce).

She was succeeded by Kathlyn Crocker (right), quite possibly the best children’s bookseller in the world, pictured here with Verushka Louw ,  a bright shining star.

Laura Nunn

Laura Nunn, loved by all who worked with her, now works for the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Donald Marsh and J G Ballard

Donald Marsh, a force to be reckoned with– pictured here keeping J G Ballard in check—is now a successful barrister.

If anyone would like to email some pics of colleagues past, I’d love to give them a mention, particularly the Irish potato eater.