Headstamp Publications
Headstamp Publishing is a specialist publisher producing authoritative books on arms, munitions, and military history. Drawing on an extensive network of subject matter experts and unprecedented access to top-tier collections around the world, we aim to deliver best-in-class books, combining exceptional research and technical accuracy with the latest in high-quality production and photography techniques.
Small Arms of WWII
Headstamp Publishing’s newest book series covering the myriad of weapons developed and fielded around the globe by the various participants in the Second World War. This book series blends fresh historical commentary and beautiful photography to give readers a new understanding and perspective of small arms development before, during, and after the war. Author Ian McCollum (of Forgotten Weapons) and photographer James Rupley (of Vickers Guide) have teamed up to create a book series that is simultaneously engaging, entertaining, educational, and artistically gorgeous.
New Product Spotlight!
– Slipcase for Small Arms of WWII: USA –
In honor of the Slipcase Editions available for the new Small Arms of WWII: Soviet Union, we are also releasing a slipcase for the already printed Small Arms of WWII: USA. This slipcase is only sold without a book and has been specifically sized to fit the USA book.
Commemorative Extras
Vickers Guide
Vickers Guide is a high-end coffee table style reference book which presents highly curated collections of firearms in never before seen detail on larger than life, wide format, full color prints in a linen covered hardback. Vickers Guide gives the firearms enthusiast an extraordinarily detailed view into numerous historically significant categories of firearms.
Armax: The Journal of Contemporary Arms
Armax: The Journal of Contemporary Arms is a multidisciplinary academic journal publishing research from scholars around the world, and serves as the peak international publication promoting the scholarship of contemporary arms.
In addition to full-length research articles and shorter research notes, Armax publishes book reviews, conference reports, obituaries, and other material relevant to the contemporary arms studies community. Armax is published by Helios House Press on behalf of the Cody Firearms Museum, with two issues annually. All research submissions are double-blind peer reviewed.
