Chris McNab is an author and editor specializing in military history and military technology, and has written numerous books for Osprey Publishing. Steve Noon has worked as a professional artist since 1985, illustrating over 50 books for Osprey. Alan Gilliland writes, illustrates and publishes fiction (www.ravensquill.com), as well as illustrating for a variety of publishers (alangillilandillustration.blogspot.com).