Announcement on the internet:

"The Carvair Story" by Niall Booth (UK)

The definitive work on the ATL-98 Carvair
After many years of painstaking research by Niall Booth, "The Carvair Story" is nearing publication.
With many previously unpublished photographs, an incredibly detailed production and operating history and numerous interviews and accounts of first hand experience in producing, operating and flying the Carvair, the book will become the standard reference for anyone with an interest in this unique aircraft.
Publication is expected at the end of the Summer 2005, and will be available through all good aviation book retailers.

The ATL-98 Carvair,
A Comprehensive History of the and All 21 Airframes by William Patrick Dean

ISBN 978-0-7864-3670-5
178 photos and illustrations, glossary, seven appendices, chapter notes, bibliography, index
415 pages in hardcover.

Description
The ATL-98 Carvair is a truly unusual aircraft. Converted from 19 C-54 World War II transports and two DC-4 airliners. This comprehensive history begins with the corporate histories and profiles of key players. Four chapters illustrate the eveolution of the car-ferry, the history of Aviation Traders, engineering details incorported into the Carvair production and major operators. Chapters on each of the 21 airframes provide individual histories and anecdotes.

It is now available from all major book sellers inculding Borders, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Booktopia, and others worldwide.

Willam Patrick Dean served in the U.S. Air Force, and spent more than three decades with United Airlines. He has published numerous articles and photographed more than 10,000 aircraft. He has served as the Air Britian Specialist on the Carvair in recent years.