Collecting Disneyana is exactly the book its title suggests a book all about the fun of collecting objects related to Walt Disney characters and movies. The book presents extensive examples of very early Disneyana in a chapter titled The Golden Years specializing in Disney's fab five: early Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, and Pluto. Later chapters include The Feature Films, highlighting collectibles from Bambi, Pinocchio, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Dumbo, and a host of other Disney films; and The Television Years highlights collectibles from the 1950s and 1960s including The Mickey Mouse Club and Disney's Wonderful World of Color. Finally, the book brings collectors right up to date with an informative chapter on Recent and Future Collectibles which showcases... Less

Ever since its founding in the 1950s and its subsequent, stellar rise to global prominence, collectors have been fascinated with the singular modeling and attention to detail in Lladró Spanish porcelain figurines. Eventually, collectors discovered that Lladró wasn't just one brand but several. At the same time, other companies began to sprout up all over Spain, particularly around Lladró's own region in Valencia, working "in the Lladró style" and hoping to catch a ride on the tailwinds of its popularity. This book is written to acquaint readers with retired figurines in all the Lladró and Lladró- affiliated brands and to help distinguish them from the work of other Spanish companies. The book features substantive chapters on the Lladró(r) "core brand," NAO by Lladró, Zaphir, Golden... Less

A different perspective on collecting English ceramics is presented in Mary Frank Gaston's, English China. The focus in this book is on objects, with an emphasis on table wares and unique ceramics made for daily life during the mid-tolate nineteenth century and early half of the twentieth century. Today, biscuit jars, cheese dishes, and teapots, as well as bowls and plates from that era, form the basis for china collections. Many of the old items also had functions that are no longer recognized in most of contemporary life, but their collectibility has been greatly enhanced. Categories are defined and represented by over 500 photographs - from apothecary jars to wine jugs. China is shown from more than 100 manufacturers. Decorations range from hand-painted and applied work to a variety ... Less

History comes alive in this beautifully illustrated book of legendary African-American dolls. This book showcases hundreds of African-American dolls, beginning with the early 1800s through the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The dolls are shown in spectacular color and are among the most popular collectibles today. The Early Years includes dolls made of papier maché, china, composition, bisque, magic skin latex, hard plastic, and vinyl. Special features include a variety of life-size dolls, doll house dolls, cloth dolls, artist and reproduction dolls, and paper dolls. All are displayed with detailed descriptions and current market values. The dolls featured are a delight to the eye. Every doll lover and collector of black memorabilia will want to add Collectible African American... Less

The U.S. Speaker of the House is assassinated in a terrifyingly precise execution in the heart of Washington, D.C.....

Three years in preparation, the authors' fourth book on the World of Wade is now complete. This new full color book by the preeminent experts in the field features Wade ceramic figurines and miniatures from the 1930s through to the present time. With over 2,500 items shown in color and organized in 17 chapters, this comprehensive guide to the popular collectibles has current values both in U.S. dollars and British pounds. Included are many of the highly collectible Wade ladies of the 1930s, nursery rhyme figurines, Irish Wade figurines, and miniature and large animal and bird figurines from the 1930s and 1950s. Also shown are the Whimsey-on-Why village series, early and later Whimsies, Disney miniatures and "Blow-Ups," Christmas party cracker series, and of course the ever popular... Less

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Withdrawn, uneducated and unloved, Frederick collects butterflies and takes photographs. He is obsessed with a beautiful stranger, the art student Miranda....

This stunning book is a must-have for all collectors of open salt cellars, featuring in-depth coverage of examples made with American and English art glass, English and French cameo glass, clear and colored pressed glass, figural French faence, Russian enamels, porcelain, figural silver, and more. There are 941 full color plates showcasing over 3,500 open salts, many previously undocumented. These beautiful pieces were used before salt was processed to flow freely from a shaker. They sometimes held a block of salt which was chopped at with knives; other times they were used with diminutive salt spoons. The open salt became such an important part of fine dining that it remained in use even after the successful adaptation of salt to shakers. The wonderful assortment shown here ranges from... Less

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Colorful patterns of English transferware have graced homes around the world for nearly 200 years. In the 20th century major manufacturers like Crown Ducal, Enoch Wood, Royal Staffordshire, Royal Crownford, Alfred Meakin, Spode, Johnson Brothers, and Masons produced a large variety of patterns, styles and colors that are avidly collected today. With nearly 600 beautiful color photos of 2000 pieces illustrated, this book focuses on the most actively sought-after patterns, such as Crown Ducals Bristol, Calico, Castles, Charlotte, English Chippendale, English Scenery, Friendly Village, Historic America, Italian, Liberty Blue, Old Britain Castles, Rose Chintz, Tonquin, Tower, Vista, and more. Place settings and serving pieces as well as rarer, more unusual pieces and those whose purpose was... Less

"The Black Book Of Credit Repair And Dealing With Debt Collectors" contains the most powerful strategies ever released in the US. No attorney or credit repair firm would even admit some of these strategies exist, let alone using them on your behalf. Discover How to use consumer credit protection laws, without hiring a lawyer, and without going to court! Why it is ETHICAL to remove bad credit from your file. A simple method to use debt validation to repair your credit. * How to use identity theft to remove negative entries from your credit report. How to use small claims court to get negative credit entries removed. Usually, you won't have to say a word. This is another extremely powerful strategy Three step by step methods to change your... Less

This stunning book is a must-have for all collectors of open salt cellars, featuring in-depth coverage of examples made with American and English art glass, English and French cameo glass, clear and colored pressed glass, figural French faence, Russian enamels, porcelain, figural silver, and more. There are 941 full color plates showcasing over 3,500 open salts, many previously undocumented. These beautiful pieces were used before salt was processed to flow freely from a shaker. They sometimes held a block of salt which was chopped at with knives; other times they were used with diminutive salt spoons. The open salt became such an important part of fine dining that it remained in use even after the successful adaptation of salt to shakers. The wonderful assortment shown here ranges from... Less

The American art collector Norton Simon assembled his astonishing collection of more than 8,000 artworks in just thirty-five years. In 1966, with no permanent home for the growing collection, Simon created his museum without walls programlending works to American museumswhich continued until 1974, when his collection was housed in the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, today considered one of the finest museums in the United States.This beautiful book gives the history of Simons art collection, including the most interesting acquisitions and deaccessions. It describes Simons early life and business career, chronicles the collections development until his last purchase in 1989, and analyzes the collection and the collector. A fully illustrated catalogue of artworks, including those... Less

David Morrell's 1972 novel FIRST BLOOD spawned a franchise when the popular Rambo series was launched in '82. The first film was an adaptation of Morrell's book that stars Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo, a rugged Vietnam Vet and former Green Beret who struggles to adjust to life outside the military. He's soon called back into action in this and the other three films RAMBO II, RAMBO III, and RAMBO included in this collection. The films ultimately turned into a pet project for Stallone, who wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the fourth film in the series, which was shot some 20 years after the third installment.

People are dropping dead in Washington, D.C., and the Camel Club must unravel a secret that threatens to bring America to its knees. In "The Collectors," #1 "New York Times" bestselling author Baldacci once again demonstrates why he is one of the world's favorite writers.

Nobuyuki Yoshigahara was Japan's most celebrated inventor, collector, solver, and communicator of puzzles. When he died suddenly and unexpectedly on June 19, 2004, many of the solutions to his puzzles were in danger of being lost, as he was the only one who knew the solution. Therefore, this book of solutions to some of his puzzles is being kept in print to prevent these solutions from otherwise being lost. As a puzzle columnist, Nob was an active contributor to many journals and had monthly columns in various popular magazines including Quark. He penned over 80 books on puzzles. Perhaps best known as a puzzle inventor, he commercially licensed his designs, such as the Rush Hour puzzle game, to companies including Binary Arts (now known as ThinkFun), Ishi Press, and Hanayama Toys. He... Less

In 1972, on the day of his sentencing, renowned artist and serial killer Marsden Hexcamp is shot dead in the courtroom. Members of his Mansonesque band of followers are imprisoned or simply disappear. Fast-forward more than thirty years: A suspected prostitute is found murdered in a candlelit motel room, the first in a series of horrors suggesting Hexcamp's art remains alive. Following the trail, homicide detectives Carson Ryder and Harry Nautilus descend into the shocking world of the Death Collectors.

In one of the most stunning debuts to come along in years, David Oppegaard gives us a world whose near future presents some terrifying realities....

In writer-director Frank Darabont's THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION Andy Dufresne Tim Robbins is sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison for the murders of his wife and her lover in the late 1940s. However only Andy knows that he didn't commit the crimes. Sent to Shawshank Prison to do hard time Andy--a taciturn banker in the outside world--has to learn to get by in the brutal cutthroat confines of prison life. His quiet strength slowly earns the respect of his fellow inmates--most notably Red Morgan Freeman--and even much of the prison staff. But Andy's seemingly stoic acceptance of his unjust imprisonment hides a fierce determination for freedom. This beautifully crafted movie features touching and sincere performances from the entire cast with an uplifting message about humanity's... Less

L.A. police detective Shane Scully comes under investigation by Internal Affairs (derisively known as "the tin collectors") after he kills his ex-partner who was one of the mayor's bodyguards. Temporarily reassigned, so that he can remain under the department's watchful eye, Scully finds that more than his badge is at stake when he is set up to take the rap in a deadly plot of corruption and conspiracy that reaches to the highest levels of the LAPD.

Since the earliest days of cameras and photography, the idea that an event or a person could somehow be frozen in time and preserved forever has fascinated people. This absorbing book features many of the most famous and historically significant cameras ever produced from the 1930s through the 1990s. Famous American brands such as Imperial, Kodak, Spartus, Polaroid, and Argus are shown, as well as early cameras from Beacon, Packard, and Falcon. Camera types include rangefinder, viewfinder, and single lens reflex, plus foldouts, instants, premiums, plastic art cameras, and even disposables. Here too are many American made movie cameras from Bell & Howell, Kodak, Revere, DeJur, Technicolor, and Keystone, along with Japanese models from Yashica and Chinon and the popular Swiss made Bolex... Less

Free Worldwide Delivery : The Adventures of Tintin: Collector's Gift Set : Hardback : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers : 9780316006682 : 0316006688 : 01 Nov 2008 : Fans can join traveling reporter Tintin and his faithful dog Snowy as they embark on extraordinary adventures, with this fantastic collection. This lavishly designed set contains all seven three-in-one Tintin volumes and a bonus volume by famed Tintinologist Michael Farr. It makes a great gift for Tintin lovers and first-time fans everywhere.

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Packed with hundreds of color photographs of the finest examples of miniature ship models in existence, this book traces the history of modern models back to their use as identification aids by the military in World War I, which turned into an industry after the war. It is the first serious history of the industry's development, the commercial rise and fall of companies, and the advancing technology that produced ever more detailed and accurate replicas. The author looks at the products of each manufacturer, rating their quality and suggesting why some are more collectible than others.

Be one step ahead of the next book collector in both knowledge and cost effective purchases. The Heritage Press Catalog & Checklist lists most of the books issued by the Heritage Club and the Heritage Press. This publication lists the Heritage Press books in series format. The Heritage Club started issuing books from the First Series issued in November 1935 to Series 47 June 1982-May 1983. In includes Bussacco's Heritage Press Catalog number, copyright date, title, comments and price. The checklist lists prices for the Heritage Press books in excellent condition with the slipcase and the accompanying Sandglass pamphlet. It also includes chapters featuring questions & answers, fine art prints, collotypes, reference material and Heritage Press Ephemera. Perfect for: general book collectors,... Less

Imagine... ...owning a book printed in 1584 and having a fellow collector declare, sight unseen, that it is a "bastard" copy. ...finding stacks of dusty pamphlets written by the magician Harry Houdini. Decades after their publication in 1924 they are still selling for their original price of one dollar. Then one day in 1990 a copy turns up in an auction gallery in New York and sells for seven hundred dollars. ...negotiating the purchase of a world-class collection of rare books and learning that the owner in England has decided to sell them to a neighor, who packs the books into the trunk of his car and takes them to his castle. Several years later the collection turns up in Kansas! These are just three of the fascinating accounts appearing in INCLINED TOWARD MAGIC: Encounters... Less

The bestselling 'Great Book of Corgi' has been fully revised and updated with over 100 new colour photographs; this book will be an essential addition to the library of all model collectors. 9781904597384 Richard Marks is professor of art history at the University of York, England, and former director of the Burrell Collection in Glasgow. His primary research field is Gothic art, particularly stained glass. This volume brings together twenty-four of Professor Marks' studies, focusing largely on stained gla

Item: The Card Collector's Black Book series BUNDLE, see titles in notes below.Quantity: 4 books, including 1 of each.Language: English Condition: Trade Paperback, new and unused. Some items may have light handling/storage wear.NOTES: Greetings! I have been authorized by Exuberance Press to bring you this exclusive special discount bundle of books from The Card Collector's Black Book series!Here are the books you get:1. The Card Rebel's Black Book: First Edition (2011) 190 pages, MSRP $19.99 2.

The history of Dinky Toys, Corgi Toys and other makers of diecast metal cars has been covered in great detail in many books and magazine articles; by contrast, information on plastic toy cars is much harder to come by. Yet collectors are taking an increasing interest in plastic cars, particularly as the rise in the value of early diecast and tinplate models has put many of these out of reach of the average enthusiast. For the first time, this book aims to provide a systematic introduction to the vast number of plastic cars made during the 1950s and 1960s. Years of research have enabled the author to uncover many fascinating facts about the companies who made these toys. Some were major players in the toy industry, like Tri-ang and Brimtoy in the UK, Norev and Minialuxe in France, Gama and... Less