Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques/Collectibles    3. Clocks & Watches    4. General    5. Photography    6. Reference - General    7. Antique clocks & watches   

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book review
Fantastic book overall!! Topics covered include side by side to autoloaders to various kinds of ammo for all types of birds. Great read from an honest author!

Barsness is currently the best
Barsness has written the best current overview of shotguns for hunting: not sporting clays, trap, etc.He is not aligned nor does he show a marked prejudice for a particular type of shotgun like the side by side which is so prevalent today.He explains the advantages and downsides of variousguns and does a particularly good job on the very important, if not vital,subject of stock design and fit.Although I think you can find much ofthis information elsewhere, Barsness brings it together in a very conciseformat and cuts through the "poppycock."Plus, the photos aregreat! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques/Collectibles    3. Firearms & Weapons    4. Fowling    5. Hunting - General    6. Shooting    7. Shotguns    8. Sports & Recreation    9. NATURAL HISTORY, COUNTRY LIFE & PETS    10. Small firearms, guns & other equipment   

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EVERYBODY CAN LEARN ABOUT JAPANESE STEEL WITH THIS BOOK
IF YOU COLLECT JAPANESE SWORDS YOU MUST HAVE THIS EXCELLEBT BOOK

The Japanese Sword; K.Sato
An excellent introductory book.Pictures were of high quality which was surprising since they were not digital quality.
A standard in any nihonto library!
The pictures in this book are stunning! A real tribute to the sword and their beauty. This is a great book for someone who is just beginning their study in nihonto, or for anyone who enjoys the awesome creations that man has achived, before the days of electricty and the power tool!Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Asia - Japan    5. Firearms & Weapons    6. General    7. History - General History    8. Japan    9. Militaria, arms & armour   

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Fantastic!I love this book!
This book filled my burning desire to know everything about dollhouses & furniture from the last 50 years.There are no gaps of missing information or omitions of important items in this detailed andcomprehensive book.Quite a relief after seeing an army of inadequatecollector books flood the market.I'll have hours of fun reading this.Myonly complaint is some of the photos are dark or of poor color quality.Iwant to view these things in their full glory.

A walk down the memory lane of my childhood!
This book is jam-packed with useful info, great pictures, and a very enjoyable writing style.I found myself constantly saying "I had that -- I remember that -- my friend had that one!"The book has been my constant companion ever since it arrived.What's more, it has sparked a new interest in collecting the old tin litho houses from the 50s and 60s -- items I had all but forgotten when I moved on to 1" scale wood miniatures.Thank you for a truly remarkable book, one which many of my friends will be enjoying, too.

The BEST comprehensive book on contemporary dollhouses.
Zillner has actually answered burning questions I've had on dollhouses and their furnishings. This is by far the BEST reference I've seen in 25 years of collecting. I highly recommend the book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 20th century    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Doll furniture    5. Dollhouses    6. Dolls    7. History    8. Technical & Manufacturing Trades    9. Technology & Industrial Arts    10. United States    11. Antiques & collectables: toys, games & models    12. Reference works    13. Toys, teddy bears & dolls   

Reviews (5)

So you want to see how to make sausages...
For most Disneyland guests, the nuts-and-bolts details behind the many attractions will ruin their illusions.Most people who are shown the tricks behind stage magic cannot get over feeling cheated.If you had to watch the process of making sausages from birth of the meat animal (pig or whatever) to the grilling of your breakfast in the restaurant kitchen, odds are that you'd enjoy your oatmeal instead.
Don't buy this for the art
The previous reviews gave me the impression there would be great concept art in this book. Instead the few artworks are completing lacking in imagination, technical skill and the "Disney" design feel. The artworks have a '70s look about them, with psychodelic pastel rainbow streaks smeared across what would otherwise be dull sketches. Take away the colour and the line art is woeful. This guy cannot even draw a decent Mickey Mouse (a half talented 10 year old could do better). The best visuals herein are the photos of the theme park. Don't waste your money on this guy ... like Disney did.

Nice behind the scenes look.
After a recent trip to Disney World, I became captivated by all that went on there and immediately went online to find any behind the scenes books that might be lingering about.Designing Disney was a great read from cover to cover.Written by John Hench, possibly the longest serving Imagineer, you're given insight into some of the things that went into creating the enchanting parks that we all know and love.
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Subjects:  1. Americana    2. Animation    3. Antiques & Collectibles    4. Art    5. Artists, Architects, Photographers    6. Design & Drafting    7. Design - General    8. Pop Arts / Pop Culture    9. Antiques & Collectibles / Americana    10. Films, cinema    11. Gift books    12. USA   

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Outstanding Japanese Ceramics Book.
Outstanding book for amateur and serious collectors to enjoy - pieces areidentified with text and superb coloured photos.

Large number of high quality color photographs
Of great interest to dealers and collectors of Japanese export ceramics, this book contains full color photographs of a large number of fine specimans of Imari, Satsuma, Banko and Sumida. Significant number of pieces from the Arts and Crafts period. Sections on markings, bibliography andvaluations.I think the valuations are on the low side of current retail prices. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1868-    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Crafts / Hobbies    5. Imari porcelain    6. Porcelain, Japanese,    7. Pottery & Ceramics    8. Pottery, Japanese,    9. Satsuma pottery    10. Antiques & collectables: ceramics & glass    11. Japan    12. Oriental art   

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A Good Buy for Beginning Builders
Depending on what your interests are, this can be a valuable addition to your library. It is not for collectors, in my opinion, and most of the examples are on the "folk art" side: crude, kitschy, and sometimes even made of junk. There are profiles of a few builders who make complex automata demonstrating fine craftsmanship, such as the wonderful Keith Newstead and John Grayson. I would have preferred to have some detailed explanations of how some of their automata work, though. The REAL strength of this book is if you are beginning to make your own automata and would like to have a "kit" to experiment with. The book contains full sized plans for an experimenter's "kit" which is really nice. I have Robert Addam's "How to Design and Make Automata" and CMT's book, but they both only have crude drawings with no dimensions. I made photocopies of the parts and then used Xylene to transfer directly onto plywood and cut the parts out on a scroll saw, saving a great deal of time and giving me a nice litte platform for experimenting. This alone makes the book a must have for the beginning builder.

Excellent book! Great color pictures and diagrams
This has got to be one of the best books on the subject of automata and mechanical theatre. There are lots of great color pictures and diagrams to build your own automata. Worth the money!

A Must for Automata Enthusiasts!
This book is everything you could ask for in book on contemporary artistic automata.Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Toys    6. Crafts & Hobbies / Toymaking    7. History of specific subjects    8. TOY MAKING    9. TOYS_HISTORY    10. Toys, teddy bears & dolls   

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Poor pictures, inconsistent descriptions, blank pages.
Beware of blank pages.The copy I got has blank pages 167, 171, 177, 185.This is very sloppy quality control at the printer's shop.
No Mint States
This book gives photograde illustrations only to grade AU50, and the pictures are not very clear for comparison.

A picture IS worth a thousand words!
Being a newbie to coin collecting, I found this book to be by far the most helpful to me. I was trying to understand the grading system, so I went to the local bookstore and browsed several books on the subject. And while there are a lot of good books out there...a photo of an EF coin is SO MUCH easier to comprehend than a 25 word description of one! I especially found it helpful how the author pointed out the typical wear points for each of the different coins, and then explained in VERY simple terms how that degree of wear would affect the coin's grade. I don't think I would be overstating things if I said that even a 10 year old could comprehend this book. The author really does make it THAT simple! ... Read more

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Great Transaction!
the book was in good condition and shipped quickly! thanks for a great experiance! ... Read more

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missing pages
Received the book earlier than anticipated, but to my dismay, found that pages 193-224 were missing. I am in the process of returning the item for a replacement

Lots of info for little money
This year's book is much cheaper than many of the other coin price books for sale and includes up to date info (exept for recent mintage facts). If you collect coins, I would definently recomend this for your collection.

United States Coins
outstanding, just what I wanted and the price was better than anywhere I checked. ... Read more

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A very strong four and a half stars!
I am a librarian and a woodworker and thus have access and interest in many books on this subject."In the Arts and Crafts Style" is a beautiful book that is deserved of much praise.The color photography is as plentiful as it is beautiful.I appreciate that the subject matter for this book does not seem to be drawn from the same dozen houses that so many others have used (As much as I like them, how many times can we look at the same pictures of the Gamble House, or Frank Lloyd Wright's home and studio?).The text in this book is very well written and conveys clearly what is so special about the subject matter.I was also very impressed with the excellent resource list given at the end of the book.
Great for Dreaming Your Ultimate Spaces
What a lovely book, for the A&C afficionado and the newbie alike. Dividing her content into Influences & Innovations; Hallmarks of the Style; Furniture; Objects and Accents; and Case Studies, Mayer presents a stunning and inspirational tour of homes and objects from the Arts and Crafts Movement. My sister gave me this when she realized I loved the style, and I nearly wept. How amazing to have someone understand your passions!
Excellent entry point into Arts and Crafts Movement
An arts and crafts website recommended this book as the place for beginners in the movement.Following their lead, we purchased the book and have not regretted it.Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques / Collectibles    2. Arts And Crafts    3. Arts and crafts movement    4. Decorating    5. Decorative arts    6. Folk & Outsider Art    7. General    8. Interior Design - Style Books    9. United States    10. Art / Folk Art    11. Decorative arts & crafts    12. Handicrafts   

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Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business/Economics    3. Clothing trade    4. Fashion    5. Industries - Retailing    6. Production & Operations Management    7. Technical & Manufacturing Trades    8. Technology & Industrial Arts    9. Fashion & beauty industries   

Subjects:  1. 20th century    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Clocks & Watches    5. Collectors and collecting    6. History    7. Switzerland    8. Technical & Manufacturing Trades    9. Technology & Industrial Arts    10. Wrist watches   

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A scholarly work on the American Bowie knife
Many knife collectors will welcome this edition to their bookshelves. The high numbers of high quality knifemakers and eager customers in recent years has created a natural interest in the early beginnings of the uniquely American Bowie knife that needs to be satisfied. Mr.Flayderman has heard the calling and has delivered in abundance. There is something for everybody in this book. The quality of documentary evidence is commendable and I even liked thepictures but don't think of this as a coffee table book. There is more here than can be covered in this humble review. The owner of this edition will return to it again and again and will glean yet another glimpse of our American history when the country was young and wild. If knives are of interest to you this book will serve.

bowie knife book
I purchased this book as a gift for my uncle.It is well worth the money!It is a coffee table-type book with thick heavy pages and LOTS of beautifully detailed photos.His only negative comment when I gave it to him was, "That is a dagger on the cover!" and He knows his knives!! I guess the publisher doesn't know what a bowie knife looks like.If you like bowie knives or know someone who does, this is a perfect book.

Bowie Book
Excellent book. I was a little leary of spending $80 bucks on a book but than remembered the last time, and did't purchase the "Antique Bowie Knife Book" Glad I did purchase this book I think it is everthing the Antique Bowie Book is and more. Wonderful pictures of Bowie knives as well as alot litature on them also. Nice addition is the actual pitures of people and the knives they carried.. If you area Bowie collector and don't own "The Antique Bowie Knife Book" you will be please with this If you do own it you may not think its woth it since alot of thwe same knives are covered ... Read more

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A must have book for world coin collectors
who specialize in gold coins minted prior to 1600. It would have been much better if the photos would have been in color. In todays new coin business and hobby it's essential to communicate not only the basic design of a coin but also it's unique look and that means color and high quality digital pictures. We are learing in the trade that these color photos are an essential part of the business, and students and collectors of coins want research material that also accurately portrays coins as well. Still a necessary book for the collector as well as advanced Numismatic library, let's hope we see a new release that we can all be happy with.

Buy another book.
The book is poorly constructed and lacks a lot of acient middle eastern gold coins.The lack of color also makes me feel that I over paid for this book.

Gold Coins of the World From Ancient Times to The Present
Fist of all for 75$ I would have expected the catalogue to be in color not only the cover and the back...Read more

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Subjects:  1. 20th century    2. Antiques    3. Antiques & Collectibles    4. Antiques / Collectibles    5. Antiques/Collectibles    6. Brush Pottery Company    7. Catalogs    8. Ceramic Arts And Crafts    9. Nelson McCoy Pottery Company    10. Ohio    11. Pottery & Ceramics    12. Pottery, American    13. Reference - Price Guides    14. Roseville    15. Decorative arts & crafts   

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A Gem
This is a very strange and beautiful book in pictures. It reads like a dream if you tune in to it, and reveals very deep meanings about the relation between life and death, the human relation to the forces of nature, and time. Even though there are no words, it is possible to understand. If you get into it the symbols become more and more recognizable, and they begin to speak. the calendrical symbols and the spirit deities are completely recognizable. The sequences are all about times, and there is a big element about sacrifice. It has to do with the consequences of change; there is no life without death. The book has a very powerful image of life and death fused back to back that pretty much is the epitome of all the book is about. It's all about life and death in relation to time.

Excellent, and at this price...
This is a wonderful resouce for those interested in ancient Mexico.Full photographic facsimilies of these codices are hideously expensive, and really, most are not in great shape. After extensive research, we have here a great reproduction of what this important work looked like when it was "fresh off the presses."It is beautiful, and in comparison to Dover's similar Codex Nuttall, this work comes with a MUCH better introduction that explains more of the text, the context, and the ideology.Readers will be able to better understand some of the religious principles of the ancient Mexicans (and there is some debate whether this book was painted by Aztecs or Mixtecs, which I won't bore you with!).It shows gods, ceremonies, the calender, and other religious iconography which is interesting, and would be a revelation for more the artisticly inclined. The visuals are wonderfully presented and all in all this is an astonishing bargain.Those with even a casual interest in New World archaeology or art NEED to get this book.

Terrific insight
This book gives terrific insight into the ancient Mexicans, their theology and world view, and their way of life.The illustrations are extremely well done, and the interpretation is on the mark. A must-have for anyone interested in ancient Mesoamerica. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Art    2. Art & Art Instruction    3. Aztec calendar    4. Aztec mythology    5. Aztecs    6. Calendar    7. Codex Borgianus    8. Ethnic Studies - Native American Studies - Tribes    9. History    10. History - Prehistoric & Primitive    11. Manuscripts    12. Native American    13. Antiques & collectables: books, manuscripts, ephemera & printed matter    14. Decorative arts & crafts    15. History / Native American   

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An Inspiring and Moving Tale of a Man's Desire to save Yiddish Literature
Wow, this book was terrific! Aaron Lansky was taking a Yiddish class where he had to go into the lower East side of Manhattan to obtain assigned Yiddish books that were no longer in print. One day while in class, he decided to devote his life to saving as many Yiddish books as he could.
Saving Yiddish Books
Aaron Lansky has devoted his adult life to rescuing, collecting, cataloging, and re-distributing hundreds of thousand of books written in Yiddish.They rescued the books from abandoned libraries, dumpsters, and taken publishers' complete collection when the publisher closed their business doors. They also accepted the private libraries of elderly people who wanted the story of each book preserved as well as serving Lansky and his cadre of volunteers kugel.
Lots about Lansky; little about literature

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Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques/Collectibles    3. Biography And Autobiography    4. Books    5. Books & Reading    6. History - General History    7. Jewish - General    8. Jewish Sociology    9. Yiddish    10. History / Jewish