Reviews (3)

Everything old is new again! Exercise a new passion.
Alice Hoffman has uncovered a forgotten piece of American history and inspired me to begin collecting Indian clubs. Hoffman has written an informative book complete with stunning photographs and personalreflections. A new discovery-everything old is new!
Excellent resource for serious collectors and the curious. Photographs are inspirational. Can't wait to start my own collection. Historical information very comprehensive. Good read as well as informative.

Confirms there is a new "exercise" in folk art collecting!
A wonderful read...informative.Photographs are ready for framing. Definitely will inspire you to begin to collect Indian clubs. As stated by Gerard Wertkin, Director, Museum of American Folk Art, "(AliceHoffman) has recovered an all but forgotten subchapter in the history ofAmerican sport and, at the same time, helped us appreciate another aspectof American artistic creativity. Hats off to her!" I agree with Mr.Wertkin andthe following reviews: Antiques & Auction News, "Acolorful exercise in collecting,"..."documents the"life" of this colorful and practical form of exercise...acharming addition to any antiques library." Antique & CollectiblesNews Service, "Inside Antiques, Good Reading,"..."we love(this) book...a folk art gem." Antiques Review, "TheBookshelf,"..."Superb color photographs...Fascinating archivalmaterial." Denver Post, "What's Up,"..."If you'researching for the most unusual art book of the year don't overlook IndianClubs." Maine Antiques Digest, "Books, Calendars,CD-ROMS,"..."a case for Indian clubs as folk art." The StarLedger, NJ, "A new life for Indian clubs,"..."new coffeetable book...If TV infomercials had been around in their heyday, chancesare the physical fitness mavens of the day would have been pitching Indianclubs in the same way abs machines and treadmills are endlessly hawkednow." ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Folk Arts    6. General    7. Indian clubs    8. Popular Culture    9. Primitive    10. Antiques & Collectables    11. Folk art    12. India    13. Other manufacturing technologies    14. Reference works    15. USA   

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Performing Arts    5. Popular Culture    6. Posters    7. Antiques & Collectables    8. Films, cinema   

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques/Collectibles    3. Catalogs    4. Collectibles    5. Food Science    6. PepsiCo, inc    7. PepsiCo, inc.    8. Popular Culture    9. Technology & Industrial Arts    10. Antiques & collectables: ceramics & glass   

Reviews (2)

Beatles items I never new existed are in this Price Guide
This book is full of items the collector needs to know about.How many times have people (I know I have) passed up on great items to collect, simply because they were not sure that an item even existed, as a "real deal" collectible?This book has been well researched by the author and provides the collector with a great resource and guide, a true collector should not be without.A great addition to the library of any Beatles' collector or fan.

Second Edition of a Great Beatles Reference !!
This 216 page book is loaded with more than 600 full color, large, clear photos of Beatles memorabilia covering their heydey from 1964 to 1968.The beautiful picture, price guide features: Early Beatles Memorabilia, Jewelry, Buttons, Yellow Submarine, Apple Studio, Yellow Submarine Celluloids, One of a Kind Items and more. There's a brief introduction to the topic, and each picture features a description and price.Some collector resources are included.A beautiful book that Beatles collectors will love.Add it to your library. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Beatles    5. Collectibles    6. Dolls    7. Genres & Styles - Rock    8. Popular Culture    9. Prices    10. Reference - Price Guides    11. Rock    12. United States    13. Biography: film, television & music    14. Composers & musicians    15. Rock & pop    16. Vocal music   

Reviews (3)

Beautiful photographs of a fantastic collection
Mr. Traina's book about his incomparable collection is a masterwork of photography, reproduction and scholarship. The crystal clear and remarkably close up pictures of the three hundred or more cases in Mr.Trania ownpassionately gathered Faberge masterworks gallery make the objectsthemselves almost palpable. This book is also welcome for the subsidiaryessays, with the sole exception of a rather sour personal note byMr.Traina's ex- wife, Danielle Steele.As a work of art about a long lostera of grace and elan and terrible contrasting poverty and violence, TheFaberge Case makes many of the forever lost emotions and dramas come tolife in a most vivid fashion.

Awesome Eye-Candy
This is a BEAUTIFUL book.The cases are works of art.It's amazing they didn't go blind making them!

A gorgeous book on a decadent subject
This sumptuous volume of amazing color photographsshowcases the largestcollection of Faberge cigarette cases in the world. Objects ranging instyle from fokeloric or rococo to modernistic and even sexy are included inthis book, pointing out that the most utilitarian object( although hardlyof vital importance to the average Tsarist Russian) done by the mostdecadent of jewelers would be a masterpiece in miniature Mr. Faberge wouldbe astounded at Mr.Traina's obsession with these politically incorrectobjects. He would also hope that the owner of so many casas would at leastbe a smoker and use the casas once in a while. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Art    5. California    6. Catalogs    7. Cigarette cases    8. Cigarettes    9. Collectibles    10. Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions - General    11. General    12. History - European    13. Popular Culture    14. Private collections    15. Russia (Federation)    16. Russia (pre & post Soviet Union)    17. San Francisco    18. Antiques & collectables: gold & silver (other than jewellery)    19. Antiques & collectables: jewellery    20. Fabergé, Peter Carl    21. Jewellery & jewellery-making    22. Russia    23. Traina, John   

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Collectibles    4. Collectors and collecting    5. Decorative arts    6. Great Britain    7. History: World    8. Kings and rulers    9. Popular Culture    10. Souvenirs (Keepsakes)    11. Antiques & Collectables    12. British Isles    13. United Kingdom, Great Britain   

Reviews (5)

No frills in content or presentation
I'd like to begin by noting that this isn't a bad book for the price.It contains some interesting and worthwhile information, and parts of it were fun/interesting to read.I particularly liked the chapter that dealt with reproduction weapons and other fake items (though it would have been nice if it included a few example photos).There were also solid chapters dealing with the history of Star Wars collectables, as well as vintage and new figures, trading cards, comics, etc..
it was okay
its was okay not as good as the field guide but it had info that the field guide didn't have .

A book that teaches you how to price items
This book is a fantastic way to learn how to price items. Since markets fluctuate, and price guides become outdated very quickly, it was a great read that informed me of what to look for when both buying and selling. With the information in this book, you can compare your item with those on the market and it will help you adequately critique and value you're collectible. If you are in a market to get quick numbers for pricing items...this is not the book for you. But if you want to learn what makes items valuable, and how to preserve those that are, this is definitely the book to get. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Catalogs    6. Collectibles    7. Performing Arts    8. Performing Arts (Specific Aspects)    9. Popular Culture    10. Prices    11. Reference - Price Guides    12. Star Wars films    13. Antiques & Collectibles / Popular Culture   

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques/Collectibles    3. Borden's Farm Products Co    4. Borden's Farm Products Co.    5. Business / Economics / Finance    6. Catalogs    7. Collectibles    8. Infrastructure    9. Popular Culture    10. Antiques & collectables: toys, games & models   

Reviews (10)

Is what it says, says what it is.
Just like the title for this review.No more, no less.

An excellent guide for all ages.
I am pleased to say that this excellent guide has brought much information about the incredibly popular Pok�mon trading card game, and much knowledge about the Pok�mon merchandise. Checkerbee Publishing has made a incredible value guide, considering that they included transalations for the Japanese poket monster trading card game, pictures of the cards, and such information is included in American Pok�mon card game which is also featured in this book. Though this book has it's pros, it also has cons. No estimated prices are given about the American Fossil Cards, and few people are sure that the Japanese transalations are 100% accurate. Though, that should not stop you from buying this stupendous guide. I am very sure this will satisfy thous who are in need of Pok�mon information.

Too Much MISPRINTS!
i bought this book because it looked cool. but i read some of it there was alot of misprints! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Catalogs    5. Collectibles    6. Collectors and collecting    7. Non-Sports Cards    8. Pokemon (Game)    9. Popular Culture    10. Reference - Price Guides    11. Toys    12. Antiques & collectables: books, manuscripts, ephemera & printed matter   

Reviews (2)

Awesome Betty Boop finally gets the attention she deserves!
Finally!Someone bright enough to give Betty Boop her due!Mr. Ellis obviously loves his subject, and by showing us how Boop's endearing image has been immortalized through the years, he not only reminds already loyal fans just how special she is, but has also created a tool by which future generations will learn to love her.I can't wait to see Volume 2!!!

Betty Boop deserves a book!
For over 70 years, companies have been producing Betty Boop dolls, figurines, cookie jars, pins, keyrings and about everything else you can imagine.Collectors have been busy buying everything from trinkets to limited edition porcelain dolls.At long last, Mr. Ellis has compiled a reference guide that highlights some of these items, detailing their origins and history.A price guideline goes along with the description so collectors have some idea of what a reasonable value is for a particular item.The first reference guide dedicated to the queen of cartoons, an invaluable guide for collectors.The number and quality of the photos is outstanding, even though only about 10-percent of the collectibles on the market are shown in this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Americana    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Boop, Betty (Fictitious charac    6. Boop, Betty (Fictitious character)    7. Collectibles    8. General    9. Popular Culture    10. Reference - Price Guides    11. Antiques & Collectables   

Subjects:  1. Advertising    2. Americana    3. Antiques    4. Antiques & Collectibles    5. Antiques / Collectibles    6. Antiques/Collectibles    7. Popular Culture    8. Reference - Price Guides    9. Antiques & Collectables    10. Reference works    11. USA   

Reviews (8)

All-American Pin-up art
Set in a scrapbook-type format, this book showcases pin-up art used to help G.I.'s show exactly what they were fighting for back during the World Wars.
Not Just "Pin-Ups"...
I decided to add this to my "Pin- Up Book" collection when the price fell below $$$! The introduction is the best part!
The introduction to this book is an informative piece about various pin-up artists of the WWII era;however, most of the book was a scrapbook style work that left much to be desired. The main fault with the display of images was that there was no way to tell which artists created which images.Another drawback was how "racy" some of the images were.This significantly limits the appropraite audience for this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques / Collectibles    2. Graphic Arts - General    3. History    4. History: American    5. Military - World War II    6. Popular Culture   

Reviews (8)

Op to Pop -1960's
Very impressed with the level of information provided.This book could be used as insight to one of the pure forms of art culture in the Op-Pop era. It's a must for the classroom. It's classic.

Not what I was expecting and returned the book
It's a beautiful book, but I was looking for examples of wood furniture that I could give to a craftsman and ask to custom-replicate, so as to match the period of my house. Most of the stuff was plastic--much like the chair on cover. Fortunately, Amazon gives refunds.

I was looking for furniture real people would use
I just don't get anyone actually liking this book.I paid $12 and it is not even worth the shelf space.I love the author's other book.The stuff doesn't even look usable to me.Dlifferent strokes for different folks.... ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 20th century    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Art    4. Design - Furniture    5. Furniture    6. Furniture Arts And Crafts    7. General    8. History    9. Popular Culture    10. Antique furniture    11. Art / Design / Furniture    12. c 1960 to c 1970   

Reviews (2)

The best, most thorough value guide you'll find!
This book lists nearly EVERYTHING! And I'm assuming when the third edition comes out, it'll cover the few things missed here. The values are as accurate as any other price guide (i.e. to be taken with a grain of salt),but the best part is having such a completely comprehensive list of notonly dolls, but also fashions, accessories, licensed items, even pogs andpostcards!

Excellent resource book - a must have for collectors
This is THE one book you MUST have if you collect in the broad Barbie dollfamily.They are few photos, but there is the most comprehensive listingof every Barbie & Friends you could ever find.When I'm bidding inauctions, this is the book I look to for the REAL value of the item.Getit...or you could overpay on your Barbie items.Highly recommended!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Barbie dolls    6. Catalogs    7. Collectors and collecting    8. Dolls    9. Popular Culture    10. Prices    11. Toy Arts And Crafts    12. Antiques & Collectables    13. Other manufacturing technologies   

Reviews (9)

the ultimate roy rogers
THIS IS A KEEPER... great price guide. Better yet a great read

The Ultimate Roy Rogers Collection
This book definately lives up to its name, "The Ultimate Roy Rogers Collection" and is an absolute "must have" for all collectors of Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Gabby Hayes, Trigger & Bullet memorabilia. The Ultimate Roy Rogers Collection
Exceptional job from cover to cover. A great tribute to the Legend of Roy, Dale, Trigger, Gabby, Pat, Bullet and the legacy that they left us. From Chapter 1 to 21, through the 1,000 plus colored photos of incredible memorabilia, it is unquestionably the best of the best Roy Rogers collector guides published. Thanks, Ron Lenius, for your tremendous effort and wonderful contribution. Happy Trails. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1911-    2. 1911-1998    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Bibliographies & Indexes    6. Catalogs    7. Collectibles    8. Popular Culture    9. Reference - Price Guides    10. Rogers, Dale Evans    11. Rogers, Roy,    12. Antiques & collectables: toys, games & models    13. Civil Engineering, Surveying & Building   

Reviews (1)

Found Lacking.
If you're familiar with the wealth of information in Bell's other books about games you'll be extremely disappointed with "Board and Table Game Antiques" it's just not informative or interesting. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. General    5. Popular Culture    6. Indoor games   

Reviews (12)

Great book!
I knew people like this growing up.And I grew up in South Dakota.It's a story of poor people who could be anywhere.Characters are great -- I like a book where I don't necessarily like the characters -- they're just real.This is a "must read" just for the exposure to the Trailer Trash side of life.

Practically perfect
I had my doubts about this book at first, but I was pleasantly surprised.Coming from a small rual town in Arkansas, some of the characters actions are things I've witnessed from local residents.I think anyone would enjoy this book regardless of your background.

One man's trash is another man's treasure
A surprisingly intriguing story line brings forth a select grouping of trailer park residents and their emotional stews.Humorous, sensitive and a quick read, this isdelightful fiction for those craving diversion. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles / Popular Culture    2. Fiction - General    3. Fiction / General    4. Fiction / Humorous    5. General    6. Humor    7. Literary Criticism & Collections / American    8. American    9. American wit and humor    10. Fiction    11. Popular American Fiction    12. Popular Culture    13. Rednecks    14. Social life and customs    15. Southern States    16. Teenage pregnancy    17. Tennessee    18. United States   

Reviews (2)

The most definitive Royal Commemorative book I've seen.
This is the most complete Royal Commemorative book I have yet to come across. It shows color and black and white photos of Royal Commemorative collectables past and present. With descriptive information and value. I ama avid collector and I consider this book to be my Bible. A must have foranyone who collects or is simply interested in the British Monarchy.

Well researched and illustrated.Worth 3 times the price!
If you have any interest in the Royal Family, in history, or in items commemorating significant events relating to the Royal Family, then this is a book you simply can't do without.Whether you're a collector, anenthusiast, or simply curious about the vast spectrum of items available,you will find this book a sheer delight. Color plates and an extensiveblack & white collector and price guide make this book invaluable forcollectors, appraisers, or anyone interested in the growing fascinationwith the Royal Family - and the investment opportunities associated withcommemorative items.Doug Flynn and Alan Bolton have set a benchmark thatothers will struggle to ever improve upon.Highly recommended. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 19th century    2. 20th century    3. Antiques & Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Catalogs    6. Commemorative porcelain    7. England    8. Europe - Great Britain - General    9. Great Britain    10. History - General History    11. Kings and rulers    12. Popular Culture    13. Porcelain, English    14. Royalty    15. Antiques & Collectables    16. Biography: royalty    17. Collectibles    18. United Kingdom, Great Britain    19. Windsor, House of   

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Comprehensive and Entertaining
This is a perfect look back over the decades of Star Trek collectibles and toys. It is well organized. Fans of only one series may go directly thereand concentrate on those items. General Trekkers will enjoy browsingthroughout. It is amazing how many items are listed. It is hard to believea book would be misjudged on the basis of one small line of items so far onthe edge of the field! Get this book!

It's a good book but it's not a complete guide !
There are many collectibles listed in this book. Also there are good pictures and descriptions. However, some of the best Star Trek collectibles and memorabilia are the Star Trek Autographed Plaques/Items done by"THE SCORE BOARD, INC.", but unfortunately in this book there arenot informations about them. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Catalogs    5. Collectibles    6. General    7. Popular Culture    8. Radios & Televisions    9. Reference - Price Guides    10. Star Trek films    11. Star Trek television programs    12. Antiques & collectables: toys, games & models    13. Reference works   

Reviews (10)

Don't waste your money !!!!!
If you want to learn anything about Beatles records, you are much better of getting copies of Bruce Spizers books,and tracking prices on Ebay. Forget about this overrated and out of date waste of money. I wish I found out before I blew a bunch of money on Ebay.

Official price guide for the Beatles records and memorabilia
It doesn`t matter if you have been collecting the Beatles for years or a novice just starting out,this book has something for everyone.Chock full of details like label variations and year of release.What better way to find the value of your record collection than by the experts, and Mr. Cox certainly is that.He has been writing the only official guide to the Beatles records for years.Now,this book is in a handy size so you can take it along to yard sales where you`ll know if you`ve found that treasure or not.For ebayers,this book is a money saver.No more,"I sold it too cheap cause I didn`t know the value" Highly recomended.

The Ultimate Beatles Research and Pricing Guide..
Perry Cox is the world renowned expert on Beatles records and other collectibles. The man simply has an encyclopedic knowledge of their recordings. This is the ultimate pricing and descriptive guide to their records, covering vinyl in all forms issued in the USA (which means it doesn't cover import versions) and CDs, with other collectibles touched on in its final pages. The emphasis here is clearly on Beatles LPs, EPs, 45s, and CDs, both group efforts, and solo releases. If you are a Beatles collector or want to start a collection, or learn how much your existing collection could be worth, this is the book you want and need. There is no other reference that can touch it. Some of the photographs are poor, but I'd chalk that up more to the printing process than anything. If you need to know EVERY variation of Sgt. Pepper's that Capitol/Apple ever released, or the nuances of the differences in all the pressings of any other Beatles LP, EP, 45, or CD that you can think of, this is your book. Perry's long essay on the "Butcher Cover" version of Yesterday and Today is, alone, worth the price of admission. With prices of Beatles collectibles still soaring, with vinyl getting more and more valuable as the years go by, you need to be armed out there in the marketplace, whether you are buying or selling. You can't do any better than to foray out there with this book in hand. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Beatles    6. Catalogs    7. Collectibles    8. Discographies    9. Discography    10. Discography & Buyer's Guides    11. Popular Culture    12. Prices    13. Records    14. Reference - Price Guides    15. United States    16. Antiques & Collectables    17. Antiques & Collectibles / Records    18. Contemporary popular music    19. Reference works    20. Vocal music