Download or read book Fans Over the Ages written by Bertha De Vere Green and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Collector s Guide to Electric Fans written by John M. Witt and published by . This book was released on 1996-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The interest in old electric fans has skyrocketed in the last five years. In 1994, an 1887 Crocker/Curtis fan brought $12,000 at an auction; several fans have since sold for over $15,000! Antiques dealers, auctioneers, and collectors from all over the country have been unable to find information on these fans - there has been no price guide available. Plus there are many reproductions on the market that are worthless and confusing to the collector. This book is the answer to the great demand for an accurate and complete resource for dating and pricing electric fans. Each of the 330 fans in this well-researched book is dated, sized, and given a thorough range of prices based on six categories of condition. Plus there are dozens of intriguing illustrations, catalog ads, and historical information for various companies. 2001 values. 8.5 X 11.
Download or read book M and M s Around the World written by Ken Clee and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hot, new collectible has gone international as great M&M's*r items are being released all over the world! Now M&M's fans can see lists and values for all known M&M's dispensers, toppers, tins, and other items, plus related ads and displays from the USA and around the world. NASCAR M&M's items, French pocket surprises, and examples of earlier collectibles are all included in this expansive and colorful guide. Get in on the ground floor of this fast-growing hobby and join the hunt for "the collectible that smiles back at you!"
Download or read book TV Guide written by Stephen F. Hofer and published by Bangzoom Publishers. This book was released on 2006 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book looks at the origins and growth of television through the pages of TV Guide and covers the complete run of this American icon from the first guides in 1953 to the last issue in guide format on October 9, 2005. It includes full color reproductions of every cover ever printed, and is both a collector's guide with pricing included, and a retrospective view of the medium.
Download or read book Cult Collectors written by Lincoln Geraghty and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-02-24 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cult Collectors examines cultures of consumption and the fans who collect cult film and TV merchandise. Author Lincoln Geraghty argues that there has been a change in the fan convention space, where collectible merchandise and toys, rather than just the fictional text, have become objects for trade, nostalgia, and a focal point for fans’ personal narratives. New technologies also add to this changing identity of cult fandom whereby popular websites such as eBay and ThinkGeek become cyber sites of memory and profit for cult fan communities. The book opens with an analysis of the problematic representations of fans and fandom in film and television. Stereotypes of the fan and collector as portrayed in series such as The Big Bang Theory and films like The 40 Year Old Virgin are discussed alongside changes in consumption practices and the mainstreaming of cult media. Following this, theoretical chapters consider issues of gender, representation, nostalgia and the influence of social media. Finally, extended case study chapters examine in detail the connections between the fan community and the commodities bought and sold. Topics discussed include: The San Diego Comic-Con and the cult geographies of the fan convention Hollywood memorabilia and collecting cinema history The Star Wars franchise, merchandising and the adult collector Online stores and the commercialisation of cult fandom Mattel, Hasbro and nostalgia for animated eighties children’s television
Download or read book Pokemon Cards written by Ryan Majeske and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-11-13 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pokemon Palooza! How much is your childhood obsession with Charizard, Blastoise and Venusaur worth? Find out with Pokemon Cards: The Unofficial Ultimate Collector's Guide. Filled with 8,000 Trading Card Game cards and values, this must-have reference is packed with all 73 current TCG expansion sets, every ultra rare and secret rare cards (GX, EX, 1st Edition, and more) and checklists for every expansion set. Also included: expert tips for collecting and investing from the star of YouTube's PrimetimePokemon, author Ryan Majeske. Inside you'll discover TCG cards hotter than Charmander's flaming tail, including the rarest and most valuable card on the secondary market: a Pikachu illustrator card worth $54,000! Enjoy the thrill of the hunt, the memories and the excitement of the worldwide phenomenon that is Pokemon.
Download or read book Lionel written by Tom McComas and published by . This book was released on 1982-01-01 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Arkham House Books written by Leon Nielsen and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-02-18 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference work covers the supernatural and speculative fiction published by Arkham House Publishers, Inc., of Sauk City, Wisconsin. In 1937, promising Wisconsin writer August Derleth decided to publish a collection of the stories of his recently deceased friend, H. P. Lovecraft. After two years of failed attempts, Derleth and another Lovecraft fan, Donald Wandrei, published the collection themselves under the name of Arkham. In the years that followed, Arkham House published the works of many of the foremost American and British writers of weird fiction, including Basil Copper, Lord Dunsany, Robert E. Howard, and Robert Bloch. Arkham published Ray Bradbury's first book, Dark Carnival, in 1947. The work begins with a history of the house and biography of August Derleth; it also includes a chapter on H. P. Lovecraft's connection to Arkham. The main body of the text consists of chronologically listed descriptions and current values of the more than 230 titles published by Arkham House and its two imprints, Mycroft & Moran and Stanton & Lee. These entries detail editions, reprints, special points, restoration, care, buying and selling, investment, and future trends. Other features include alphabetical indeces of titles and authors, lists of scarcity and value ranking, a list of annual stock lists and catalogs, and a bibliography of reference literature. The book is illustrated throughout with dust jacket reproductions and photographs.
Download or read book Squishmallows The Official Collector s Guide written by Bernie Collins and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2022-06-28 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the #1 plush property, this NEW Squishmallows Official Collector’s Guide is the perfect gift for any fan! They're lovable, they’re ultra-soft—they're Squishmallows! This OFFICIAL Collector's Guide is packed with fun facts, top-ten lists, Squishmallows’ bios & stats, a rarity guide, and hundreds of colorful photos and unique art styles. Whether you’re already an avid collector or new to the Squishmallows Squad, this Collector’s Guide is perfect for fans of all ages! Since Squishmallows debuted in 2017, each plush has featured its own lovable personality and have become known for their ultra-soft feel and whimsical design that have captivated fans of all ages, both online and in person. More than 1,000 Squishmallows ranging from two to twenty-four inches in size have gained the attention of bona fide Squishmallows fans in more than 40 countries.
Download or read book Weta written by Daniel Falconer and published by . This book was released on 2011-07 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weta Workshop is best known for the award-winning design and effects work on such films as The Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and Prince Caspian, District 9, King Kong and Avatar. Beginning with The Lord of the Rings and now including Dr. Grordbort's, Halo, Doctor Who, District 9, The Art of John Howe, King Kong, The Muppets, Superman Returns, Hellgate: London, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and Prince Caspian among others, the company has produced several hundred high-end collectible art pieces, appealing to a wide audience of discerning collectors around the world. The artists working on the collectible art are very often the same ones to have created that creature, character, costume or prop for the film upon which it was based, bringing an unrivalled level of authenticity and purity of vision to the pieces. For the first time anywhere, this book collects all that work in one place, each piece lavishly illustrated with imagery by Weta Workshop's own photographers Steve Unwin and Simon Godsiff, and collated and written by designer Daniel Falconer. The book is a celebration of a 10-year relationship with the collecting world and contains behind-the-scenes anecdotes, biographies of many of the artists responsible and more than a thousand beautiful photographs.
Download or read book The Automobile in American History and Culture written by Michael L. Berger and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2001-07-30 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive reference guide reviews the literature concerning the impact of the automobile on American social, economic, and political history. Covering the complete history of the automobile to date, twelve chapters of bibliographic essays describe the important works in a series of related topics and provide broad thematic contexts. This work includes general histories of the automobile, the industry it spawned and labor-management relations, as well as biographies of famous automotive personalities. Focusing on books concerned with various social aspects, chapters discuss such issues as the car's influence on family life, youth, women, the elderly, minorities, literature, and leisure and recreation. Berger has also included works that investigate the government's role in aiding and regulating the automobile, with sections on roads and highways, safety, and pollution. The guide concludes with an overview of reference works and periodicals in the field and a description of selected research collections. The Automobile in American History and Culture provides a resource with which to examine the entire field and its structure. Popular culture scholars and enthusiasts involved in automotive research will appreciate the extensive scope of this reference. Cross-referenced throughout, it will serve as a valuable research tool.
Download or read book Girl Scout Collectors Guide written by Mary Degenhardt and published by Texas Tech University Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In more than nine decades of Girl Scouting, a vast popular and material culture has given rise to a wealth of Girl Scout history collections. More than an identification guide to uniforms, insignia, and other Girl Scout objects, this work also documents when changes occurred and why new items were introduced. Placing these objects in context, this essential guide provides a discerning look at the history and development of the Girl Scout Movement in the United States. Scholars and aficionados of Girl Scout history, costume history, women's studies, popular culture, and dress will welcome this indispensable and definitive resource. This new, expanded edition, with hundreds of illustrations, photographs, and tables, is indisputably the go-to source for information on all Girl Scout uniforms, insignia, awards, and handbooks, as well as dolls, postcards, posters, calendars, and more--from the founding of the Girl Scouts in 1912 through the present day. "An invaluable resource to Girl Scout councils managing a history collection. And, beyond that . . . an informative and intriguing glimpse . . . into the evolution of a Movement that . . . today is the world's preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls." --Cynthia B. Thompson, chair, National Board of Directors, and Kathy Cloninger, national chief executive officer, GSUSA "An indispensable reference for collectors; a fascinating resource for anyone interested in Girl Scouting, this comprehensive guide to Girl Scout memorabilia is firmly grounded in the history of the Girl Scouts of the United States. Mary Degenhardt and Judith Kirsch show us what Girl Scouts wore and read, and explain how changes in uniforms, insignia, and publications reflect the evolution of Girl Scout programs and the expansion of opportunities for American girls. Reading this book is like walking through a fine museum where material culture brings the past to life." --Anastatia Sims, author of Negotiating Boundaries of Southern Womanhood
Download or read book The Letts Guide to Collecting Fans written by Susan Mayor and published by . This book was released on 1991-01-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book British Librarian Or Book collectors Guide to the Formation of a Library in All Branches of Literature etc written by William Thomas Lowndes and published by . This book was released on 1842 with total page 738 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Goebel Collector s Guide written by Werner Moderhack and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2002 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fascinating world of Goebel is brought to you by two of the world's foremost authorities, Werner Moderhack and Ray Wagner. This book, Goebel: The Collector's Guide, is printed in full color and is the most comprehensive and completely researched guide ever published on Goebel products. It is published witth the approval and cooperation of Goebel Porzellanfabrik, Rodental, Germany. Contents include: Value and Identification Guide; Listings of Goebel Artists and Sculptors; Trademark History, Goebel History; Many protoypes and other rare pieces; and Madonnas which include figurines, wall hangings, plaques, busts and grave markers. Every category is as complete as research and expertise will permit. Plus Works of major atists such as Lore (Blumenkinder), Kathe Kruse, Normal Rockwell (Original), Schaubach, Nasha, Huldah, Staehle and many others.
Download or read book United States Coin Design Families and Collector s Guide written by Mike Forster and published by Knowledgewise. This book was released on 2021-04-13 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coins give us a sublime and tangible connection to history and an artistic expression of the ideals and values of their periods. Like art, a collector need not attempt a “complete” collection of denominations and designs – a representative example of each of various major design families or individual designs can be quite enjoyable, satisfying and informative. This volume with its timeline is targeted to beginning and novice coin collectors to promote the enjoyment and appreciation of US coin design history, but hopefully experienced collectors will also gain new insights.
