Download or read book Zippo Lighters written by Kristian Pope and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2004-08-25 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The list is short. James Dean. Rock 'n' Roll. Levis. The Corvette. And Zippo lighters. &break;&break;Like Elvis and blue suede shoes, Zippo has helped define the meaning of cool. Introduced in 1932 by George G Blaisdell, the little lighter with the familiar "click" and the lifetime guarantee has been in movies, foxholes and the pockets of millions. Through the years it has become an American icon. And for many, a priceless collector's item.

Download or read book Zippo written by David Poore and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sequential history of Zippo lighter series, cases, inserts, fluid cans, flint packages, and sundries richly illustrated in color with the most highly prized Zippo lighters and information based on original Zippo salesman's catalogs, advertising brochures and a study of thousands of Zippo lighters. Prices provided with each picture and a complete price guide at the back.

Download or read book Warman s Zippo Lighters Field Guide written by Robin Baumgartner and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2006-06-16 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like Elvis, James Dean and Levis 501 jeans, Zippo lighters defined the meaning of cool for several generations. For readers familiar with the signature "click," the world's most dependable lighter is more than a tool for smoking. It has become one of the hottest collectibles in the world today. &break;&break;This pocket-size guide to the most dependable little lighter includes: &break;&break;Vintage Zippo advertisements sure to bring back memories of days gone by &break;&break;Current market prices and identification codes to help collectors inventory their collection &break;&break;More than 400 color photos that illustrate the character of each lighter &break;&break;This new addition to the wildly popular Warman's family of field guides is sure to be a hit with all generations of Zippo fans.

Download or read book Vietnam Zippos written by Sherry Buchanan and published by Asia Ink/Asia Society. This book was released on 2014-02-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book showcases the engravings made by U.S. soldiers on their lighters during the height of the conflict, from 1965 to 1973. Sherry Buchanan tells the fascinating story of how the Zippo became a talisman and companion for American GIs during their tours of duty. We see how Zippo lighters were used during the war, and we discover how they served as a canvas for both personal and political expression during the Age of Aquarius engraved with etchings and slogans steeped in all the rock lyrics, sound bites, combat slang, and antiwar mottos of the time.

Download or read book Zippo Manufacturing Company written by Linda L. Meabon and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2003-08-29 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A photographic history of the family-owned Pennsylvania company that became a household name and a global success story. The Zippo Manufacturing Company was founded in 1932 in Bradford, Pennsylvania, by George G. Blaisdell, who designed the first Zippo lighter in 1933; since then, Zippo has produced nearly four hundred million lighters. The product line eventually expanded to include tape measures and pocket knives. Zippo entered the specialty advertising market in 1935, when the Kendall Refinery ordered five hundred lighters that displayed its name—and since then, the Zippo lighter has become a commemorative showcase for corporate logos, special events, and famous places throughout the United States and around the world. Zippo has been owned and operated by the Blaisdell family for more than seventy years. Zippo Manufacturing Company contains photographs of the Blaisdells, the Zippo Riders, the Zippo ski slope, the Zippo car, special-edition lighters, and scenes from the town of Bradford. Zippo archives and private collections have yielded rare photographs of Zippo employees at work, company and collector events, and other highlights in the company's history—making for a lively journey though this unique piece of American culture.

Download or read book Zippo written by Avi Baer and published by . This book was released on 2008-10 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This history of Zippo Manufacturing of Bradford, Pennsylvania, describes the development of the Zippo lighter. It also provides a directory of lighters, with model identification for collectors and includes examples of the most collectable Zippos.

Download or read book Scorched Art written by Tom Hazelmyer and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fine art, graphic design, underground comics... and zippos? The lines between art and commerce get fully rewired in this art opus documenting the history of FlameRite, the first commercial artists to recognise the potential of the Zippo lighter as canvas. Throw the cross-market appeal of Zippos in the blender with over thirty genre-destroying artists ranging in style from Robt. Williams to Daniel Clowes to Shag, and you have Scorched Art, more than just a collection, but a chronicle of a an art movement. In full-colour, the book features many out-of-print and never-before-seen models.

Download or read book The Viet Nam Zippo written by Jim Fiorella and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 900 photographs with detailed text about the Vietnam War, its Zippo lighters, tips on collecting, and their current values are included in this book.

Download or read book Zippo Advertising Lighters written by Philip A. Taggart and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2000 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With 673 illustrations, this book displays Zippo lighters emblazoned with automobile logos and images, both familiar and lesser known, of decades past. Also included are company histories and tips for lighter care and restoration. Current market values for the lighters shown are in the captions.

Download or read book From Worst to First written by Gordon Bethune and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1999-08-30 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The numerous anecdotes alone are worth the price of the book . . . most readers will find themselves asking why everyone doesn't run a business as preached by the chief executive of Continental Airlines.-The Washington Post Book World . . . in an age where managing seems increasingly complicated, some of Bethune's prescriptions are refreshingly straightforward.-Business Week From Worst to First outlines Gordon Bethune's triumphs . . . about the turnaround he's led at Continental, a perennial basket case that's become an industry darling.-The Atlanta Journal-Constitution From Worst to First is [Gordon Bethune's] story of Continental Airlines' turnaround under his command . . . The blueprint has worked . . . Fortune magazine named Continental the company that has 'raised its overall marks more than any other in the 1990s.'-The Seattle Post-Intelligencer All of Gordon Bethune's proceeds from this book will be donated to the We Care Trust, a nonprofit organization that assists Continental Airlines' employees and their families in times of need.

Download or read book And You Thought Zippo Only Made Lighters written by Michael Grimaldi and published by . This book was released on 2006-07 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zippo Manufacturing Company is known for producing windproof pocket lighters that always work, but golf balls? Actually, since 1960 the company's promotional products division has offered a wide range of items that do not produce a flame, including pocketknives, writing instruments, key holders and yes, even golf balls! Each of these top quality products had the capability to be imprinted with any company's logo and all carried Zippo's famous lifetime guarantee. Inside these pages lie an outlined, comprehensive study and documentation of Zippo's "other" product lines accompanied, by hundreds of colorful photographs. What items were offered, when they were introduced, how they evolved, when they were discontinued and why, are all topics addressed. Volume 1 is the first half of this story and covers the 1960s and 1970s in their entirety. Additional sections also included discuss Zippo's Art Department, product finishes and imprinting processes employed, plus a look at Zippo Canada. "And You Thought Zippo Only Made Lighters" will prove to be an invaluable reference to anyone with an interest in Zippo as it is the first published work to focus exclusively on the company's non-lighter product lines. True Zippo collectors will appreciate discovering more about the company, the products, and their own collection.

Download or read book The Golden Age of Cigarette Lighters written by Ira Pilossof and published by Schiffer Book for Collectors. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is the largest collection of vintage cigarette lighters ever assembled. These popular personal accessories were made by Dunhill, Ronson (Aronson Art Metal Works Company), Evans, Scripto, and Zippo, as well as many smaller, specialized manufacturers. It is conveniently organized by country of origin and includes essays by noted experts in the lighter collecting field. Stunningly illustrated with over 1000 color photographs, it is invaluable as a reference for collectors and antique dealers. Current values as well as detailed descriptions are included in the captions.

Download or read book The Handbook of Vintage Cigarette Lighters written by Stuart Schneider and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2015 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extraordinary cigarette lighters can be found in the strangest of places--in a garage sale, at a swap meet, perhaps even in your own basement. This convenient, revised and updated handheld guide introduces a history of lighters through a comprehensive, alphabetical presentation of styles, organized according to company name and dating from the late 1800s through the 1980s.Well-known makers such as Dunhill, Ronson, Evans, Scripto, and Zippo are included, as well as unusual lighters from lesser known companies. Never before has a book shown such variety of lighters with this much detail and color: over 800 lighters are illustrated along with current updated market values, along with over 35 new images. Whether you are a collector of lighters or interested in design, this book will give you insight into the style, beauty, and value of cigarette lighters. And once you start collecting, it may be hard to break the habit!

Download or read book Collectible Lighters written by Juan Manuel Clarke and published by Flammarion-Pere Castor. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The lighter was invented less than a century ago and has since become an extremely popular collector's item, available in every imaginable shape and style. The contents of this richly illustrated volume range from the humble Bic (albeit with stylish James Bond designs), to the most luxurious of lighters. There are, of course, many examples of the archetypal Zippo, as well as brands like Dupont, Dunhill, and Polaire. "Collectible Lighters" is a perfect source on the topic for all those interested in lighters, whether vintage or novelty, elegant or fun.

Download or read book When Zippo Went to War written by Philip Kaplan and published by Pen and Sword History. This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout the 1930s the Zippo Company in Pennsylvania prospered on the growing success of its stylish, charismatic little cigarette lighter. The lighter was made mostly of brass, but with the Second World War that metal was declared a ‘strategic material’ in the U.S. where huge amounts of it were needed for shell and cartridge casings. Zippo replaced the brass with steel, which can corrode, and wartime Zippos were given a new baked-on black ‘crackle’ finish to protect them. That non-reflective characteristic helped save the lives of many American soldiers in combat zones. The demand of the Armed Forces for the lighter led to the company to earmark its entire production for military. The big wartime market for the Zippo resulted in a rise of imitations. After the war, through subsequent conflicts in Korea, Vietnam and elsewhere, thousands of such phoneys appeared in boot sales and swap meets across the world. Movie stars added sophistication and glamor when someone lit up a cigarette with a Zippo and the distinctive ‘clink-clop’ sound the lighter made when opened and closed was unmatchable. Legend has it that the great star Bette Davis was once asked by an interviewer if she smoked after sex. Her supposed response: “To tell you the truth, I’ve never looked.” In later years- and a dark medical reality- the cigarette began losing its allure, but in wartime the soldier, sailor, marine and airman was frequently nervous in the service and found solace and a brief time-out-of-war in the relaxation of a quick smoke. Zippo was ready in such moments. Today many examples survive with a special history and caché. When Zippo Went to War is illustrated with more than 140 unpublished photos those unique little lighters of old. Like the remarkable Zippo itself, the book works well and sheds some new light on its subject.

Download or read book The Modern Survival Manual Surviving the Economic Collapse written by Fernando Ferfal Aguirre and published by . This book was released on 2009-09 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Modern Survival Manual is based on first hand experience of the 2001 Economic Collapse in Argentina. In it you will find a variety of subjects that the author considers essential if a person wants to be prepared for tougher times: -How to prepare your family, yourself, your home and your vehicle -How to prepare your finances so that you don't suffer what millions in my country went through -How to prepare your supplies for food shortages and power failures -How to correctly fight with a chair, gun, knife, pen or choke with your bare hands if required -Most important, how to reach a good awareness level so that you can avoid having to do all that These are just a few examples of what you will find in this book. It's about Attitude, and being a more capable person and get the politically correct wimp out of your system completely.

Download or read book Popular Mechanics written by and published by . This book was released on 1994-08 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.