Collecting Books

Completely fascinating stories are told in this book that show the hidden world of Chinese supernatural events. Students of Chinese language and literature alike will love how well-documented the sources are. This book is quite pricey but it's one of the favorites on my bookshelf.

This is much more than a book for collectors of outer space memorabilia. It shows the influence of society on the space race and the influence of the space race on society. Would we really have supported man's race ito space if Buck Rogers and Flash Gordon had not glorified the image of the space man. This book is really a look at what was happening here on earth when we wanted to explore space and when we finally attained our first steps on another planetary body. Wow!

In 1927, trappers went into a cabin along the Thelon River on the Canadian Tundra to find the skeletons of Edgar Christian, an 18 year old school boy from London, and two older companions. This fictional story was inspired by the the brief notes scribbled in Edgar's diary. I've added a supernatural element by including a being sprung directly from Inuit legend.

Chrissy K. McVay

Tim Lasiuta's book, "Collecting Western Memorabilia" (published by McFarland) is a dandy and highly recommended. It's user friendly and loaded with relevant material.
With a foreword is by George Coan, "Collecting Western Memorabilia" runs 183 pages and boasts 91 black and white photographs, a bibliography, an index and comes in soft cover. It serves as a guide for collectors of Western film, television, radio and comics memorabilia. Lasiuta, an established author and B-Western aficionado, has documented regional Western festivals and conventions, the best museums, which newsletters and magazines to subscribe to, a list of collector clubs, even which Web sites to check.
"Collecting Western Memorabilia" covers lots of ground: commemorative artwork, posters, production stills, lobby cards, autographs, books, costumes, newspaper strips, comic books, commemorative weapons and play sets, toys, games, models, lunch boxes, Christmas ornaments, magazines, movie and TV memorabilia, scripts, press packets, audio and video recordings, and cereal box premiums. Lasiuta even discusses how best to preserve one's treasures and how to get in touch with other fans, whether buying, selling, or swapping. He presents a survival guide to auctions, garage sales, flea markets, estate sales, and antique stores. As if that were not enough, "Collecting Western Memorabilia" boasts systems for ranking item quality, cataloguing guides, and format diagrams for listing and insurance purposes.
Needless to say, it would be impossible to produce a book of this scope without some omissions and a tiny bit of editorializing that might raise an eyebrow or two. Take for example the section on books. Still, Lasiuta put together a diverse list. I'm elated Lasiuta mentioned some obscure and out of print titles ("They Went Thataway" and "Stuntman").
I commend Lasiuta for acknowledging Allan G. Barbour's work ("Days of Thrills and Adventures" among others), "we lovers of movie serials, B-Westerns, or anything Republic owe an eternal debt." And thank you for listing Robert W. Phillips definitive "Roy Rogers" book.
I was surprised by the $35 price tag ($39 with postage). It would be a shame if this puts off prospective buyers because "Collecting Western Memorabilia" is a great resource. Lasiuta managed a large and diverse agenda within a modest number of pages. Lasiuta even got personal with a heartfelt introduction that demonstrates his passion for his subject. "Collecting Western Memorabilia" is a professional job all around, well organized and expertly researched. It's a great addition to a library of related B-Western books. Good job cowboy, ya done yourself proud! Leo Pando

This is a review of "collecting Wrold Paper Money." It will be a very brief one for two reasons. First, it is in my nature to be brief and to the point. Second, I'm not a very good writer and I don't want anyone to suffer any longer than necessary.

So, here goes! I liked this book a lot. I'm a beginner in the hobby of collecting world banknotes. I have a collection of 200 world banknotes and all of them were obtained in the course of business travel in the orient and middle east. I am becoming a more serious collector and this fine book has been a big help. The book has loads of good information and tips that will help you focus your collecting activities, improve your grading skills and provide an excellent overview of the hobby. If you are a beginner or intermediate collector, I believe you will find the book helpful as I have. Highly recommeded - Two thumbs up!

Prof. Dundas has finally created a really helpful and informative book on the subject. The images are by far the clearest and most comprehensive, a real bang for the buck. Other books on yo-yo's are unfortunately poor in image quality or poorly organized. This is really the best!

The totally accessible writing style makes the experience one of sitting down with an expert who is also a friend! The photographs are artfully composed. This handbook is loaded with information helpful for beginners and/or anyone who cares about this great, indigenous art form.

If you're about to dip your toe into the jewelry collecting pool, or you want to become a dealer, you really have to buy this book. It is a well-organized, thorough examination of the history of jewelry, and the market in jewelry. The book has plenty of inside tips no dealer or other collector will give you. Get this book under your belt and you're on your way to being a jewelry maven!

This 224 page library volume with laminated covers contains more than 850 large, full color, sharp photos of each item. It contains more than 2000 values, however the book was published in 1992. A lot of text is provided and most of the photos are accompanyed by a useful description. A joy to look at. You'll want to add this to your collectibles library and keep it forever !

This is one great book! One every collector and dealer will want to own! Not only is it packed full of wonderful photos of this beautiful Glassware, it also has a complete History of this wonderful Glass, as well as current values! It's a Must Have for anyone who Loves Fry Glassware!