No comments about The Playing-Cards of Spain: A Guide for Historians and Collectors.

1 comments about Close Cover Before Striking: The Golden Age of Matchcover Art (Recollectibles).

1. "Your Red Scarf Matches Your Eyes, You Close Your Cover Before Striking, and Loving You Has Made Me Bananas...." For the graphic artist or just fans of the visually arresting, there are some supurb images in this publication. Chronicle Books put out a book two or three years later called MATCHBOOK ART by Yosh Kashiwabara which is a nice compliment to this Abbeville Book. The Steel/Heimann book was published at a time when Abbeville was putting out a fun, funky series on American Pop culture - John Margolies MINATURE GOLF book, and the Dyer/Spark book FIT TO BE TIED: VINTAGE TIES OF THE FORTIES & EARLY FIFTIES, all of which are useful references for those in the (or into) arts/applied arts field/popular culture/or mid-century americana. The breakdown of categories in CLOSE COVER BEFORE STRIKING works well, the text (which is sparse) is very readable, and the page layout is attractive. I'd say that it would be a fine addtion to any bookshelf.

No comments about Beads in Fashion 1900-2000 (Schiffer Book for Collectors).

5 comments about Collectors Guide to Pez: Identification and Price Guide (Collector's Guide to Pez).

1. Being a personal friend of Shawn Peterson would probably leave you with the notion that I have a biased opinion. Having known him for a number of years and knowing his passion for collecting PEZ, I assure you that a significant amount of time, effort, and research went into this book. In reading a couple of, what I feel are unwarranted, negative reviews of this book I'd wholeheartedly disagree with their assessment. This is an outstanding book of reference with excellent photography and informative narrative. I recommend it to anyone in the hobby, or anyone simply wanting to reflect back to their childhood and reminiscing about a much simpler time in life. He's done an outstanding job in assembling an historic perspective of the company, rare and unusual dispensers, as well as common variety and new offerings. Buy with confidence and enjoy!



2. Although it's not a highly competitive category, this book takes the top spot in Pez guides.
   Being the newest, it has the most up to date pictures, prices and products.
   The extended section on candy packs, and Pez paper products/inserts is helpful, as other books lacked in that departement.
   Overall it's a solid price and picture book, with accurate estimates and such. It's the best of what's out there, so it's worth a shot.



3. Many people like myself collect Pez dispensers. It is a wonderful hobby to have because it is virtually impossible to find every variation of every dispenser there is. Sometimes there are many different variations of a single dispenser, for example the colors that were made. This is where this guide comes in handy. In here you will find colorful pictures of almost every known dispenser made, along with pictures of some different variations. This helps you know what you are looking for when you want a certain dispenser. Listed also are estimated values of the dispensers, which is also helpful in giving you an idea of what that certain dispenser will cost you normally. Also pictured in this book are different inserts from the packages, different displays that were available, different flavor packs that have been packaged with the dispensers and even Pez with unique or foreign packaging. This is a great book for collectors and even those who are a little interested in Pez dispensers. The pictures and information make it easier to know what you are looking for, so if you are looking to collect Pez I recommend this guide as it will be a big help to you.



4. Shawn Peterson's Collector's Guide to Pez is filled with useful information on prices and availability of almost every Pez dispenser ever made. Along with wonderful, colorful photos and great details, Peterson has included great information for both beginning and advanced collectors of Pez products. His information on convention, collectors groups, and bargain hunting are particularly useful as a resource. In a hobby as fun and varied as Pez collectiong is, a great tool is needed. Peterson's text is the Bible for lovers of Pez both young and old. This is the only book you need whether you are a new collector or an old pro. It is definetly worth the money and will be a great addition to your growing Pez collection.



5. This is a great update for anyones collection, I have many new Pez
   dispensers that are now listed in this updated edition.

2 comments about Netsuke, Familiar and Unfamiliar: New Principles for Collecting.

1. Lavishly illustrated with color photographs of 790 netsuke (plus black and white photos of signatures) with explanatory text and organized into 45 brilliantly conceived categories. In the body of the text (new principles for collecting) Mr. Bushell fully displays the erudition one would expect from such a formidable collector but manages to do so in a way that is easy to grasp and immensely entertaining. Bravo, Mr. Bushell !



2. There are many good thoughts for all, carvers, sellers, deallers, collectors.

No comments about The Art of Modern Custom Knifemaking: 100 Custom Knife Related Projects in the Making.

2 comments about Price Guide to Contemporary Collectibles and Limited Editions (Price Guide to Contemporary Collectibles).

1. Guess I really didn't check this out fully before buying and didn't realize that the ONLY collectibles listed in here are figurines, ornaments, dolls & plush, prints, plates, cottages, steins and bells. The book review mentions that these items are included and the back cover makes it clear what is covered but the back cover is not currently shown. Since I do collect Hallmark ornaments, all is not lost but I am finding it difficult to find things in the Hallmark section. I also have some old Lefton cottages but only the name and year is given here with no description and I don't know the names of mine so I may be out of luck there. Had I know this book was so limited, I would not have bought it.



2. This is a great book for someone who collects special things. It has helped me out alot with my Precious Moments collection.

No comments about Collectors Encyclopedia of Red Wing Art Pottery: Identification & Values.

No comments about Collecting the Weaver's Art: The William Claflin Collection of Southwestern Textiles (Peabody Museum Collections Series).

1 comments about Fenton Glass Cats & Dogs (Schiffer Book for Collectors).

1. Very good descriptions and photos of cats and dogs through publication date 2002. The book also includes the Chessie Boxes.