5 comments about Tomart's Disneyana: Guide To Pin Trading.

1. Good book, lots of useful information. I have 2/3rds more pins than are listed in the book though, that was disappointing. I really thought this would be an all encompassing guide to what was out there. For the cost, I wish I had been able to borrow it from someone instead.



2. For the most part, I like this tuna. I buy it because of the claim regarding low mercury. Some cans I open have a fishy taste and some are just fine. Otherwise, i would give it 5 stars. Can't imagine why some are fishy and some are not. Most of the time, the tuna tastes great and the fact that it is low mercury makes me want to keep the cans around so I can eat it often. We like to mix green/red peppers, onions, low fat miracle whip, and mustard with a can of this tuna, spread in on some thin lavash bread and bake it in the oven with some grated cheddar cheese on the top to make a tuna pizza. This is fantastic and better than it sounds. The Lavash bread makes a thing crispy pizza crust and everything together is just great. I currently have 12 cans of Wild Planet tuna in the cupboard, so I guess that means I like it pretty well.



3. THIS WAS A GREAT BOOK. JUST WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR CAME IN JUST THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF TIME. HOPE TO DO BUSINESS WITH AGIAN



4. I love disney I got this just to look at all the pins out there. Mote of a coffe table book than anything else. For only hardcore disney fans



5. Being new to pin trading, this book provided value information as well as many pictures to identify the pins. Good reference for pin traders!

3 comments about Mickey Mouse Watch: FROM THE BEGINNING OF TIME.

1. pictures, stories, and histories of more mickey mouse watches and disney collectables than you can imagine



2. Beautifully written, designed and printed book; bought a second copy as a birthday gift for my daughter. It's a treasure and a pleasure to dip into.



3. As a collector of Mickey Mouse Pocket watches, I have nearly 1 of every pocket watch sold since the original 1933 and it has been nice to compare my collection to what is shown in the book. The history of the changes in the watches and companies that have made them has kept me from being a victim of scam artists selling fake watches. While more watches have been produced since this has been written, it is still an excellent reference for watches pre 1997.

5 comments about The Disney Treasures.

1. This book is a timeless classic, an absolute gem. For anyone wishing to get a real glimpse into the magic that is Disney this is the book.It offers historical insight and hands on replica memorabilia. I found this book full of information and fun.Beautifully presented.



2. I absolutely love this book! I love seeing replicas of letters, stories, pamphlets, early drawings, etc. When people come to visit they pick it up and are as fascinated as we are. It's one of the coolest books we own.



3. You must be a Disney fan for truly appreciate this book. If that is your case, you'll love it!!. The "pockets" where some of the "souvenirs" are located are a little tight, and can tear with ease. Other than that, it is a nice idea.



4. These books are like a pop up book on steroids...They are FULL of interesting little pieces that you can take out and look at, like letters from Walt to Lillian, ride tickets from the early days and all sorts of other things...These 2 books are worth every penny!!!



5. Being big disney fans, my son really enjoyed receiving this as a Christmas gift. It comes beautifully packaged and is a great addition to his collection. Playing the cd's brings fond memories of the rides and attractions at Disneyland Park and makes you wish you were there.

5 comments about The Haunted Mansion: From the Magic Kingdom to the Movies.

1. I have read the book and look at its pictures. I do enjoyed this book immensely.



2. Everything you ever wanted to know about any of the Haunted Mansion rides in the Disney Parks. A must for any fan of the attraction. Great pictures and great info. I love it!



3. Perfect for anyone who is a fan of the attraction. I love this book, and have read it cover to cover 4 times. It's a must have for any Haunted Mansion fan



4. Having been to Disneyland this past year, I really wanted something to keep that would help us to relive our journey to the States. The Haunted Mansion was one of our favourite rides, and the book is full of amazing photos and descriptions of how the ride came to be and the production that went into the rides and movie. If you are looking for an inside peek at The Haunted Mansion, that is also a beautiful book to treasure, I believe that this is a great investment.



5. Despite content from the lackluster movie, the original version of this book had wonderful details, photos and illustrations. The added content of the updated versions is spotty and probably not worth buying for those who have the original unless it can be obtained cheaply.

5 comments about The Disney Keepsakes.

1. I like this book the BEST out of the two Tieman did with the artifacts. The artifacts in this one are right up my alley! GREAT book!



2. A real must have for avid Disney fans!!!! I love the little "extras" to check out.



3. Great Book full of Awsome samples of Disneyana History a must have for the Disney collector.



4. If you are a Disney/Mickey fan this book is a MUST! Amazon offers (NO DOUBT) the best price you will find! You can nearly purchase two for the price of one on Amazon (at least I was fortunate to do so).
   
   If you are into memorbilia this book is a real keepsake! Nearly every other page has a sweet surprise reproduced to take you back in time. GREAT history with pictures about the beginning days of Disneyland.
   
   These books are an investment.



5. This book was shipped on time, in excellent condition, and I am very pleased with this purchase. Thank you!

No comments about Disneyana: Walt Disney Collectibles.

4 comments about The Official Price Guide to Disney Collectibles, Second Edition.

1. Ted Hake, the King of Collectibles, has issued a book on Disneyana. I am very excited that this book is on the market. For novice collectors there are lengthy features regarding the history of different aspects of Disney collecting that will bring you up to speed. The articles also work for advanced collectors for detail reminders and a quick, all-in-one reference for those pesky details that will clear that bet you made. This book is hefty, and I know if Ted could have included even more he would have. Each inclusion features a very handy full color photo, detailed description, and a price break-down for varying conditions and parts (i.e. box value AND item value). The book is divided into sections for each character(s) or particular items (posters, four-color comics, Walt Disney, etc.)and items are listed in chronological order making the tome extremely easy to reference. Each section begins with a history of the characters or items, making dating items particularly easy. Prices listed are realistic, fair market value; however you have to make up your own mind what you would sell/pay for any item. I am a Disneyland collector so I especially appreciate the sections on Disney Park items. Perhaps in the future the Disney Parks sections can grow...or perhaps a book only on Disneyland collectibles...! But that is only my own desire, not a complaint. This is the first reference book I reach for these days. Every good Disneyana fan or collector should own it!



2. This has good information for current sales, it does not include all Disney collectibles however.



3. Ted Hake has dealt in Disney collectibles for 40 years, and he has turned his experience into a true collector's companion. This book is a must for both the novice and advanced collector of (early) Disneyana. The selection of items is excellent, discussing great pieces not only from the US but from the entire world.



4. This is a fantastic book for Disney collectors of all types and levels.
   I highly recommend it to anyone with half an interest in this field. If you don't collect Disneyana before you buy this you certainly will once you get a copy in your hands. It covers so many areas and is very informative. Also it has fantastic pictures of many unknown treasures.

5 comments about The Art and Flair of Mary Blair.

1. While I sensed this work left a lot unsaid and seen (the text especially, seems thin) it still bears mentioning that we now have something in print that is solely devoted to this magnificent artwork. I thought the colorful book liner figures were the highlights. While I have no idea of how much time the author (who struck me as a lovely fellow and true fan during a brief autograph-signing years ago...) spent on his research and image-gathering it sure seemed like he could have gone deeper, at the very least in the commentary and analysis of her work and process. It seemed superficial and hurried in several places. But again, my happiness at just having something about Mary Blair on my shelf that I can pull out and leaf through any old time, has a supreme value on that alone.



2. my Mom LOVES Mary Blair, I got her this book for Mother's Day and it was a big hit. Great book, highly recommended.



3. She's one of the legendary artists at Disney, still influential even to this day. I just wish there are even more images in this book. I don't buy the book to read, I buy it because I want to see her art.. She's an artist, let her artwork speak. I'm giving it a four star because this is practically the only book about her that I can find. If anyone else wants to find more of her work in Disney, try scouring the Disney art-of books for some color keys, and character designs.



4. A short Mary Blair biography, beatifully illustrated with Blair's work and some photos of her at different points at life. The text is simple and pleasant, but won't get much deep into her work. In addition to that, the volume of pictures is very modest compared to Mary's output, so the selection stands more for a brief portfolio of the artist, rather than a thorough compilation of her tremendous number of works. The design of the book is really beatiful and worth every penny, and if one desires a general overview of Mary's flair, this books suits perfectly.



5. This book is a must for any student of Disney. I am certain a bigger book of Mary Blair could be produced, but you cannot pass this up.
   
   The only thing that weighs on me is the story of the end of her life. Pages 98-100 are absolutely heartbreaking. I shutter to imagine what her family's homelife was like. A woman with this spirit and lively vision deserved a better end.
   
   As much joy as this book brings to me... it carries an bittersweet edge that stays with me.

No comments about Disney Princess Collection (Disney Storybook Collections).

3 comments about Happily Ever After Stories (Disney Storybook Collections).

1. This book is wonderfull...excellent quality and nice stories...My children love it as much as the rest of the collection!



2. Love this book. My 3.5 y.o. daughter has really come to love the Disney Princesses. After the 50th time reading, seeing and hearing Cinderella in our house, these are a welcome addition to our collection. New stories with the characters that we know well. Some original stories, most adapted from "new adventure" stories of the various Disney princesses.
   
   19 stories in all. Each story takes about 10 minutes to read to my daughter. Book is 1" thick and is rather heavy, at almost 3lbs. Silver leaf edges makes for a beautiful gift. Photos in the table of contents make it easy for children to pick their story.
   
   Stories are written well and flow off the tongue easily. Also, I like that they're not overly cheesy (like this one: Beauties in Bloom (Pictureback(R))), moralistic stories. They're fluff, but they're decent fluff.
   
   Includes 200 stickers in the back of the book (most rather tiny). If you don't want your child defacing their book by putting stickers in it, I'd suggest cutting them out with an X-acto knife before giving the book to a child. The only negative I have about this book is I think the publisher could have made the sticker pages a tearout.
   
   Clean, easy-to read print. Good font and font size. Words and pictures don't overlap. Nice, colorful images represent the characters we've come to know and love. (Ever notice how some "Disney" stuff has character drawings that only vaguely look like the character from the movie? Well, these are done well.)
   
   I recently purchased this at Ross Dress 4 Less for 5.99 but would pay the $10.87 that Amazon is charging today (on the day of posting).



3. I bought this book for my princess-crazed daughter. She has three other Princess Storybook Collections and they are all very good.
   The only bad thing is that this one has some of the same stories that are in the other three, but there are some new ones as well. It also has at least one story that came from a (single) book that we own called "The Mixed Up Morning" with Snow White.
   Also be aware that this princess collection book (like the others) has some stories from the movie sequels like Cinderella II and The Little Mermaid II; so the story line itself isn't really new...
   It's very entertaining for both of us because we both love Disney princesses. If you don't have the other princess collections, this is a great place to start. And if you already own any of the others, just be prepared to re-read some of the same stories. The bottom line is: Yes I would recommend this book to any true Disney princess fan!