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Posted in Record Collecting (Wednesday, July 9, 2008)

Written by John Koenig. By Krause Publications. The regular list price is $19.99. Sells new for $3.00. There are some available for $2.94.
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Posted in Record Collecting (Wednesday, July 9, 2008)

Written by Stephen Stratton. By Prima Games. The regular list price is $14.99. Sells new for $8.84. There are some available for $0.48.
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5 comments about Yu-Gi-Oh! Official Card Catalog (Prima Official Card Catalog).
  1. Catalog was extremly helpful..My son loved it! I am able to better understand the powers of his cards now! Worth the buy!


  2. I recently purchased this book under the false impression that it contained every card from the entire Yu Gi Oh series and the first season of Yu Gi Oh GX!; however, even though this book was published in 2004, it is far from "The Most Up-To-Date Card Catalog" it claimed to be. Not only did they fail to include more than 325 cards from the Yu Gi Oh! TCG (some of them may have only been used in the series itself), but also several cards from the Yu Gi Oh! GX! TCG as well (again, some are probably series exclusive), bringing the grand total to a mind- blowing 728 (more-or-less). Among the latter was what I believe to be the greatest injustice to true Yu Gi Oh! GX! TCG fans (myself included) done yet; there are currently 25 known Elemental Heroes (which are the staple of Jayden Yuki's deck), and this book only lists 6! So, in con clusion, True Yu Gi Oh! TCG enthusiasts, I leave you with this plea: don't waste your money on this insult to true Yu Gi Oh! fans everywhere; wait for an even more up-to-date issue. Hopefully they'll come out with one AFTER Yu Gi Oh! GX! ends and not make the same mistake they did with Yu Gi Oh! -releasing a "compilation on an unsuspecting fan-base NEARLY A YEAR before the series ended. Even though I'm rating this book 1 out of 5 stars, it is (in my oppinion) MUCH LESS DESERVING!


  3. If you are like me and know NOTHING about this craze that's taken off with all children. This is the book to buy, it tells you heaps about the card game and gives you a list of all the cards, and also tells you what the rank of the cards. Such as if they are RARE, SUPER RARE, ULTRA RARE and SECRET RARE. A must have book for all YuGiOh fans.


  4. This book, while perhaps being the most up-to-date card list when it was first published, is nowhere near as updated today. Perhaps the publishers will come out with a new book that truly is a complete (as of the time it is published) list of every card out there.


  5. This is a great catalog of Yu-Gi-Oh! cards. My son uses it every day. It deatils every pack, and that is likely saving us lots of money by not buying useless sets of cards. Thank goodness for this book!


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Posted in Record Collecting (Wednesday, July 9, 2008)

Written by Martha Stewart Living Magazine. By Clarkson Potter. The regular list price is $22.00. Sells new for $3.61. There are some available for $3.65.
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3 comments about Good Things from Tag Sales and Flea Markets (Good Things with Martha Stewart Living).
  1. I have never seen some of those things available when I've done some scrounging, but the ideas to use them are pretty interesting. My favorite is the linen cabinet made from the shutter doors; you'd have to see it to understand what I mean. Having met a man who is into collecting, I thought we could use it, but so far, not. Thumb through it, see if it's for you.


  2. Try Second-Hand Style: Finding and Renewing Antique Treasures or Decorating With Flea Market Finds or Flea Market Decorating (Better Homes and Gardens Books). I love these three books.


  3. I know Martha Stewart has had bad press lately but her ideas are still pretty cool (plus this book was from a few years ago). I'm having a blast with this book because I love to go antiquing and looking for stuff to make things with. Granted, you may not find the extact items she uses but you can certainly find the same general items (e.g. egg cups, button covers, vintage fabrics). I really like how the book is laid out in terms of glass, textiles, etc. Also, she has tips for caring and cleaning different types of items which is great since you generally need to clean things that you find at flea markets etc. The ideas are all really neat and really they are easy to do. Five stars all around from me. The ideas I've gotten from this book have really spawned my creativity to make other sorts of things too. Lots of fun!


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Posted in Record Collecting (Wednesday, July 9, 2008)

Written by Louise Irvine. By Richard Dennis Publications Dist. The regular list price is $35.00. Sells new for $20.85. There are some available for $32.26.
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1 comments about Brambly Hedge Collectors Book & Price Guide.
  1. What is the greatest boondoggle/stumbling block to the run ofthe mill avid Brambly Hedge aficionado/collector?
    Hands down, ithas to be a lack of information.

    Whether you are speaking of pieces ever done, dates of release, or countries availabe, it's all here in Louise Irvine's outstanding work. The photographs are well worth the price of the book, but on top of those is the documenting of the very complex and phenomenal merchandizing tale which is so indicative of not only the tremendous enthusiasm which exists for Jill Barklem's world of characters/stories/artwork, but this day in age in which it is occurring....ie the tail end of the 20th century.

    In America, when it comes to obtaining Brambly Hedge merchandise, we are at a big disadvantage compared to most of the other markets, that is the UK, Europe, Canada, Australia and Japan. In those places when you ask after Brambly Hedge Items at a gift or china shop there is instant product recognition. Here you are more likely to get a response like: "That's those little bunnies, right?" Louise's book somewhat levels the playing field for us poor Yanks with previously unavailable information.

    Louise Irvine has taken on the daunting task of identifying and photo cataloguing every item of major significance related to the community of English mice, known as the Brambly Hedge. These critters first appeared on the literary scene in 1980, in the form of the first four books by authoress, Jill Barklem. Since the introduction of the Spring; Summer; Autumn; and Winter "Stories" there have been no fewer than 2 dozen companies from all over the world with lines of merchandise with everything from China plates, figures in china, resin, and pewter, to stationery and even cosmetics in which to feature the mice made famous in Ms. Barklem's extremely eloquent and exquistitely illustrated children's books.

    The Collector's Book has an introduction of the general story of Jill and how she came to write and illustrate her stories. The chapters are then listed in descending order of the most prolific of the Brambly Hedge Licensees....32 pages devoted to Royal Doulton, with pictures of everything ever available from them, followed by a 27 page chapter devoted to Border Fine Arts and Enesco, on down the list to a final chapter of "Useful addresses". Included with each book is a very helpful price guide insert.

    Thank you, Mrs. Barklem, for your creativity and magnificent artistry captured in your eight wonderfully illustrated children's books. Thank you Louise, for the dogged persuit needed to put this fantastically documented and illustrated volume out there for the the consuming Brambly Hedge public to 'devour', as I am sure that they will. Best of luck and fortune to you and the Publishers of this volume. From a devoted "Brambly Hedger", Jo Ann Travis, USA



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Posted in Record Collecting (Wednesday, July 9, 2008)

Written by Neal Umphred. By Krause Pubns Inc. The regular list price is $19.95. Sells new for $23.79. There are some available for $1.91.
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1 comments about Goldmine's Price Guide to Collectible Jazz Albums 1949-1969.
  1. Very good book. Easy to use and it has a lot of research for Jazz Collectors. Highly recommend.


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Posted in Record Collecting (Wednesday, July 9, 2008)

Written by R. Michael Murray. By Antique Trader Books. Sells new for $19.95. There are some available for $8.04.
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5 comments about The Golden Age of Walt Disney Records 1933-1988: Murray's Collectors' Price Guide and Discography : Lps/45 Rpm/78 Rpm/Eps.
  1. The book is a really good reference on Disney records. The color pictures are a really nice addition.


  2. This is an invaluable resource for Disney record collectors. Beautiful pictures and detailed discriptions of every record the Disney company ever released. The prices listed might seem high, unless you remember that they are only for records in near perfect condition. I have already bought 2 copies.


  3. This softbound 256 page book is a handy 6 x 9" making it convenient to take with you as you antique. It contains more than 250 full color, sharp photos of album covers and recordings. This is the first comprehensive price guide and discography covering the complete output of Disney recorded music on both Disney and other labels. It covers the years 1933 to 1988 and is very complete. There is a useful table of contents and index making it easy to locate items. A history and condition guide is provided. Topics range from LPs, 45's, 78's to Little Golden Records. You can't collect items of this topic without this guide. Add it to your library.


  4. I enjoy this book alot - it's complete and chock-full of useful information concerning the collection of Disney Records. Of course the prices are something to behold too (I figure I have about $50,000 (hyperbole) in my collection). The guide is very well organized and the individual entries usually consist of a picture, record number, brief description (at least enough to identify a particular cover version) and price. The guide even goes so far as to identify non-Disney labels issuing Disney material.

    I wish the guide went into deeper discussions of the various Disney labels and the inner sleeves. I have several examples of, say, a Buena Vista label, and between the two BV labels, they are different! Which one to collect? Sometimes the guide falls a little short, but not often enough to prevent me from recommending this book for the serious collector or even the curious weekender.

    Overall, to me, it's a valuable reference and fun to ponder. Now it's always a thrill to find a Disney record and read about some of the history behind it.

    Happy hunting...


  5. This book is for hard core collectors of Walt Disney records on vinyl and in that respect it is indespensible. There is plenty of material for the Disney amateur historians too. The real treat for all the rest of us is 250 plus color photos of album covers and recordings. It's enough to give anyone the collecting bug. A very complete guide hat lists all of the Walt Disney record even on other labels. Lists picture discs, Little Golden Books, soundtracks to movies and TV shows, storybooks, and material from Disneyland. Includes EP's, 33 1/3 LPs, 45's, and 78's including alll records from 1933 to 1988. Functional table of contents and index help to locate items in the book. Very useful material on accurate grading the condition of records. A short history on the history of Disney records is in the book, an animated film filmography, and the music composers for all of Disney on film is very useful. Softbound covers, no dust jacket, 256 pages in length.

    If you are also interested in the process, the how and why of the music of Disney, you also need to read the wonderful book, "The Musical World of Walt Disney" by David Tietyen.


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Posted in Record Collecting (Wednesday, July 9, 2008)

Written by John Watkinson. By Focal Press. The regular list price is $99.95. Sells new for $86.50. There are some available for $82.18.
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Posted in Record Collecting (Wednesday, July 9, 2008)

Written by Perry Cox and Frank Daniels. By Four Ninety-Eight Productions. The regular list price is $50.00. Sells new for $33.10. There are some available for $63.34.
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5 comments about Price Guide for the Beatles American Records.
  1. Great book, fulled with information and high quality pictures. What makes this book nicer than the previous book is that the pictures, which correspond to the description, are on the same page. The only negative comment I have is that it's a hard cover book, that's too big and bulky, making it more difficult to flip through the pages and quickly look up an item. The last edition was a nice, small paperback book that I kept at my desk to flip through for a quick reference. This book is big, and heavy, and not made for flipping, but rather individual page turning. Being too big for the desk, I keep it on a book shelf, and more often than not, find myself thumbing through the more convenient last edition, rather than the new one. It went from being a guide to a reference book, but a great reference book!


  2. for many many years,perry cox and bruce spizer have done thier best to uphold great quality items on beatles reference subjects.
    they have finally started to do it in a very good way by showing COLORFULL scans of every capitol or apple product you can think of is the united states.
    perry worked his butt off on this book.
    why am i giving it 4 stars instead of five?
    one reason.
    nothing is included from canada(he gives credit to another book on that subject)which would have really been helpfull on the capitol issues..but spizers books covers canadian lps and 45s.
    also bootlegs are missing..and many times there were infamouse ones that would make a good fan laugh ..like "how do you do it" on the swan label which was never released but would have been a hoot to see here.
    knowing this book was never intended to show boots it is forgivable but two or three pics wouldnt have hurt.
    other than that,there are guides to show you what lps were issuerd on what label variations and finally some good pricing.perry has been a seller of beatles records for many years and in this book he shows you just how incredible the beatles were to not only groove to,but to collect.a MUST for any beatles fan or collector!
    also other formats are finally addressed and treated with respect(reel to reels and 4 tracks especially!)


  3. Now, let's face it; you won't be carrying this price guide with you to garage sales. No, this will be the reference book that stays at home. And what a book it is! Similar in size to Bruce Spizer's record books on the American Beatles' releases, this baby is published in a hard-cover format on nice glossy paper. The color photos are wonderful for fans to view the items, and the whole book is entertaining as well as informative in terms of accurate prices. Some of the color on some pages seemed to have a purplish haze to them, but hopefully that is remedied on new issues. Overall, a top-notch job by Perry. Now, Perry, what I would like to see from you is a price guide on international pressings. Maybe concentrating on the UK and Japanese pressings since many of these are collectible. Also, tell Bruce he's not done yet. He may have called his last book "Swan Song" as a way of saying goodbye, but I'm sure many fans, including myself, would like to see him tackle all of the British pressings.


  4. This 6th edition from Mr. Perry Cox & Frank Daniels continues the long tradition and reputation of Perry's top price guides with the highest degree of research, knowledge, sources and listings available anywhere!

    First, I give my strongest praise and congratulations to the co-authors (Perry and Frank), along with additional kudos to Mr. Bruce Spizer who contributed the Foreword, layouts, editing and publishing in this beautiful edition (and yes, I own most of his incredible "labor of love" books surrounding The Beatles records). These gentlemen are what we collectors consider "The Source" when it comes to being specific, detailed, precise and answering the tough questions that come with collecting what I consider "the greatest music memorabilia of all time".

    Secondly, I would like to take a moment and get personal about Perry Cox and what he means to me in this business. I have done business with Perry since the early 1980's (when, at that time, I was just a young sailor in the U.S. Navy and spending as much of my extra money on my #1 passion - Beatles records and memorabilia). Perry immediately befriended me and has been more of a "mentor" and a "personal confidant" during these 25 years of our friendship. He has yet to steer me wrong or not provide the tough answers throughout all these years and I greatly admire his passion, dedication and genuine love for the hobby more than anyone else that I have had the pleasure of sharing this excitement with in this hobby. I remember back in the 80's and most of the 90's when I would receive Perry's "mailer lists" that he religiously mailed out to those of us on his distro list. Receiving those lists in the mail has long been replaced with the technology and real-time convenience of the internet (specifically Ebay), but I will never forget what those first 15 years were like when we couldn't see the items and relied on Perry's specific details on each item for sale in his mailer list! Times they were a-changin'. Regardless of the resources, Perry has always been top-notch and quickly became my favorite source (which he remains to this day). I have since retired from the U.S. Navy after 21 years service and now live in the Tampa area - but I still email Perry whenever those technical questions need to be answered (or merely for his advice on items I am considering for my personal collection). Bottom line is that I give my full and unconditional recommendation (without hesitation) to any source that Perry endorses in this hobby - and his price guides are legendary among the amateur and professional collectors alike - across the board! Thank you Perry for your deep friendship over the past 25 years my friend.

    Next, I would like to humbly thank both Perry and Frank for recognizing me under the "Acknowledgements" section in this price guide. It is a labor of love for all of us and all I can say (after all these years collecting and sharing knowledge, experiences, etc.) is "How cool is it to have your name inside the actual book of your favorite lifelong hobby?" It is a dream come true and I am touched for that recognition! I have had the unbelievable fortune of meeting all four Beatles in person throughout my life, along with being stationed in London for two years with the U.S. Navy, and having my name mentioned in this book completes a long journey for me (for a little boy from Flint, Michigan who originally watched those "four lads from Liverpool" tear it up on that black & white television while dancing with my mother and older sister)! Little did we "Flintoids" know that we would also be treated to our own hometown heroes just six years later from "Grand Funk Railroad". Imagine that...

    As for the 6th edition of "The price guide for The Beatles American records", I would like to echo some of the wonderful comments from Mr. Robert York of Tacoma, WA (scroll through the reviews and you will find his detailed analogy of this new guide). I agree that it is very fitting that this book is the same size and lines up beautifully on the bookshelf with Bruce Spizer's books (not a coincidence I assure you - these gentlemen do all the extra work to ensure high quality products from start to finish). This new guide also has more colored photographs and layouts than I've seen to date and it is absolutely gorgeous. It starts out in the inner cover with many of the single (45's) in their respective picture sleeves in bright colors - and ends on the back inner cover with all 24 American Beatles' albums (in order of release) all in color as well. Everything in between these covers is simply magic and very nicely laid out! I am a stickler for detail and for making things "make sense" and this book does exactly that. One of my favorite things is the color-coding throughout the book. The authors got it right and made this very easy to use for all hobbyist - and the outer edges of the pages are actually color-coded so that the user can go right to the appropriate section he/she is seeking (without having to thumb around and find things aimlessly). The guide is broken down into sections, starting with Beatles singles and EP's, then Beatles albums, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Pete Best and George Martin, Apple, Dark Horse Records, Compilations, and ends with Vendors (and those who paid to be sponsored in this publication).

    I would also like to add that just before the color-coding starts in this publication, the authors have compiled some of the most important pages that will benefit collectors ten-fold (these pages are priceless, trust me). They have added sections on introduction, Market Analysis, Beatles records worth $1,000 or more, Grading records (very important especially for newcomers in the hobby), Acetates and Test Pressings, Promotional Records and Markings, Sealed Albums (which I have been involved in with Perry over many years), Capitol Inner Sleeves (nice explanations on what sleeves go with which albums, etc.), Records from other countries, Capitol-Apple Labelography (these are truly valuable pages here because it is so detailed and collectors need to become aware of all the differences on these labels), Capitol-Apple Tapeography, Pressings of "A Hard Day's Night" on UA (this is not testable, because 99% of us would fail the exam), Beatles U.S. Discography (you'll love this section and is perfect for "quick reference" or when creating your own personal spreadsheets, discography, or collections), and the last item in these white pages before the color-coding starts (and perhaps among the most important of all) is the "How to read the guide listings" section. This section specifically educates the reader on the Spizer Identification Number (which Beatles author/historian Bruce Spizer developed this numbering system for identifying items pictured and described in his books on The Beatles American records). This numbering system is quickly becoming popular among collectors and I would not be surprised if Mr. Spizer's system will one day be the universal standard for identifying all Beatles' American records (I have almost finished numbering my own personal collection with his numbering system and it just makes good sense)! Again, those white pages (pages 1-43) are some of the most valuable and educational sources that you will ever find on collecting Beatles American records (the price guide is worth its price for this information alone, not to mention pages 45-316 "the meat and potatoes" of the entire price guide).

    Lastly, I highly recommend this price guide to everyone interested in gaining knowledge on Beatles American records, their history, how to identify exactly what you have, and it is simply the top-notch book available anywhere on this subject. A superior book cover-to-cover and I am so impressed with various elements throughout this guide. It takes the reader on a journey itself and you will experience the roots, growth and unbelievable spectrum that The Beatles records went through from the start to present day. After traveling through these pages several times I found myself in many different stages of my life, in retrospect, thinking about where I lived when a certain album was released or what girl I was sharing those moments with, etc. An incredible 5-star book which should be owned by all Beatles hobbyist (I own three myself and had to ensure I got the low serial #'d edition in the slipcase signed by all three gentlemen mentioned above). Purchase the guide, you'll be amazed at the weatlth of knowledge, perspiration, inspiration, dedication, and how cleverly laid out it really is! "I read the book today, oh boy..." and Perry, Frank & Bruce "made the grade". Cheers!


  5. This is an excellent book for any serious Beatles collector. Perry Cox really knows what we, as Beatles fans, want in a book. A lot of nice photos and useful and interesting info. Definitely a must have!


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Posted in Record Collecting (Wednesday, July 9, 2008)

Written by Gregory Schaaf. By Center for Indigenous Arts & Cultures (C I A. The regular list price is $50.00. Sells new for $39.95. There are some available for $48.99.
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4 comments about Hopi-Tewa Pottery: 500 Artist Biographies, Ca. 1800-Present, With Value/Price Guide Featuring over 20 Years of Auction Records (American Indian Art Ser).
  1. If you are ready to make an investment in Native American pottery from the Hopi, this book is a "must have". Every gallery I've been at pulls this book out when I ask them something about who made a particular piece of pottery. The author provides information on every known Hopi potter. It includes complete family histories, who they learned from, and how much some of their art has sold for. Also included is an appendix on common signatures and hallmarks. If you're a new-comer to Native American pottery, this is not a good starting point -- try "Southwest Pottery: Anaszai to Zuni" by Hayes & Blom. Also, if you are looking for thousands of pretty color pictures, this is not the best book (even though there are some nice photos). But if you're going to spend money on pottery, check it out.


  2. Here's hoping this robust hardback book is reissued in an affordable soft cover to assist those who really need it . . . researchers and beginners! Its presence since 1998 has had a wide and dramatic impact on Hopi pottery interest levels and is already, itself, a First Edition collectible, jumping from its $60 issue price into the $300-$400 collectible range (at the time of this writing - amazon.com).

    The author has gathered what might be only a smattering of the Hopi-Tewa potters who have produced quality Hopi Pottery over the decades. There are doubtless many more equally deserving of similar literary attention. But this book is an especially strong start and lays a sound foundation for future volumes.

    Some artist biographies offered in its pages are fairly sketchy; otherwise, the author has done his homework. For example, if you own an Evelyn Tootsie specimen, you might be disappointed to discover her name and nothing more. On the other hand, if you own a similar quality piece made by Garnet Pavatea, you'll be delighted to unearth a page and a half of valuable bio, museum, photo and auction info. Schaaf can assemble tons of information and seems to go to extremes to find bio data on his included artisans. It is curious there is no mention of the Indian traders in the area, even those serving the local Hopi populace (and who are doubtless rich sources of such bio data). Interestingly, the book is heavily laced with photos of specimen from Schaaf's own collection.

    The author's promise to revise and expand this book with additional artisans also includes a welcome tool for added information from the adoring public of Hopi potters. This volume includes a handy "artist survey" to encourage the inclusion of more Hopi potters in future editions. Hopefully, more Hopi-Tewa pottery artists, their families and collectors will seize the opportunity contribute and, thereby, expand the known world of Hopi pottery.

    Quality features of this First Edition production could use an upgrade in any subsequent reprinting. The book utilizes a flashy dust cover with thick, glossy face; then the book falls back on traditional cost saving features; a measly 4 pages of color photos followed by whopping 180 pages of black and white. The paper stock is thick, coarse and unwieldy. The book does not deliver the workshop feel of a research-type book (or even measure up to a typical auction catalog), although the linen hardback cover is heavy and strong. The binding imparts a fragile feel, making me wonder how much archival quality the book will maintain over the years. Under heavy use I fear the result would be loose and failing page structure. If you buy this edition, don't plan on using it much. My copy already delivers a disturbing crackling noise from the binding, not good.

    Overall, I would not say this book is a great instrument to support and motivate collections of Hopi Indian pottery. I don't feature it as a scholarly approach to Hopi pottery; however a biographical volume such as this spawns interest and promotes added value to Hopi pottery in general. Its place in the pantheon of Indian books is sound.

    Except for the soaring secondary market on this edition, I'd say every Hopi pottery researcher and collector should have one. Finally, if you don't have a few hundred dollars to squander on the lofty collector price of the First Edition, you might be better off waiting for the author to make good on his promise to expand and republish.



  3. With this first volume, the team of Dr Greg and Angie Schaaf began their welcome and comprehensive American Indian Art Series. The reader can only begin to imagine the amount of work involved in such an undertaking. The Schaafs should be commended for their efforts. From A-Z the biographies of nearly 500 Hopi potters are included. From Nampeyo to the masters of today (Rondina Huma, Steve Lucas, Rainy Naha, Mark Tahbo, etc, etc) to the elders who sell from the doorsteps of their homes ... all are included. This being an initial volume, there are certain inherent shortcomings. All photographs are reproduced in black and white. Artists photographs, in many cases, were far from current. The first edition, published in 1998, has a photo of Rondina Huma which is over 20 years old. Similar 'vintage' photos are included. Examples are not consistent. Some potters have numerous examples included while certain award-winning potters have 2-3 at most. Again, one can only begin to imagine the amount of time and effort to meet publication deadlines. A second printing (Nov, 2004) is now available and it is my understanding that some updating has been done. It is good to know that the price is now within reach of all readers. A secondary market price of over $200, for the first edition, was totally out of reason! If you are a collector, this publication and others in the series would be valuable additions. Subsequent volumes, in the series, are in color and the biographies appear to be more current.


  4. Granted this is a huge undertaking. And it is at present the best book on the subject. But it, like the rest of the "American Indian Art Series," is not particularly well edited. And without seriously acquainting yourself with its form and arrangement - it is difficult and often frustrating to use efficiently. But it is all we have... and it is not a bad value.


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Posted in Record Collecting (Wednesday, July 9, 2008)

Written by Jerry Osborne. By House of Collectibles. The regular list price is $25.95. Sells new for $18.75. There are some available for $10.73.
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5 comments about The Official Price Guide to Records, Edition #17 (Official Price Guide to Records).
  1. It was exactly what I ordered, and was delivered on time


  2. Bought this book to look up some very old records that my folks had. Maybe 1 out of 50 is listed. This book is a piece of doodoo.


  3. The book was very informative about history of records. I was looking for something that would help me with pricing, unfortunately this book did not help.


  4. My low score for this book is based not so much on the book's content but on how it is titled and marketed. The title should be "The Official Price Guide to ROCK Records," because that's basically what it is. I purchased this book as a reference for records BEFORE the Rock era and found it virtually useless for that purpose. I am an antique dealer and most of the records I come across are from the 1940s and before. For example, I wanted to reference vintage records on the original cast of the musical "South Pacific", early Lawerence Welk, Gordon MacCrae, 1940s "Peter Pan" Children's records--not exactly "obscure" artists. NONE of these records were listed. For goodness sake, the book even contains a explanation in it's introduction on how its [precious few] "NON-ROCK" records (yes, they actually used the term "non rock")were selected for inclusion! If that's not a dead give away as to this book being basically a ROCK record reference I don't know what is! If you want a reference for ROCK music this may be your cup of tea, but if you seek to research "non rock" records this is NOT the book you want. I'm returning mine today!


  5. welp..here it is.another book by jellyroll that says read it and become an expert!
    really now.come on.
    jerrys books have been going downhill for decades in my opinion.
    his early books were great and showed great pics of rare 45s although they ignored 78s mostly untill ten years ago.
    but the quality of this book and to honest the last ten or so has been decreasin down to the level of a newspaper.if fact its so bad that if you are blessed with bad eyesight like me,you shouldnt waste your time on this at all.
    worse yet there are countless horrid errors.
    many groups are thrown together only because they had the same name(although jerry is a nice guy and you can write or call him and tell him if he messes up or if you wanna contribute to his books.)
    my real pet peeve on his guides are not only the horrible print,but the awfull and often pointless pictures given on individual pages.
    like we wanna see some of these records at all?let alone in black and white>???
    many color pics are now included but are mindlessly thrown in.
    much attention if i want to be fair is elvis gets a load of attention..but its too confusing.
    by the time i found a few of his titles to price my eyeballs were hurting and popping out!
    last but not least,many artists have only labels and numbers listed.no names of the records.
    sigh.
    but if you want it buy it.
    its a good book if you are starting out or if you are into whitburn who will probably do his own gudes eventually.
    sorry jerry but thats how i feel after all the dough is spent.


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