Remember The Wombles, Star Wars, the Sex Pistols, Abba’s “Waterloo,” David Cassidy, and Evel Knievel’s daredevil motorbike stunts? All these familiar and popular icons of the 1970s spawned toys and merchandise, many of which have become the hottest collectables on the market. This fascinating, informative, and illustrated guide to the decade’s now-trendy memorabilia covers it all, with the most up-to-date prices available. It’s both highly practical and a full walk down memory lane.
As legends go, it was one of the best, a Pawqua medicine woman, a sacred black panther and an orphaned girl all meet one fatefull night deep in the hollows of the Ozark Mountains. Myths, magic, life, death, love and loss intertwine. Was Hazel a witch or a miracle worker? Miracle from the Mountain is a love stroy of a different kind. Hazel is a kind, loving character, but with a strong mind and body. The author has a talent for characterization. Even the secondary characters are well developed. The plot is facsinating. It captured my attention from the first page and held it to the last. 4 out of 5 star rating Readers Favorite Review 05/09/2010 I just loved this book! I have the other three books she wrote and I couldnt put this one down either! Juanita, Columbus, Ohio
On a hill overlooking the ocean at a University of the South Pacific campus in Suva, Fiji, three roofs bend and curve into each other over an open space. Within this 'haven of idealists', this 'human reserve', as Joni Madraiwiwi describes it in his introduction to this book, dancers and musicians as well as artists of the Red Wave Collective explore the interface of traditional and contemporary forms of creativity. Red Wave author Katherine Higgins spent time working and talking with artists from Red Wave Collective, and with its inspirational founder and muse, Epeli Hau'ofa. Woven among the work, thought and stories of thirteen members of the collective whose works illuminate this volume, is a quiet and thoughtful exploration of the role and nature of contemporary art in the Pacific. But mostly, there is the art.
Do you know how much your chopper bike is worth....? Collectibles are one of the fastest growing areas of the antiques market, and there is no doubt nostalgia is the number one motivator for collectors. Everyone can remember toys, music, fashion, and household items from their childhood and these are things to be found in garage sales and on eBay as well as at local sales and auction houses. You might be surprised at how much collectors are prepared to pay. eBay is now the most-used e-commerce site, and has over 29 million registered users with a third of all merchandise sold falling into the collectibles category. Collecting the 1970s is the latest addition to the best-selling series that includese Collecting the 1950s and Collecting the 1960s. The series offers fabulous color pictures combined with practical, informative text on history, collecting, and of course prices. In an area of publishing dominated by picture books, this series is an invaluable tool for the collector in identifying and valuing items. The bright, lively design will appeal to collectors and those simply browsing for nostalgia alike. The book is organized into sections covering Homestyle, Leisure, and Fashion and then within that into specific categories such as Furniture, Ceramics, Rock & Pop, Books, Jewelry etc. Key styles, innovations, and collectibles are picked out in each category and examined in more detail explaining why one item might be worth a five-figure sum yet another barely $20. The postwar period was packed with innovation, with a huge range of new movements in design, fashion, and music and this book features essential information on all these trends, with witty and sparkling text by KatherineHiggins, an expert and real enthusiast. It is packed with handy tips on how to spot a bargain or uncover a classic. Practical advice on where to find items is also included, along with information on how to care for your collection, and suggestions for further reading.
A cross-section of objects from around the world, illustrated, captioned and priced. Also includes collecting advice, hints, and tips from named experts.
In the world of collectibles, there’s something to suit every budget, and this is the definitive guide to pricing it all—from games, toys, tools, comics, and posters to the more traditional ceramics, silver, and glass. Edited by one of the experts from the British Antiques Roadshow, it pictures each item with the actual price paid or asked for it over the last year at more than 350 auction houses and dealers around the world. This year’s special features include telephone cards, handheld computers, TV and film toys, Pez, Carnival glass, and more. Additional collecting information is provided on factories, makers, care, restorations, fakes and alterations, market assessments, and buying tips, and there’s a thorough cross-section of the current international market. Further reading is also highlighted, along with lists of collectors’ clubs, auctioneers, and specialist dealers.
Stefan Hornbach »Schwalbenkönig«, Tracy Letts »Linda Vista«, Daniel Mezger »Edward Snowden steht hinterm Fenster und weckt Birnen ein«, Fiston Mwanza Mujila »Zu der Zeit der Königinmutter«, Yade Yasemin Önder »Kartonage«, Ewald Palmetshofer »Vor Sonnenaufgang«, Roland Schimmelpfennig »100 Songs«, Ferdinand Schmalz »jedermann (stirbt)«, Jen Silverman »Die Mitbewohnerin«, Katherine Soper »Wish List«, Robert Woelfl »Überfluss Wüste«.
Appealing to a wide market from amateur collectors to antiques professionals, this title provides a definitive guide to contemporary collecting, with up-to-date market information and prices.
Greece is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations with year-round sunny weather, great nightlife, ancient sites and awesome beauty. Greece has an extensive coastline, fantastic beaches and world-famous islands set in the Aegean, Ionian, and Mediterranean Seas. Introduction To Greece - Overview - Culture - Location/Orientation - Climate and When To Visit - Sightseeing highlights - The Acropolis - Delphi - Greek Parliament Building and Syntagma Square - Ancient Corinth - Museums - Mount Olympus - Lake Kerkini - Beaches In Greece - The Islands - Crete - Corfu - Mykonos - Rhodes - Santorini - Skyros - Recommendations For The Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Places to Eat - Places To Shop
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