Author: Tim Walsh Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing ISBN: 0740755714 Category : Antiques & Collectibles Languages : en Pages : 328
Book Description
The book Why Didn't I Think of That! includes the passage "If a toy has magic, when people see it they say, 'Oooh! What is that?' . . . It appeals to the kid in everybody." That same kind of magic captures "the kid in everybody" when they pick up Timeless Toys: Classic Toys and the Playmakers Who Created Them. Timeless Toys represents one of the finest documentaries and displays of modern toys ever written. Author Tim Walsh, a successful toy inventor himself, reveals a world of commerce, toys, and wonder that is equally fun, fascinating, and nostalgic. Readers of every age and background will find it impossible to pick up this book, turn a few pages, and not become spellbound by its insightful stories and the personal memories that the text and 420 brilliantly colored photographs bring forth. Slinky, Lego, Tonka trucks, Monopoly, Big Wheel, Frisbee, Hula Hoop, Super Ball, Scrabble, Barbie, Radio Flyer Wagons: All of these and many, many more are featured in this fascinating tome, along with the toys' histories, insider profiles, and rare interviews with toy industry icons. It's simply magic!
Author: David Longest Publisher: ISBN: 9780891455967 Category : Antiques & Collectibles Languages : en Pages : 278
Book Description
Top-selling collectibles author Longest offers a guide to toys from 1870 to the 1950s, with a special focus on pre-WWI toys. This full-color presentation includes over 750 beautiful photos, each accompanied by historical information, marks, dates and sizes to aid identification, plus current values.
Author: Chris Reid Publisher: GMC Publications ISBN: 9781861086020 Category : Turning (Lathe work) Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Delight your children and grandchildren by making these fabulous vintage toys. Chris Reid takes you through the making process, giving clear advice and helpful tips to show how to make toys from the Victorian and Edwardian eras. There are 15 projects to choose from, including diabolo, yo-yo, skipping rope, spinning tops, quoits and skittles and more complicated toys such as a kaleidoscope, walking cow, dog and pig. This book includes basic techniques, such as making jigs and turning spheres and cylinders, as well as advice on wood and finishes that are safe for children's toys.
Author: G.R. Richards Publisher: Between the Two ISBN: 1513045164 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 34
Book Description
Max the firm and fit muscle-god doesn't fit Randy's mental picture of an antiques dealer. In fact, he's so smoking-hot, Randy can hardly breathe as Max appraises his shoebox full of vintage toys. The huge amount of money Max offers takes his breath away yet again. All Randy wants is to buy his supportive mom a really great Christmas gift, and this windfall will surely do it. There's only one catch, and it's a huge one: Max needs to see some photo ID and Randy's legal name is still Jennifer Ann. Despite how friendly Max is, Randy's afraid that when his secret comes out, it'll be a deal-breaker. This gay transgender romance by G.R. Richards is a fan favourite!
Author: G.R. Richards Publisher: Great Gay Fiction ISBN: 1507051123 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 71
Book Description
Max the muscle-god doesn't fit Randy's mental picture of an antiques dealer. In fact, he's so smoking-hot Randy can hardly breathe as Max appraises his shoebox full of vintage toys. All Randy wants to do is buy his supportive mom a great Christmas gift, but Max needs to see some photo ID before he’ll pony up the cash. Randy isn't keen to show it, because his legal name is still Jennifer Ann. Sure Max seems friendly, but Randy's afraid his secret will be a deal-breaker. This gay transgender holiday romance by G.R. Richards is a fan favourite, and now it comes complete with its sequel, Junk! “Junk” is the term Randy uses to describe Max’s many storage boxes. The guys deal in antiques and ephemera, so it's a necessary mess. Only one problem: their merchandise is everywhere! Randy's starting to think material possessions mean more to Max than he does. Terrible timing, because Randy needs his boyfriend’s support right now, at the crux of his legal transition to living male.