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| Title: Patek Philippe |
| Sub-title: Cult Object and Investment |
| By (author): J. Michael Mehltretter |
| ISBN10-13: 0764342134 : 9780764342134 |
| Through over 200 vivid color photos, detailed descriptions, and in-depth reporting about valuations, this book is a guide for both watch lovers and investors. It opens up new investment possibilities for the selection and purchase of rare watches by Patek Philippe using an unerringly promising approach! These valuable watches from Geneva represent real property. In an era of bank failures and immense losses, when investors are looking for investments in properties of certain value, classic Patek Philippe wristwatches can be nearly crisis-proof additions to an investment portfolio. This reference gives readers all the necessary details about vintage watches, from dials to hallmarks, allowing readers to invest with confidence. And, of course, this magnificent book contains plenty of information and beautiful photography for those who want only to appreciate the art, aesthetics, and technical excellence of these fine watches. |
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Pages: 256
Size: 304x228mm
Illustrations: 230 images
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| Published: Schiffer - January 2013 |
| Format: Hardback |
| Subjects: Antique clocks, watches, musical boxes & automata |
| List Price: 113.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 9 |
| Title: 1 of: 1002 |
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| Title: Postmarked Picasso |
| Sub-title: His Paintings on Stamps |
| By (author): Donald D. Spencer |
| ISBN10-13: 0764365843 : 9780764365843 |
| A mini "art show" of the celebrated artist's best-known and little-seen paintings, reproduced on stamps from around the world. Exceptionally prolific throughout the course of his long life, Picasso achieved international renown and success for his revolutionary artistic accomplishments, becoming one of the most recognizable figures in 20th-century art. His paintings are located in museums throughout the world, and he remains one of the most popular artists of all time. Many countries have honored Picasso by using images of his paintings on postage stampsâ the results are miniature works of art for everyone to appreciate and enjoy. Readers will love this new "little" look on this ubiquitous art-historical personality who was larger than life. |
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Pages: 116
Size: 235x185mm
Illustrations: 110 colour photos
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| Published: Schiffer - July 2023 |
| Format: Hardback |
| Subjects: Stamps, philately |
| List Price: 22.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 3 |
| Title: 2 of: 1002 |
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| Title: VHS: Video Cover Art |
| Sub-title: 1980s to Early 1990s |
| By (author): Thomas Hodge |
| ISBN10-13: 0764348671 : 9780764348679 |
Over 240 full-scale, complete VHS video sleeves in the genres of action, comedy, horror, kids, sci-fi, and thriller films. VHS video cover art is a unique and largely lost artform representing a period of unabashed creativity during the video rental boom of the 1980s to early 1990s. The art explodes with a succulent, indulgent blend of design, illustration, typography, and hilarious copywriting. Written and curated by Tom â The Dude Designsâ Hodge, poster artist extraordinaire and VHS obsessive, with a foreword by Mondoâ s Justin Ishmael, this collection contains over 240 full-scale, complete video sleeves in the movie genres of: - Action
- Comedy
- Horror
- Kids
- Sci-fi
- Thrillers
Itâ s a world of mustached, muscled men, buxom beauties, big explosions, phallic guns, and nightmare-inducing monsters. From the sublime to the ridiculous, some are incredible works of art, some are insane, and some capture the tone of the films better than the films themselves. All are amazing and inspiring works of art that captivate the imagination. Itâ s like stepping back in time into your local video store. |
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"We all know the power of good sleeve art. Very often it’s the first thing that tells you whether or not a film is worth giving a look; sometimes, it turns out to be considerably better than the film itself. But in these days of flagrant, unimaginative photoshopping, it’s a part of the film fan experience that has long been threatening to die out. Happily, many up-and-coming indie filmmakers, and a select few DVD/Blu-Ray labels – notably the likes of Arrow and Scream Factory – have been doing their bit to keep the spirit of the video shop alive with their original hand-painted cover art, and in that field one particular name always stands out: Tom Hodge, AKA The Dude Designs, whose lurid, expertly rendered visions have helped sell many a recent indie horror hit: Hobo With A Shotgun, Dear God No, Father’s Day, Almost Human, Wolfcop
the list goes on. (And, in-keeping with the days of old, I would say in quite a few instances his cover art is indubitably better than the film it’s selling.) What better man to serve as our guide on a look back through the era that inspired his work? That’s just what we’re promised in VHS: Video Cover Art, the upcoming hardcover art book from Schiffer Publishing. Due to hit shelves in May, the fine folks at Schiffer have given us a sneak peek at the book – including, as you might have gathered, the images you see in this article..." Ben Bussey, brutalashell.com Feb 2015 -
See the full review, and images, here!
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"This is a weighty tome, but is a great conversation starter that should be left on your coffee table. Ah, the good old days........." - Starburst magazine, June 2015
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The Guardian carried a full-page feature about this title, headlined 'Can I get a rewind! The lost art of the VHS cover'. "They were loud and brash and full of ripped men, busty women and guns. But was there more to video covers? Chris Campion celebrates the heroes – and villains – of this lost art."
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"From the gaudy to the tawdry, the overblown to the downright tacky, this book has it all... Move geeks over 30 will flip for this." - ImagineFX Sept 2015
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"Last year we reviewed the first volume of this series here, and what glorious things we saw in those pages. Author Matthew Chojnacki has come back again with a second helping of varied artists interpretations of some very well know, and a few lesser known films. We could pretty much cut and paste the review from last time here. It’s all great stuff. The pictures do the talking, a few words direct you to the artists and their websites (although over time these may change as we discovered when looking up artists from the first volume – but then that’s where “google search” comes in handy!). You’ll be hard pressed to find another series that is this much fun to look at." - Filmwerk.co.uk Feb 2016
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Pages: 264
Size: 228x304mm
Illustrations: 570 colour photos
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| Published: Schiffer - July 2015 |
| Format: Hardback |
| Subjects: Illustration & commercial art |
| List Price: 31.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 13 |
| Title: 3 of: 1002 |
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| Title: Vought A-7 Corsair II |
| Sub-title: The US Navy and US Air Force's Light Attack Aircraft |
| By (author): Mat "Irish" Garretson |
| ISBN10-13: 0764362615 : 9780764362613 |
| Born of necessity during the Vietnam War, the Vought A-7 Corsair II ushered in a level of lethality, target accuracy, and economy not realized in any plane before it, and, arguably, any that followed. Originally designed as a "bomb truck," the A-7 would, with the assistance (and insistence) of the US Air Force, realize its full potential. It was the first combat aircraft to feature a heads-up display (HUD)â an incredibly accurate, integrated navigation/weapons computerâ and a host of other innovations like fly-by-wire and forward-looking infrared (FLIR) cameras, abilities today's combat pilot takes for granted. This book tells the story of the A-7 from design and development to combat deployment from Vietnam to its last use in Operation Desert Storm. Its multiple variants are discussed along with its use by the US Navy and Air Force, as well as overseas with the air forces of Greece and Portugal. |
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Pages: 112
Size: 228x228mm
Illustrations: 200+ colour & b/w photos
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| Published: Schiffer Military History - January 2022 |
| Format: Hardback |
| Subjects: Vietnam War : Gulf War : Air forces & warfare |
| List Price: 18.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: Temporarily Out of Stock, more expected soon |
| Title: 4 of: 1002 |
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| Title: A Guide to Building Natural Swimming Pools |
| By (author): Michael Littlewood |
| ISBN10-13: 0764350838 : 9780764350832 |
| Clear, concise instructions on how to design and build a natural swimming pool. For anyone interested in creating natural swimming pools, this book covers all stages, from understanding the system, management, excavation, lining, walling, plumbing, electrical, planting, structures, and last but not least, the maintenance, to ensure a successful project. Comprehensive information is presented in an easy to understand style with many illustrations showing methods of building. These are supported by the helpful inclusion of detailed scaled drawings, a plant guide with hardiness zones, and other useful information. The techniques will provide confidence to tackle the project and on completion give a huge sense of satisfaction and many hours of enjoyment. |
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Pages: 256
Size: 279x215mm
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| Published: Schiffer - April 2016 |
| Format: Hardback |
| Subjects: Environmentally-friendly architecture & design : Landscape art & architecture |
| List Price: 45.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 27 |
| Title: 5 of: 1002 |
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| Title: A Guide to Making Leather Belts with 12 Complete Projects |
| By (author): Nigel Armitage |
| ISBN10-13: 0764364278 : 9780764364273 |
Leather expert Nigel Armitage presents an easy-to-follow guide to the skills and techniques required to make high-quality leather belts. For leather crafters of all levels and anyone interested in crafting their own leather belts. Belts are underestimated as simple and easy, but a lot of planning and measuring are required to ensure the production of a good leather belt that fits its owner, serves its purpose, looks good, is durable, and, most importantly, is of high quality. But designing and creating leather belts can also be enjoyable and satisfying for leatherworkers of all levels. - A clear and easy-to-follow guide both for makers of belts and those just starting their leatherworking journey.
- The 12 projects in these pages include a Yeoman's Belt, Ranger Belt, Sam Browne Belt, Bushcraft Belt, and much more.
Armitage guides you step by step through the tools and techniques youâ ll need to create leather belts that will last for generations and be the envy of everyone who sees them. |
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Pages: 160
Size: 254x215mm
Illustrations: colour photos
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| Published: Schiffer Craft - October 2022 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: Handicrafts, decorative arts & crafts |
| List Price: 24.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: Temporarily Out of Stock, more expected soon |
| Title: 6 of: 1002 |
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| Title: A People and Their Quilts |
| By (author): John Rice Irwin |
| ISBN10-13: 0887400248 : 9780887400247 |
| Quilts are a reflection of the people who make, use, and cherish them through the years. John Rice Irwin has personally conducted interviews with hundreds of old-time quiltmakers, some of whom were over one hundred years old. Detailed photographs taken by Pulitzer Prize winner Robin Hood depict an opulent conglomeration of quilts, from the community quilt which became known as the Murder Quilt. More importantly, Irwin looks under the quilts, at the lives of the people who created and used them. He explores their ambitions and aspirations, their struggles and disappointments. From the young ladies of Salem Valley who pieced a quilt for the town's most eligible bachelor in the hope that one of them would sleep under it, to the retired physician who began quilting in his late sixties to fill his spare time, Irwin presents their stories with compassion and candor. This lavishly illustrated volume is a treasure trove of creative needlework, colorful anecdotes, and intriguing personal histories which will entertain readers of all ages. |
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Pages: 216
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| Published: Schiffer Craft - January 1997 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: Antiques & collectables : Quiltmaking, patchwork & applique |
| List Price: 18.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: Out of Print
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| Title: 7 of: 1002 |
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| Title: A Pictorial History of the B-2A Spirit Stealth Bomber |
| By (author): James C. Goodall |
| ISBN10-13: 0764350757 : 9780764350757 |
The history and development of Northrop's Flying Wings, from the innovative XB-35A to the B-2A Spirit. This is a pictorial history of Jack Northrop's dream, the B-2A Spirit, a low-observable, strategic, long-range, heavy bomber with the ability to penetrate sophisticated and dense enemy air-defense shields. - It is capable of all-altitude attack missions up to 50,000 feet, with a range of more than 6,000 nautical miles (nm) unrefueled, and over 10,000 nm with one refueling, giving it the ability to fly to any point in the world within hours.
- Stealth technology has rendered radar systems ineffective by greatly reducing their detection ranges.
- After ten years of service, the B-2A finally achieved full operational capability in December 2003.
- An assessment published by the USAF showed that two B-2As armed with precision weaponry could do the job of seventy-five conventional aircraft.
- Features more than 500 color images.
Over the last thirty-five years, Jim Goodall has authored more than two dozen books and articles on military aircraft, naval ships, and submarines with a focus on Low Observables or, as it is known today, Stealth. |
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Pages: 160
Size: 228x304mm
Illustrations: 525 colour photos
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| Published: Schiffer Military History - October 2016 |
| Format: Hardback |
| Subjects: Air forces & warfare |
| List Price: 31.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 5 |
| Title: 8 of: 1002 |
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| Title: A Practical Guide to Needle Lace |
| By (author): Jacqueline Peter |
| ISBN10-13: 0764358693 : 9780764358692 |
| A detailed guide for frustration-free learning of the basics of needle lace crafting, with 40 different lace patters. Master the art of needle lace making in this image-rich guide. Step by step, it explains the needed materials, takes you through the first, core skills, and teaches the process, from creating the pattern and preparing the support to separating, trimming, and smoothing. Detailed row-by-row drawings and photos clearly showing the threads' placements help you learn quickly and without frustration. Then follow the instructions for 40 different lace patterns. Included are many examples of ways you can use your finished lace in beautiful and creative ways, along with dozens of variations that will let you add your own personality to your lace, and understand the draw that lace making has had over time. |
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Pages: 128
Size: 254x190x11mm
Illustrations: 150+ colour photos & illus
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| Published: Schiffer Craft - March 2020 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: Lace & lacemaking |
| List Price: 22.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 13 |
| Title: 9 of: 1002 |
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| Title: A. Lange & Söhne® Highlights |
| By (author): Henning MĂĽtzlitz |
| ISBN10-13: 0764343610 : 9780764343612 |
| This is a high-level overview of the legendary watch brand, A. Lange & Söhne. In 1845 Ferdinand Adolph Lange convinced the Saxon government to build a pocket watch factory in GlashĂ"tte, a quaint town in the East Ore Mountains now known as the birthplace of the German watch industry. For four generations the Langes produced some of the most exquisite, intricately designed wristwatches the horological world has ever known. Physically and financially ruined by World War II, the factory closed until the founder's great-grandson Walter resuscitated the manufacturer in 1990. Featured within are technical specifications and clear visuals depicting complicated movements for the company's most prominent watch families, including the relatively new Lange 1, Lange 31 with perpetual calendar, and the Langematik. These watches have climbed back into the international elite, thanks to their technologically sophisticated yet traditional design. |
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Pages: 96
Size: 206x231mm
Illustrations: 130 color photos
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| Published: Schiffer - September 2013 |
| Format: Hardback |
| Subjects: Antique clocks, watches, musical boxes & automata |
| List Price: 27.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 19 |
| Title: 10 of: 1002 |
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