The perfect guide for all collectors of Western film, television,
radio and comics memorabilia, this book contains everything you
need to know about getting your old Lone Ranger comic book signed
by Clayton Moore or tracking down that Hopalong Cassidy lunchbox.
Festivals and conventions in your area, the best museums (from art
to Native American history to toys),which newsletters and magazines
to subscribe to, which websites to check. The section on reference
books includes biographies, genre histories (radio drama,
mysteries, comedies), studios, music reference, serials and
cliffhangers, locations and movie ranches, episode guides, cast
listings, film listings, price and collectible guides, and a list
of publishers. Each entry shows the author(s), publisher, format,
length, and a brief summary.
This book has it all: commemorative artwork, posters,
production stills, lobby cards, autographs, books, costumes,
newspaper strips, comic books, cups, plates, and utensils,
commemorative weapons and play sets, toys, games, models,
lunchboxes, Christmas ornaments, magazines, movie and TV props and
memorabilia, scripts, press packets, audio and video recordings,and
cereal box premiums. The book tells how best to preserve your
treasures and how to get in touch with other fans, whether buying,
selling, or swapping. A survival guide to auctions, garage sales,
flea markets, estate sales, and antique stores follows. Systems of
ranking item quality, cataloguing guides, and format diagrams for
listing and insurance purposes are included, as is a list of
collector clubs.
General
Imprint: |
McFarland & Company
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
February 2004 |
First published: |
February 2004 |
Authors: |
Tim Lasiuta
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Foreword by: |
George Coan
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Dimensions: |
235 x 159 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
183 |
Edition: |
illustrated Edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-7864-1660-8 |
Categories: |
Books >
Sport & Leisure >
General
|
LSN: |
0-7864-1660-2 |
Barcode: |
9780786416608 |
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