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The artwork displayed on gift and shopping bags has never been more
exciting! This contemporary peek at nearly 600 shopping bags in
over 280 vibrant color photographs is perfect for shopaholics,
fashionistas, art enthusiasts, and anyone who has ever enjoyed the
graphic design and thematic liveliness of shopping and gift bags.
Quality art and graphics, popular themes (including humor, novelty,
gender, advertising bags, and more) are explored for modern paper
shopping bags in this dynamic authors' collection-the first book of
its kind in over 25 years. Detailed descriptions include the use of
brand names for advertising, as well as themed art, dimensions,
producers, and creation time frames. There is an art to mastering
shopping and gift presentation!
Although the phrase "trailer trash" is catchy and kitschy in
describing mobile home living, this revealing peek into a
stereotype that has dogged the mobile home since its earliest days
challenges that label and defends the honor of the trailer home.
Via nearly 400 colorful and fun images-including 300 postcards,
home advertising, emblems, newspaper articles, memorabilia, and
other items of interest-the novel point is made: the mobile home
most assuredly deserves greater respect. Ten chapters explore
features of mobile home living - from the history, residential
parks and amenities, and mobile mansions to interior and exterior
designs, and the people who live in them. So, keep an open mind.
You may come away with a new attitude about the mobile home.
This amusing book covers early camping history, RV designs, road
conditions, driving habits, campground issues, and more, with a
twist. Things go wrong in each and every chapter, and that is where
the humor arises. Some 230 photos (both black-and-white and color)
of more than 290 separate postcards from the authors' personal
collections illustrate the fun. Because camping and RVing are so
popular all around the world, numerous postcards from Australia,
Canada, England, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, and
more, are included. Many images shown are quite scarce, and some
are truly rare. The text and illustrations tell the humorous side
of camping and RVing, past and present. All the postcards
illustrated are described in detailed captions, which include each
card's age, size, maker, and estimated value. The unique approach
of this new book makes it stand alone as both a resource for
information and a source of good old-fashioned entertainment.
Never before has any book explored the dual hobbies of amateur
radio and camping/RVing. From the 1940s to the 1970s, these hobbies
were commonly conducted together by countless thousands of people
in countries around the world. Many campers took radio equipment
with them to expand their range of operations and to visit other
radio enthusiasts. Over 250 colorful, detailed, and fun images
display both ham radio and camper-related items including vintage
radio license plates, ham radio magazines, and a great many QSL
cards and postcards containing a wonderful array of homemade and
professionally prepared graphics. These cards documented radio
communications and disseminated the contact information between
radio operators. Every item shown is accompanied with a detailed
caption and an estimated value. This volume is divided into ten
chapters covering topics including tent, trailer, truck and motor
coach camping, art and folk art, comedy cards, and remote radio
expeditions.
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Maine Memories (Paperback)
John Brunkowski, Closen Michael
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This interesting and historical book is the first and only one to
present an illustrated tour of the state of Maine through more than
350 vintage picture postcards. Chapter topics include the harbors
and lighthouses, ships and boats, bridges and buildings, camping
and RVing, lakes and forests, as well as the railroads, churches,
and wildlife of The Pine Tree State. Every caption provides a
detailed description of the view, as well as information about the
card itself- its age, size, maker, and estimated value. This book
is an invaluable source of good, old-fashioned entertainment and
information about Maine in particular and postcards in general,
making it a great resource for both residents of and visitors to
Maine, as well as for postcard collectors and dealers. Be
captivated by the fascinating story told by the impressive series
of Maine images, and see why Maine remains a popular tourist
destination.
This unique book presents vintage Recreational Vehicles (RVs)
through 350 postcards. The text spans RV activity from the early
1900s through the 1970s, including many rare images from over 20
countries. Topics illustrated include early car and cycle camping,
RV campgrounds from the 1930s through the 1970s, travel trailer
advertising, Airstream, mobile homes, roadside RV scenes, amateur
radio and RVing, and RVing humor. Values for the postcards are in
the captions. Postcard collectors, RV enthusiasts, and history
buffs now have a fascinating new treasury to refer to and enjoy.
Featuring 230 exceptional photos, this is the first book covering
KOA - Kampgrounds of America - the largest travel camping host in
the world and the artwork the organization has commissioned over
the years. Each original work of art is related to camping and
RVing. The artwork includes paintings, sculptures, drawings,
photographs, and other forms, all housed in the KOA International
Headquarters in the company's Art of Kamping Gallery. The subjects
covered in these chapters include folk art, humor, whimsy, civic
spirit, international, the KOA-Airstream connection, a
commemoration of KOA's 2012 fiftieth anniversary celebration, and
more. Taken together, this collection celebrates the "soft rugged"
camping experience KOA provides, reflecting the belief that camping
is an important and positive life experience. It shows how camping
brings families and friends together, escaping the humdrum everyday
experience in favor of the exciting, restorative outdoor experience
enjoyed by young and old alike.
The legendary Airstream travel trailer, with its unmistakable shiny
aluminum airplane fuselage design, has been the world's most
recognized RV for over 80 years-also making Airstream the oldest
and longest operating producer of RVs. This book is the first-ever
to tell the remarkable Airstream success story through the unique
medium of collectibles and memorabilia. The book contains some 370
pictures (both color and black-and-white) of more than 425 separate
pieces of Airstream memorabilia from the authors' collection,
including an amazing group of 285 postcards. Many items shown are
quite scarce, and some are truly rare. The book begins with a
foreword by Rich Luhr, the Editor and Publisher of Airstream Life
magazine. Topics covered include Airstream history, advertising,
rallies, international connections, look-a-likes, art, and humor.
The unique approach taken here makes this book both an invaluable
stand alone resource for information and a source of good
old-fashioned entertainment. This book is also a price guide that
provides an estimated value for every piece of memorabilia
displayed.
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