The Curious Collector: A Lively Little Tour of 101 Favorite Collectibles [Paperback]

Jessie Walker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 4, 2008

Prospective collectors will be able to find their passion—whatever it may be—with this visually appealing look at more than 100 popular collectibles. With everything from glassware and toys to jewelry and textiles shown and explained with a wealth of information, even the most intimidated novice will feel ready to tackle antique stores, flea markets, and yard sales with confidence. Every item is highlighted with gorgeous color photography, concise descriptions, historical tidbits, and value information—all in easy-to-follow, reader-friendly text. Find your personal treasure as you pore through pictures of Lusterware, inkwells, quilts, vintage perfume bottles, and a bevy of antique metal toys. For anyone eager for a little more knowledge about what’s out there, this guide will educate and entertain.

 

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Lark Books (March 4, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600591906
• ISBN-13: 978-1600591907
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 8.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,558,642 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars An Overview on What's Now Most collectible, May 30, 2010

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This review is from: The Curious Collector: A Lively Little Tour of 101 Favorite Collectibles (Paperback)

This book does not give detail but basically an overview of the first 101 most collected items mainly in porcelain and glass. Each section gives a short summary for the particular collectible and some pictures. The book is not about detail but brevity and glimpses into the category/artist/history, etc. of its creation and subsequent success as a much sought after collectible piece.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Curious Collector: Iantiqueonline.com Editors Favorite Book This Season, December 20, 2008

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kitchenmaven - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Curious Collector: A Lively Little Tour of 101 Favorite Collectibles (Paperback)

The Curious Collector is my favorite collecting book this season. Jessie Walker's award winning photography captured my attention immediately. For all of you who are passionate about your collections and love vintage decor, wait till you see over 100 popular (fabulous) collectibles featured in this exquisitely designed 240 page,clearly written book. The book is what I would describe as "simple elegance", providing an easy to follow introduction about each collectible shown accompanied by gorgeous photographs.

My favorite sections in The Curious Collector are "French Tole", "celluloid", "Pickard", "Bakelite", :Advertising Tins", "Tip Trays", "Flow Blue" , "Perfume Bottles". Other areas include, ceramics, textiles, glassware, metals, fashion and beauty, paper, plastics, metal toys, Folk Art and everyday objects.

The Curious Collector is , published by Lark Books in association with www.redlips4courage.com. This quirky named creative communications company was started by Eileen Paulin who served as editor and associate publisher of Romantic Homes magazine and associate publisher of Victorian Homes.
I thought this book was very reasonably price.

Review by C. Dianne Zweig, Editor Of Iantiqueonline.com and the author of Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes and Hot Kitchen and Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s