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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Metal Lunch Boxes (A Schiffer Book for Collectors)

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There are indeed some lovely shots of classic lunch kits in this volume. However, I have yet to find a book that approaches the thoroughness, photographic appeal, or wit of the two books by the fellow who started it all, Scott Bruce. If you are a beginning collector, the best thing you can do is get hold of the Bruce books for a comprehensive history and background, and then sign on to www.lunchboxpad.com, a website run by a young collector, for a realistic current price guide.

If you ever owned, or wanted to own a lunchbox from the 50's through the 80's, this is the book for you. This book provides fond memories of school days, mom's lunches and "what was cool!". Full color photographs of the boxes and thermoses from various angles really make it a must for someone interested in lunchbox collecting or for someone just looking for a fond recollection of a simpler day gone by...

This book has great photos and descriptions of the metal lunch boxes from the beginning until the early 90's. Most are TV shows from the 70's and 80's. There are values but they are merely a guide. It does note different variations of a box; i.e. different colors, error boxes, multiple versions, etc... Descriptions are minimal but the photos are great.