Magic Land of Toys [Hardcover]

Alberto Manguel (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Vendome Press (1980)
• ASIN: B000N71ZU4
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Internationally acclaimed as an anthologist, translator, essayist, novelist, and editor, Alberto Manguel is the bestselling author of several award-winning books, including A Dictionary of Imaginary Places and A History of Reading. He was born in Buenos Aires, moved to Canada in 1982 and now lives in France, where he was named a Chevalier de l'Ordre français des Arts et des Lettres.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Nostalgic, culturally inspiring, and an outstanding tribute, November 5, 2006

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This review is from: Magic Land of Toys (Hardcover)

Enhanced with more than 600 full color illustrations (including 86 double-page spreads), "Magic Land Of Toys" compiled and with commentary by anthologist, translator, essayist, novelist, editor and author Alberto Manguel is a 256-page coffee table masterpiece showcasing and celebrating Parisian The Musee des Arts Decoratifs fabulous collection of over twelve thousand toys, making it one of the finest in the world. "Magic Land Of Toys" offers fascinating samples of toys that have entertained children over many generations and includes dolls, trains, wooden figures, stuffed animals, trucks, cars, little dishes and utensils, and even video game consoles. This one hundred year retrospective is nostalgic, culturally inspiring, and an outstanding tribute to yesteryear childhoods. "Magic Land Of Toys" would especially make a popular and appropriate selection for a community library's Memorial Acquisition Fund.

5.0 out of 5 stars A dark playful mood for toy photography., November 27, 2011

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This review is from: Magic Land of Toys (Hardcover)

Have checked this book out of the library twice and finally decided to purchase on my own. Beautifully photographed collection of dolls. Sort of a Toy Story-like still life set -ups. Buat with a wonderful creepy darker undertone - mostly at night.