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Maple Leaf Forever: A Celebration of Canadian Symbols
 
 
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Maple Leaf Forever: A Celebration of Canadian Symbols [Hardcover]

Donna Farron Hutchins (Author), Nigel Hutchins (Author), Matthew Beverly (Photographer) (Author), Wesley Mattie (Foreword) (Author)
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September 12, 2006

A fascinating array of Mounties, maple leaves and beavers.

This beautifully illustrated large-format pictorial features perhaps the most amazing collection ever assembled of objects depicting Canada's three most enduring national symbols: the Mountie, the maple leaf and the beaver. Each is iconic, communicating "Canada" to people everywhere. Included are items as diverse as:

  • A centuries-old fishing spear and a modern goalie's mask
  • Vintage toys and tacky taxidermy
  • War medals and Easter eggs
  • Comic books, quilts and museum artifacts.

The uniquely Canadian products are accompanied by foreign manufactured tourist souvenirs. High art meets low kitsch. These are the things that define a nation beyond all politics, and this remarkable collection celebrates them all. It will be appreciated by collectors, antique hunters and lovers of Canadiana.

Donna and Nigel Hutchins provide the reader with both a feast of visual images and a comprehensive history of the symbols and their use in identifying Canada to Canadians and to the world.

(20061201)

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A great coffee-table book and one that will be leafed through again and again. (Victoria Pennell Resource Links 200704)

This large coffee-table book is filled with fabulous photos of distinctly Canadian icons.. (Liz Grogan Good Times 200705)

Without question, the book is a visual feast and there is much to interest the student of Canadiana. (Robert D. Watt Canadian Monarchist News 200709)

Richly illustrated and a text with historical relevance, this book is a national treasure. (Barbara Sutton-Smith Antique and Collectibles Showcase 20061220)

If it smacks of Canada chances are [the Hutchins] have it...the best...has been brought together in a beautiful...book. (Alison Broverman National Post 200610)

Hundreds of pop culture items, crisply photographed in full color... are on permanent display in this two-dimensional museum. (Christina Leadlay Embassy (Canada's Foreign Policy Newsweekly) 20061210)

[One of 'Style at Home''s Top Ten Coffee Table Books] Sure to amuse and entertain. (Kat Tancock Style at Home 20061210)

Discover maple leaf imagery, some as old as 100 years, on the oddest and most unlikely objects... and learn about their story ... and learn about their story. (Laila Maalouf Destinations 20061203)

Read this book to laugh, to learn, to long for our past and to love Canada today. (Guelph Mercury 20061209)

A gorgeous... book filled with iconic Canadian images. (Pamela Klaffke Calgary Herald 20061022)

A richly illustrated celebration of Canadian symbols... from 100-year-old antiques to kitschy souvenirs... An extraordinarily beautiful book. (James MacGowan Ottawa Citizen 200611)

Fun and entertaining... gorgeous... You will be seeing red and white before you can put it down. (Joe Bryksa Winnipeg Free Press 20061202)

A long succession of arresting colour images. (Globe and Mail 20061210)

A wonderful collection of wonderful and wacky things... beautifully photographed and designed... informative and entertaining. (Jim Barber Simcoe.com 20061209)

A large format graphic book, bridging the gap, in a most compelling way, between traditional and pop culture... wonderfully presented. (J. Herbert Bond The Upper Canadian 20061201)

Kitschy, kitschy Canadiana. (National Post 20061222)

A visual feast for the eyes... a beautiful volume that every Canadian family should enjoy together. (Deborah Wiles Halifax Chronicle Herald 20061215)

An amazing photographic collection. (Wayne Newton London Free Press 200712)

A true reason to be proud of all things Canadian ... Definitely a treat from first page to last. (Shelf Life 20071231)

A big, proud and colourful celebration of Canada. (Krissie Rutherford Oakville Beaver 200701)

Impressive and fascinating. (Annie Boulanger The Record (New Westminster, BC) 200701)

A large and lavish display of favourite Canadian symbols in rich colour photography. A must-have for any Canadian coffee table. (The General Store, National History Society, Canad )

Curiously compelling ... depicts a spectacular collection of vivid Canadian memorabilia.... Pure fun, with a little history mixed in. (Canadian House & Home )

Goes far beyond souvenir-store kitsch. (CAA Magazine )

A dizzying array of artifacts... Even the most jaded Canuck is likely to feel a surge of patriotic pride. (Azure: Design, Architecture and Art )

Amazing, amusing Canadian antique and folk-art collection, contemplated by pieces from museums and private sources. (Carole Desormeaux Canadian Camera )

About the Author

Donna Farron Hutchins is a psychotherapist, artist and actor. With Nigel she has co-authored three books on architectural preservation, including the much acclaimed Restoring Old Houses. She lives in Oakville, Ontario.

Nigel John Hutchins is an award-winning designer and decorator. His three books on architectural preservation have become standard works. In recent years he has been principally involved in film and television. He lives in Oakville, Ontario.

Matthew Beverly is a professional photographer and digital artist. He has worked with many major corporations as a creative director. He lives in Cambridge, Ontario.

(20061209)

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Boston Mills Press (September 12, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1550464744
  • ISBN-13: 978-1550464740
  • Product Dimensions: 14.1 x 11.6 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,248,749 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wife loved it!, February 3, 2007
This review is from: Maple Leaf Forever: A Celebration of Canadian Symbols (Hardcover)
My wife is a Canadian citizen and she loves this book. Lots of great nostalgic pictures and a nice coffee table book.
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