Root Beer Advertising and Collectibles (Paperback)

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Product Description

Here's a big second serving for sassafras softdrink lovers. Ever since Tom Morrison's first beverage book, Root Beer Advertising and Collectibles, was published, a second edition about this popular pop was inevitable. More than 650 photographs of root beer bottles, cans, dispensers, mugs, signs and emblems, and more are depicted in this volume, which was made possible by the groupings of some of the largest root beer collections in America. Root beer tidbits, recipes, lists of clubs and newsletters, and a guide to the brand names also make this book a valuable guide for those who want to know more about these popular collectibles.

About the Author

Tom Morrison is a root beer fanatic. He lives in Colorado. This is his second book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (March 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0887404219
• ISBN-13: 978-0887404214
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,209,977 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Book, December 12, 1999

By A Customer

Root Beer Advertising and Collectibles is a vital book for any serious collector of root beer items or advertising. Its valuable information and priceguide is essential to anyone wishing to know the history of root beer and its advertising. The photo collection is incredible, second to none that I have ever seen before. This book is a must have for any serious collector. I have yet to find any other books in its class or even like it for that matter.

The photos are clear and sharp, colorful and informative. The layout is nice easy to find by sections of the different types of items. It is well worth the money and I would highly recommend it to all collectors of root beer.

The best thing of all about it is that it does not focus on the major brands of boring yesteryear. It covers hundreds of different brands mostly unknown to many consumers. Knowing of over 1000 different brands of root beer, it is nice that the author didn't spend all of his time covering boring brands such as A&W, Hires, Barq's and the like. This is an excellent book.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Very disappointing, September 3, 1999

By A Customer

I was expecting a top-notch review of all those root beer collectibles and advertisements out there. The writing was of poor quality, and the root beer tasted like crap. This book definitely does not meet my requirements for books about root beer advertising. It was disappointing, I really needed some information about A&W collectibles too.