How I Made a Hundred Movies in Hollywood and Never Lost a Dime
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  • Very interesting read for pop culture, film and business buffs
  • You'll Understand Corman Better
  • Roger Corman, John Waters & Jack E. Jett
  • Good book from the king of Trash
How I Made a Hundred Movies in Hollywood and Never Lost a Dime
Roger Corman , and Jim Jerome
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4 out of 5 stars Interesting.......2006-11-07

An interesting if not biased look at the life (and art?) of Roger Corman. Essential reading for low-budget filmmaking.

4 out of 5 stars Very interesting read for pop culture, film and business buffs.......2006-06-24

I'm not sure of how I happened upon this biography, but I'm glad I did. I'm not particularly a Roger Corman fan, having seen perhaps three or four of his films without really noticing that Corman had a part in their making.

Corman's life is interesting. Not only was he probably the most successful independent filmaker in history, he was also mentor and first-chance for many of today's leading producers, directors, writers and stars.

Remarkably down to earth and honest, Corman admits that his life has not been totally fulfilling: like many successful people, success is never enough - there's always one more challenge down the road and more than one challenge left unexplored in the past.

Corman engages in some, but not deep, analysis of his films, explains his evolving political philosophy and provides snippets that from another author might be construed as name-dropping. But Corman was there and it's his interactions with these people he's talking about, so it's not in the least obnoxious.

Above all, the value of Corman's book may not be to film buffs, but to business people, especially small scale entrepreneurs. Corman's management methods and his approach to filmaking were true nose-to-the-grindstone. He knew his market; he studied his market; he created his product to appeal to his market and he kept costs down to a minimum in order to reduce his risk of loss.

Quite a guy and his biography is worth the couple of hours it takes to read it.

Jerry

3 out of 5 stars You'll Understand Corman Better.......2005-06-26

To this day, I haven't seen one Corman film I've liked. Still, this book is a nice look into the world of low-budget producing. It gave me the opportunity to truly understand my disdain for Corman and AIP.

Most of the book focuses on three or four of the productions Corman is most proud of. I would have preferred him spending additional time on his more obscure films. Teenage Caveman only gets a paragraph or two written about it.

A documentary would have been a more appropriate format for this material than a book. It would have been much shorter that way at the very least. Then again, Corman always had a knack for dragging things out in his films. Ever seen Swamp Diamonds?

The main theme of the book seems to be, "Yeah, Corman's films were bad, but he did pretty good for what he had." That doesn't take away the fact that they're bad films. Don't watch them unless you have a high threshold of pain.

5 out of 5 stars Roger Corman, John Waters & Jack E. Jett.......2003-11-18

i love this book. i love this man. i love what he has done with very little money and some big....imagination. i love women, cereal, movies, and water. and i love roger corman too.

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4 out of 5 stars Good book from the king of Trash.......2003-11-12

First, this is really a 1990 book, and all information pertains to 1988 and prior. I enjoy exploitation films and this book adds to my enjoyment. Many films today are boring and darkly filmed. Just a bunch of special effects done on a computer. It's nice to know that many of Roger Corman films are still available. Maybe not at you local Wal Mart, but they do appear on TV occasionally. This book provides information to further my appreciation of what Roger Corman was able to accomplish during his life-time. Well through 1988, anyway.
I Lost It at the Movies: Film Writings 1954-1965
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • For your permanent collection
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Published in 1965, this is Pauline Kael's first book. It is at once her most uncharacteristic volume of essays and one of her most interesting. Rather than trace recent movie openings on a week-by-week basis, Kael here recalls classics by Ophuls, Renoir, and Bergman and comments on some of the international masterpieces of the early '60s. She also meditates on the state of the art in provocatively titled pieces like "Are Movies Going to Pieces?," "Fantasies of the Art House Audience," and "Is There a Cure for Film Criticism?" Few movie reviewers of any generation can match her wit or intelligence. And almost no one can equal her passion for an art that had such an indelible impact upon her life; Kael's treatment of Vittorio De Sica's masterpiece Shoeshine is perhaps the most intimate and beautiful movie review ever written.

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I Lost it at the Movies is vintage Kael on such classics of post-War cinema as On the Waterfront, Smiles of a Summer Night, West Side Story, The Seven Samurai, Lolita, Jules et Jim etc. Her comments are so fresh and direct, it's as if the movies had only been released last week.

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5 out of 5 stars For your permanent collection.......2006-03-24

I grew up reading Pauline Kael's reviews, mostly by walking to the public library in the small town where I grew up -- I'd snag the New Yorker off the shelf and immerse myself in what she had to say about movies, many of which would never come to my town. But I was enthralled.

I love her reviews now for the same reason I loved them then -- she makes me want to see the movies she writes about. And more than that, she makes me want to see movies, period. Her passion for the medium -- even when she doesn't like a film -- is contagious, and she expresses it beautifully.

Surprisingly to me, in these early reviews she frequently quotes the reviews of other critics and then mercilessly takes apart what they have said. She particularly has it in for the New York Times' Bosley Crowther, but she doesn't let others off the hook easily, either.

Kael is fun to read, even if you haven't seen the movie she is talking about. I've never seen "The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone", though I have seen "Suddenly Last Summer" -- both based on works of Tennessee Williams. But Kael's 1961 review of "Mrs. Stone" is a hilarious read. In one part, she says:

"The men who filmed 'The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone' seem to think the idea of an aging woman seeking companionship and love so daring and unusual that they fumble around with it almost as much as the doctor in the screen version of 'Suddenly, Last Summer', who couldn't seem to cope with the simple facts of Sebastian's homosexuality and kept saying, 'You DON'T mean THAT?'-- 'No, it CAN'T be THAT?' -- 'WHAT are you saying?' -- 'What do you MEAN?' I assumed the youngest child in the audience would get the point before he did. By trying so diligently to make Mrs. Stone so sympathetic and understandable the director and writer, Jose Quintero and Gavin Lambert, kill all interest in her. We could accept a woman buying love, but why make her haggle over it?"

Kael is hilarious, maddening, and most of all, thought-provoking. And if you love movies, she'll make you love them more.

5 out of 5 stars Pauline Kael as a prophet of our multi-media age.......1997-02-14

Pauline Kael was a prophet of the times: she knew that people would eventually be addicted to the movies. But she was perceptive enough to realize from the onset that this addiction went beyond the inescapable, because grippingly overwhelming, magic of storytelling. She understood that movies were addictive because not only do they take on a life of their own, they also created a world of their own --- cult worship, technology wizardry, critical discourse, the vagaries of box-office results, and all that jazz. These Ms. Kael grasped, and armed with her stylish wit and whip, she rallied on to the cultural battlefronts of what would turn out to be our multi-media age. This book is therefore a must-read, because beyond the disparate individual movie reviews, Ms. Kael allows us to appreciate the intellectual and moral landscape of our times. She shows us that behind things are the more important scheme of things. For her, the reel is for real. And these days, who can say it isn't so
I Lost It at the Movies
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    I Lost It at the Movies
    Pauline Kael
    Manufacturer: Little Brown & Co (Juv)
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    How I Made a Hundred Movies in Hollywood & Never Lost a Dime
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      How I Made a Hundred Movies in Hollywood & Never Lost a Dime
      Roger Corman
      Manufacturer: Random House Value Publishing
      ProductGroup: Book
      Binding: Hardcover
      ASIN: 0517086778
      Release Date: 1992-08-18
      I Lost It At the Movies
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        Collection opf film reviews from 1954-1965
        How I Made a Hundred Movies in Hollywood and Never Lost a Dime
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          How I Made a Hundred Movies in Hollywood and Never Lost a Dime
          Roger; Jerome, Jim Corman
          Manufacturer: Random House Inc
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            I Lost It At The Movies
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                Pauline Kael
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                  The Early Clarinet: A Practical Guide (Cambridge Handbooks to the Historical Performance of Music)
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                    Colin Lawson
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                    This guide, written by one of the foremost interpreters of early clarinet music, is intended for all clarinetists with a desire to investigate music of earlier periods. It contains practical help on both the acquisition and playing of historical clarinets, while performers on modern instruments will find much advice on style, approach and techniques, which combine to make up a well-grounded, period interpretation. Most importantly, case studies that include the music of Handel, Mozart and Brahms help recreate performances as close as possible to the composer's original intention.
                    The Early Clarinet: A Practical Guide.(Review) (book review): An article from: Notes
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                      The Early Clarinet: A Practical Guide.(Review) (book review): An article from: Notes
                      Robert Adelson
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                      This digital document is an article from Notes, published by Music Library Association, Inc. on March 1, 2001. The length of the article is 688 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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                      Standard Bridge Bidding for the 21st Century
                      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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                      • Perfect for a specific development level
                      • A master of the 2/1 and other bidding conventions
                      • Excellent text on bidding for today's duplicate
                      • Excellent Content, but Strangely Presented
                      Standard Bridge Bidding for the 21st Century
                      Max Hardy
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                      A set of simple,modern methods which will enable the social bridge player to bid like the experts.

                      Customer Reviews:

                      4 out of 5 stars Standard Bidding by Max Hardy.......2007-08-23

                      Mixed feelings. Seems to leave a bit too much to the reader's imagination. Nevertheless, an interesting, thought provoquing presentation of a system I have not previously used.

                      5 out of 5 stars Perfect for a specific development level.......2007-08-16

                      This should not be your first bridge book. After you've gotten the basics and have spent some time studying the game, I found this to be a great first 'serious' book to become more than just a light social player.

                      I bought it after I'd read a couple of introductory books, put in some hours playing hands pretty socially, and begun to read up on more advanced concepts and conventions. I loved the game and wanted to get good (not just good enough to play casually with relatives), and it perfectly fit my purpose.

                      What hardy does best is to teach you the thinking and the reasoning behind the bids/conventions that he presents. You get a good idea of what exactly you're trying to accomplish at different points in the auction, and then the suggested bids make a lot more sense. I guess a drawback would be that because he devotes so much time to explanation and examples, occasionally there are specific cases which he forgets to address. In that sense it's not an utterly complete bidding strategy, but having a set bid for every little specific situation really important as a developing player.

                      Hardy also has chapters on competitive bidding, slam bidding, etc, which don't really require you to have read all of the preceding chapters in detail to understand them. This allows you to jump around a bit and keep the material fresh, as the chapters are pretty dense. All of the sections were fantastic, and I really feel like I'm thinking about the game much better and getting a lot more out of auctions. Nothing makes me happier than bidding games with 17 points or slams with 28 when I believe our hands line up correctly.

                      4 out of 5 stars A master of the 2/1 and other bidding conventions.......2007-01-09

                      The book is called Standard Bridge Biddings, but is not suit to the standard, beginner (novice) player. To enjoy this book you have to be an advanced bridge player; a novice player will get lost right from the beginning. The book is written in a quite awkward way, and not in a clear step by step sequence, suggesting the author assumes that the reader is well acquainted with the game. Saying that, Max Hardy is well versed in the intricacy of the game, providing a broad array of bidding conventions, many having an in depth description,evaluation and analysis, especially the 2/1. I, for one, learned and enjoyed the book very much, and highly recommend it to the advanced player who wishes to improve his game.

                      5 out of 5 stars Excellent text on bidding for today's duplicate.......2006-06-27

                      Hardy does a great job of explaining today's bidding for duplicate auctions. Although I have not yet finished the book, the first half is chock full of bidding help and tips that hopefully will help my game.

                      5 out of 5 stars Excellent Content, but Strangely Presented.......2004-01-05

                      What this book is NOT meant for: Not meant for a complete beginner -- this is not a "Learn how to play bridge" book. This book presupposes the knowledge of terms that belong to someone that has already learned at least enough bridge to sit at a table and play (although not necessarily very well). This is a book that is more geared towards teaching someone that already knows something about bridge (and bidding in particular), and gives him/her a self-contained, complete description of the current "standard". I place standard in quotes because I consider his referring to the 2/1 system as "standard" not yet totally accurate (though perhaps before long it will be). Nowadays, at most clubs in the US, you will see a significant percentage of players, even experts, that hold to older standards.

                      Beyond teaching the 2/1 system, this book goes further into refining your bidding judgement. All too often we've all found ourselves saying "Hey we have 25 (or 26) points, we need to be in game! Damn why did I go down?" Or "Hey, we have only 21 points, but we made slam!", and lament that you were (un)lucky at how well/poorly the hands fit. This book does an excellent job at improving your judgement and hand valuation skills, to actually be able to anticipate when the hands do fit well, and therefore should be bid more aggressively, and when they do not well, and therefore should be treated skeptically. Also this book introduces splinters and other bidding techniques to help discover (mis)fits and further aid your judgement.

                      Another important point of bidding all-too-often neglected is the need for planning your rebids. Many books pretend that no matter what you bid, you will never have a problem the next time your turn arises. In reality, sometimes you need to make a counter-intuitive bid to facilitate rebidding. Also sometimes you flat out have no good call, and this book gives you advice on how to make the best of such situations. My only complaint is the strange numbering scheme used -- not worth docking a full star for, but somehow I think I ought to be able to give this book 4.5 stars for it.

                      Collectors Guide to TV Toys and Memorabilia: 1960S & 1970s (Collector's Guide to TV Toys and Memorabilia)
                      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                      • 1960's and 70's TV Toys & Memorabilia Delight !
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                      Collectors Guide to TV Toys and Memorabilia: 1960S & 1970s (Collector's Guide to TV Toys and Memorabilia)
                      Greg Davis , and Bill Morgan
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                      With hundreds of new photos and updated values, this 'TV guide' includes cast listings, number of episodes, and peak rating positions. Collectibles from over 50 of the most beloved shows from the 1960s and 1970s are featured in this comprehensive guide. More than 1,300 color photographs of popular TV collectibles not found in any other guide fill its pages. AUTHORBIO: Greg Davis and Bill Morgan, authors of Collector's Guide to TV Toys and Memorabilia, host a TV toys website, 'The World of TV Toys,' at www.tvtoys.com. Their passion for TV toy collectibles runs deep. REVIEW: From the Beverly Hillbillies to Wonder Woman, this book features collectibles marketed during 46 television shows' original runs. Not only does this book bring back fun memories and recollections of favorite television episodes, but it also educates collectors on the current values for these items.

                      Customer Reviews:

                      5 out of 5 stars 1960's and 70's TV Toys & Memorabilia Delight !.......1999-09-28

                      This beautiful, completely revised, latest edition, 296 page volume has colorful, laminated hard covers. There are over 1,300 full color, sharp, large photos of very type of TV toy and memorabilia. If you were around in the 60's or 70's or enjoyed re-runs of some of these shows you'll really enjoy using and owning this book. Having the book is almost as good as owning the items! It includes shows from Beverly Hillbillies to Fantasy Island, to Happy Days, Laverne and Shirley, Partridge Family, Patty Duke, Welcome Back Kotter and Saturday morning shows. Estimated values are shown. Very, very nice book.

                      5 out of 5 stars Greatest Book Ever Written.......1999-08-04

                      Tv Toys is the all time greatest book ever written for toy collectors. I haven't found anything that even begins to compare to this book. I wish that Mr Davis and Mr. Morgan would write more like it. Great job guys. Thanks

                      5 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK ON COLLECTING TV TOYS!!.......1999-03-18

                      This is a GREAT book for collecting TV Toys!! The book covers most hit shows from the 60's to the 70's. Ever see a Samantha doll from Bewitched? Ever see a Bewitched coloring book or a Brady Bunch Fan Club Kit? Well if you buy this book you'll see nice color photos of LOTS of TV Memorbilla!! The book has a nice forward in it by Erin Murphy who played Tabatha on the 60's hit sitcom "Bewitched". The book even has price ranges for the memorbilla listed. If you love classic TV or TV toys this book is for you! So take a walk down memory lane and pick it up today!! Or for other information visit the author's website at TVTOYS.com
                      Collectible Television Memorabilia
                      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                      • This is a wonderful book!
                      Collectible Television Memorabilia
                      Dian Zillner
                      Manufacturer: Schiffer Publishing
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                      ASIN: 0764301624

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                      The 1950s saw the popularity of television explode in America, and the 1900s are seeing the growth of the exciting television collectibles field. This brand new book contains information and pictures of memorabilia from over 260 television programs dating from the 1950s to the 1990s, from "The Honeymooners" and "Bonanza" to "M*A*S*H", "The Brady Bunch", "Lost in Space", and "The A-Team". Nearly 900 items are shown in over 500 color pictures. Photographs feature dolls, paper dolls, games, coloring books, comic books, toys, puppets, action figures, and other interesting television memorabilia. Program information is provided, listing the main cast members, time on the air, and networks carrying each series. Manufacturers and marks are meticulously listed, as are sources for securing television collectibles. Current prices for these items are listed conveniently with each photograph. This book is a must for anyone interested in the fast-growing hobby of television collectibles!

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                      5 out of 5 stars This is a wonderful book!.......2002-09-24

                      This book on Collectible Television Memorabilia will delight you with it's fascinating topic, photos and descriptions. It covers 900 subjects with 500 photos- all well described,well written and well researched. You'll enjoy turning back the years with page after page of your favorite TV shows trinkets, dolls, games, and much more. Well done!!
                      Collectible Television Memorabilia with Value Guide
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                        Collecting Western Memorabilia
                        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                        • It's a Dandy!
                        Collecting Western Memorabilia
                        Tim Lasiuta
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                        Book Description

                        The perfect guide for all collectors of Western film, television, radio and comics memorabilia, this book contains everything you need to know about getting your old Lone Ranger comic book signed by Clayton Moore or tracking down that Hopalong Cassidy lunchbox. Festivals and conventions in your area, the best museums (from art to Native American history to toys), which newsletters and magazines to subscribe to, which websites to check. The section on reference books includes biographies, genre histories (radio drama, mysteries, comedies), studios, music reference, serials and cliffhangers, locations and movie ranches, episode guides, cast listings, film listings, price and collectible guides, and a list of publishers. Each entry shows the author(s), publisher, format, length, and a brief summary.

                        This book has it all: commemorative artwork, posters, production stills, lobby cards, autographs, books, costumes, newspaper strips, comic books, cups, plates, and utensils, commemorative weapons and play sets, toys, games, models, lunchboxes, Christmas ornaments, magazines, movie and TV props and memorabilia, scripts, press packets, audio and video recordings, and cereal box premiums. The book tells how best to preserve your treasures and how to get in touch with other fans, whether buying, selling, or swapping. A survival guide to auctions, garage sales, flea markets, estate sales, and antique stores follows. Systems of ranking item quality, cataloguing guides, and format diagrams for listing and insurance purposes are included, as is a list of collector clubs.

                        Customer Reviews:

                        5 out of 5 stars It's a Dandy!.......2005-02-08

                        Tim Lasiuta's book, "Collecting Western Memorabilia" (published by McFarland) is a dandy and highly recommended. It's user friendly and loaded with relevant material.
                        With a foreword is by George Coan, "Collecting Western Memorabilia" runs 183 pages and boasts 91 black and white photographs, a bibliography, an index and comes in soft cover. It serves as a guide for collectors of Western film, television, radio and comics memorabilia. Lasiuta, an established author and B-Western aficionado, has documented regional Western festivals and conventions, the best museums, which newsletters and magazines to subscribe to, a list of collector clubs, even which Web sites to check.
                        "Collecting Western Memorabilia" covers lots of ground: commemorative artwork, posters, production stills, lobby cards, autographs, books, costumes, newspaper strips, comic books, commemorative weapons and play sets, toys, games, models, lunch boxes, Christmas ornaments, magazines, movie and TV memorabilia, scripts, press packets, audio and video recordings, and cereal box premiums. Lasiuta even discusses how best to preserve one's treasures and how to get in touch with other fans, whether buying, selling, or swapping. He presents a survival guide to auctions, garage sales, flea markets, estate sales, and antique stores. As if that were not enough, "Collecting Western Memorabilia" boasts systems for ranking item quality, cataloguing guides, and format diagrams for listing and insurance purposes.
                        Needless to say, it would be impossible to produce a book of this scope without some omissions and a tiny bit of editorializing that might raise an eyebrow or two. Take for example the section on books. Still, Lasiuta put together a diverse list. I'm elated Lasiuta mentioned some obscure and out of print titles ("They Went Thataway" and "Stuntman").
                        I commend Lasiuta for acknowledging Allan G. Barbour's work ("Days of Thrills and Adventures" among others), "we lovers of movie serials, B-Westerns, or anything Republic owe an eternal debt." And thank you for listing Robert W. Phillips definitive "Roy Rogers" book.
                        I was surprised by the $35 price tag ($39 with postage). It would be a shame if this puts off prospective buyers because "Collecting Western Memorabilia" is a great resource. Lasiuta managed a large and diverse agenda within a modest number of pages. Lasiuta even got personal with a heartfelt introduction that demonstrates his passion for his subject. "Collecting Western Memorabilia" is a professional job all around, well organized and expertly researched. It's a great addition to a library of related B-Western books. Good job cowboy, ya done yourself proud! Leo Pando
                        Collector's Guide to TV Memorabilia 1960s & 1970s: Identification and Values (Collector's Guide to TV Toys & Memorabilia)
                        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                        • Really Fun Book of Vintage TV Memorabilia
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                        • *GREAT!*
                        Collector's Guide to TV Memorabilia 1960s & 1970s: Identification and Values (Collector's Guide to TV Toys & Memorabilia)
                        Greg Davis , and Bill Morgan
                        Manufacturer: Collector Books
                        ProductGroup: Book
                        Binding: Hardcover

                        GeneralGeneral | Television | Entertainment | Subjects | Books
                        Guides & ReviewsGuides & Reviews | Television | Entertainment | Subjects | Books
                        GeneralGeneral | Antiques & Collectibles | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
                        Popular CulturePopular Culture | Antiques & Collectibles | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
                        Radios & TelevisionsRadios & Televisions | Antiques & Collectibles | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
                        Performing ArtsPerforming Arts | Antiques & Collectibles | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
                        GeneralGeneral | Crafts & Hobbies | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
                        GeneralGeneral | Foreign Languages | Reference | Subjects | Books
                        GeneralGeneral | Performing Arts | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
                        ASIN: 0891457054

                        Customer Reviews:

                        5 out of 5 stars Really Fun Book of Vintage TV Memorabilia .......2005-03-27

                        I don't really collect this sort of stuff but I loved this book because it brought back my childhood buying Beverly Hillbillies viewmaster sets, Charlie's Angels puzzles, etc. Contains hundreds of color photos of all sorts of merchandise: TV Guides, dolls, comic books, lunch boxes, coloring books, records, cups, all sorts of toys, etc. The shows profiled with memorabilia are The Beverly Hillbillies, Bewitched, Bionic WOman, Brady Bunch, Bugaloos, Charlie's Angels, Chips, Donny and Marie, Eight is Enough, Family, Family Affair, Fantasy Island, Flipper, Flying Nun, Gidget, Gilligan's Island, Good Times, Green Acres, H. R. Pufnstuf, Happy Days, Hardy Boys, I Dream of Jeannie, Josie and the Pussycats, Julia, Krofft Supershow, Kung Fu, Land of the Lost, Laverne and Shirley, Lidsville, Life & Times of Grizzly Adams, Little House on the Prairie, Love Boat, Mod Squad, Mork and Mindy, Nanny and the Professor, New Zoo Revue, Patridge Family, Patty Duke Show, Sigmund and the Sea Monsters, Six Million Dollar Man, Starsky & Hutch, That Girl, Three's Company, The Waltons, Welcome Back Kotter, Wonder Woman. There are estimated values for the items circa 1997 but I would argue few have really gone up since then due to the phenomeon of ebay where tons of this sort of stuff is now on the market and even if you don't collect it's a wonderful look back at when TV shows really merchandised to the hilt. The guys have an awesome collection!

                        5 out of 5 stars 26.......1997-07-12

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                        5 out of 5 stars *GREAT!*.......1997-03-10

                        This book is very good for a collector of TV Memoralbilia.It also shows the top shows of each year.(60's-70's)This book has almost every TV show.They show wonderful color pictures of the items,and if an item is not shown it is listed.And the price is included.I recomend this book to an collector of tv
                        Encyclopedia of Trekkie Memorabilia: Identification and Value Guide
                        Average customer rating: Not rated
                          Encyclopedia of Trekkie Memorabilia: Identification and Value Guide
                          Sally Gentry-Downs
                          Manufacturer: Books Americana
                          ProductGroup: Book
                          Binding: Paperback

                          GeneralGeneral | Television | Entertainment | Subjects | Books
                          GeneralGeneral | Antiques & Collectibles | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
                          ReferenceReference | Antiques & Collectibles | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
                          Antiques & CollectiblesAntiques & Collectibles | Encyclopedias | Reference | Subjects | Books
                          ArtArt | Encyclopedias | Reference | Subjects | Books
                          TelevisionTelevision | Encyclopedias | Reference | Subjects | Books
                          GeneralGeneral | Reference | Subjects | Books
                          GeneralGeneral | Foreign Languages | Reference | Subjects | Books
                          GeneralGeneral | Star Trek | Media | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Subjects | Books
                          GeneralGeneral | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
                          GeneralGeneral | Performing Arts | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
                          ASIN: 089689066X
                          The Lone Ranger Pictorial Scrapbook: A Complete Guide to Collecting Memorabilia
                          Average customer rating: Not rated
                            The Lone Ranger Pictorial Scrapbook: A Complete Guide to Collecting Memorabilia
                            Lee J. Felbinger
                            Manufacturer: Countryside Advertising
                            ProductGroup: Book
                            Binding: Paperback

                            1950's & 1960's1950's & 1960's | Shows | Television | Entertainment | Subjects | Books
                            ASIN: B000725LTG
                            Collector Magazine & Price Guide March 2003 - Mahogany, Tramp Art, Haviland, Fenton Glass, S&P Shakers, Pop Culture Collectibles, Rageedy Ann & Andy, Radio & Television Memorabilia
                            Average customer rating: Not rated
                              Collector Magazine & Price Guide March 2003 - Mahogany, Tramp Art, Haviland, Fenton Glass, S&P Shakers, Pop Culture Collectibles, Rageedy Ann & Andy, Radio & Television Memorabilia

                              Manufacturer: Krause Publications
                              ProductGroup: Book
                              Binding: Paperback
                              ASIN: B000GU680A

                              Books:

                              1. How Movies Helped Save My Soul: Finding Spiritual Fingerprints in Culturally Significant Films
                              2. I Liked It, Didn't Love It: Screenplay Development from the Inside Out
                              3. In the Picture: Production Stills from the TCM Archives
                              4. John Williams Greatest Hits 1969-1999 (Greatest Hits)
                              5. Johnny Depp Starts Here
                              6. Just a Geek
                              7. Katharine the Great: A Lifetime of Secrets Revealed... (1907-1950)
                              8. Knowing The Score: Film Composers Talk About the Art, Craft, Blood, Sweat, and Tears of Writing for Cinema
                              9. Lighting for Film and Digital Cinematography (with InfoTrac )
                              10. Lost in Hollywood: The Fast Times and Short Life of River Phoenix

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