The Ancient Book Of Myth And War

Book Description

The Ancient Book of Myth and War presents to you a time capsule, a glimpse into a strange and wondrous world, where myths and legends still roam freely and wars rage in the hearts and minds of the noble and the feeble alike. Experiments in color, shape, line and composition enrich each and every page, accompanied by text that will enlighten the audience with atmospheric facts concerning origins, eras and even media used in the production of the art itself. The Ancient Book of Myth and War is a fine art hardcover collection of images produced by some of the most highly sophisticated animation designers in the industry.

Customer Reviews:

Here's What War Is Good For!.......2007-06-13

The only point to be made here, is that you simply must do yourself a favor and buy this art gallery they call a book. Speaking as an animator and as a collector of the 'Art of Book' genre in general, I find it a refreshing and rare jewel that we have been given access to the creative side-genius of the wonderful artists that call Pixar their collective home. If you already own any of the books that explore the art of Pixar's films, then this is a wonderful companion. It not only features the same talented artists behind those masterpieces, but also allows the reader/viewer a more personal and intimate look at the explorations of these creative minds when given carte blanche in the playground of myth and mayhem. Each piece of art is given a page opposite to the piece upon which the artist of that work describes the subject of the painting, often with a tongue-in-cheek whimsy that is as delightful as the art itself. Sometimes the artist chooses to divulge some personal input on the creation of the work itself. The ONLY downside of the book is that one wishes that we could be allowed just a bit more time with the artists themselves and see what makes them tick, but the obvious goal of the book was to put the art first, and for that alone this book is worth every cent. Enjoy!

Cartoon Cool: How to Draw New Retro-Style Characters

Average customer rating:

A must have book
Terrible book. Leave it be.
Great for young budding artists
A great guide for students and working animators
A great book!

Cartoon Cool: How to Draw New Retro-Style Characters
Christopher Hart
Manufacturer: Watson-Guptill
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0823005879

Book Description

Love that Sponge Bob? Always lurking in Dexter's lab? Wishing for Fairly Odd Parents? Millions of fans watch these shows avidly, often solely for their zingy, stylized look and hip visual jokes. Now there's a drawing book just right for everyone who admires that quirky style: Cartoon Cool. Top-selling author Christopher Hart shows beginning cartoonists, retro fans, and all other hipsters how to get that almost-1950s look in their drawings. His trademark step-by-step drawings and crystal-clear text are sure to make Saturday mornings more creative!

Customer Reviews:

A must have book.......2007-07-06

You can't go wrong with this book. It really covers the subject matter completely.

Christoper Hart you did good!

Terrible book. Leave it be........2007-06-28

Like all of Chris Hart's books, Cartoon Cool is filled with hack drawings and bad drawing advice.
If you really want to draw in the Retro style, here's a tip: Go look at the cartoons and the artists that inspired the retro style in the first place. Ed Benedict, Mary Blair, M. Sasek, 50's era Hank Ketcham, Gene Dietch.
These are the people that Craig McKracken and Genndy Tartokovsky and Lynne Naylor are inspired by.
Google the names. You'll have a wealth of material at your finger tips.
Here's another tip: REALLY learn how to draw things the way they really look.
You can't abstract something unless you know what it looks like.

Great for young budding artists.......2007-04-06

Great for 8-15 age range. Artwork is fun and isn't intimidating to novice drawers. I'm a little out of the target age range and target skill set in my opinion, but even still I did pick up some clear, concise, and insightful tidbits on the style. If anyone is looking for drawing books for their kids, I'd keep Christopher Hart's name in mind.

A great guide for students and working animators.......2006-12-31

Hart breaks down the basics of modern character design in ways anyone could easily assimilate and recreate. This book came in handy when I taught animation to college students: being able to draw is only the first step to creating characters one can move about with ease and appeal. Hart's approach, and the examples he uses, are perfectly suited to the more modern techniques of Flash, but are also adaptable to classical animation. This book is a great find, offering practical, useful advice to those who intend to take animation seriously. I'd advise serious animation students to have it as part of their library, along with "The Illusion of Life", "Your career in Animation" by David Levy, and "The animator's Survival Kit" by Richard Williams.

A great book!.......2006-11-10

With a funny and practical language, Christopher Hart guides you how to draw this stylish cartoon type: the retro-style!

With some examples of normal cartoons and retro side by side it's really easy to understand.

Designer Style Handbags: Techniques and Projects for Unique, Fun, and Elegant Designs from Classic to Retro

Average customer rating:

Purses and Handbags...got to love them!
Great First Purse Book. So Glad I Purchased It!
Great!
Disappointed
Great ideas from simple to intricate

Designer Style Handbags: Techniques and Projects for Unique, Fun, and Elegant Designs from Classic to Retro
Sherri Haab
Manufacturer: Watson-Guptill
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0823012883

Customer Reviews:

Purses and Handbags...got to love them!.......2007-07-06

I originally checked this book out at my local library, but since there were several projects in it that I wanted to try (and I have), I truly felt it worth the money to buy it. I loved the way she took the basic tote and showed the different variations for me to try. The directions were understandable and easy to follow.

Thanks!

Great First Purse Book. So Glad I Purchased It!.......2007-02-12

If you learn visually like I do this book has very good instructions and pictures. I'm not a very confidant crafter or sewer. This book however helped me start sewing again and to actually like what I made. I sewed the Hoop Handle Bag pictured above and although not without flaws, I was thrilled how it came out.

The first part of the book has basic instructions about tools and fabrics. Pages 29-83 has sewn bags, crochet, woven, photo transfer. Even a bag crocheted out of plastic bag strips. Good for teens. I use the instructions for the Oil Cloth Tote to make shopping totes any size and out of any fabric choice. Something I did do different from this books instructions: I do not trim the seams as much as instructed or trim off the triangle after sewing the bottom of the cloth purses. I think this ruins the integrity of the stitches. Leaving that little piece of fabric does not really add bulk. I use my totes for grocery shopping and they are holding up really well. (if you have trouble finding the plastic hoops for the Hoop Bag, search ebay under stores and you can find a wide variety of colors and sizes at good prices)

Pages 86-125 are all no sew and embellished bags. Honestly I will probably never make any of these bags but there are instructions for a cigar box purse, vinyl purse, tin can purses, book binding purse and more.

All in all having a little sewing experience will help and you may find you do alter some instructions a little, but this book is a great place to start making purses!

Great!.......2006-11-07

I order every one of Sherri Haab's books because she seems to be interested in everything I am interested in and all of her books are fun and fabulous. I would highly recommend this book if you are interested at all in making handbags of any sort.

Disappointed.......2006-10-13

I ordered this book because of it's 5-star rating. When it arrived, I found the purses to be more artsy/craftsy where I was expecting something upscale and designer-like. My fault, the cover photos should have given me a clue. Anyway, I was disappointed and ended up returning the book.

Great ideas from simple to intricate.......2006-09-03

This book had purses for everyone, sewers and non-sewers, old and young, small and large. The purses are hip and the patterns are easy to understand. I already had some of the patterns but they even presented them in a better way with great step-by-step COLOR photos.

Retro Diner: Comfort Food from the American Roadside (Retro)

Average customer rating:

One of the best diner cookbooks out there
THE GOLDEN AGE OF DINERS!
Retro flash back...
A compendium of nostalgic, yesteryear cuisine
Step into the past with top recipes from top diners

Retro Diner: Comfort Food from the American Roadside (Retro)
Linda Everett
Manufacturer: Collectors Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1888054689

Book Description

Jump back through time to an era when sitting at the counter in your neighborhood diner was sure to bring hearty made-from-scratch food, friendly service, and an atmosphere all it own. Those sleek stainless steel eateries can still be found with lines of faithful and appreciative customers waiting to scoot into a red leather booth and sink their appetites into true American comfort food. The waitress may holler out your order in slang only a diner-phile may understand, but if you're a regular she probably remembers your name. Look! Here's that slice of Mile-High Meringue Pie to top off your meal! The first luscious mouthful will take you away to where Elvis is on the nickel jukebox and friends walk in the door.

Featuring a fun, colorful journey through diner history, Retro Diner offers over 115 of the best comfort food recipes from the American roadside, including Blue Moon Diner's Patty Melt, Steeltown Meatloaf, Dixie Diner's Blueberry Pancakes, and Peach Cobbler from Jake's.

Customer Reviews:

One of the best diner cookbooks out there.......2007-08-08

I really love this cookbook! Not only are the recipes all from diners across the country, but they all contain ingredients you would find in a typical cupboard. It also has wonderful images from back in the day and a history of the diner. I would buy this as a gift and I plan to buy the other cookbooks for myself!

THE GOLDEN AGE OF DINERS!.......2005-07-22

In an era where generic, noisy, bar & grill restaurants crowd every street corner, the days of mom & pop diners and their home-cooked specialties are sorely missed. Retro Diner from Collectors Press is an ode to the golden age of diners and diner foods. Filled with over 115 recipes as well as vintage photographs, menus and advertising, Retro Diner is a look back at those days of spinning seats and gum stuck under the counter.

The book begins with a short introduction of the history of diners and how they originated out of the need to fill hungry workers who worked late shifts when most restaurants were closed. They hit their peak in the 1950's in the time of juke boxes and car hops and those magnificent train car-style diners that most of us only know from seeing in film and TV. Thankfully diners have undergone a resurgence in popularity in recent years, thanks in part to TV and film. Many have taken on the task of restoring the old places and many new diners have been built in that classic 50's and 60' styling.

Retro Diner presents the authentic recipes, culled from these various diners, arranged into sections such as breakfasts, soups, sandwiches, and the ever-popular "Blue Plate Specials". Start your day with easy home made biscuits, southern-style corn fritters, or corn beef hash and eggs.

Soups & Sandwiches were always a popular choice among diner patrons. Enjoy the Corn Chowder from the Sweetheart Diner or Cream of Mushroom from Harry's Midnight Diner. How about a Count of Monte Cristo sandwich in all it's battered, deep-fried glory or the patty melt from Blue Moon Diner.

Every diner had it's "Blue Plate Special" and Retro Diner presents no less than ten classic recipes for an all-time diner favorite, meatloaf. Then there's the Dinner Pie from Jack's D.C. Diner and Hungarian Goulash from Zippy's; chicken-fried steak, chicken and dumplings, BLT's, Apple Pie, and so much more. Even if you don't enjoy the recipes, you're sure to enjoy this trip down memory lane.

Retro flash back..........2005-06-10

The book has some really good recipes and I would give it a full 5 stars if it included some recipes for classic diner drinks. Then the book would be complete.

I love the sandwhiches, country fried steak with gravy and pie recipes. Great retro pictures of ads and people from the 40's-50's. It's a great coffee table book to thumb through and the recipes are really interesting too.

A compendium of nostalgic, yesteryear cuisine.......2003-01-10

Retro Diner: Comfort Food From The American Roadside by Linda Everett is a compendium of nostalgic, yesteryear cuisine that is a kind of birthright culinary legacy for every American. Profusely illustrated throughout, Retro Diner is a celebration of great eating as experienced by generations of men and women who ate "blue plate specials" and other palate pleasing, appetite satisfying, pocketbook friendly fare from a local diner. From Granny Glenn's Biscuits n' Gravey; Corn Chowder from the Sweetheart Diner; and Off the Grill Ham n' Cheese; to Countryside Chicken n' Dumplings; Big Daddy's Diner Meat Loaf; and Mushroom Burgers from Mooney's, Retro Diner is a pure and highly recommended celebration of a distinctive American cuisine and individualistic dining ambiance that was to pass into cultural history with the introduction and coming dominance of the fast-food franchise.

Step into the past with top recipes from top diners.......2002-12-18

Dive into the specialty dishes that made the old-time diners famous. "Retro Diner: Comfort Food from the American Roadside" won't make it onto the top healthy foods list, but it sure makes some old-time favorites come to life.

With recipes from the 1930's to the 1960's you are sure to find your favorite diner meals here. Alabama Sweet Potatoes, Monte Cristo Sandwich, Butterscotch Pie, you'll find recipes here that you won't find anywhere else. But don't look for any shortcuts here; these are the original recipes, which means the recipes don't start with a plain cake mix but with flour, eggs, and salt.

The book can be confusing at times like where step seven of Dixie Diner's Blueberry Pancakes say to "bake in your waffle iron", which would make it a waffle and not a pancake, or the Chipped Beef recipe that does not include toast or biscuits in the ingredients list but does state to serve it over toast or biscuits, a bit of an annoyance if you are done preparing it and then find out that you have no bread. Things like this are the only reason this did not receive a full five star rating.

Book Description

In recent years, mid-century modern furniture, glass, ceramics, and textiles have become hugely popular among those who appreciate the stylish contribution these pieces make to the contemporary home. Modern Retro will inspire you to create a look that combines modern classics by such visionaries as the Eameses, Bertoia, and Aalto with thrift-store finds and the best contemporary design. Created by modern classics dealer Andrew Weaving and design commentator Neil Bingham, with photography by Andrew Wood, Modern Retro is not about slavishly recreating a period feel. Instead, it shows how to take the best designs of the 1920s through 1970s and use them throughout your home in a relaxed and individual way, allowing you to make the most of the gloriously eclectic forms, colors, and patterns available.

Customer Reviews:

Inspiring and accessible.......2002-06-14

Since I already have a few 50-60's modern pieces in my home, I purchased this book to give me a better idea of what other items were out there. The designs have great style, but seem totally achievable. Using this book as a guide and source of inspiration you could decorate your home in a comfortable yet stylish manner. Some of the pieces they show are pricey, while others are probably inexpensive flea market finds. The author gives you enough information that you could go out into the flea markets and antique/second hand shops and make some sound purchase. It is a shame the book is less than 200 pages. I would have loved to see more.

Expensive style without the costs!.......2001-12-30

This book is amazing. It teaches you to create a contemporary looking home, without the outrageous costs of designer furnishings. It tells you what to look for at thrift stores, and how to use what you already have. I would highly reccommend this book to anyone even just a little bit interested in design! It's truly great.

Inspirational book.......2000-11-15

For a book on home furnishings, this book certainly contains enough good pictures to get you inspired. It is also well researched and written and actually covers quite a lot of ground inspite of its rather small size at 144 pages. In fact, this book is so good, I only wish there was a bigger version of it, with even more wonderful examples of lovely interiors filled with retro furniture. This book covers interior styles from the Art Deco period to the 1970s. It does mention a little of the famous designers such as Noguchi, Eames, Nelson, etc., but its primary purpose is to teach you about how to achieve the modern retro look, with discussions on living rooms, kitchens, work rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, furniture, lighting and accessories. What I find particularly useful is the list of retailers specializing in original pieces of furniture, a list of retailers and manufacturers of modern re-issues, and a list of architects and designers whose work had been featured in the book. Be warned though, that the list consists mostly of companies in the United Kingdom. This book is definitely a good buy for enthusiasts of retro furniture.

Digital Retro: The Evolution and Design of the Personal Computer

Average customer rating:

Digital Retro
A must have for the curious or nostalgic
Lots of fun!
Great Historical Reference of Personal Computers
Great photos, but beware of the errors..

Digital Retro: The Evolution and Design of the Personal Computer
Gordon Laing
Manufacturer: Sybex
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 078214330X

Book Description

The late Seventies to the early Nineties was a completely unique period in the history of computing. Long before Microsoft and Intel ruled the PC world, a disparate variety of home computers, from an unlikely array of suppliers, were engaging in a battle that would shape the industry for years to come.

Products from established electronics giants clashed with machines which often appeared to have been (or actually were) assembled in a backyard shed by an eccentric inventor. University professors were competing head to head with students in their parents' garages.

Compatibility? Forget it! Each of these computers was its own machine and had no intention of talking to anything else. The same could be said of their owners, in fact, who passionately defended their machines with a belief that verged on the religious.

This book tells the story behind 40 classic home computers of an infamous decade, from the dreams and inspiration, through passionate inventors and corporate power struggles, to their final inevitable demise. It takes a detailed look at every important computer from the start of the home computer revolution with the MITS Altair, to the NeXT cube, pehaps the last serious challenger in the personal computer marketplace. In the thirteen years between the launch of those systems, there has never been a more frenetic period of technical advance, refinement, and marketing, and this book covers all the important steps made on both sides of the Atlantic. Whether it's the miniaturization of the Sinclair machines, the gaming prowess of the Amiga, or the fermenting war between Apple Computer, "Big Blue," and "the cloners," we've got it covered. Digital Retro is an essential read for anyone who owned a home computer in the Eighties.

Customer Reviews:

Digital Retro.......2007-06-14

For a microcomputer collector this a a great reference book that you just have to read from cover to cover. Great colour photos compliment the text. Covers most of the landmark machines of the home computer boom of the early 80's. If anything I'd love to see more pages so that more machines get covered.

A must have for the curious or nostalgic.......2007-05-08

Some people are quick to point out some of the facts & tidbits this book may hove not fully verified but if you simply want a good short read about a certain infamous computer and want lush high quality, full page pictures of that computer, this is the book for you. I especially like the fact that the more important computers (ex: Commodore 64) get extended attention in the form of 4 or 5 pages with even more photos, but generally speaking, most computers are a 2 page layout, photo on the right, history on the right.

It's a very light read, the perfect coffee table book for the nerd in you.

Lots of fun!.......2007-03-19

A perfect coffee table book. People always thumb through this book before any others on the coffee table.

It's such an interesting book. I thought I knew a lot about old personal computers, but there are so many flops that I missed. It's truly interesting and a beautifully photographed book.

Great Historical Reference of Personal Computers.......2007-01-18

This book shows the history of personal computers, from the early build-it-yourself Altair kits, through 8-bit systems like the Commodore VIC-20 and 64 and even later systems. It displays some computer systems most of us have never heard of, along with great pictures of attachments, device ports and the systems themselves.

If you have any interest in the history of personal computing, this is a great reference.

Great photos, but beware of the errors.........2006-09-18

There are a lot of great photos of many early personal computers. Also included are some specs and history on each machine.

I was not sure why they were including Nintendo and other console game machines in a book about "The Evolution and Design of the Personal Computer" though..

On pages 11 and 13 the author repeatedly refers to "Practical Electronics" instead of the correct "Popular Mechanics" as the magazine that introduced the ALTAIR on its cover in 1975. They even italisize the error in each instance, d'oh. :)

I still enjoyed the book though.

Average customer rating:

Great Book!
Definitely a book for beginners
FIT does it again!
Nice book!
Fun and full of clever ideas - a bargain too!

Making Handbags: Retro, Chic, Luxurious
Ellen Goldstein-Lynch , Sarah Mullins , and Nicole Malone
Manufacturer: Quarry Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1564968499

Customer Reviews:

Great Book!.......2007-01-12

This was a great book with wonderful ideas, beautiful pictures, great patterns and limitless possibilities. If you are interested in making purses I would get this book.

Definitely a book for beginners.......2006-03-22

This book is laid out nicely with clear instructions and diagrams. They cover four simple categories of bags - clutch, tote, drawstring and beach tote. It was easy to use but not very inspirational. I found the patterns a bit cumbersome to use.

If you are looking for a book to get you started, this is a good one. If you already make your own bags and are looking for fresh ideas, there are other better books on the market.

FIT does it again!.......2006-02-21

Excellent guide to making all kinds of handbags. Excellent instructions so that even a beginner can be successful. Good resource list. It even includes the e-mail addresses of the student work featured. Tear-out patterns can be increased to full size on a copier. This would be an excellent addition to the library of any aspiring handbag artist.

Nice book!.......2004-06-22

This book focuses on creating four styles of bags: the tote, clutch, drawstring, and beach bag - plus variations on these four styles.

The book comes complete with step-by-step illustrated instructions for each type of handbag, which so far, have been pretty clear and easy to follow. Also included are all the necessary patterns, but will have to be enlarged with a copy machine to be of any use.

At the back of the book there is a full-color "gallery" of various students' handbag designs. I found this to be useful as well as interesting.

However, after making some of the bags I was a little disappointed with the results. I'm finding I have to make modifications to the designs to produce something I actually like. But overall, the book is worth purchasing if you are interested in making your own handbags. It will inspire you, at the very least!

Fun and full of clever ideas - a bargain too!.......2004-01-05

I checked this book out from the library and am now going to purchase it. I found the bags in this book creative and inspiring. I have looked into most of the books on making handbags and this is one of the better ones. I am a bit perplexed at some of the negative reviews at Amazon that I have read regarding this book. I think the instructions are easy to follow, and in my opinion, if you know how to sew (and if you have ever sewn the simplest of handbags), the instructions are easy to follow. My only complaint is that the patterns are not easily removed from the book, so unless you want to tear the book apart, they must be transferred to tracing paper. But I don't think this is a reason not to buy this book. Considering that the average handbag pattern is $8.00 (even then they must often be transferred to tracing paper) this book is a bargain. You get many patterns for the price of this book and it doesn't take a lot of effort to make the patterns. There are also a lot of good ideas in this book. Of course the best way to know if you like a book or not is to check it out before you buy it, which I always do.

Designer Style Jewelry: Techniques and Projects for Elegant Designs from Classic to Retro

Average customer rating:

It deserves 10 Stars
Slightly disappointed
Sherri Haab rocks!
Designer Style Jewelry: Techniques and Projections for Elegant Designs from Classic to Retro
Beautiful Jewelry to Make for Mixed-Media Crafters

Designer Style Jewelry: Techniques and Projects for Elegant Designs from Classic to Retro
Sherri Haab
Manufacturer: Watson-Guptill
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Book Description

Making gallery-quality jewelry with popular and easy-to-use jewelrymaking and crafts supplies is now possible with this guide to creating designer-style jewelry. The latest techniques for working with different mediums-wire, beads, polymer clay, leather, resin, laminate, and shrink plastic-along with fresh, sophisticated projects for earrings, necklaces, pendants, pins, bracelets, and rings are thoroughly detailed. The designs range in style from updated classics like Victorian portrait pendants to retro favorites like 1970s crocheted rings and necklaces. There are also instructions for finishing projects by combining them with purchased findings.

Customer Reviews:

It deserves 10 Stars.......2007-09-09

This is a fabulous book and worth buying. I've had several of Sherri Haab's books and by far this is one that covers so many different mediums while making it all seem doable for the crafter/artist. I liked everyone of her selections here. You will be inspired. Glad I made the purchase.

Slightly disappointed.......2007-01-19

It has a great synopsis and made it very desirable, but very disappointing when received.

Sherri Haab rocks!.......2006-11-07

I adore Sherri Haab. She explains things very clearly, so even if it's a technique you've never tried before. There are tons of pictures to go with the project, which really helps as well. And I just love her style of jewelry making. I've been making jewelry for a couple of years now, and got a lot out of the projects. Plus the list of supplies and suppliers was handy so you know where everything came from. I recommend this book

Designer Style Jewelry: Techniques and Projections for Elegant Designs from Classic to Retro.......2006-07-25

This book is of a great help to me in jewelry making. It is easy to read and instructions are clear. Thank you for such a fine book.

Beautiful Jewelry to Make for Mixed-Media Crafters.......2006-04-30

I'm an avid crafter and have recently started beading and making jewelry. After checking out every jewelry making book in our local library and browsing through many others at a couple of craft stores I decided I wanted to purchase this great book. All of the projects are for jewelry I would love to wear myself or make for others. The pictures are beautiful and the instructions are very clear. There is a project for everyone in this wonderful book.

The Amazing Spider-Man Pop-Up: Marvel True Believers Retro Collection (Marvel True Believers)

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spiderman pop-up for big people
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ONE MORE FOR SPIDEY FANS
This is a great book

The Amazing Spider-Man Pop-Up: Marvel True Believers Retro Collection (Marvel True Believers)

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ASIN: 0763632635
Release Date: 2007-04-10

Book Description

First in a series of four pop-tastic volumes: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN! Follow Spidey as he makes his transformation from shy bookworm Peter Parker to friendly neighborhood web-slinger. Plus encounter his seven deadliest foes, including Doctor Octopus, the Green Goblin, and Sandman. Kazam!

Customer Reviews:

spiderman pop-up for big people.......2007-07-17

A nice addition to my pop up collection.However it is nor really suitable for little spiderman fans.

Great Book!.......2007-05-20

This is a great pop-up book! I had none of the problems listed by a previous reviewer. The book arrived in mint condition, and the pop-ups opened and closed without any problems. I am taking this book to my fourth grade class. I know the kids will love it! I'm looking forward to future Marvel pop-up books!

Web-Slinging Fun!.......2007-05-11

Fans of the "friendly neighborhood web-slinger" will climb walls for Candlewick Press's new pop-up book featuring vintage artwork.

Featuring the story of how Peter Parker became the wise-cracking hero, this book also headlines seven of Spidey's worst enemies. Pull out info sheets on main characters and flaps with more background are peppered throughout.

Although geared toward children, this will also appeal to those kids who love one of Marvel's most popular comic book heroes. (Ages 5 & Up)

Reviewed by Christina Wantz Fixemer
05/10/2007

*Special Note* I did not find the same problems as listed by the first posted review (on May 6, 2007). My copy worked properly. The only "wrinkle" was caused by by 4-year-old daughter on the first page. And THAT is why it's for ages 5 & up! ;-)

ONE MORE FOR SPIDEY FANS.......2007-05-09

Spider-Man is not all that's amazing in this Retro Character Collection from Candlewick Press - the pop-ups are awesome. Measuring a generous 8" by 10" the pages seem to fly as metallic pop-outs spring up to follow the transformation of the reticent Peter Parker to Spider-Man, a superhero possessing great powers.

All of the pop-ups are based on original Marvel comic book excerpts, which collectors will find especially appealing. Since first introduced in 1962 Spider-Man has become one of the most popular superheroes, eventually appearing on the big screen and breaking box office records.

With this pop-up book readers will find our hero battling his worst enemies from Doctor Octopus to The Sandman. Also included are slide-out character fact files holding everything you wanted to know about the young man both blessed and cursed by a bite from an irradiated spider.

Enjoy!

- Gail Cooke

This is a great book.......2007-05-08

Stunning visuals literally jump off the pages as readers flip through "The Amazing Spider-Man Pop-Up" book. Released as the forerunner in the four book, True Believers Retro Character Collection from Marvel Comics and Candlewick Press, Spider-Man and his famous villains leap to life with every turn of the page.

Comic books collectors young and old will be scrambling to get their hands on this highly collectible book. Vintage comic scenes and descriptive bio's on all the major players will please the old-time spidey fan while informing the new. The book takes the reader through Peter Parker's transformation to Spider-Man and also highlights his seven deadliest foes, including Dr. Ock, Mysterio and Sandman.

Designed by Andy Mansfield and Published by Candlewick Press, this book is sure to be hit with Spider-Man fans everywhere. The hard cover of the book and the durability of the pages make this book suitable the younger web head fans as is recommended on the book (ages 5 and up).

On a side note, my four-year-old fell in love with this book. An avid Spider-Man fan, he was thrilled as he turned every page albeit sometimes a little rough. Luckily the strength of this book withstood his excitement and mine. Truly a great start to what is going to be a series with strong collectability.

Retro Barbecue: Tasty Recipes for the Grillin' Guy (Retro)

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Retro Barbecue
Retro Barbecue - So Much Fun!!
Relief from California Cuisine
Summertime necessity

Retro Barbecue: Tasty Recipes for the Grillin' Guy (Retro)
Linda Everett
Manufacturer: Collectors Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1888054638

Amazon.com

In the 1950s, "returning GIs wanted the picket-fenced home, a new car in the garage, and a patio with a barbecue. Yes, man was master of the flame, singeing his eyebrows while smoking out the neighbors." With that visual, author Linda Everett kicks off The Retro Barbecue, a colorful, kitschy, if slightly bizarre collection of barbecue recipes presented through the prism of 1950s America. During that decade "the popularity of the backyard barbecue quickly spread," says Everett, and her book is decorated with a deluge of grilling-related pictures and ads of the era, including ones for Ronson Fire-Starter Fuel ("Starts Barbecues Instantly! No Work! No Wait!") and the Master Barbecue Grill ("Eating Thrills for Family and Friends"). Baked in with all the nostalgia, though, is a bountiful array of intriguing, tasty American recipes, spanning meats, salads, sauces, drinks, desserts, and more. Highlights include Boston Harbor Baked Beans, Prairie Dogs (sliced hot dogs filled with American cheese), and Rosarita Beach Burgers, which are topped off with dollops of refried beans and avocado ("messy, but oh so yummy!"). Ultimately, this is a fun, goofy cookbook with plenty of retro charm. --Andy Boynton

Book Description

The grilled meats, casseroles, and molded gelatin salads of the 1950s defined the comfort foods Americans love. Returning from the war, men wanted a picket-fenced home, a new car in the garage, and a patio with a barbecue. Yes, man was master of the flame, singeing his eyebrows while smoking out the neighbors.

Featuring a colorful collection of nostalgic advertising, collectibles, and graphics, THE RETRO BARBECUE represents America in the golden age of the postwar party. Grill aficionados will appreciate the wide range of regional recipes and flavors, and greenhorns will be lead through all the steps to coronation as king of the coals. Recipes such as Bart's Backyard Ribs, Rosarita Beach Burgers, Cackle-N-Shout Chicken, and Pink Slipper Pickled Peaches are sure to delight friends and family. To fill out the feast, we've included recipes for chili, salsa, side dishes, and desserts. So toss on your apron, grab your spatula, and fire up the grill: It's retro barbecue time!

Customer Reviews:

Retro Barbecue.......2002-08-29

I thought Retro Barbecue was a phenominal book. I highly recomend it to any outdoor griller. I though I ws savvy on the grill, but having this book handy really made a significant difference in how my food turned out. Thank you Linda Everett for teaching even me a thing or two on the grill

Retro Barbecue - So Much Fun!!.......2002-08-03

Like the title mentioned, this book is so much fun! From the visually stunning colors and wonderful combinations, to the layout per page and the placement of every illustration, everything is just a pleasure to see.

I have been through this book and am always amazed and how much I like it, every time. I am especially fond of the trivia and other tidbits on the pages that has to do with the time period, not necessarily cooking.

The photos and illustrations of cooking utensils and other apparel are very fun! Of course, the recipes where one would use said utensils are also wonderful. I am hoping to try them all.

Overall, I enjoy the images, color and of course the recipes very much. This is a great addition to any cookbook set and is fun just to have out for everyone to see.

Relief from California Cuisine.......2002-07-23

"Retro Barbecue" by Linda Everett is a refreshing return to the era when few knew (and no one cared) about cholesterol, saturated fat and salt and big hunks of meat were the measure of a mother's love for family and friends. Not that we shouldn't eat a healthy diet, but there is something satisfying about revisiting an era where things really tasted good and when portions covered the plate. The book's pictures remind us that the backyard barbecue was the first serious foray of the average man into cooking and also illustrate the diversity of barbecue grills and fireplaces that predated today's expensive, stainless steel fabrications of ..., ... etc.

I found the recipes quite excellent and wide-ranging. One trying to recreate the backyard feast of their childhood should easily be able to do so with the broad range of side dishes and meats described. Watch your sodium intake for a week, check your blood pressure then indulge in a bit of comfort food that most of us would find far more satisfying than the small and expensive entree in our local gourmet restaurant.

Summertime necessity.......2002-07-11

This book is a must have for the summer barbecue season. Not only are the recipes easy to read and follow, but the book itself has enticing illustrations and looks great on a coffee table. What I liked the most about the recipes themselves are the use of seasonings. They do not require you to run to the grocery store and buy a seasoning that you will never find a use for again. My favorite recipe is the "Hickory Hill's Bestever Pork Chops". I never would have thought a combination of dijon mustard and apricot preserves would mix well on pork chops, but it turns out fabulous! The books final fun perks are the trivia tidbits found on almost every page. They cover a wide variety of trivia of the 40's and 50's. Overall I highly recommend this cookbook.

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