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PEZ made it OK to play with your food, and now those imaginative, colorful candy dispensers are sought after by collectors worldwide.After PEZ candy and dispensers were brought to the United States in 1952, more than 250 different types of character heads were made. Licensed cartoon characters, movie and TV personalities, and original designs are divided chronologically into five series, usually i

The Chevrolet Corvette recently celebrated its 70th anniversary. To mark the occasion, professional photographer Mario Brunner—himself a Corvette owner and enthusiast—traveled throughout the US and Germany to interview 70 diverse Corvette owners and photograph their cars. With his evocative photos and the owners´ own words, Brunner provides a glimpse into the international scene around

For every fisherman who feels buying a lure and catching fish is not challenging enough, this book takes you back to yesteryear, when there were no department stores or sports shops and helps you create your own fishing lures. In 220 detailed color photos, Greg Hays helps you carve lures step-by-step, from the initial blank to a finished broke-back lure.Every tool needed is listed, every technique

A fantastic presentation of history and culture, of designers and automobiles. The author has explored family history and far beyond to explain how pedal cars were made, and why they ultimately lost favor in the marketplace. Workers who actually made the cars provide information that counts for collectors. Charming oral histories from the men and women who made hubcaps and welded little bodies com

In March 1969, the news that Daimler-Benz was developing a Wankel rotary-engine sports car hit like a bomb. Six months later, the C 111 was the star of the Frankfurt International Motor Show. Despite tremendous interest, Mercedes never put the vehicle into production. Various C 111s appeared over the next decade, featuring different engines, tweaked aerodynamics, and other modern developments. Bas

A visit to Venice, a city with no cars, allows you to envision yourselfback in time several hundred years ago, with traces of the City ofCanals' storied history on display wherever you look. However, thefuture of Venice is uncertain due to rising sea levels and overtourism.During a rare moment when tourism lulled due to the pandemic,photographer Greg Miller took advantage of the Venice's quiet str

To the Hilt is a riveting exploration into the mysterious and dangerous world of sword swallowing, charting its history from ancient rituals to modern-day performances. Cowritten by world-renowned sword swallower Dan Meyer and celebrated sideshow historian Marc Hartzman, this volume delves into the lives of over 100 sword swallowers. Meyer, with his numerous world records and vast experience, prov

Art is rooted in the present and often anticipates the future, and digital art is no exception. In this groundbreaking book, Alessandra Mattanza, a seasoned journalist and contemporary-art expert, guides readers through the dynamic world of digital art. This book delves into the artworks, philosophies, and creative processes of 20 renowned digital artists. Through insightful interviews and stunnin

The 13 projects are eye-catchingly original and range in difficulty from simple to complex. Each features elements made from yarns that are shiny or glittering or offer some other magical gleam. All offer variations and customizing options for the creative crochet fan to enjoy, and result in beautiful items that can be used to decorate, wear, or play with. The projects are useful anywhere, from l

Aerodynamics, lightweight construction, power, and balance: RS models from Porsche are always the sharpest upgrade on this side of the racetrack. For more than 50 years, Porsche 911s of every generation have borne the RS abbreviation for Renn Sport ("sport racing"). RS models dominate motor sports, inspire purists, push amateur racing drivers to their limits, and are simply a lot of fun. Professi

The rich and diverse world of fluorescent minerals is explored in this sweeping survey. Breathtakingly pure colors, with their ethereal glow, immediately capture your attention. Did you know that color television is a result of the study of fluorescing minerals?Fresh finds of fluorescent minerals are showing up regularly around the globe, and their collection is an entertaining and popular pasttim

Embark on a thrilling journey through the superlative recorded canon of one of the world’s most legendary heavy metal bands. Music journalist Martin Popoff provides an intimate and scholarly look into the life and times of Iron Maiden. From their humble beginnings in the dingy clubs of East London to headlining arenas and festivals worldwide, the band’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and

American Denim aims to preserve a unique property and a unique time in the history of American textiles. At one time the world´s largest denim mill, occupying more than a million square feet, you almost couldn´t see where the looms ended at the White Oak mill in Greensboro, North Carolina. Between 191