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2009 Official Vintage Guitar Magazine Price Guide: The Only Complete Guide!
by Vintage Guitar Books (Paperback)

Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, The Official Vintage Guitar Magazine Price Guide continues to be the industry-leading reference for values on vintage and collectible guitars, basses, lap steels, mandolins, ukuleles, banjos, amps, and effects. The expanded 2009 edition spans over 500 pages and includes information on more than 1,700 brands and more than 1,200 photos, plus a detailed look at the "hows" and "whys" of the collectible instrument market. This guide is the only such work to cover all this in one very affordable volume!

Alastair Dougall
James Bond: The Secret World of 007
by DK CHILDREN (Hardcover)

From its foreword, written by M16's very own chief, M, James Bond: the Secret World of 007 takes readers on a thrill-packed journey through the life and career of the world's most famous secret agent. Every major mission Bond has ever undertaken in the interests of world security, from Dr. No to The World Is Not Enough, is investigated and explained. Spectacular illustrations and photographs reveal, for the first time, the hidden workings of Bond's incredible vehicles and gadgets, the labyrinthine lairs, and masterplans of villains such as Ernst Stavro Blofeld, Elliot Carver, and Auric Goldfinger, and some of 007's most spectacular chases and battles. The book also explores Bond's lovelife, and his relationships with other key members of M16, such as M, Q, and Miss Moneypenny. In addition, a reference section gives details of the world famous movies based upon his amazing assignments. Officially endorsed by Eon Productions, creators of the Bond movies, this in-depth approach ...

Robert Osborne
80 Years of the Oscar: The Official History of the Academy Awards
by Abbeville Press (Hardcover)

For the film industry, the Academy Awards is the most celebrated and most significant night of the year: everyone longs for the recognition of being nominated to win a little golden statuette. For most of us, however, even a walk down the red carpet is just a dream. 80 Years of the Oscar puts readers into those iconic plush seats for the thrill of the Academy Awards, from the first show in 1928, shortly after the introduction of the talking picture, to this year's eightieth anniversary. With hundreds of photographs and an informative text by Hollywood insider Robert Osborne, 80 Years of the Oscar is the official history of the Academy Awards. Organized by year, 80 Years of the Oscar chronicles the ceremonies themselves, as well as the accomplishments, trends, developments, and events that occurred, both within the Academy and for the film industry as a whole. Osborne comments on each year's most important films and shares the stories behind them. He also transports readers into ...

Fjestad, Zachary R.
Blue Book of Electric Guitars
by BLUE BOOK (Paperback)

Looking for guitar values and information? The Blue Book of Electric Guitars, 11th Edition is now expanded to 1,168 pages including the 16-page color Photo Grading System. This ultimate reference guide includes guitar reference information and values on over 1,200 guitar manufacturers and distributors including Gibson, Fender, Paul Reed Smith, Epiphone, Gretsch, Guild, Ibanez, Dean, Washburn, Yamaha, B.C. Rich, and ESP, as well as many independent luthiers and custom builders. Other features include hundreds of intricate images, a detailed serialization section, and a Trademark Index that lists all current contact information for manufacturers. This unique and valuable compilation of information is not available anywhere else at any price!

Zachary R. Fjestad
Blue Book of Acoustic Guitars: 11th Edition
by Blue Book Publications (Paperback)

If you re looking for a single publication with the most complete information and up-to-date pricing on thousands of acoustic and acoustic-electric models, this newest 11th Edition Blue Book of Acoustic Guitars is the only book for you. Completely revised, this newest edition is packed full of the following features and benefits: Expanded to over 700 pages, over 800 acoustic guitar manufacturers, trademarks, and luthiers are identified and described, including hundreds of B&W images. Includes complete information on almost all new makes/models and vintage acoustic guitars. Pricing has been extensively revised, including up-to-date values on vintage instruments. Serialization charts/listings have been updated, allowing you to determine the year of manufacture and production totals on many popular makes/models. A completely updated Trademark Index provides you with the contact information on almost all current manufacturers and luthiers.

George Gruhn, Walter Carter
Gruhn's Guide to Vintage Guitars : An Identification Guide for American Fretted Instruments (2nd Ed)
by Backbeat Books (Paperback)

Bruce Hershenson
60 Great Sci-Fi Movie Posters (Illustrated History of Movies Through Posters, Volume 20)
by Bruce Hershenson (Paperback)

60 of the very best sci-fi movie posters ever made.

Tim Neely
Goldmine Standard Catalog of American Records 1950-1975
by Krause Pubns Inc (Paperback)

This book lists more than 100,000 collectible and common 45s, LPs, and EPs, 12-inch singles and picture sleeves by artist--more listings than any other price guide in the hobby. 200 photos.

Geoffrey T. Carlton
Star Wars Super Collector's Wish Book: Identification & Values
by Collector Books (Hardcover)

With the release of Star Wars, Episode II, in theaters this spring, a new collecting frenzy will begin for Star Wars collectors everywhere. Not only will there be new merchandise crowding store shelves, but vintage collectibles are sure to skyrocket in value. Star Wars collectibles have been around since the year before the release of the first movie in 1976. Fans and collectors need a trustworthy source for all of these items, and Star Wars Super Collectors Wish Book will fulfill their destiny. There is no other book on the market that even comes close to this oneits loaded with over 23,000 listings and almost 9,000 color photographs! Values are given for loose and mint-in-package movie and character items: cookie jars, puzzles, costumes, action figures, playsets, cups, vehicles, posters, trading cards, micromachines, and thousands more. The book is divided into broad categories for easy location of items, unlike other guides on the market that leave you guessing. In both ...

Stephen J. Sansweet, T. N. Tumbusch
Tomart's Price Guide to Worldwide Star Wars Collectibles
by Tomart Publications (Paperback)

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