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-- A fascinating book with stunning illustrations throughout-- Includes the work of artists such as Lucie Mabel Atwell and Owen Jones-- Written by an expert in the field of decorative artBiscuit Tins is a fascinating book which documents the decorative, imaginative and frequently beautiful examples of some of the earliest marriages of art and commerce -- a partnership that has evolved into the multi-million dollar industry of packaging and advertising that exists today.The author brings enormous...

In the early 1970s, video arcade games sprung to life in the form of Pong, Space Invaders, Asteroids, and Pac-Man, and if you were lucky enough to have an Atari system you could play Frogger or Galaga at home. By the 1980s, arcade and video games were entrenched as a pop culture phenomenon and were ubiquitous. But as quickly as the form took flight it began to change with the advent of hand-held games and more sophisticated home-gaming. Brian Eddy here traces the evolution of arcade video games,...

These wicked magnets are a throwback to iconic characters, celebrities, technology and ephemera of the 90s. The 90s - inarguably - were the coolest decade in recorded human history. T'was a simpler time, before the so-called "influencer" generation from which we now recoil in horror. It's probably safest that we all just wait out this decade by placating our own 90s nostalgia, which is exactly what these magnets provide! Niki Fisher's bold illustrations feature 90s tech like Nokia phones, Nint...

* MEDITATION AND MINDFULLNESS PRACTICES: Journal features Bob Ross-inspired prompts to promote calm and stress-relief; interactive elements include meditation guidance and ideas for calming artistic activities, with space to write and sketch throughout* BOB ROSS ARTWORK: Journal is beautifully designed with some of the artist's finest works appearing in spots throughout* DISTINCTIVE PACKAGE: Special die-cut cover highlights Bob Ross's famous portrait; 128-page journal features full-color design...

The cult of the celebrity and the fascination with the movie industry has spawned a large collector's market in movie memorabilia. This book is a comprehensive guide to the ever-popular area of collecting, focusing on movie posters. It is divided into genres such as film noir, Disney and other animation, movie stars, James Bond and "Star Wars", and follows the progression of cinema from the early days of silent film through to modern re-releases of old classics. There is also a section on other...

Begin your fast food collecting adventures with this pocket-size guide in hand. It displays a multitude of promotional toys distributed by fast food restaurants in approximately 300 full color photos, with current market values, convenient check-off boxes to help you record and organize your collection, and a comprehensive index. From Arby's and Burger King to Wendy's and White Castle, toys from over 24 different fast food restaurants (other than McDonald's) are represented. Whether 3 or 93, all...