No comments about Long Beach Island Historical Postcards.

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1 comments about Postcards From the Nursery: The Illustrators of Children's Books and Postcards (Scrapbook).

1. Many people think that postcards are either views of some hotel or museum reproduction of an old master, or an ad for the local politician or car dealership. As a result, most of them are literally astounded when they see the wealth of photography and art which has adorned the picture postcard since the late 19th century and which is still going strong into the 21st.
   
   There have, in fact, been hundreds of books about postcards, including studies of one artist, studies of one subject such as cats and teddy bears, to name but two, historical events, most notably wars, views of urban or rural areas, and of course books on the art of postcards themselves. Most of these can be purchased from the chain bookstores and from Amazon.com.
   
   However, in my opinion, of all of the available (and no longer available) books, there are only three major works (i.e. a full length 250+ page book) which reflect the full splendor of the postcard and which, if placed on a coffee table or central in-home setting, will continue to delight both occupants and guests. Two of them I have reviewed in their listings on Amazon.com. They are "Art Nouveau Postcards" by Fanelli and Godoli and "Postcards of Nursing: A Worldwide Tribute" by Zwerdling. Both of these books have superb graphics, a surprising range of topic and subject (although if one of them purports to be about nursing, it encompasses much, much more), and the production values are as good as any art book.
   
   The book being reviewed here, "Postcards from the Nursery," is no exception. This book is special. The layout combines the works of the artists with their biographies, and the biographies themselves include photographs which show the artist in his or her heyday as well as later pictures.
   
   The book is more than a book of illustrated fairy tales. It is a book of wonder. Children, will, of course, be delighted in it. Adults will be transported into realms of their own childhood or perhaps an ideal childhood. What may be surprising is that the artists themselves ranged in their own childhoods from privileged happy ones to sad, almost tragic ones....but they all transcended their personal experiences to create images which are universally appealing.
   
   Do yourself, your family and friends a favor. Buy this book and put it in a place where it can be seen.

1 comments about Woodmont On The Sound, CT (Postcard History).

1. For all who love Woodmont, CT, this is a great book. I spent the first several years of my life there, my mother was born and grew up there, and this book brings back many happy memories. I am very grateful to Katie Murphy for putting it together! Order your copy today!

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No comments about Greetings from Virginia Beach.

2 comments about Dictionary of Picture Postcards In Britain 1894-1939.

1. I love this book! It has useful information arranged alphabetically: very important for the novice collector. My only complaint is that there is no indication of price ranges, in any currency. Would a companion volume be forthcoming?

   It is well-illustrated in both black and white and full-colour photos. Worth owning.




2. check out every postcard artist and dealer from the golden days of postcards. This book makes interesting reading and is a must for all serious collectors. If you only ever buy one book on the subject of postcards then this has to be the one.

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