1 comments about The Corvette in the Barn: More Great Stories of Automotive Archaeology.

1. This is not up to the standard set by the Cobra .... but it has a few interesting little reads. Its a shame that the internet and ebay has seemly ruined the "hunt" for classics.

5 comments about Lionel Trains Pocket Price Guide 1901-2010 (Greenberg's Pocket Price Guide Lionel Trains).

1. I received this wonderful Guide in record time! It is a great reference book.



2. I have Lionel Train Pocket Price 1901 - 2010. Print quality remain good and price adjustments for valuable asset collectibles show slight rise item values than Lionel Train Pocket Price 2007.
   
   Purchased Lionel Train Pocket Price found good deal at Amazon.com
   
   Smile,
   Randall Biell



3. I'm new to the game of collecting / buying Lionel trains. I was looking for a guide that would give me a broad description of the various trains, accessories, etc. made by Lionel over the years (INCLUSIVE OF PHOTOS OF EXAMPLE ITEMS), along with a range of fair-market prices.
   
   Unfortunately, I found that this guide must be tailored to the experience, serious collector who already (and completely) knows Lionel stock. The guide has pages and pages of listings (a good thing), but they only include:
   
   Lionel Item Number; a five or six word description (no photos); excellent price; mint price.
   
   Again, perhaps a good resource for the experience collector. But definitely NOT helpful to someone like me who is trying to learn more about the Lionel family of trains and how to distinguish / recognize them.
   
   Sorry ... but I'll be returning my copy to Amazon.



4. Greenberg's Guides Lionel Trains 2010 Edition offers a pocket-sized guide packed with the basic facts on Lionel train collecting, covering all the basics of buying, selling or trading Lionel trains and accessories from prewar to modern times. Product listings include brief descriptions of each item, variations, and fair-market values. The truly pocket-sized slim format lends to take-along toting and is a fine pick for any Lionel collector's library.



5. Excellent rtesource for the train collector. Easy to use and understand. Pricing is spot on.

5 comments about The Complete Wooden Runabout Restoration Guide.

1. The book I chose both through Amazon and Classic wooden boating websites is perfect for the job of looking after a special item like a vintage Chris Craft runabout, in addition Amazon's service was amazing. i was advised the item would be approx 4 weeks to arrive in fact I received it 7 days later half way around the world - fantastic!



2. Great technical book on old wooden boat restoration; HOWEVER, you really need to bone up on your understanding of boat part terms if you're going to keep up with and understand what Danenberg is talking about. This is a must read for anybody contemplating the actual restoration of a wooden boat. There's a whole bunch more to it than just slapping on a fresh coat of varnish!!!! If you're still ready to tackle the project after reading this book, you probably really are up to doing it.



3. A comprehensive review of woodenboat contruction and repair. Author concentrates on practical repair and re-construction. Not designed for restoration of show boats, but for serious amateurs looking to re-build and use a wooden boat classic. Plenty of phographs and drawings to help you along. Covers just about every topic from keels and frames to finish and upholstery.



4. A comprehensive resource for all aspects of restoring wooden boats. Easy to understand and good additional resource citations.



5. If you are planning to restore an old wooden boat this book is a must have.
   Well written, large font and good content.

5 comments about In the Cockpit: Inside 50 History-Making Aircraft.

1. Being hung up on internal details I really liked this book. It is a treasure trove for cockpit color data. Favorites are the He 219 Ki-45, Ju 388 and FJ-1. Ideal for modelers and armchair aeronuts.



2. I purchased this book for my husband for Christmas and he has thoroughly enjoyed the book. He is a former pilot (retired) so he had a "built-in" interest. There were so many cockpits he had not seen and he enjoyed seeing and reading about each. I highly recommend this book for anyone with a pilot in their family.



3. Beautiful book. The cover looks like leather, the book's quality reminds you of an antique book. The photographs are excellent and extremely detailed. I purchased it for a nephew who is really into WWII plains, trains and ships. For a historical aircraft lover it's a perfect gift. I only read a page or two, so I can not comment on the writing, but I believe the real beauty is in the photographs. Even someone who has little interst in aircraft found the pictures compelling.



4. This will be a perfect gift for my son, who loves aviation and history. The book, itself, is very attractively done, definitely one to keep. I skimmed through it, and know my son will be interested in all the information it provides.



5. There are some wonderful flight sims out there. You can sit at your PC and fly all sorts of aircraft. Not too bad, huh? With most of these sims you can see the controls. Sometimes the controls are rendered quite faithfully, at other times you get a generic rendition. In this book, however, you'll find that other than for WW I craft, interiors get very complex indeed.
   
   50 aircraft interiors are covered here--lots of well-done full-color photographs. With the Halberstadt CL IV in 1917 you get a spartan cockpit--about a half-dozen gauges and a handful of switches and levers. It shouldn't be too hard remembering which is which. Taking off, flying, and landing, well, that's different. The 1937 Piper Cub--still quite simple. The 1927 Lockheed Vega--maybe 15 gauges, and 20 levers. The Hurricane of WW II begins to look quite a bit more intimidating: the Corsair takes another jump in complexity. The MIG-15 begins to look despairingly difficult (yet pilots regularly flew it). The Concorde looks as if it might require its own 250-page section in a flight sim manual. Leave the actual flying to others--while you browse this delightful book!

5 comments about The Art of the Automobile: The 100 Greatest Cars.

1. This was a gift to my son, a car buff, who loved it when I gave it to him for Xmas. Haven't asked him more, but if he liked it, it's worth reading.



2. Gorgeous! Photos, text and format. Gave it to my brother and it shut him up for several hours, while he pretended his truck outside was an Italian piece of automotive art.



3. Great information. There are models mentioned that I am seeing for the first time.



4. I purchased this book for our lobby at work and we gave it to a client who absolutely raved about it. I've replaced the copy and I keep hearing "ooh"'s and "ah"'s of appreciation from our clients as they pour over the picures. The photos are large and very clear. The cars are positioned in romantic gorgeous locations which fuels the imagination. I don't expect this copy to stay long either!



5. The author's list of what constitutes the 100 greatest cars is pretty sound but there are many others that would equally deserve a place; however you can't put everything in and still have a book that will sell for an economic price. Most of the photos are superb but there are a few that are disappointing such as the Thunderbird pics or the VW Beetle at the end. The photo of the Cisitalia has the rear cropped off, ouch.
   The portrait photos are mostly full page and fortunately the publisher has avoided the trap of spreading them across the gutter and eliminating details in the middle, with a few exceptions. Overall it's a lovely book and if you like classic cars you are certain to treasure it.

5 comments about Winchester: An American Legend.

1. This book is very well writen and worth it for the beautiful color pictures of all the rare winchesters that I cannot afford to buy.



2. I live in Australia and I'm always on the lookout for books about the history of guns, as my father and brothers are collectors and it's getting harder and harder to find books of these sort here. Amazon made it very easy to order and make payment, I ordered 4 books at once, they all arrived neatly packed and in no time at all! Extremely happy with the process, I'll be a return customer!!



3. It is a coffee table book for anyone who loves beautiful guns. But it is more than that, too. Prop it up (its a monster book, hard on the wrists) and delve into the history of these deadly works of art, and into the history of America's Number One riflemaker.
   
   Wilson is a fine, workmanlike writer with a full grasp of his subject. The photos are magnificent. This book sits in the place of honor in my own living room, and I notice all but the most die hard hoplophobes are inexorably drawn to it, losing themselves in the text and photos, marveling at the genius of the Winchester designs and the artistry of the gunmakers. It's harder to find a better recommendation than that one. An essential text for the Winchester fan, or anyone who shoots or collects.
   
   Hal Herring
   author of:
   [ASIN:0762745088 Famous Firearms of the Old West: From Wild Bill Hickok's Colt Revolvers to Geronimo's Winchester, Twelve Guns That Shaped Our History]



4. One more of my top books for the value on my list. I am still learning about guns form these books.



5. This book is an eye opener for sure! Okay it is a coffee table book rather than a serious reference work, but hey, you cannot deny the shear luminous beauty of the photography and the well thought out layout and design. There is good info to be had as well, this book is a 'faster' reference than Madis' work and leaves you hungry for more. Well done Mr Wilson, I will be buying more of your work!

5 comments about How to Restore Your Collector Bicycle.

1. This is a second printing of the same helpful hands-on guide published in 2001. The original book received several 5-star reader reviews which may be viewed at the first printing's product detail pageHow to Restore Your Collector Bicycle. The chapters not only cover finding, evaluating, and restoring old bicycles, but discuss all aspects of collecting them. Step-by-step disassembly and assembly procedures are covered in detail, with one chapter devoted strictly to painting. There is even a black and white photo gallery showing collectors' personal bikes. Written for hobbyists by a hobbyist.



2. Well written book for a collector and enthusiast. Loads of helpful information for any restoration project. Great photos and checklists.



3. I am mainly into restoring classic British cars, but my interest in classic bicycles has always been strong. I have found this to be an excellent book for its coverage of the restoration process, for the many helpful technical tips sprinkled throughout, and for the high level historical information covering major categories of most commonly collected bikes.

   Some of best financial advice in the book relates to finding and selecting reasonable project bikes (I have a bad habit of trying to "save" bikes needing major work and/or missing parts). The chapters "Finding and Evaluating a Bicycle" and "Choosing the Right Project" have helped to change my approach. As recently as this morning, after becoming enamoured with a certain 1920s era bicycle needing restoration, I checked page 12 and was tipped off that the expense of the single tube tires might be significant. A quick phone call verified the expense...saved!

   This is a well written book and well worth the investment.




4. a great book love it



5. I can't say enough good things about this book! Of course it has the usual "how to remove a tire" info, but the sections on rebuilding and refinishing a vintage bicycle are plain outstanding! The information is detailed without being overwhelming. And they also make sense to non-gearheads like me. The book also gives lots of sources for obtaining vintage and reproduction parts--with URLs that actually work! One of the things I liked best about the book is that the author places much emphasis on the decision making process involved in cleaning/repairing/restoring an old bike. As we all know, many collectible bikes (and collectibles of any kind!) have been ruined by over-enthusiastic owners wanting to make them "like new." It is obvious that Mr. Love LOVES his hobby, and delights in sharing it with other people. Highly recommended!

5 comments about Legendary Farm Tractors: A Photographic History.

1. My Husband and 4 yr old love to look through this together.. Great Book for the interested Future Farmers and present..



2. I bought this book for a friend of mine, all I heard about for the next two weeks was tractors! There are lots of nice photographs, many which include a bit of background from the region they came from. This is especially nice because you get a feel of where the tractors originated. The book is now traveling through our group of friends, and is a big hit with everyone. For my taste there could be slightly more indepth descriptions, but for photos it's perfect!



3. This book has alot of great pictures of all type of tractors. My sons really enjoyed. Highly recommend



4. This book is beautiful. It is hardback and visually very appealing for any tractor enthusiast. I bought this as a Christmas gift, and I would buy it again!



5. This book has lots of pictures which is what I wanted. So for us this book was exactly what we needed.

5 comments about Standard Catalog of Lionel Trains 1900-1942.

1. As an antique dealer I purchase many price catalogs. I am frequently dissapointed in the pictures, text, pricing, or completeness of the catalog. This catalog was easy to use, had picures of every entry, detailed descriptions of every entry, including minor differences of items with the same Lionel number. As far as I could tell EVERY item was included. Every item had pricing in various conditions.
   
   This catalog is an excellent investment!



2. My father passed away a year ago and left a rather large collection of Lionel trains. I bought this book to try to determine the value (not for sale) of his collection. All of the trains were there with a description of purpose, model and years made. It was a lot of fun just learning about the trains and seeing them presented in this great book. We are not planning on selling the trains but now we know what we have - more than just the value.



3. An excellent addition to your library. Lots of photos, and information, to enhanse your enjoyment of the hobby!
   
   You will enjoy this book!



4. The book was delivered very quickly. The seller took great care to protect the book during shipping as the book arrived in perfect condition.



5. David Dole has accurately researched the prewar era of Lionel Trains in detail with descriptions and great photos. If you are collector or just interested in old toy trains young or old you will enjoy this book. The pictures of the actual trains and copies of pages from the old catalogs are worth buying the book for. My grandchildren love looking at David Doyle's book on Lionel Trains.

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