Old-Time Fruit Crate Labels in Full Color (Dover Pictorial Archive Series)

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Magnificent sourcebook for use by commercial artists, designers, and craftspeople includes 92 splendid full-color designs that once embellished fruit and vegetable containers. Vintage designs include handsome portraits of Native Americans advertising Indian Head apples, a spectacular bird promoting King Pelican iceberg lettuce, a covered wagon publicizing western vegetables, and much more.

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Beware of books with the same information but different covers........2005-09-05

I thought that I was ordering two books with different crate label art in them. I looked at the covers and they looked like different books. In fact the only thing that is different about them is the cover. It was all just a waste of money.

Too big and too wide...........2004-12-04

There is definetely no shortage of color in Ms Grafton's book; the illustrations and color on the labels is absolutely stunning. However, I did encounter significant difficulty when using the labels for the purpose of decoupage. First, the paper they are printed on is of a flimsy quality causing the ads to wrinkle & form air bubbles; thus, gluing any of the ads on a surface was very difficult. Second, the ads are too big and too wide. I would have appreciated ads of all variety of sizes, but many are just too big to glue on smaller or narrow boxes. A decoupage expert may know how to handle this kind of paper, but not a beginner.

Fruit crate art still flourishing.......2001-08-14

I highly recommend this paperback book to anyone who has an eye either for graphic art or rural Americana. At first glance you might wonder what all the fuss is about fruit crate labels, then one particular illustration from Carol Grafton's brilliantly colored collection of 92 designs catches your eye and you are hooked.

As the concise yet historically accurate summary points out on the first page, these colorful, often whimsical, labels were affixed to wooden shipping crates of produce until the mid 1950's when they were replaced by more standardized cardboard boxes. For someone who grew up in agricultural America (as I did) these pictures are nostalgically evocative of a time and place that is disappearing fast. My favorites from this book are the multicolored duck representing Duckwall brand pears from Hood River, Oregon, a pelican made of lettuce, and a Strathmore bagpipe player (who knew there were Scots in Strathmore?).

Many of these same labels have been featured in an exhibit by the California Historical Society in San Francisco (because the lithographers were from local graphic design businesses) and on Antiques Roadshow. Thousands of the original labels themselves can still be purchased at fairly low cost (try internet sites) but this book includes many that are no longer available and so is a good introduction to collecting.

My only regret about this book is that all the pictures couldn't have been the half page size that many are and that there could have been twice as many of them; I would have gladly paid the price. As it is, this volume is an excellent introduction to crate art for a very low price. Maybe there will be a Volume II.

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Extinction event: A workbook
Lyle Rosbotham
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An invigorating explosion of fascinating text and graphics this survey examines, with scrutinizing detail - forty years of the darkest, most shocking horror movies ever produced through the eyes of both critic and fan. Each blood-splattered page offers a wealth of detailed information regarding hundreds of shocking fright films Shock films that dared to push the limits of censors by breaking the last taboo of the cinema! In addition, the author also shines the spot light on the creative geniuses behind these trend-setting horror films as he analyzes everything from the wettest, wildest gore films to obscure treasures of the horror cinema.

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awesome.......2006-02-11

great book! tons of old and obscure movies described in this book. i wish some of the movies had more descriptions or facts, but overall it is a great read. definately worth checking out.

essential reading .......2005-08-06

essential reading for any horror fan looking for straight to the point reviews on great horror classics

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Artifice, ruse, and subterfuge at the card table: A treatise on the science and art of manipulating cards : embracing the whole calendar of slights that ... and strategem of the expert card handler
S. W Erdnase
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`No book is more timely than this collection, which analyses brilliantly the Western media's relentless absorption into the designs of dominant, rapacious power' - John Pilger

`A most timely book, with many valuable insights' - Martin Bell O.B.E

`It has long been known that the outcome of war is deeply influenced by the battle to win 'hearts and minds'. This book provides a stimulating set of perspectives which combine the analyses of prominent academics with the experiences of leading journalists' -

Professor Tom Woodhouse, University of Bradford

`This volume represents an all-star cast of authors who have a tremendous amount of knowledge about media and world conflict. One of its strengths is that it doesn't focus entirely narrowly on media, but puts the discussion of media issues in the context of changes in the world order in military doctrine' -

Professor Daniel C. Hallin, University of California

`This book comes just in time. A coherent and wide-ranging collection of data, analyses and insights that help our understanding of the complex interaction between communication and conflict. A major intellectual contribution to critical thinking about the early 21st century' - Cees J Hamelink, Professor International Communication, University of Amsterdam

With what new tools do governments manage the news in order to prepare us for conflict?

Are the media responsible for turning conflict into infotainment?

Is reporting gender specific?

How do journalists view their role in covering distant wars?

This book critically examines the changing contours of media coverage of war and considers the complexity of the relationship between mass media and governments in wartime.

Assessing how far the political, cultural and professional contexts of media coverage have been affected by 9/11 and its aftermath, the volume also explores media representations of the `War on Terrorism' from regional and international perspectives, including new actors such as the Qatar-based Al-Jazeera - the pan-Arabic television network.

One key theme of the book is how new information and communication technologies are influencing the production, distribution and reception of media messages. In an age of instant global communication and round-the-clock news, powerful governments have refined their public relations machinery, particularly in the way warfare is covered on television, to market their version of events effectively to their domestic as well as international viewing public.

Transnational in its intellectual scope and in perspectives, War and the Media includes essays from internationally known academics along with contributions from media professionals working for leading broadcasters such as BBC World and CNN.

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We are directed to "mind the time" on occasions when diligence to the clock is important. However, to deliberately invoke "mind your time" is to remember how quickly time, and the clock which serves as its agent, can so quickly recede into the mundane and taken for granted parts of our lives. The experience of time in families can both permeate all activities but nevertheless be hidden. The papers in this volume, representing a range of disciplines (history, sociology, psychology, family therapy, leisure studies, family science) intentionally foreground the way that time shapes everyday family worlds. Each chapter offers different insights into the way that we conceptualize time including analyses of pace, rhythm, negotiation, politics, timetables, schedules, social interaction and support. The meaning of time is illustrated through analyses of a variety of family issues including father involvement, infertility, work and family, mothering and

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Lincoln Source Documents in a Gorgeous Printing

Great volume culminates in the Lincoln-Douglas debates

#3 in my list of Libary of America books...(of 4)

Abraham Lincoln : Speeches and Writings 1832-1858 (Library of America)
Abraham Lincoln , and Don E. Fehrenbacher
Manufacturer: Library of America
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Binding: Hardcover

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Lincoln Source Documents in a Gorgeous Printing.......2007-08-03

The Library of America's collection of original Lincoln source documents in two volumes is a wonderful addition to the library of any person interested in this portion of American history. The two volumes represent the best scholarship available today in terms of organizing and duplicating Lincoln's own words as they are found in personal letters, speech transcriptions, notes, memos, and other forms of written communication. This is a collection that is a fascinating look at the inner thoughts of Lincoln as he progresses from a congressional candidate in the 1850's, then as a candidate for President in 1860, and then as he prosecutes the war of the states until the time of his assassination.

The Library of America represents a rare and welcome to the world of print publishing. Funded from a continuous trust that is structured to keep every single volume perpetually in print, the Library prints only on the finest paper, using only the best inks, and implementing the best binding technology available. These books are true library quality, with ultra-high quality paper from Germany and bindings from the Netherlands, and truly represent the finest book quality typically seen in today's book world. The perpetual trust of the Library nevertheless keeps the price of these volumes at a reasonable level, with most volumes available between $20 and $40 dollars. Once you handle one, you'll undoubtedly see what a real value this series represents.

Lincoln's writings and recorded speeches are incredibly interesting to read. These works provide remarkable insight into this most unusual of people, and posterity is pleased that so much of these items were saved and eventually collated for later review. Can we make ourselves belief that this is largely a self-educated man who writes English prose at a level rarely seen even in the most educated of individuals? Following the logic posed in many of these letters, coupled with the piecing insights into human nature that Lincoln seemed to exude, can give us an experience that extends our thinking and challenges our views. Because Lincoln is canonized in history, we really don't understand the real man all that well. These personal writings of Lincoln help de-mystify the true person behind the persona, and make us see the man, not just the legend.

Great volume culminates in the Lincoln-Douglas debates.......2005-05-11

Abraham Lincoln was a great President. Where he falls on your list is a private judgment, but most put him at or near the top. It is true that there is a more vocal element of detractors nowadays, but those voices tend to also advocate versions of America that most of us would not recognize nor care to legitimate. This volume begins with Lincoln as a young man of twenty-three beginning political career.

The letters are quite interesting and cover a range of topics. It is interesting to note his private correspondence on various topics such as the Mexican War and compare those notes to his public speeches. While he is clearly a politician and aware of the need to garner votes, he uses his powerful intellect to find the line that will hold to his principles and still be convincing to the electorate.

This volume culminates with the seven famed Lincoln - Douglas debates when those two candidates contended for a seat in the Senate representing Illinois. Remember, this was before Senators were directly elected. These were debates to win popular support, but also to show political viability so when the public selected the legislature, the legislature would choose the preferred candidate for the Senate. These debates received national attention, which pleased both candidates. The format was this: first speaker for one hour, response by the second speaker for an hour and a half, the first speaker responds for a half hour. They alternated who spoke first with each debate. They went after each other directly with challenges, personal attacks, interruptions, and appeals to the crowd. Can you imagine any of our candidates even attempting such a risky format nowadays?

As I read the debates, Douglas seems to be a panderer and clearly supporting slavery in a way that seems odd for someone seeking office in Illinois. However, he was really positioning himself for the Presidency. Stephen Douglas did become Senator while Lincoln did not. However, two years later, Douglas did not get nominated as a candidate for President and Lincoln won the Presidency.

This great volume has a chronology of Lincoln's life and notes on the texts and an index.

#3 in my list of Libary of America books...(of 4).......1999-12-14

I bought both volumns of this over the summer. I first bought Libary of America's publication of Jefferson which is a must have. Then Franklin. Those two are extremely good and I highly recommend them to anyone interested in raw historical material.

Now as for the volumes on Lincoln, don't get me wrong; they are also extremely good. As with all of these books, it is a rewarding reading experience to peruse collections of un-edited letters and speeches in their chronological order.

These volumes have every conceivable bit of correspondence imaginable. Lincoln apparently preferred the short letter, as there are several single paragraph letters to generals on the field and the like. He also wrote with simplicity and suprising bluntness. Volume 1 has a number of early speeches and famous debates which give you a sense of the lawyer turned politician. These of course are very lengthy. But also in volumes 1 and 2 there are numerous short letters which include urgent notes to General McClellan and others that would have made me quit the post had I been the receiver! In contrast there are letters revealing Lincolns more sensitive personal side.

I'm rating Lincoln's volumes just behind those of Jefferson and Franklin because there are no references detailing the circumstances for each writing. I felt a little lost not knowing what the impetus was behind the letters and correspondence. This is a departure from the Jefferson and Franklin books, which provide very detailed notes.

Finally I should say that Library of America's books are of very high quality for more than their authorship and reading content. All are bound nicely and printed on bible paper-like acid free paper. They are of exceptional quality just as books. I would say they are the best quality available.

Additionally, Library of America is a non-profit organization with the aim of distributing the work of America's essential writers without commercial gain.

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Abraham Lincoln : Speeches and Writings 1832-1858. Speeches, Letters, and Miscellaneous Writings. The Lincoln-Douglas Debates.
Abraham Lincoln
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Binding: Hardcover
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Abraham Lincoln: Speeches and Writings 1832-1858 Speeches, Letters, and Miscellaneous Writings
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Abraham Lincoln: Speeches and Writings: Volume I 1832-1858: Speeches, Letters, and Miscellaneous Writings. The Lincoln-Douglas Debates; Volume II 1859-1865: Speeches, Letters, and Miscellaneousd Writings, Presidential Messages and Proclamations
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Lincoln - Speeches & Writings (2 Volume Box Set) - 'Speeches & Writings 1832 - 1858', 'Speeches & Writings 1859 - 1865'
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN, SPEECHES AND WRITINGS 1832-1858, THE LIBRARY OF AMERICA

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THIS BOOK IS SET IN 10 POINT LINOTRON GALLIARD, A FACE DESIGNED FOR PHOTOCOMPOSITION BY MATTHEW CARTER AND BASED ON THE SIXTEENTH-CENTURY FACE GRANJON. THE BINDING MATERIAL IS BRILLIANTA, A 100% WOVEN RAYON CLOTH MADE BY VAN HEEK-SCHOLCO TEXTIELFABRIEKEN, HOLLAND. IT HAS ALSO BEAUTIFUL GILDING ON SPINE AND SLIPCASE, DECORATIVE ENDPAPERS AND SATIN BOOKMARK. THE LIBRARY OF AMERICA HAS BEEN PUBLISHING FOR 20 YEARS, DEDICATED TO BRINGING AMERICAN CLASSICS TO THE MASSES. THEY ARE FAST BECOMING COLLECTABLES, AND ARE KNOWN FOR THEIR STATELY LOOK AS WELL AS THE MOST STURDY SLIPCASES OF ANY PUBLISHER.

Abraham Lincoln,: Speeches and writings 1832-1858

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Abraham Lincoln,: Speeches and writings 1832-1858
Roy Prentice Basler
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Abraham Lincoln: Speeches and Writings 1832-1858 [2 vols]

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Abraham Lincoln: Speeches and Writings 1832-1858 [2 vols]
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LINCOLN: Speeches and Writings (2 Vol. Set); Vol 1: 1832 - 1858; Vol 2: 1859 - 1865)

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LINCOLN: Speeches and Writings (2 Vol. Set); Vol 1: 1832 - 1858; Vol 2: 1859 - 1865)
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Lincoln: Speeches and Writings 1832-1858
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