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In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Mars Attacks, this comprehensive book is the first-ever compilation of the infamous science-fiction trading card series produced by Topps in 1962. Edgy, subversive, and darkly comedic, this over-the-top series depicting a Martian invasion of Earth has a loyal...

The connoisseur's guide to the typewriter, entertaining and practical What do thousands of kids, makers, poets, artists, steampunks, hipsters, activists, and musicians have in common? They love typewriters—the magical, mechanical contraptions that are enjoying a surprising second life in...

Stagecoach robbers evolved as a consequence of the discovery of gold or silver, or some other mineral treasure, and a town would "spring forth from the earth" overnight. Roads were soon built and stage lines began operating. A "pitching Betsy" would take out bullion and dust and...

The Samurai sword of Japan is probably the finest edged weapon ever made. This volume by leading Samurai expert Stephen Turnbull reveals the story of how and why it achieved this distinction. Particular attention is paid to the development of the familiar curved blade from the original straight blades,...

Anyone who pays attention to the popular press knows that the new media will soon make books obsolete. But predicting the imminent demise of the book is nothing new. At the beginning of the twentieth century, for example, some critics predicted that the electro-mechanical phonograph would soon make...

The 87th issue of IndyFest Magazine! is here.This August 2015 issue is one you need to read. Inside you will find in-depth interviews with:Creators of The Mediocres Toby Gibbs & Jerry VoigtAuthor Trisha SugarekCreator of Source Point Trico LutkinsWriter and Editor of The Reply, Carly OttawayAlso...

Le banquet du savoir est ouvert ! Vous avez la mémoire qui flanche ; le peu que vous saviez, vous l'avez oublié. Tests et examens vous donnent des sueurs froides, tandis qu'en société, par crainte de dire une sottise, vous restez obstinément muet, honteux, buté ? un cancre face à l'instituteur... Pourtant,...

The Cambridge Modern History is a comprehensive modern history of the world, beginning with the 15th century Age of Discovery.  The first series was planned by Lord Acton and edited by him with Stanley Leathes, Adolphus Ward and George Prothero.  The Cambridge Modern History Collection...

Die herrliche Abendsonne beschien mit ihren goldenen Strahlen einen großen Fichtenbaum, welcher an einer felsigen Berghalde stand. Sein stachlichtes Laub prangte im schönsten Grün, und seine Äste waren wie mit Feuer übergossen und glänzten weithin durch die Gegend. Er freute sich dieses Glanzes...

I segreti di Original Sin hanno sconvolto uno dei più grandi eroi della Marvel. Il dio del Tuono non è più degno e Mjolnir è sulla Luna, senza nessuno che lo possa sollevare! Ma quando i Giganti del Gelo invadono la Terra, una nuova mano afferra il martello e una donna misteriosa indossa il mantello...

La mafia ha preparato una trappola per Frank Castle, facendo diventare la guardia del corpo Wilson Fisk un fittizio boss del crimine, “Kingpin”, in modo che diventi un bersaglio per il Punisher. Ma Fisk ha deciso che la sua nuova posizione gli piace, ed è pronto a fare qualsiasi cosa per mantenerla....

Contemporary Netsuke is an in-depth study of Japanese netsuke-miniature sculptures that are favorites of collectors and artists. In this unusual and engaging Japanese art book the author traces the historical background of netsuke and goes on to examine its current state, at the same time providing...

Die-hard collectors of pocket-sized racers, fans of nostalgia, youngsters and the young at heart will revel in the candy-colored brilliance and muscle-car-fashioned attitude features in this pioneer book devoted to the superior Spectraflame cars. From the Beatnik Bandit and Hot Heap to the...

The Action Figure Resource magazine is the first dedicated to the hobby of collecting Action figures.Bursting with 40+ full-color pages of news, reviews, checklists, guides, special features and tutorials covering everything from how to start your collection to cataloging, valuing, protecting...