This book contains over 500 color photos, displaying a wide range of cameras produced from the earliest days of photography to the rise of the digital age. The informative text provides a history of cameras, organized into chapters by various camera types, including snapshot, folding, rangefinder, single lens reflex, twin lens reflex, stereo, panoramic, miniature, and spy cameras. Cameras within each chapter are arranged chronologically to show the

The author focuses on a British craftsmen, such as William Morris and Charles Rennie Mackintosh, who turned their backs on the mass production of the Industrial Revolution to form a ‘Round Table’ in order to establish a means of returning to hand-crafted products.

A Century of Carnival Glass
by Glen and Stephen Thistlewood
 

Featuring over 400 outstanding color photographs and 130 black and white illustrations, this thoroughly researched and visually exciting book covers more than 100 years in the history of Carnival Glass. The creation of classic American Carnival Glass took the world by storm in the early 1900s, bringing color and beauty in the form of iridized glass to homes everywhere. The book features detailed information on over 500 Carnival patterns--plus shapes, colors, and values..

Follow the way social attitudes and historical events—among them, slavery and materialism, wars and plagues—influenced how glassworking developed in the Roman world from the mid-1st century BCE to the late sixth century CE. Woven into this story is the place of glassware in Roman everyday life.

Loaded with labor- and time-saving conveniences, the Hoosier cabinet was among the earliest design innovations of the modern American kitchen. This culinary workstation allowed owners to maintain an efficient and clutter-free kitchen by centralizing utensils, cookware, tools, and ingredients, while providing a space in which to prepare the meals of the day. This history of the Hoosier cabinet includes original manufacturers’ ads and sales literature.

Unlock the excitement and richness of baseball card collecting with "How to Collect Baseball Cards: 100 Tips From A-Z." This comprehensive guide is your essential companion for diving into or enhancing your journey in the dynamic world of baseball card collecting. Whether you’re a beginner captivated by the nostalgia of classic cards or a seasoned collector aiming to refine your strategy, this book offers 100 indispensable tips that span every aspect of this beloved hobby.