Author: Jonathan Day
Publisher: Intellect (UK)
Published: 2014
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781783201860
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Jonathan Day's book expounds, explores and examines Robert Frank's work pictorially. Frank's candid images of men and women from all classes and walks of life is credited with changing the course of the art form. Day pairs images with commentary that details the aspects of the work that are visually expounded and explain in Day's images.
Author: Ringo Starr
Publisher:
Published: 2005-09-01
Total Pages: 111
ISBN-13: 9781844034239
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A unique insight into the friendship between the members of the Beatles through postcards sent to Ringo from John, Paul and George. Sensationally presented, this book features 53 postcards sent by John Lennon, George Harrison and Paul McCartney to Ringo Starr. The superb facsimile reproductions of the cards, complete with the occasional drawing, depict both the spontaneous wit and art of the Beatles. The reproduction of the postcards is supplemented by revealing text from Ringo explaining the meaning behind the cards and documenting the corresponding moments in his life. This visually stunning and intriguing book is, quite simply, a must-have for anyone interested in the story of the Beatles phenomenon.
Author: Joe Sonderman
Publisher: Voyageur Press
Published: 2014-06-15
Total Pages: 307
ISBN-13: 1627882014
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →DIVThere is perhaps no better visual record of Route 66’s iconic sites than the thousands of illustrated and photographic postcards that have been produced over the years to promote the Mother Road’s motels, hotels, tourist traps, trading posts, bustling burgs, greasy spoons, and natural wonders. This massive collection gathers together more than 400 of the finest examples of postcard art from Route 66’s golden age: the 1930s through the mid-1960s, an era before long-distance car travel was largely supplanted by the airlines./divDIV/divDIVRoute 66 historian Joe Sonderman has curated the very best out of his 20,000-card archive to document a journey down the Mother Road through the decades, state-by-state from east to west. Visit landmark stops like the Rock Village Court, the Meramec Caverns, Mule Trading Post, and Wigwam Village in cities that include Chicago, Springfield, Amarillo, Tucumcari, Flagstaff, Barstow, Santa Monica, and many, many more./divDIV/divDIVThe fruit of Sonderman’s labor is the definitive book collection of Route 66 postcards. Postcards from Route 66 is a valuable visual reference documenting the evolution of the famous highway and its equally famous roadside stops as well as a historical record of the time period, complete with many notes both hastily scribbled and thoughtfully composed by Route 66 travelers through the decades./div
Author: BrownTrout Staff
Publisher:
Published: 1996-08
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781563137884
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →BrownTrout postcard books are first and foremost beautiful little books. There are over 120 subjects ranging from the sublime (Desert Light) to the slightly ridiculous (Outhouses). Each card is a token which reflects two directions: upon the addressee who receives a beautiful card with the sender's personal message; and on the sender who chose the card for the recipient. Whether you actually send them to friends and relations or simply save the books to enjoy yourself, BrownTrout's books of postcards are great products.
Author: Steve Rothery
Publisher:
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 180
ISBN-13: 9780993558108
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Publisher: Blue Sky Press (AZ)
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780439915021
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →In this next bestselling title from Mark Teague, Ike's plans for a peaceful cruise with Mrs. LaRue are thwarted when their neighbor, Mrs. Hibbins, falls suddenly ill. While she recovers, Mrs. LaRue is taking her cats on a weeklong road trip vacation. Ike is beside himself and quickly takes up his pen to tell us why! Join award-winner Mark Teague on this romping road trip across America. Readers can follow along on the maps of the U.S. that span the endpapers. Teague drives us to the story's satisfying conclusion, and we are left with one profound question: Can cats and dogs really be friends?
Author: Michael Harling
Publisher: Cabal Group Limited
Published: 2008-11-26
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781905430482
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Postcards from across The Pond began as a means of keeping in touch with the folks back home in the USA, but it soon expanded into a humorous commentary on British life by an accidental expat. "Laugh out loud funny regardless of which side of the pond you call home... Bill Bryson move over, there's a new American expat in town with a keen sense of humor." Jeff Yeager, author of 'The Ultimate Cheapskate's Road Map To True Riches' "A very funny book indeed. I was literally laughing out loud whilst reading this book; not only did I enjoy it, but I am now craving more." Steve Gillen, moderator of www.ukusforum.com "I savored the bubbling flavor of this Yankee reaction to Saxon country in the form of perky postcard-style epistles." Eileen Swift, former syndicated travel writer for Newsday "Not only fascinating for Anglophiles who've only visited the 'motherland' on vacation, but very, very funny, too. Joe Queenan and Bill Bryson...watch out!" Diana Burrell, co-author of 'The Renegade Writer', www.hailbritannia.com "A lovely, quixotic, affectionate attempt to bring together those 'two nations divided by a common language.' A must for travellers in both directions." Gordon Astley, presenter of BBC Southern Counties Radio "Whether you've been in the UK for decades, or are just about to embark on your journey, sit back and enjoy Mike Harling's unique, entertaining descriptions of his life across the pond." Toni Hargis, author of 'Rules Britannia', www.rulesbritannia.com Michael Harling grew up in rural Columbia County in Upstate New York. He has been published in various newspapers and magazines including: The Writer's Digest, The National Lampoon and The Journal of Forensic Identification. Six years ago, through no fault of his own, he found himself living in Sussex, England where, amazed and amused by the behavior of the British, he began posting his observations on his website. Michael is the father of three sons from a previous marriage. He currently lives in Horsham with his wife, Shonagh. Find out more at www.lindenwald.com
Author: Shellee Graham
Publisher:
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781571780645
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Twenty-two postcards of the very best images from an acclaimed collection of photographs celebrating Route 66. Icons of the Mother Road are captured in dazzling color -- some shot just before these artifacts disappeared forever into history.
Author: Tom Sadowski
Publisher:
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 64
ISBN-13: 9780882405797
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This off-the-wall collection of photographs is sure to make you laugh out loud--or at least snort inappropriately! Wildly popular since their creation in the 1980s, these classic postcard images are visual puns executed with pre-Photoshop tools. They'll tickle anyone who loves a good giggle.