- Taschenbuch: 112 Seiten
- Verlag: Greenberg Pub (August 1995)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0897784006
- ISBN-13: 978-0897784009
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 27,4 x 20,6 x 0,8 cm
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Nr. 825.027 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
- Nr. 26 in Englische Bücher > Freizeit, Haus & Garten > Handwerk & Hobbies > Körbe
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This is the whole story of Aurora slot cars.
About a dozen years ago I discovered the world of toy collectors and began searching for the slot cars I had enjoyed as a boy. I soon found that many collectors knew a lot about the cars but very little about the companies that made the cars. As a historian by trade, I began to seek out the men who ran my favorite company, Aurora, and asking them to tell their stories. I interviewed executives, artists, sculptors, engineers, and advertising men. The result was this book.
About a dozen years ago I discovered the world of toy collectors and began searching for the slot cars I had enjoyed as a boy. I soon found that many collectors knew a lot about the cars but very little about the companies that made the cars. As a historian by trade, I began to seek out the men who ran my favorite company, Aurora, and asking them to tell their stories. I interviewed executives, artists, sculptors, engineers, and advertising men. The result was this book.
The book also has photos of many rare cars(some that never went into mass production) and contains a descriptive guide to every slot car Aurora issued up to the closing of the original company in 1977.
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A work of art for the slot car enthusiast and collector!
24. Juni 1998
Format:Taschenbuch
The work of Mr. Graham is one of the most complete works that I have read to date.
Graham begins the work with an excellent review of the beginnings of slot cars. The progression into the history of Aurora Plastics Company is a smooth and flawless transition. Graham holds no punches in this book when reviewing mistakes that Aurora made during its years. There are numerous pictures depicting almost any "Vibrator", "ThunderJet", "AFX", and large scale cars (1/32, 1/24) that Aurora produced while owned and operated primarily in the U.S.
This book also has a fair price guide in the back of the book. I think some information is outdated as far as value is concerned, but it is still a good baseline.
Overall, this book is a handy tool to identify your Aurora vehicles and to use as a collectors guide. It is well worth the money to purchase and would even make a good gift for that "slot-head" in your family.
I also recommend getting John A. Clark's book mentioned in the reference to this book. Together you couldn't ask for better information on Aurora!
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Aurora Slot Cars
8. Oktober 2004
Format:Taschenbuch
Do not buy this book to "valuate" your cars. This book is all about the history of Aurora. If you are interested in the company, the men, the circumstances, then buy this book. As far as I know it's the only book of its kind and there in lies the value. A great product (T-jets), a unique company (Aurora), an interesting history and well told. I love this book and it's worth every penny.
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No real insight into Aurora from this greenburg book
24. August 2001
Format:Taschenbuch
This book has nice pictures, just not enough of them. It gives no insight into Aurora or the rationalization of the pricing valuation structure. After attending Slot Car Swap Meets for the past several years, the book is not even close to the valuation criteria used by diehard collectors. If you use this book to valuate your cars, you will invariable over value common cars, and under value the true rare ones. By the way unless the car is extremly rare, it must be in new condition (not just mint for the age), to have any true collector value at all. Mint for age cars are worthless.
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