Schiffer Publishing graciously provided five new book titles for me to review. As with all of their books they are finely printed, bound and presented with or without jackets.
The highest quality papers, eye-popping photographs and art distinguish Schiffer’s books. If you are a historian or collector I highly recommend all of their books.
The Creativity Oracle
As a Christian I don't hold much stock with magic. I do, however appreciate common sense and the application there of.
While I do not believe in magic, fortune telling or the like I do respect those people who have different views than myself. I disagree with them on their assumptions.
I firmly believe God loves them just as much as he does me and he wants to see them successful, happy and fulfilled lives through his saving grace.
Amy Zerner and Monte Farber have compiled The Creativity Oracle: Visions Of Enchantment To Guide & Inspire Magic Makers.
Basically a resource for the reading of cards the book does offer some sage advice when it comes to living life day-to-day.
Beautifully designed and packaged the square-bound box with its magnetic flap houses a book and a stack of beautifully illustrated cards.
The book delves into the authors’ beliefs and the cards contain short phrases that encourage creativity and living life in peace and harmony.
As I stated I don’t believe in magic, but as a creative guide the cards offer some good day-to-day advice.
No Way Out
The time: the midst of World War II. The mission: the aircraft “Lady Be Good” a B-24 Liberator aircraft, was sent out on her first combat mission.
She was flown out from the Northern Coast of Libya to bomb the port of Naples, Italy.
She never returned. Fifteen years later she was discovered 500 miles in the dessert of Libya by an oil exploration team. The team was missing with no sign of their bodies. A short time later remains of some of the crew was discovered.
No Way Out, by author Steven R. Whitby, tells the untold story of the B-24 “Lady Be Good” and her crew.
The book delves into the mission of the aircraft, its crew and the war. Interviews with ground personnel, witnesses and others are complemented by archival black and white and color photos of the aircraft crash site, the bodies and crew.
It’s a haunting examination of one of the world’s most mysterious aircraft crashes and recovery.
Harley-Davidson Legends
Authors Dieter Rebmann, Horst Rosler and Frank Sander examine 35 classic Harley-Davidson motorcycles in chronological order.
For over 100 years the Milwaukee based Harley-Davidson Company has turned out and created what many consider the greatest motorcycles in the world.
The authors offer insights into each of the 35 models including striking full color photos of the entire bikes along with close-up shots of their parts and components.
Full engine and body specs are included. I’ve never owned a motorcycle but if I did my first choice would be Harley-Davidson. The brand is a classic and sets the benchmark for all motorcycles to follow.
If you love motorcycles-especially Harleys, then you’re sure to love Harley-Davidson Legends. Rev up you engines and hit the highway on 35 classic models.
Armored Vehicles Of The German Army 1905-1945
I’ve said it before and it bears repeating. Like the German military or not, the German Army during the first half of the 20th Century turned out some of them most impressive military vehicles and hardware imaginable.
Innovative, rugged, and revolutionary the German Army’s Armored Vehicles were vastly superior to any opposing army's
The Spielberger German Armor and Military Vehicle Series (with author Walter J. Spielberger) proudly present Armored Vehicles Of The German Army 1905-1945.
Quoting Darth Vader, “Impressive, most impressive!”
Absolutely amazing comes to mind. The book is filed with archival photos and art of the aforementioned time period Armored Vehicles.
Full historical and spec information is included with each vehicle along with marking guides, schematics and other technical info World War II historians and war buffs thrive on.
The book offers a reminder of just how sophisticated the German Army was during the early 20th century. Is it any wonder their enemies were both held both respect and fear of their capabilities?
Streamlined Classic Cars Of The 20th Century
There are cars and then there are classic cars. Authors Malte Jurgens and Michel Zumbrunn have assembled a striking gallery of photographs of 25 of the most classic cars of the 20th Century.
Streamlined is a classic unto itself. Slipcased with a thick hardbound book inside both the slipcase and sleeve feature full color shots of classic cars.
Inside huge two-page or single-page color photos are complemented by fascinating text about the history and specs of each vehicle.
The entire package is a visual showcase of some of the most beautifully designed and manufactured automobiles from around the world.
Like the cars themselves the book is a classic addition to any car fan’s library.
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