Paper Ephemera Books

Wacky Packages

The Topps Company

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 25 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

From Wacky to Zippy 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

As one of the cartoonists who created a few of the Wacky Packages shown in the book, my view of the project is far from objective---but I thought it was fun to see such pop ephemera resurface 34 years later as an Abrams art book! Who would've thought, back in 1974, as I cruised the aisles of the San Francisco Safeway with Art Spiegelman, hunting for likely targets, that our little barbs sent at consumerism and package design would have such staying power? I shudder to think it, but more people probably saw my "Generally Demented Light Bulbs" or "Kentucky Fried Fingers" Wacky Packs than ever read one of my Zippy comic books.
-Bill Griffith
Zippy:Walk A Mile In My Muu-Muu(Zippy (Graphic Novels))

Editorial Review:

Wacky Packages—a series of collectible stickers featuring parodies of consumer products and well-known brands and packaging—were first produced by the Topps company in 1967, then revived in 1973 for a highly successful run. In fact, for the first two years they were published, Wacky Packages were the only Topps product to achieve higher sales than their flagship line of baseball cards. The series has been relaunched several times over the years, most recently to great success in 2007.

Known affectionately among collectors as “Wacky Packs,” as a creative force with artist Art Spiegelman, the stickers were illustrated by such notable comics artists as Kim Deitch, , Bill Griffith, Jay Lynch, and Norm Saunders.

This first-ever collection of Series One through Series Seven (from 1973 and 1974) celebrates the 35th anniversary of Wacky Packages and is sure to amuse collectors and fans young and old.

Old-Fashioned Christmas Cards: 24 Cards

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Just what I was looking for 5 out of 5 stars.
8 of 8 people found this review helpful.

This book is a series of vintage postcards, four postcards per page. It's great for looking through, but also a great for sending out Christmas cards at a lower cost (postcard stamps). The book easy easy to break apart - just take out the staples holding it together and tear away at the perforated edges! I have gotten more compliments this year than any other on how wonderful my Christmas cards were. The old-fashioned charm and warm sentiments in the cards were perfect.

Buyer beware -- these are postcards! 2 out of 5 stars.
6 of 10 people found this review helpful.

Although darling, these cards are not what I expected when I ordered Christmas cards. They're postcards that you have to tear apart yourself. For me, sending a postcard for Christmas seems tacky. Adding to the potential tackiness are the perforated edges. They don't tear apart easily and end up looking rather hideous. What a disappointment.

Also, the cards are by their nature rather culturally insensitive, owing to the fact that they're from the early 1900s and only show white people, breezily ignoring all others. (Of course, this is something you would probably expect before ordering, whereas the fact that they're postcards was totally unexpected.)

Editorial Review:

vintage cards, reproduced directly from rare originals, include wide-eyed, ruddy-faced children sledding and trimming a tree, plus a variety of Santas—in sleds, driving a "flivver" packed with gifts, painting toys, listening to a child’s prayer and much more.

Twelve Old-Time Cats Bookmarks (Small-Format Bookmarks)

Carol Belanger Grafton

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

VERY CUTE made a good gift 4 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

These are very cute. My only gripe is that they are only printed on ONE SIDE, and I like my bookmarks to be printed on both sides.
But, they are very cute, and I gave these as a gift.

So cute! 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

It's so handy, and better than dog-earing my books.

I love buying this because when I just need another buck or two to push me over into the $25 range to get free SuperSaver shipping. I don't get why I have to pay the extra buck in processing fees though...

Cat Bookmarks 5 out of 5 stars.
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I love these bookmarks!!! The cats are adorable and I enjoy seeing the colorful images of them whenever I open up a favorite book with a cat bookmark in it. The bookmarks are colorful and bright and the kitties are soooo sweet! Beautiful product.

Great! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I just got the bookmarks and they are wonderful! They are very glossy and durable, I love them!

Editorial Review:

Winsome felines nestled among nosegays, wearing turn-of-the-century costumes, and just posing prettily. Perfect for marking your place in any book.

Old-Fashioned Santa Claus Cards: 24 Cards

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Santa Claus Postcards 1 out of 5 stars.
7 of 9 people found this review helpful.

I was under the impression that these cards were regular Christmas cards and not postcards. Hence the 3 stars, otherwise I like them alot.

Wonderful Christmas Postcards 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This is a very beautiful way to share Christmas with others. The old fashioned pictures in a high gloss finish are so bright and cheerful and very Christmasy. Everyone who received one of these cards really appreciated them.

Xmas Classic Clipart 4 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

Nice Clipart...some good old classic generic clipart.
I scan it in...wish it was already scanned in.

Great price...
You should be happy.

Editorial Review:

Nothing says "Merry Christmas" like greetings from Santa Claus! These antique cards, most of them dating from the turn of the 20th century, offer a unique and jolly way to extend best holiday wishes. They're also a colorful and inexpensive complement to scrapbooking and crafts projects.

Old-Fashioned Halloween Cards: 24 Cards

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Total reviews: 9 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Lovely Postcards 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

I was thrilled when these arrived.
They are so lovely I almost wish I had ordered another set to cut out and use while saving the other.
The cards are a nice quality stock and have a shiny finish to them.
The colors are bright and cheerful.
I am beyond pleased.

Beautiful! 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

4 postcards per page, printed in beautiful rich color on heavy stock. perforations between cards - you will probably want to use a paper trimmer to get a nicer edge before using them. A nice variety of wonderful vintage halloween designs featuring children. great for postcards, or as decor!

beautiful Halloween graphics 5 out of 5 stars.
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If you like old fashioned Halloween graphics this book is for you. The format is made to allow you to tear out the cards. If you can bear to part with these gorgeous cards they can be send US mail. Or if you love Halloween as I do you will want to keep these to use as inspiration in costumes and perhaps decorating. Very pretty graphics.

Editorial Review:

Images from early 20th century: kids and cats, witches and bats, apple dunking, fortune-telling, ghosts, pranks, and more.

Old-Fashioned All-Occasion Cards: 24 Cards (Card Books)

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Total reviews: 1 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Delightful! 4 out of 5 stars.
1 of 3 people found this review helpful.

This is a charming collection that invokes memories of a gentler time. The postcards feature holiday themes, most with sweet faced children and soft, cuddly animals. The patriotic cards (Memorial Day, President's Day, Fourth of July)are rousing and powerful. This is a delightful collection that will charm the recipient.

Editorial Review:

Vintage stationery recalls innocence of bygone days. 24 cards — beautifully reproduced from rare, turn-of-the-century originals — feature charming images of rosy-cheeked children preparing for Halloween and awaiting Santa, plus sentimental valentines, patriotic portraits of Lincoln and Washington, whimsically rendered Easter bunnies, and other festive scenes.

Vintage Collage-Works: Artful Ideas with Antique Ephemera

Mary Jo Koch, Sunny Koch

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Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

Inspiring collection for artists interested in collage

Mother and daughter artists Maryjo and Sunny Koch have compiled an inspiring portfolio of their collage-works in this new volume for artists and hobbyists entitled Vintage Collage-Works: Artful Ideas with Antique Ephemera. Employing basic collage techniques, these artists have created a wide range of distinctive collage projects using antique documents, vintage boxes and glassware, handmade papers, and ephemera of all kinds.

Both women are noted artists and teachers who bring their unique sensibilities to these easy yet sophisticated projects. In their new book, they show how ordinary vintage collectibles such as postcards, letters, prints, and photographs, can be transformed into stunning works of art by following just a few step-by-step techniques. By combining this vintage ephemera with readily available clip art, special papers, objects from nature, and sewing notions (such as buttons and ribbons), they create dozens of finished collage projects that can then by framed or used to make unique note cards, gift tags, or journals to share with family and friends.

This is an inspirational how-to book for any artist or hobbyist interested in collage, no matter what their level of expertise in the medium.

The Golden Age of Postcards: Early 1900s Identification & Values (Identification & Values (Collector Books))

Benjamin H. Penniston

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 1 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Color photos of cards are arranged by season and provide quick look-ups of prices and makers 5 out of 5 stars.
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Collecting post cards has been a beloved hobby and pastime from the very beginning of the American postal system and their 19th century introduction to an eager public. THE GOLDEN AGE OF POSTCARD'S identification and values for postcards from the early 1900s will prove an invaluable pick for any interested in pricing or acquiring such postcards, and is a recommendation for any library strong in collector's price guides. Color photos of cards are arranged by season and provide quick look-ups of prices and makers.

Diane C. Donovan
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Arnold Grummer's Complete Guide to Easy Papermaking

Arnold Grummer

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

A most inspiring book for new and experienced papermakers! 4 out of 5 stars.
81 of 81 people found this review helpful.

The day I recieved this book I could not put it down, I had to read the entire book! From the start, it is an encouraging and creative book to be used in every aspect of the papermaking process. Unfortunately the only parts I felt were weak would be for paper artists who want a totally acid free paper. His comments on that though, do need to be believed because He is the curator of the Dard Hunter paper museum and a paper chemist. He feels that the best way to make that type of paper is to start with recycled paper that is already acid free. Those artists who create from plants alone may not find enough information to please them,yet many of His techniques can still be applied with their experience to create very artistic paper. Even beginners can tackle the most professional results with this book in hand. I feel even children could achieve surprising results with the processes he shows, step by step, using mostly home supplies. He shows you how to make your own mold and deckle too! The "moon paper" recipe he shows you how to create is worth the price of the book alone! Out of my entire library of paper books, this does stand on its own for the most part and for that reason, I recommend it for all beginner and intermediate artists and every papermaking teacher.Your creative juices will flow with this book!

Editorial Review:

There is no papermaking book more complete in its treatment of sheet making variations. Papermaking expert Arnold Grummer shares techniques developed over 50 years of experimentation and research. With easy to follow instructions and color photos of beautiful handmade papers, Grummer provides guidance and inspiration so all papermakers can achieve success.

An Ounce of Preservation : A Guide to the Care of Papers and Photographs

Craig A. Tuttle

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

Archivist Craig Tuttle's book, targeted at the lay person, provides the answer to the question of how to preserve papers and photographs. In An Ounce of Preservation, he provides a clear and concise discussion of the causes of paper and photograph deterioration and he teaches the reader to recognize the damage caused by such environmental conditions as temperature, humidity, fungi, insects and rodents, light exposure, pollutants, water damage, framing, lamination, fasteners and adhesives, fire and theft. Included in the long list of paper-based and photographic items which can be preserved and repaired are letters, books, posters, works of art on paper, certificates and awards, comic books, journals, scrapbooks, magazines, newspapers, stamps, report cards, sports cards, greeting cards, postcards, black and white and color photographs, negatives, slides and movie film. An Ounce of Preservation also includes information on the care and handling of paper-based items and photographic materials and techniques for the repair and cleaning of mildly damaged items. In addition, there are four appendices which provide a reference guide to damage/cause,a descriptive list of preservation supplies, where these supplies can be purchased and sources to contact for additional information on paper and photograph preservation. As an added bonus, the book includes a chapter on how to arrange paper and photographic collections for easy storage and retrieval. Also included is a preservation glossary, a bibliography, an index and 14 black and white photographs, which illustrate the different types of damage to paper-based items and photographs.