Miller's Sci-Fi And Fantasy Collectibles

By:

Ellis, Phil

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Miller'sPublication details: London Bounty Books 2013Edition: Revised EditionDescription: 128p. 23cmISBN:

9780753723654

Subject(s):

Motion pictures -- Collectibles

DDC classification:

791.4375

Summary: The ultimate guide to sci-fi and fantasy collectibles - what to look for, what's rare and what to pay. Following an introduction to the subject of collecting sci-fi and fantasy, the book is divided into the main types of collectible, such as comics and annuals, movie posters and ephemera. Within these chapters are further sub-sections highlighting specific areas of collecting, with an introduction to each and colour photographs with informative captions and price guides. A timeline highlights key events in the development of sci-fi and fantasy as a genre and real-life events that have furthered interest in the subject. All the familiar favourites are included, from the Forbidden Planet of the 1950s, and the 1970s cult classics of Star Wars and Star Trek, up to Spider-Man, Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings and information is provided on a range of items including action figures, books and toys. Also included is a list of useful addresses for auction houses and dealers and a further reading section.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode
Non-Fiction	Waimate Event Centre - Long term storage	Non Fiction	791.4375 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Not For Loan	Not for loan		a00634724

The ultimate guide to sci-fi and fantasy collectibles - what to look for, what's rare and what to pay.

Following an introduction to the subject of collecting sci-fi and fantasy, the book is divided into the main types of collectible, such as comics and annuals, movie posters and ephemera. Within these chapters are further sub-sections highlighting specific areas of collecting, with an introduction to each and colour photographs with informative captions and price guides. A timeline highlights key events in the development of sci-fi and fantasy as a genre and real-life events that have furthered interest in the subject.

All the familiar favourites are included, from the Forbidden Planet of the 1950s, and the 1970s cult classics of Star Wars and Star Trek, up to Spider-Man, Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings and information is provided on a range of items including action figures, books and toys.

Also included is a list of useful addresses for auction houses and dealers and a further reading section.

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