Author: Kristian Pope
Publisher: Krause Publications
ISBN: 9780873496971
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 208
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The list is short. James Dean. Rock 'n' Roll. Levis. The Corvette. And Zippo lighters. &break;&break;Like Elvis and blue suede shoes, Zippo has helped define the meaning of cool. Introduced in 1932 by George G Blaisdell, the little lighter with the familiar "click" and the lifetime guarantee has been in movies, foxholes and the pockets of millions. Through the years it has become an American icon. And for many, a priceless collector's item.
Author: David Poore
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764323379
Category : Cigar lighters
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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A sequential history of Zippo lighter series, cases, inserts, fluid cans, flint packages, and sundries richly illustrated in color with the most highly prized Zippo lighters and information based on original Zippo salesman's catalogs, advertising brochures and a study of thousands of Zippo lighters. Prices provided with each picture and a complete price guide at the back.
Author: Sherry Buchanan
Publisher: Asia Ink/Asia Society
ISBN: 9780953783960
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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This book showcases the engravings made by U.S. soldiers on their lighters during the height of the conflict, from 1965 to 1973. Sherry Buchanan tells the fascinating story of how the Zippo became a talisman and companion for American GIs during their tours of duty. We see how Zippo lighters were used during the war, and we discover how they served as a canvas for both personal and political expression during the Age of Aquarius engraved with etchings and slogans steeped in all the rock lyrics, sound bites, combat slang, and antiwar mottos of the time.
Author: Robin Baumgartner
Publisher: Krause Publications
ISBN: 9780896893627
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 512
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Like Elvis, James Dean and Levis 501 jeans, Zippo lighters defined the meaning of cool for several generations. For readers familiar with the signature "click," the world's most dependable lighter is more than a tool for smoking. It has become one of the hottest collectibles in the world today. &break;&break;This pocket-size guide to the most dependable little lighter includes: &break;&break;Vintage Zippo advertisements sure to bring back memories of days gone by &break;&break;Current market prices and identification codes to help collectors inventory their collection &break;&break;More than 400 color photos that illustrate the character of each lighter &break;&break;This new addition to the wildly popular Warman's family of field guides is sure to be a hit with all generations of Zippo fans.
Author: Jim Fiorella
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764305948
Category : Cigar lighters
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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More than 900 photographs with detailed text about the Vietnam War, its Zippo lighters, tips on collecting, and their current values are included in this book.
Author: Linda L. Meabon
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439628831
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 176
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A photographic history of the family-owned Pennsylvania company that became a household name and a global success story. The Zippo Manufacturing Company was founded in 1932 in Bradford, Pennsylvania, by George G. Blaisdell, who designed the first Zippo lighter in 1933; since then, Zippo has produced nearly four hundred million lighters. The product line eventually expanded to include tape measures and pocket knives. Zippo entered the specialty advertising market in 1935, when the Kendall Refinery ordered five hundred lighters that displayed its name—and since then, the Zippo lighter has become a commemorative showcase for corporate logos, special events, and famous places throughout the United States and around the world. Zippo has been owned and operated by the Blaisdell family for more than seventy years. Zippo Manufacturing Company contains photographs of the Blaisdells, the Zippo Riders, the Zippo ski slope, the Zippo car, special-edition lighters, and scenes from the town of Bradford. Zippo archives and private collections have yielded rare photographs of Zippo employees at work, company and collector events, and other highlights in the company's history—making for a lively journey though this unique piece of American culture.
Author: Tom Hazelmyer
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780922915835
Category : Cigar lighters
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Fine art, graphic design, underground comics... and zippos? The lines between art and commerce get fully rewired in this art opus documenting the history of FlameRite, the first commercial artists to recognise the potential of the Zippo lighter as canvas. Throw the cross-market appeal of Zippos in the blender with over thirty genre-destroying artists ranging in style from Robt. Williams to Daniel Clowes to Shag, and you have Scorched Art, more than just a collection, but a chronicle of a an art movement. In full-colour, the book features many out-of-print and never-before-seen models.
Author: Avi Baer
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781906347130
Category : Cigar lighters
Languages : en
Pages : 192
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Book Description
This history of Zippo Manufacturing of Bradford, Pennsylvania, describes the development of the Zippo lighter. It also provides a directory of lighters, with model identification for collectors and includes examples of the most collectable Zippos.
Author: Philip A. Taggart
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764311758
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 190
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With 673 illustrations, this book displays Zippo lighters emblazoned with automobile logos and images, both familiar and lesser known, of decades past. Also included are company histories and tips for lighter care and restoration. Current market values for the lighters shown are in the captions.
Author: Gordon Bethune
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0471356522
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 310
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Book Description
The numerous anecdotes alone are worth the price of the book . . . most readers will find themselves asking why everyone doesn't run a business as preached by the chief executive of Continental Airlines.-The Washington Post Book World . . . in an age where managing seems increasingly complicated, some of Bethune's prescriptions are refreshingly straightforward.-Business Week From Worst to First outlines Gordon Bethune's triumphs . . . about the turnaround he's led at Continental, a perennial basket case that's become an industry darling.-The Atlanta Journal-Constitution From Worst to First is [Gordon Bethune's] story of Continental Airlines' turnaround under his command . . . The blueprint has worked . . . Fortune magazine named Continental the company that has 'raised its overall marks more than any other in the 1990s.'-The Seattle Post-Intelligencer All of Gordon Bethune's proceeds from this book will be donated to the We Care Trust, a nonprofit organization that assists Continental Airlines' employees and their families in times of need.
