A detailed and enlightening contemporary look at the history of London from Roman times to the late 19th century.Remastered with gigantic 8 1/2" x 11" pages, profusely illustrated with detailed drawings of scenes that no longer exist, Walter Besant's London is an underrated masterpiece of historical storytelling that captures the trials and tribulations of those living in the World's most iconic English city. From Roman rule through the times of the Saxons and Normans, through the fire, plague, and war, Londoners persevered to create a human metropolis forged in time.Originally printed in 1892, Walter Besant endeavored to show off London using newfangled photographic technology of the time, combined with the expert artisanship of pen and ink to render crisp and intricate illustrations. His keen eye and quick penmanship capture even the most minute detail of street scenes, the docks, and buildings, many of which no longer exist, to tell a tale of London's founding and growth as a city.This Oversized Platinum Edition from this historical workshop of CGR Publishing features the original type font and page layouts, enlarged page sizes with digitally re-scanned and enhanced images, and a new modern retro-styled cover design to liven even the dreariest reading room. Besant writes, "In the following chapters, it has been my endeavor to present pictures of the City of London - instantaneous photographs, showing the streets, the buildings, and the citizens at work and at play. Above all, the citizens; with their daily life in the streets, the shops, in the churches, and in the houses; the merchant in the quays and on 'Change; the shopkeeper of Cheapside; the priests and the monks and the friars; the shouting of those who sell; the laughter and singing of those who feast and drink; the ringing of the bells; the dragging of the criminal to the pillory; the Riding of the Lord Mayor and Aldermen; the river with its boats and barges; the cheerful sound of pipe and tabor; the evening dance in the streets. I want my pictures to show these things."

London - The Illustrated History of a Great City: Oversized Platinum Edition

History

BESANT, Walter

Europe

CGR Publishing

80s Comics: Ultimate 1980s Comic Book Review Guide - Volume 1

80s Comics: Ultimate 1980s Comic Book Review Guide: Volume 1A hilarious review guide featuring the best comic books from the greatest decade of all time.Reading for freedom over the couch and on the chair, 80s Comics is there with the biggest, best, and most outrageous collection of classic 1980s comic book reviews and collecting guidance in the known universe.Written by Mark Bussler, host of the 80sComics Internet show, creator of Classic Game Room, and writer/artist of Magnum Skywolf, Omega Ronin, and Ethel the Cyborg Ninja, this massive full-color guide to the best decade in comic books is sure to entertain all 1980s pop culture enthusiasts. If you remember when talking cars ruled the television, muscle-bound meatheads dominated the movies and transforming robots owned everything else, then this guide is for you. Put down your action figures, eject that VHS tape, and mix up some powdered "punch" in an avocado green plastic pitcher. Prepare for the read of your life.Included are reviews of some of the best comic book series that the decade had to offer, including specific issue highlights, strategic budget-minded collecting advice, and a rating system for art, writing, sex, violence, and 1980s moral guidance. Guaranteed to be rad to the max (?and now you know.)Comic book series reviews included:- G.I. Joe- Transformers- The Warlord- Shogun Warriors- Sectaurs: Warriors of Symbion- Conan the Barbarian- Atari Force- Mark Hazzard: Merc- Air Raiders- Groo the Wanderer- Silver Hawks- Visionaries- Alpha Flight- Centurions- MASK

Comics & Graphic Novels

Bussler, Mark

History & Price Guides

1901 Buffalo World's Fair: The Pan-American Exposition in Photographs

1901 Buffalo World's Fair: The Pan-American Exposition in PhotographsCelebrate the turn of the century, triumph, tragedy, and the rise of American industry at one of the all-time spectacular World's Fairs in the city of Buffalo.Electricity, art, architecture, science, and industry ruled the day in 1901 as the United States, and the world marveled at the rise of the newest superpower in "The Rainbow City," as it was called because of the multicolored buildings and festive lighting displays. Though the assassination of President William McKinley, in the Temple of Music, cast a dark cloud over the event and remains the Fair's most notable occurrence, its beautiful buildings, lighting effects, and elegant lagoons remain a vivid memory thanks to the miracle of photography.The Pan-American Exposition covered 350 acres in the City of Buffalo and played host to roughly 8 million people between May 1st and November 2nd, 1901. Built to celebrate American military superiority and technological accomplishments, visitors marveled at elaborate temporary structures such as the illuminated Tower of Light, The Triumphal Bridge, Pergola, Court of Fountains, Ethnology Building, Midway, and countless sculptures from the best artists of the day.This informative guide to Fair includes hundreds of photographs, many rare. A detailed map guides readers through the fairgrounds as a visitor might have a century ago to marvel at the picturesque scenery, lavish waterways, and festive Midway built to arouse the senses intrigue the mind. Written and designed by World's Fair historian and writer, Mark Bussler, author of 1939 New York World's Fair: The World of Tomorrow in Photographs, 1904 St. Louis World's Fair: The Louisiana Purchase Exposition in Photographs, Magnum Skywolf, 80s Comics: Ultimate 1980s Comic Book Review Guide, The White City of Color, and The 1893 World's Fair Ultra Massive Photographic Adventure series. Mark Bussler is also the director of Expo Magic of the White City, narrated by Gene Wilder, Westinghouse, and Horses of Gettysburg.

Americas

More than 500 detailed illustrations enhance this contemporary guide to the inner workings and mechanics of turn-of-the-century automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles.Released in 1911 as "Self-Propelled Vehicles: A Practical Treatise," James Homans' spectacular, all-encompassing book about the fascinating world of gas-powered, electric-powered, and steam-powered motor vehicles leaves no stone unturned in its celebration of the classic automobile.Classic car collectors, racers, and enthusiasts will enjoy this thorough look under the hood as Homans dissects every part of the "horseless carriage" from a unique and contemporary viewpoint that offers a keen insight into the bygone age of dramatic motoring. Antique Cars and Motor Vehicles spans more than 640 pages, immersing readers in a world of automotive history, vehicle parts, driving gears, steering, suspension, engines, exhaust, and even old fashioned American road signs. The hundreds of Images of cars, engines, parts, and mechanic operations are crisp and detailed, created by skilled master artists with a sharp eye for detail. It's everything that you ever wanted to know about classic motoring in a single, entertaining, and well-illustrated volume!This enhanced 2020 re-release features enlarged 7" x 10" pages that retain the original classic type font and page layouts, crisp, digitally re-scanned images, and a new retro cover design created to enhance your reading room and garage.Table of Contents:Chapter 1 - History of Self-Powered VehiclesChapter 2 - The Make-Up of a Motor CarriageChapter 3 - Compensation and Compensating DevicesChapter 4 - The Driving CarChapter 5 - The Steering of a Motor VehicleChapter 6 - Combined Steering and DrivingChapter 7 - The Supports of a Motor VehicleChapter 8 - Motor Carriage WheelsChapter 9 - TiresChapter 10 - The Construction of TiresChapter 11 - Pneumatic Tire TroublesChapter 12 - Care of Pneumatic TiresChapter 13 - Types and Merits of AutomobilesChapter 14 - The Theory of Heat EnginesChapter 15 - The Parts of a Gas Engine?More

Antique Cars and Motor Vehicles: Illustrated Guide to Operation, Maintenance, and Repair

Engineering & Transportation

Homans, James

Automotive

The second volume in a three-volume set filled with hundreds of detailed illustrations from the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia.\nOriginally published in 1876 by Professor Walter Smith, the second volume in the “Masterpieces of the Centennial Exhibition” series takes a dynamic look at late 19th-century artistry, craftsmanship, and industrial design featured at the World’s Fair in Philadelphia, otherwise known as “art applied to industry.”\nThis profusely illustrated tome of jewelry, furniture, textiles, sculpture, chandeliers, pottery, and metalworking is highly detailed and filled with contemporary critique and analysis from the Exhibition. Those interested in the development of modern industrial design will find this period look at the evolution of American art and craftsmanship, applied to both industrial and commercial designs, thoroughly fascinating.\nAn art historian digitally scanned and re-mastered each 19th-century image from a priceless pristine copy of the original print. Masterpieces of the Centennial Exhibition 1876 Volume 2: Industrial Art Illustrated Special Edition is presented in the original type font with the author’s intended layout. A new, retro-inspired cover design was created exclusively for this handsome reprinting.\nHistorians and art enthusiasts alike will find themselves immersed in contemporary writing, period imagery, and a thorough examination of the pieces on display. One can almost imagine that they’re there, soaking in the sights and sounds of the most fabulous party on Earth in 1876.

Masterpieces of the Centennial Exhibition 1876 Volume 2: Industrial Art Illustrated Special Edition

Arts & Photography

Smith, Walter

Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions

A decade after the Civil War, America was poised to become the world leader in mechanical development, science, and technology. All of this and more was on display at the 1876 World's Fair in Philadelphia.The third and final volume in a deluxe three-part set focuses on the mechanics, machinery, and scientific instruments featured at the Centennial Exhibition.This incredible, special edition reprinting of the 1876 classic features hundreds of contemporary, crisp engravings of the machines and devices on display a the Centennial Exhibition. Also featured are the general history of World's Fairs and the complete story of how the 1876 Exhibition in Philadelphia came to be.-	Hundreds of crisp illustrations from the 1876 World's Fair-	Detailed engravings of the Corliss Engine, planing machines, calculation machines, and more.-	Contemporary locomotives, steam engines, and railroad construction-	Steel working and American bridge design-	Massive 8 ½" x 11" page size for easy reading and viewing-	Period type font and Wilson's original page layouts-	Lighthouses, clocks, farm engines, steam hammers, water wheels, and much more

Masterpieces of the Centennial Exhibition 1876 Volume 3: Mechanics, Science and History Illustrated Special Edition

Wilson, Joseph

See the sights and experience The World of Tomorrow in this stunning full-color book filled with rare photographs and memorabilia from the 1939 New York World's Fair.One can almost imagine taking the trip of a lifetime to New York City to witness, first hand, the gleaming Trylon and Perisphere towering over a fairyland of bustling crowds, whirring rides, and the constant din of fountains and music. Talking robots were on display, beer gardens served food and drinks, and hundreds of performers lit up stages in a non-stop frenzy of performances that ran all day and well into every night. This vibrant collectible book includes:- A diverse collection of photographs and imagery- Retro-inspired page layouts- Crisp digitally scanned and enhanced pictures- 8 ½" x 11" printing- Vintage-style cover design- Maps- Collectible memorabilia- Candid family photos from The World of TomorrowThe World's Fair in New York made statements about many things, particularly the forward march of technology and desire for global peace. Yet, the experience of attending the Fair remains its most memorable quality, even for those of us who never had the chance to go.Written and designed by World's Fair historian, writer, and filmmaker, Mark Bussler (Expo: Magic of the White City, 1904 St. Louis World's Fair: The Louisiana Purchase Exposition in Photographs, Westinghouse,) fans of The New York World's Fair will love this stylish glimpse of yesterday's vision of tomorrow held in Flushing Meadows.Buildings and exhibits featured:- Trylon and Perisphere- Federal Building- Lagoon of Nations- General Motors Building- Ford Building- DuPont Building- Bell Systems Voder- Communications Building- Midway Entertainment- Much more!

1939-1940 New York World's Fair: a Colorful Trip Back to The World of Tomorrow

Photography & Video

Legendary Artist Gustave Dor spent years creating this visual masterpiece depicting the broad spectrum of humanity that inhabited Victorian Era London. In the mid 19th century, Journalist Blanchard Jerrold and Gustave Dor set out on a journey to document the people and culture of London. Originally printed in 1872, this Retro Restored Special Edition includes: -The original type font -Classic page layouts -Crisp digitally re-scanned and enhanced images -More than 170 engravings -8 1/2" x 11" printing -Bold new cover design -Introduction Master artist Gustave Dor (1832-1883), known for the lavish illustrations in Dante's Inferno, Paradise Lost, and Don Quixote, depicted London, England, in his charismatic and detailed way that nobody else could. His masterful engravings shed light on the dimly-lit back alleys, seedy docks, and market districts made famous by Charles Dicken's novels, Sherlock Holmes, and countless period dramas. Blanchard's writing compliments Dor 's artwork to give readers a contemporary guide through the city's underbelly, to the parks, and past some of its most famous locales such as Parliament and St. John's Cathedral. Fans of highly detailed artwork, graphic novels, and comic strips will find themselves lost for hours in Dor 's meticulous drawings of bustling city streets and river scenes. His playful renderings of London's most interesting characters feel remarkably modern and timelessly fascinating for readers into the 21st-century and beyond.

Gustave Dorè's London: A Pilgrimage - Retro Restored Special Edition

Jerrold, Blanchard

Individual Artists

The Complete Book of Birds: Illustrated Enlarged Special Edition

The classic Book of Birds enhanced and enlarged for a new generation of birders and aspiring birdwatching enthusiasts This easy to read informative guide is ideal for birders of all ages looking to learn about the basics of birds. Originally published in 1899 as a two-volume set, this enlarged Special Edition reprinting of Olive Miller's renowned Book of Birds contains both volumes. It is perfectly suited for readers of all ages, from kids to adults. Includes: -35 bird families -Descriptions of more than 75 kinds of birds -Crisp, detailed drawings -Easy-to-read fun writing style -Digitally-restored images -Big 7" x 10" oversized pages -Classic type font -Author's original page layouts -New retro cover design It's never too late, or too early, to get into the fascinating world of birds Whether you're a beginner ornithologist or learning the basics of bird watching, The Complete Book of Birds will guide you on your way to understanding our incredible feathered friends. This brilliant ornithology book, which was also released as The Children's Book of Birds, captures the fun and spirit of birdwatching at the turn of the century with the ideal amount of information to get readers educated about how birds live, communicate, and survive in the wild. Families of Birds Included: - The Thrush Family - Kinglet and Gnatcatcher Family - Chickadee - Creeper - Dipper - Wagtail - Warbler - Shrike - Waxwing - Swallow - Oriole - Tanager - Sparrow and Finch - Grosbeak - Starling - Crow - Lark - Flycatching - Hummingbird - Kingfisher - Cuckoo - Woodpecker - Owl - Hawk and Eagle - More

Children's Books

Miller, Olive Thorne

Animals

Ainsworth's romantic tale of the drama surrounding Lady Jane Grey, the "Nine Days' Queen," is restored on oversized pages with a classic, retro style. William Harrison Ainsworth's brilliant storytelling plunges readers into a tale of romance, intrigue, and betrayal set against the backdrop of the famed Tower of London. Lady Jane, the Great Granddaughter of Henry VII, ascended to the throne of England for just a few days after the death of Edward VI. Accused of treason and held in the Tower to await her execution, Ainsworth captivates readers with the story of her fate intertwined with the storied history of The Tower of London itself. Originally printed in 1840, The Tower of London is as entertaining today as it was 180 years ago. Retro Lady Jane Edition Includes: -7" x 10" restored oversized pages -Classic type font with retro effects -19th-century print layout -Modern vintage-inspired cover design About the Author: W. H. Harrison is one of England's most renowned, though underrated novelists. Born in 1805, Harrison intended to be a lawyer but found writing to be his true calling. After publishing his novel Rookwood in 1834, Ainsworth embarked on a lengthy and successful career writing until his death in 1882. Some of his most famous novels include The Tower of London, Guy Fawkes, Windsor Castle, The Miser's Daughter, and The Lancashire Witches. About the Publisher: The CGR Publishing Restoration Workshop uses a vast array of computers and digital scanners to restore, preserve, and enhance the classic works of writers and artists from the 19th century. Each new release includes display-quality covers, enlarged pages, and weathered retro fonts. Select books include Dante's Inferno Retro Hell-Bound Edition, Gustave Dor 's London: A Pilgrimage, The Complete Book of Birds, A Life of George Westinghouse, The Clock Book: A Detailed Illustrated Collection of Classic Clocks, The Aeroplane Speaks, and much more.

The Tower of London: Retro Lady Jane Edition

Literature & Fiction

Ainsworth, William

Genre Fiction

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