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Encyclopedia Of Ephemera,Used
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The Joy Of Finding An Old Box In The Attic Filled With Postcards, Invitations, Theater Programs, Laundry Lists, And Pay Stubs Is Discovering The Stories Hidden Within Them. The Paper Trails Of Our Lives Or Ephemera May Hold Sentimental Value, Reminding Us Of Great Grandparents. They Chronicle Social History. They Can Be Valuable As Collectibles Or Antiques. But The Greatest Pleasure Is That These Ordinary Documents Can Reconstruct With Uncanny Immediacy The Drama Of Daytoday Life.The Encyclopedia Of Ephemera Is The First Work Of Its Kind, Providing An Unparalleled Sourcebook With Over 400 Entries That Cover All Aspects Of Everyday Documents And Artifacts, From Bookmarks To Birth Certificates To Lighthouse Dues Papers. Continuing A Tradition That Started In The Victorian Era, When Disposable Paper Items Such As Trade Cards, Diecuts And Greeting Cards Were Accumulated To Paste Into Scrap Books, Expert Maurice Rickards Has Compiled An Enormous Range Of Paper Collectibles From The Obscure To The Commonplace. His Artifacts Come From Around The World And Include Such Throwaway Items As Cigarette Packs And Crate Labels As Well As The Ubiquitous Faxes, Parking Tickets, And Phone Cards Of Daily Life.As This Major New Reference Shows, Simple Slips Of Paper Can Speak Volumes About Status, Taste, Customs, And Taboos, Revealing The Very Roots Of Popular Culture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of the Encyclopedia of Ephemera? A: The Encyclopedia of Ephemera focuses on the collection and significance of fragmentary documents from everyday life, such as postcards, invitations, and old tickets, highlighting their historical and sentimental value.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the Encyclopedia of Ephemera is Maurice Rickards, an expert in paper collectibles.
- Q: How many entries are included in the Encyclopedia of Ephemera? A: The book contains over 400 entries covering various types of everyday documents and artifacts.
- Q: What type of binding does the Encyclopedia of Ephemera have? A: The Encyclopedia of Ephemera is available in hardcover binding, which provides durability and protection for the content.
- Q: When was the Encyclopedia of Ephemera published? A: The Encyclopedia of Ephemera was published on November 14, 2000.
- Q: How many pages does the Encyclopedia of Ephemera contain? A: The book has a total of 402 pages.
- Q: Is the Encyclopedia of Ephemera suitable for collectors? A: Yes, the Encyclopedia of Ephemera is an excellent resource for collectors, curators, and historians interested in the value and history of everyday documents.
- Q: What types of items are covered in the Encyclopedia of Ephemera? A: The book covers a wide range of items, including bookmarks, birth certificates, theater programs, and various disposable paper items.
- Q: Can the Encyclopedia of Ephemera provide insight into social history? A: Yes, the Encyclopedia of Ephemera chronicles social history through the examination of everyday documents that reflect cultural customs and societal changes.
- Q: What makes the Encyclopedia of Ephemera unique? A: The Encyclopedia of Ephemera is unique as it is the first comprehensive sourcebook dedicated to fragmentary documents, offering a vast collection of artifacts from around the world.