Books by Charlie Mack

Matchbox vehicles, from cars and trucks to tractors and trailers, produced in series 1 through 75 from 1953 to 1969, are presented here in both detailed text listings and over 370 color images. Variations of each vehicle manufactured are detailed, including the many different kinds of box styles used throughout this period. This revised 2nd Edition includes an updated price list for the Matchbox vehicles presented and their variations listed throughout the text. A great resource for collectors.

"This book is a brutally honest, tell all story about the Transformation of Black Man, it's a good read for folks with the commonality of the "Black Experience."

My book is an ongoing story of a mature black man who discovered he has cancer. The story is a straightforward, honest account of my feelings and emotions when cancer was diagnosed. The story reveals fears, anxieties, worries of knowing cancer is near, and the uncertainties of not knowing when and if cancer might strike again. However, the power of the attitudinal mindset (attitude means everything) played a major role in overcoming the emotional dramas of knowing you gave cancer. My steadfast attitude is the one thing I could always count on would enabled me to vision a long and brighter day."Live to play another day."

In 1982, ownership of Matchbox die cast toys, the most popular metal vehicles in the world, passed from Lesney to Universal. The toys produced under Universal's ownership are documented in this thorough text. Additional materials include lists of places of interest for the collector to visit and mail order sources.