Books by Jan Lindenberger

Explores liberating designs that the age of plastics has brought to kitchen items, toys, furniture, appliances, jewelry, and more. Over 350 items are illustrated in full color with concise descriptions.

In 1961, after 55 years of the family-style leadership of a private company, Planters Nut and Chocolate Company was acquired by Standard Brands, but continues to produce a great number of advertising premiums. These "newer" items of Planters memorabilia are presented here, including those surrounding its involvement in auto racing and golf tournaments and the promotional items surrounding Mr Peanut's 75th birthday in 1991. This is a companion volume to Planters Peanut Collectibles: 1906-1961. Over 500 color photographs illustrate the items, and the captions include vital information for the collector and a range of current values. This is a great book for the Planters collector.

New lamp styles represent one of the offbeat fruits of the distinct American postwar culture. Revisit lamps we loved to hate, like amoeba, starburst, atomic, the indomitable lava lamps, figural TV lamps, and a generous sampling of floor and table designs. Each lamp is illustrated in full color with newly updated market values to aid collectors.

This guide is a "must have" for all Garfield*t fans and avid collectors. The book is filled with hundreds of colorful pictures of Garfield collectible items, fun facts, and more!

From Pinocchio to Kermit the Frog and Indian stick figures to Jerry Mahoney puppets, these entertainers have educated generations. They bring back memories of childhood, early days of television and hours of delight that these animated characters have brought into our lives.

Major toy horse figure manufacturers Breyer, Hartland Plastics, Hagen Renaker, Marx, and more have produced this wide and popular range of horse collectibles. This book corrals examples from around the world.

Filled with interesting facts, this book gives insight to the evolution of ashtrays and explains how they became such hot collectibles. Over 460 color photos of unusual ashtrays and companion pieces are included to help the collectors identify and price their own finds.