The latest trend on E-Bay and at flea markets is the buying and selling of old technologytransistor radios, video games, the Betamax video recording system. While made of plastic, wires, and metal that earlier seemed to have little of the romance of the antique, this trend proves that these objects from the sixties, seventies, and eighties have acquired status as collectibles. Addictively browsable, this is the essential guide to what technology from the last half of the 20th century is collectible. This is the only book to ...
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The latest trend on E-Bay and at flea markets is the buying and selling of old technologytransistor radios, video games, the Betamax video recording system. While made of plastic, wires, and metal that earlier seemed to have little of the romance of the antique, this trend proves that these objects from the sixties, seventies, and eighties have acquired status as collectibles. Addictively browsable, this is the essential guide to what technology from the last half of the 20th century is collectible. This is the only book to survey the trend, catalogue and depict the full range of objects, and gauge the correct price levels. Even those who have not built a collection will be fascinated by the spirited product histories of the original Atari console, the Walkman, and the Betamax (which proves that every age has its Edselthe product technically superior but destined to fail in the marketplace). Collectible Technology mourns all the gadgets from adolescence ever thrown away. It will start you wondering how much the brand new Ipod will be worth in a few decades... The book includes an impressive guide to where to buy these collectibles and which websites to use.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 800grams, ISBN: 9780789313027.
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Good. We flipped through this book and didn't notice any notes or underlines. The cover has visible markings and wear. This is a hardcover copy. There are some tears on the corners/edge of the spine but doesn't effect biding. Fast Shipping-Each order powers our free bookstore in Chicago and sending books to Africa!