The Bottom Line
Ledenbach's book is not only a pictorial feast, the documentation provided will be invaluable
for both the expert and novice collector of Halloween memorabilia.
Pros
- Excellent Pictures
- Super Documentation
- Reproduction Alerts
Cons
- None
Description
- Pictures are professionally done and it shows in the results!
- Ledenbach explores the history of the companies producing Halloween items over the years.
- Many pictures will have a few sentences of explanation, along with size, company, date and price.
- All pictures have date and company (when known), size and pricing information.
- Author's web site contains updates and changes to the information in the book.
- Traditions, history, care of collectibles, dating and the state of the market are also covered.
Guide Review - Vintage Halloween Collectibles
When something starts becoming "very collectible" or sought after, reproductions will be quick to follow.
To satisfy the consumers want for vintage and nostalgic items, numerous companies have been adding lines
of vintage-look Halloween items. These are usually not made to fool a collector, but more for the person who
decorates for the Holiday.
Along with this type of decoration, there are also reproductions and fantasy items made and marketed as vintage. A knowledgeable collector can usually tell the difference, but what about the new collector? Ledenbach's book is not only a pictorial feast, the documentation provided will be invaluable for both the expert and novice collector of Halloween memorabilia.
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