Judith Miller's Collectible Price Guide 2007

Pardon me while I gush, but I really am a big fan of Judith Miller's books for collectors. They are always a treat to read with wonderful photos, excellent descriptions and explanations of the various collectibles. The books are always much more than just a price guide.

If you want a book that covers the gamut from the well-known to the obscure, this is the book for you. Collectibles Price Guide 2007 will serve to whet your appetite for collectibles you may not have thought about or even know existed.

Judith Miller and DK Publishing always put out a great product. The photographs are the best in the industry, with several features not normally found in typical price guides.

• A lengthy and informative Collectors' Notes section is at the beginning of each chapter. This section, many times, will give the history, collecting tips and what to look for in that particular category.
• Another interesting aspect of her books is the A Closer Look section. Each category will "pick apart" an item, giving you that closer look with an explanation of what to look for in that particular category and/or item.
• Collectibles Price Guide 2007's What's Hot section highlights items such as: costume jewelry, postwar and contemporary studio ceramics, vintage eyewear, twentieth century glass and smoking items.

The best part of all is the feeling that Miller understands the thinking, thoughts and inner feelings of the collector, especially why we are so varied in what we love and collect. She says "I realize that a personal connection is one of the key aspects of starting a collection and helps to explain why the collectibles field is so broad".