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95 MILITARY ART & CRAFTS • MILITARY JEWELRY R.G. Smith: The Man and His Art An Autobiography with Rosario “Zip" Rausa. “R.G." describes his transition from helping design tactical aircraft to painting them in such compelling and dramatically beautiful fashion that he earned a worldwide reputation as one of the most skilled and admired aviation artists of all time. Size:11"x8.5"•140photos•112pp. ISBN:0-7643-0755-X•hard•$29.95 WWI Posters Gary A. Borkan. This book illustrates over 450 WWI posters that were produced in the U.S., Canada, and Europe and considerable attention to issues relevant tocollectors:condition, conservation, display, and value. Size:8.5"x11"•460colorphotos•240pp. ISBN:0-7643-1516-1•hard•$49.95 The First World War on Cigarette and Trade Cards: An Illustrated and Descrip- tive History Cyril Mazansky. This book on the First World War approaches the subject from a unique perspective. The author utilizes the extensive, remarkably detailed and most- ly contemporaneous issues of cigarette and trade card sets related to this war, to provide a richly illustrated and descriptive tapestry of this great conflict. Size:8.5"x11"•900+color/bwphotos•192pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4759-7•hardcover•$45.00 WarPaint:TattooCulture&theArmed Forces KyleCassidy.Thousandsofsoldiershave chosentocommemoratetheirmilitaryservice through tattoos, yet military tattoos go far beyondtheusualanchorandeagleclichés,and areoftenascomplexandvariedasthemilitary experience. For the first time, documentary photographer Kyle Cassidy has sought out veteranswhomarkedtheirmilitaryservicewitha tattooandtheyareshownhereinalltheirglory. Size:11"x8.5"•159photos•176pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4086-4•hard•$34.99 Military Flash Spider Webb. This col- lection of historic flashboards is a tribute to those who served their countries; a sentimental look at body art available in the early 20th Century; and an exciting examination of bold designs that have stood the test of time. Perforated pages allow you to remove pages and hang them on the wall of your studio. Size:12"x9"•85colorflashsheets•80pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-1538-1•soft•$25.00 America’s Patriotic Holidays: An Illustrated History John Wesley Thomas and Sandra Lynn Thomas. America’s patriotism comes alive in this beautifully illustrated, in-depth look at the history of all six federal holidays plus Flag Day. From the songs patriotism inspired to commemorating each year the birthdays of Presidents Washington and Lincoln, this look back into the history of the U.S. is bound to be filled with nostalgic memories of yesteryear. Size:8.5"x11"•691color/bwphotos•192pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4190-8•soft•$29.99 Quilts Presidential and Patriotic Sue Reich. More than 330 colorful images offer an intriguing look at the presidential quilts and patriotic quilts made by American quilters through history, from the presidential term of George Washington through that of Barack Obama. Also highlights 43 newly-made quilts reflecting, in fabrica and designs, each of the US presidents to date. Size:8.5"x11"•337color&b/w images•192pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-5041-2•hardcover•$39.99 American Heroes Quilts, Past and Present Don Beld. With more than 400 color and black and white images, American Heroes Quilts, Past & Present , is the first in-depth compilation of quilt patterns named for or associated with famous Americans. The book explores 55 American heroes that quilters have honored through the centuries with patterns named for them. Size:8.5"x11"•400+color&b/wimages•144pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-5045-0•hard•$34.99 From Ensign's Bars to Colonel's Stars: Making Quilts to Honor Those Who Serve Renelda Peldunas-Harter. Six quilts honor the officer ranks between 2nd Lieutenant/Ensign through Colonel/Captain. Original designs are provided for you to follow along or to inspire your own creative ideas. Tips are given for fabric selection, constructing the quilt, appliquéing, squaringaquilt,borderpreparation,andbinding. Size:8.5"x11"•118color images•96pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4719-1•soft•$19.99 World War I Quilts Sue Reich. Quiltmaking in the 1910s saw the convergence of the quilt styles of the late nineteenth century with the new innovations of the early twentieth century. Two catastrophic events interrupted the emergence of the new trends in quiltmaking. World War I and the 1918 Pandemic Flu brought hardship and death to America, and the entire world. Size:8.5"x11"•265color/bwphotos•176pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4754-2•hardcover•$39.99 MILITARY JEWELRY Sweetheart Jewelry & Collectibles Nick Snider. Military sweetheart jewelry was important on the home front during World Wars I and II as mementos of the servicemen who were abroad. With patriotic devices clearly displayed, these lockets, bracelets, wings of love, in-service pins, “Remember Pearl Harbor" items, Victory pins, cards, pillows, banners, necklaces and compacts became keepsakes. Size:8.5"x11"•475colorphotos•160pp. ISBN:0-88740-834-6•soft•$29.95 Antique Sweetheart Jewelry Nicholas D. Snider. Over 200 color photos, most of full-page size,display thousandsof itemsof jewelry,banners, pillow covers, paper items and compacts, as well as special sections on the Seabee andWASP items. Experience the human side of warfare through appreciation of the patriotic items displayed herein. Size:8.5"x11"•200colorphotos•160pp. ISBN:0-88740-902-4•soft•$29.95 Star Spangled Jewelry Whitson & Schiffer. Vintage American patriotic jewelry including flags, eagles, Victory themes, political mascots, and Uncle Sam parade across these pages proclaiming allegiance to the United States. Over 600 color photos display diverse jewelry designs, including popular versions of military insignia that have become icons of history. Size:8.5"x11"•625colorphotos•160pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-2648-6•soft•$29.95 WWII Bakelite Jewelry: Love and Victory Bambi Deville Engeran. This Bakelite jewelry helps document the story of a country and its allies working together to restore world peace. Images of pins, necklaces, bracelets, and more capture these true signs of the times – not only crafted to express solidarity, loss, patriotism, and love, but to make use of a new material that was not restricted by rationing and conservation orders. Size:9"x8"•175colorphotos•112pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-3871-7•hard•$24.99 Looted Beauty: A Coloring Book of Lost Art Anthony M. Amore and Karl Stevens. This coloring book, consisting of line-drawn interpretations of 30 masterpieces looted or destroyed by the Nazis duringWWII, includes short stories about the lives of the artists,the people who owned the paintings, and how and where each piece disappeared. Size: 8.5"x11" • 30 b/w images 66pp. • ISBN: 978-0-7643-5404-5 soft cover • $14.99 Stolen Beauty: A Coloring Book of Lost Art. Anthony M. Amore and Karl Stevens. Stolen Beauty is the first adult coloring book with a mis- sion:to inform the public about the problem of art theft while raising awareness of what the world’s great stolen art looks like. This awareness is key to combating a multi-billion dollar illicit industry. Size: 8.5"x11" • 30 b/w images 66pp. • ISBN: 978-0-7643-5285-0 softcover•$14.99 World War II Quilts, 2nd Edition Sue Reich. Many American women applied their skills in making quilts to honor and benefit US soldiers during the period 1940-1945, either as outright gifts or as raffle items to raise money for the war effort. Captivating photos and descriptive text authenticate and date them, enhancing their historic and emotional importance. Size: 8.5"x11" • 387 color & b/w images 232pp. • ISBN: 978-0-7643-5334-5 hard cover • $39.99 World War II Posters David Pollack. This book offers an overview of the various categories of propaganda posters created in support of the war effort: recruiting, conservation, careless talk/ anti-espionage, bond/fundraising, morale, and more.Here is a look at propaganda used as a tool used by all parties in the conflict and how similar themes crossed national borders. Size: 9"x12" • 548 color and b/w photos 352pp. • ISBN: 978-0-7643-5246-1 hard cover • $50.00 Japanese War Art and Uniforms 1853-1930 René Chartrand. This beautifully illustrated book reviews the extraordinary evolution of Japan’s military institutions at a period of enormous transformation. For the first time in art history as well as military history, this book documents what the prints show thanks to extremely rare early military regulations and related documents whose illustrations are also exquisite if totally unknown. Size:9x12"•320color/bwphotos•240pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-3957-8•hard•$69.99 BrusheswithWar:PaintingsandDraw- ingsbytheTroopsofWorldWarI:The WWHAMCollectionofOriginalArt Joel R.Parkinson,Director&Curator,WorldWar History & Art Museum. Over 200 original paintings, drawings, sculpture and trench artbythecombatantscoverallaspectsofthe WWIandmostmajorbattles.Thesewerenot professional artists, but amateurs depicting theirowndailystruggles. Size:12"x12"•236 images•240pp. 978-0-7643-4634-7•hardcover•$69.99 TwoScoopsofHooah!TheT-wallArt of Kuwait and Iraq GeorgeHauerwith RobinWhitney.Cementstructures,intended for barriers, are transformed into pictorial wallsthat identifymilitaryunitsandhonor service members who gave their lives for freedom. These painted walls represent Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coast GuardandD.O.D.Civilianswhoanswered thecallof freedomanddeployed far fromhomeand family. Size:11"x8.5"•274colorphotos•208pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4950-8•hard•$29.99