Military 2019 SS

94 MILITARY ART & CRAFTS • MILITARY JEWELRY • EDGED WEAPONRY 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 Brushes with War: Paintings and DrawingsbytheTroopsofWorldWar I:TheWWHAMCollectionofOriginal Art . Joel R. Parkinson, Director & Curator, World War History & Art Museum. Over 200originalpaintings,drawings,sculpture andtrenchartbythecombatantscoverall aspectsoftheWWIandmostmajorbattles. These were not professional artists, but amateursdepictingtheirowndailystruggles. Size:12"x12"•236 images•240pp. 978-0-7643-4634-7•hardcover•$69.99 Two Scoops of Hooah!: The T-Wall Art of Kuwait and Iraq George Hauer with Robin Whitney. Cement structures, intendedforbarriers,aretransformed into pictorialwallsthatidentifymilitaryunitsand honorservicememberswhogavetheirlives forfreedom.Thesepaintedwallsrepresent 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 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 to collectors: 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 War Paint: Tattoo Culture & the Armed Forces Kyle Cassidy. Thousands of soldiers have chosen to commemorate their military service through tattoos, yet military tattoos go far beyond the usual anchor and eagle clichés, and are often as complex and varied as the military experience. For the first time, documentary photographer Kyle Cassidy has sought out veterans who marked their military service with a tattoo and they are shown here in all their glory. 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 than330colorful imagesofferan 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, squaring a quilt, border preparation, and binding. 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 thousands of items of 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 Fraternally Yours: Identify Fraternal Groups and Their Emblems Peter Swift Seibert. A look at the rich and diverse heritage of American fraternal societies from the late-1800s through present times. Focusing upon larger organizations of the golden age, this book covers the basic symbols and emblems of groups as diverse as the Freemasons, Odd Fellows, Redmen, Knights of Columbus, Elks, Knights of Pythias, and even the Ku Klux Klan. Size:6"x9"•163colorphotos•128pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4060-4•hard•$19.99 EDGED WEAPONRY Paracord Knife Handle Wraps: The Complete Guide, from Tactical to Asian Styles Jan Dox. This clear,photo-by-photo guide teaches everything you need to know, including selecting appropriate paracord and weaving the correct wrap styles for underlays, tactical uses, skeleton handles, and more. Over 16 styles and approaches are covered, from basic handle wraps to standard military or looped, to paradox, to artistic Japanese tsukamaki wraps. Size: 6"x9" • 564 color images • 160pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5425-0 • soft cover wire o • $24.99 Liner Lock Knives Peter Fronteddu and Stefan Steigerwald. With 181 detailed color photos and clear, step-by-step guidance from a top-tier knifemaker, this workshop-proven method guides intermediate to ad- vanced level knifemakers to success in crafting a folding knife. It covers the construction of both general kinds of liner locks: the classic liner lock and the nested liner. Size: 6"x9" • 181 color images • 128pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5240-9 • soft cover wire o • $24.99 SOG Knives and More from America’s War in Southeast Asia Michael W. Silvey. The eighth in Silvey’s series of books on knives of the US military covers knives associated with the fascinating area of clandestine and covert warfare (over 165 knives in all) that took place in secret throughout Southeast Asia during the VietnamWar. Size: 8.5"x11" • 195 color and b/w photos 128pp. • ISBN: 978-0-7643-5198-3 hard cover • $34.99