Timeless Toys: Classic Toys and the Playmakers Who Created Them
by Tim Walsh
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The book Why Didn't I Think of That! Includes the passage "If a toy has magic, when people see it they say, 'Oooh! What is that?' . . . It appeals to the kid in everybody." That same kind of magic captures "the kid in everybody" when they pick up Timeless Toys: Classic Toys and the Playmakers Who Created Them. Timeless Toys represents one of the finest documentaries and displays of modern toys ever written. Author Tim Walsh, a successful toy inventor himself, reveals a world of commerce, show more toys, and wonder that is equally fun, fascinating, and nostalgic. Readers of every age and background will find it impossible to pick up this book, turn a few pages, and not become spellbound by its insightful stories and the personal memories that the text and 420 brilliantly colored photographs bring forth. Slinky, Lego, Tonka trucks, Monopoly, Big Wheel, Frisbee, Hula Hoop, Super Ball, Scrabble, Barbie, Radio Flyer Wagons: All of these and many, many more are featured in this fascinating tome, along with the toys' histories, insider profiles, and rare interviews with toy industry icons. It's simply magic! show lessTags
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an amazing coffee table book chronicling the history of various toys and their makers. jam packed with illustrations. a great fun read. makes me want to rush out and buy a bunch of games.
Fun reading, well-researched.
Amazing book about the pop culture of toys from the early 1900's to present. Very informative book with many color photos, history and bios of the toy creators... a must have for any pop culture and toy enthusiast!
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Common Knowledge
- Original title
- The Playmakers: Amazing Origins of Timeless Toys
- Alternate titles
- Timeless Toys: Classic Toys and the Playmakers Who Created Them
- Original publication date
- 2004
- People/Characters
- Lizzie Magie
- Dedication
- For Sarah, Emma, and Kate
Classifications
- Genres
- Nonfiction, General Nonfiction, History
- DDC/MDS
- 790.133 — Arts & recreation Recreation, sports, and performing arts Recreational and performing arts General kinds of recreational activities Activities generally engaged in by individuals Play with toys
- LCC
- GV1218.5 .W35 — Geography, Anthropology and Recreation Recreation. Leisure Recreation. Leisure Games and amusements Children's games and amusements Toys
- BISAC
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- 169
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- 193,222
- Reviews
- 3
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- (3.75)
- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper
- ISBNs
- 3
- UPCs
- 2
- ASINs
- 1
