American Junk

This book is visually pleasing. The photographs seem to capture the essence of the subject. I love looking at other people's cast-offs and seeing how a talented designer repurposes them. I couldn't live with the clutter myself, but I appreciate the coziness these treasures bring to a home.

I realize that most of the items in this book are "collectibles" but I was so not impressed. I like nicer, more colorful, items, more along the lines of "shabby-chic". Much of this looked like junk that was in need of a good refurbishment.

The photographs were dull as well. The section that held my interest was the one on Blankets "Western Junk", as I love Pendletons, and have several.....

Contents consist of: What is Junk, Western Junk, Glass act, Solid Gold, something Fishy, Kitchen Junk (I expected more), Animal House, Child's Play, Junk Matters, Shady Business, Shell Shocked (I wanted more), Heavy Metal, Chair Crazy (I wanted more here too), and Junk Guide.

I consider this book to be a beginning, but not one that is so important to a show more collector as to purchase. show less