Lights, Camera, Lionel Trains! : A Photo History of an American Icon

Roger Carp

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Language: English

Published by Project Roar Publishing Nov 2024, 2024

1933600071 / 9781933600079

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Neuware - Lights, Camera, Lionel Trains! A Photo History of an American Icon is a captivating tribute to one of America's most beloved and influential consumer brands. This beautifully designed, award-winning coffee-table book features 100 visually stunning and insightful photo essays, revealing how electric toy trains were woven into the fabric of American history, society, family life, and pop culture in the 20th century. Discover their cherished place in holiday traditions and family memories, from living room floors to department store displays, Hollywood films, and television screens. Lionel trains connected generations through wonder, creativity, and play. Through seldom-seen vintage photographs, historic advertisements, and insightful commentary, this book shares the story behind Lionel's significance, taking readers on a ride of joy, imagination, and the craftsmanship that made these innovative toys national treasures and essential parts of American childhood. Award-winning Lionel train historian Roger Carp brings a historian's sharp eye, collector's insights, and a storyteller's warmth to this guide, sharing with readers the magic that made these vintage toy trains so popular and iconic. Whether you're a model train enthusiast, pop culture historian, or just someone longing to relive cherished childhood moments, this book offers something truly special. Readers will enjoy: - Archival photos of families and celebrities alike, such as James Cagney, Joe DiMaggio, and Lucille Ball, enjoying Lionel toy trains. - Collectible materials that reveal the depth of the brand's impact on Americana. - Meaningful stories that celebrate the bonds Lionel trains built across generations. This heartfelt and nostalgic visual history of Lionel trains will appeal to readers who cherish Americana culture, classic photographs, and the golden age of toy trains. Named to Kirkus Reviews' Best Indie Books of 2025. Winner and finalist of 12 publishing awards recognizing excellence in American history, pop culture, and book design, including: - Gold Winner for Arts/Photography/Coffee Table and Total Book Design (Midwest Book Awards, MiPA) - Gold Winner for Coffee Table Book (National Indie Excellence Awards) - Silver Winner for History, Coffee Table, and Cover Design (IBPA Book Awards) - Silver Winner for General History and Interior Design (Midwest Book Awards, MiPA) - Silver Winner for Pop Culture (IPPY Book Awards) - Category Finalist (The Eric Hoffer Book Award) - Finalist for Pop Culture (Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards) - Finalist for Overall Non-Fiction Design (Next Generation Indie Book Awards)-- (3/13/2026 12:00:00 AM).…

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Title
Lights, Camera, Lionel Trains! : A Photo History of an American Icon
Author
Roger Carp
Publisher
Project Roar Publishing Nov 2024
Publication year
2024
Condition
Neu
Binding
Buch
Language
English
ISBN 10
1933600071
ISBN 13
9781933600079
Item weight
1,320 grams
Dimensions
285x217x23 mm

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