Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982. Paperback Original (1st). Original wraps. 5 1/8 X 8 Inches. 143 PP. Rare first printing of this early 80's study on the effects of Atari games like Pac-Man, Defender and Centipede! Highly technical in nature as one might imagine (LOL). Seems to boil down to the... More about Video Fever: Entertainment? Education? or Addiction?
New York: Summit Books, 1988. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 6 3/8 X 9 1/2 Inches. 304 PP. First printing with full and complete numberline to the "1" on the copyright page. Original price of $18.95 intact on front flap of DJ. A hint of wear to boards, but a very clean copy overall. More about Generation of Swine: Gonzo Papers Vol. 2; Tales of Shame and Degradation in the 80's
New York: Pocket Books, 1985. Paperback Original (1st). Original wraps. 4 X 6 3/4 Inches. 121 PP. First printing copy with full and complete number line to the "1" on the copyright page. PO name discreetly written on inside front cover. A sharp, unread copy with unbroken spine and nice corners. A scarce book. More about The Journey of Natty Gann
New York: Pioneer Communications Network, Inc., 1984. Gerald Slater. First Edition, First Printing. Original wraps. 5 1/4 X 8 1/4 Inches. 128 PP. First edition with complete numberline to the "1" on the copyright page. Inspired by the 1980's classic Revenge of the Nerds starring Robert Carradine, Anthony Edwards, Timothy... More about The Total Nerd; A Comprehensive Handbook
Skokie, IL: Entertainment Today, 1985. First Edition, First Printing. Original wraps. 11 X 13 Inches. 32 PP. Scarce original tabloid size photo album of Van Halen. Big Hair exploitation to the max! Original price of $2.95 intact on front cover. Published at the height of the 80's David Lee Roth... More about VAN HALEN (Rock Video Superstars March, 1985 Special Publication
Atlanta, GA: International News, 1988. 1st Edition. Original wraps. 10 1/4 X 14 1/4 Inches. 34 PP. IN magazine Volume 1, Number 2. Scarce original Atlanta lifestyle mag from the late 80's. Ads from Macy's, Neim-Marcus, Perry Ellis, Buckhead Diner and Primitive among many others. Classic 80's fashion highlighted by... More about IN Magazine - June, 1988 (Atlanta Lifestyle
Kenner Products: Tonka Corporation, 1990. First Edition, First Printing. Original wraps. 8 3/8 X 11 Inches. 52 PP. Original Parker Brothers product catalog from the 1990 season. Includes two full pages on the NEW "Heavy Shreddin" snowboarding video game from Nintendo. Other new releases in the catalog include "Monopoly Junior"... More about 1990 Parker Brothers Official Catalog of Products
Atlanta, GA: Coca-Cola, 1986. First Edition, First Printing. Original wraps. 8 1/2 X 11 Inches. 20 PP. Amazing original Coca-Cola employee magazine for July-August 1986. The issue that introduced MAX HEADROOM as the new spokesman for Coca-Cola! Max was portrayed by actor Matt Frewer (Honey I Shrunk the Kids) and... More about RARE August, 1986 REFRESHER USA Magazine for Coca-Cola Employees; INTRODUCING MAX HEADROOM AS THE...
New York: Vintage, 1987. First Thus. Original wraps. 4 1/8X 6 3/4 Inches. 238 PP. Official Movie Tie-In with Michael J. Fox cover! Signed and inscribed by McInerney on the half title-page. A very scarce version of this 1980's classic. Slightest hint of wear to the edges. Book looks unread. More about Bright Lights, Big City (SIGNED 1ST OFFICIAL MOVIE TIE-IN
Racine, WI: Western Publishing, 1985. Harry J. Quinn; James Holloway. First Edition, First Printing. Glossy pictorial cover. 8 1/4 X 10 1/4 Inches. Original SIX-VOLUME complete set (run). HE-MAN: Masters of the Universe Golden Book set. Each volume contains the letter "A" in the print line, indicating a first printing... More about HE-MAN Masters of the Universe COMPLETE SIX VOLUME 1ST PRINTING GOLDEN BOOK RUN (1985
New York: Scholastic, 1987. First Edition, First Printing. Original wraps. 4 1/8 X 6 3/4 Inches. 122 PP. Stated First Printing with full and complete numberline to the "1" on the copyright page. A very sharp copy overall. A hint of a crease on front cover. A very scarce little 1980's gem. More about Spaceballs: The Book (FIRST PRINTING
Unknown: Original Screenplay, 1983. 1st Edition. Original wraps. 9 X 11 Inches. 144 PP. Original spiral comb-binding. Stated "First Draft" on front cover. Assumed period "photo" reproduced copy on orange paper stock. Film starred Ed Harris, Dennis Quaid, Sam Shepard and Fred Ward. More about The Right Stuff: A Screenplay from Tom Wolfe's Book (CIRCA 1983 ORIGINAL FIRST DRAFT COPY
Los Angeles: Simpson-Bruckheimer Productions, 1984. First Edition, First Printing. Original wraps. 8 1/2 X 11 Inches. 133 PP. Original early copy of the Second Draft of "Beverly Hills Cop" in original side-mount clips. This draft features the main character as "Axel Elly" and not the "Axel Foley" that ended up... More about Beverly Hills Cop Screenplay, Circa 1984 (Early 2nd Draft featuring "Axel Elly"
Cincinatti, Ohio: Kenner, 1983. Original Action Figure. SEALED original 1983 figure. This is the 65 cardback. In general, Star Wars collectors will reference this number that refers to the number of action figures in the Kenner toy line that the back of the card advertises. This has become an effective... More about Original UNPUNCHED 1983 Star Wars: Return of the Jedi LANDO CALRISSIAN "Skiff Guard"...
Cincinatti, Ohio: Kenner, 1983. Original Action Figure. SEALED original 1983 figure. This is the 77 cardback. In general, Star Wars collectors will reference this number that refers to the number of action figures in the Kenner toy line that the back of the card advertises. This has become an effective... More about Original 1983 Star Wars: Return of the Jedi LANDO CALRISSIAN Action Figure (MOC - 77 Back
New York: Pocket Books, 1987. Paperback Original (1st). Original wraps. 4 1/8 X 6 3/4 Inches. 121 PP. Brief biographies of dozens of stars who had roots in the 80's. The expected crew of Rob Lowe, Michael J. Fox, Tom Cruise etc... Interestingly, Daniel Day Lewis gets 1/2 a page... More about Young and Famous: Hollywood's Newest Superstars
Cincinnati, OH: Kenner Products, 1973. First Edition, First Printing. Original wraps. 8 3/8 X 11 Inches. 16 PP. Original Kenner pre-toy fair product catalog from the 1973 season. Contents include product details on a few important toy lines: Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm (The Flintstones) Sip-Along Cups, Easy Bake Oven, Mickey Mouse... More about 1973 Pre-Toy Fair Kenner Toy Catalog (Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm, Blythe, SSP Racers, Easy Bake Oven
Cincinnati, OH: Kenner Products, 1977. First Edition, First Printing. Original wraps. 8 3/8 X 11 Inches. 104 PP. Original Kenner product catalog from the 1977 season. Advertising details include "more child television, more parents TV including prime time specials and more nationwide consumer print." The final issue of the Kenner... More about 1977 Kenner Toy Catalog (SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN & BIONIC WOMAN
New York: Random House, 1983. Ephemera. 2 X 7 Inches. Original Random House bookmark. More about Original 1983 Star Wars Return of the Jedi BOBA FETT Bookmark; #11 in the series
New York: Random House, 1983. Ephemera. 2 X 7 Inches. Original Random House bookmark. More about Original 1983 Star Wars Return of the Jedi EMPEROR'S ROYAL GUARD Bookmark; #13 in the series
New York: Random House, 1983. Ephemera. 2 X 7 Inches. Original Random House bookmark. More about Original 1983 Star Wars Return of the Jedi ADMIRAL ACKBAR Bookmark; #16 in the series
Cincinnati, OH: Kenner Products, 1985. First Edition, First Printing. Original wraps. 8 3/8 X 10 7/8 Inches. 78 PP. Original Kenner product catalog from arguably the most important year in toys during the 1980's. As Kenner had obtained the rights to Star Wars in 1977 (after most other toy manufacturers... More about 1985 Pre-Toy Fair Catalog (SUPER POWERS & STAR WARS
Denver, CO: Montgomery Ward, 1980. First Edition, First Printing. Original wraps. 8 X 10 7/8 Inches. 538 PP. Early 1980's Holiday catalog that has become quite sought after by toy and video game collectors. This particular catalog contains the typical smattering of corduroy you would expect from a 1980's department... More about 1980 Montgomery Ward Christmas Catalog (w/ Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Denver, CO: Montgomery Ward, 1982. First Edition, First Printing. Original wraps. 8 X 10 7/8 Inches. 538 PP. One of the early 1980's Holiday catalogs that have become quite sought after by toy and video game collectors. This particular catalog contains the first four figures and accessories for Indiana Jones... More about 1982 Montgomery Ward Christmas Catalog (w/ ALL ORDERING PAGES
Orlando, FL: Universal Studios, 1989. Original Photograph. Photograph. Lot of 8 original 1989 Universal Studios 35mm press slides. These eight slides feature major aspects of the theme park that opened in 1990. The slides include: The Universal Studios Florida Logo, an aerial view of the park, a behind the scenes... More about Original 1989 Universal Studios Florida 35mm PRE-OPENING Advertising Slide LOT of EIGHT (8