| Synopsis | A Celebration of Steiff is the first book to feature, in dazzling, imaginative color photographs, the plush animals being made today by the premier toy company in the world, Margarete Steiff GmbH. Earlier books about Steiff have all focused on the history of this long-established German firm and the collectability of its antique pieces; A Celebration of Steiff is a playful, joyous encounter with all that is Steiff today. This exciting book pays homage to the fine hand-crafted toys that have come to represent the best of childhood and the ultimate in toy collecting. A concise history of the company, including photographs of important historical pieces from the Steiff archives in Germany, and a chapter illustrating--in detailed prior photography done at the factory--now the animals develop from idea to finished toy, complement the heart of the book: more than 200 Ilust, evocative, neverbefore seen photographs of current Steiff animals.
This copy is the 1st edition first printing. I believe the book is now out of print. Makes a great coffee table book.
| | Product Identifiers | | ISBN-10 | 0942620194 | | ISBN-13 | 9780942620191 |
| | Key Details | | Author | Krystyna P. Goddu | | Number Of Pages | 223 pages | | Format | Hardcover | | Publication Date | 1999-06-01 | | Language | English | | Publisher | Portfolio Press Corporation |
| | Additional Details | | Illustrated | Yes |
| | Dimensions | | Weight | 49.4 Oz | | Height | 1.1 In. | | Width | 11.8 In. | | Length | 9.4 In. |
| | Classification Method | | LCCN | 97-091676 | | LC Classification Number | NK9509.65.G34M37357 | | Dewey Decimal | 688.7/24 | | Dewey Edition | 21 |
| | Contributors | | Designed by | John P. Vanden Heuvel | | Photographed by | Walter Pfeiffer |
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