Schiffer Books Collections | Schiffer Publishing

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History has left its imprint on Bordentown and its past lives on in the form of ghosts. Is the ghost of Clara Barton supervising the cleaning of her school house? Who is the crying woman in the secret room at...

$13.00

Ghosts in Milwaukee? You bet, and they're everywhere! Hear dead musicians play music from the sunken steamer, Lady Elgin, read about the ghost of Pfister Hotel who was seen by a famous pro baseball player, and the child ghost who...

$30.00

Concrete is a fascinating material in the hands of a creative person. The Direct Concrete Technique, illustrated in this book, empowers anyone to make furniture or sculpture by hand without molds or forms. The key to this method is the...

$19.95

Photographs and postcards combine with interesting text to create a book of memories of Buffalo, New York — a city that has it all: lakeside pathways to bike or stroll along, stunning architecture, proximity to camping and hiking areas, and...

$30.00

Artwork created to sell flower and vegetable seeds to the public is bright, eye-catching, and tempting. It reflects the fantasy that any novice gardener can grow beautiful plants just by buying the seeds. This is not a new phenomenon. Over...

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Learn to create 18 beautiful decorated cakes with a leading master at your elbow, coaching you from start to presentation. Specialty cakes for children, teens, weddings, holidays, and special celebrations can be made with these sequential instructions and over 330...

$25.00

Take a tour of historic California garden design via this classic book. Originally released in 1914, this book offered yesterday's reader ways to plan and beautify the city lot, suburban grounds, and country estate. For today's historic home owner, there...

$29.99

Picking up where Bushido: Legacies of the Japanese Tattoo left off, join Horiyuki as she studies the art of Japanese tattooing with Master Horiyoshi III. Jill "Horiyuki" Mandelbaum takes you on a very candid firsthand account of her exploratiion. Follow...

$14.95

Long after the U of M football game is over and the last beer, latte, or veggie burger has been served at the local eatery or brewery, Ann Arbor is still lively. But by whom? Sightings of ghosts and the...

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Tour the homes of great movie stars of the silver screen, from early silent films to the Technicolor years. Over 360 postcards and photos display the residences of Fred Astaire, Lucille Ball, Lionel Barrymore, James Cagney, Charlie Chaplin, Joan Crawford,...

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Take a deadly roller coaster ride with two domineering and spiritually protected families, as Alexandra Holzer relates her haunted life with her father, Dr. Hans Holzer and her mother, Countess Catherine Buxhoeveden. Learn how they were transformed.[AuthorName]By Alexandra Holzer[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Alexandra Holzer...

$40.00

Gain insight to the current world of Botanical Art and see the work of 65 top artists from throughout America. Gorgeous flowers, leaves, plants, roots, and vegetables have been beautifully drawn and painted and are displayed here. See 220 colorful...

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Surfing has inspired fantastic and colorful graphic designs to advertise surfboards, surf shops, wax, wetsuits, magazines..., even skateboards and snowboards. Here are more than 1,250 to challenge collectors, inspire artists, and charm the surfing crowd. Written by a veteran enthusiast...

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The popular collectible dinnerware lines of our time are highlighted in this new book, principally Fiesta and Lu-Ray, plus other lines that are often confused with one another. Accompanied by a price guide and over 500 color illustrations, author Mark...

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Do you enjoy making sandcastles? Do your mashed potatoes become fine art before you eat them? If you enjoy working with your hands and being outdoors, you'll love sand-casting with concrete. Veteran concrete creator Bo Atkinson shares his passion and...

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Non-wrinkling, silk jersey clothing, with bold and colorful prints signed by the most distinguished fashion designers of the day, became popular in the 1960s, especially for glamorous people who traveled worldwide. It was dynamic clothing photographed by the celebrity press...

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Composed of three self-guided walking tours, this book takes you on a journey through Savannah's past and introduces you to the city's magnificent, historic architecture. Taking an architectural walking tour of Savannah is a great way to learn about the...

$50.00

Look into America’s most notable corporate atriums, boardrooms, lobbies, seating areas, and executive offices and experience their powerful interior designs. Actual installations by professional architects and designers, these spaces reflect the powerful atmosphere in which corporate decisions are made daily....

$14.95

San Miguel, a city located in central Mexico, is steeped in history; it is the place where the Mexican war for independence from Spain started in 1810. Today, San Miguel retains old-world charm as many of its elegant buildings have...

$80.00

Netsuke, the carved toggles used to fasten a small container to a kimono sash, made from ivory, wood, porcelain,and more, are among the most popular Asian antiques. Over 970 vivid images of netsuke are shown, representing Japanese life, customs, religion,...