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1889 Paris World’s Fair: The Exposition Universelle Volumes 1 & 2 Bundle Deal

1889 Paris World’s Fair: The Exposition Universelle in Illustrations Volumes 1 and 2 *NEW softcover bundle* Sold by CGR PublishingWe are the official publisher of the 1889 Paris World’s Fair: The Exposition Universelle in Illustrations Volumes 1 and 2. SOFTCOVER BUNDLE DEAL INCLUDES 2 BOOKS Volume 1 Release Date: August 2 , 2022Author: Mark BusslerLength: 296 PagesBlack and White with Glossy Color CoverSoftcover ISBN: 978-1592184033 MSRP: $24.95Hardcover ISBN: 978-1592184040 MSRP: $34.95 Volume 2 Softcover EditionRelease Date: February 25, 2023 Author: Mark Bussler Length: 278 Pages Full Black and White with Glossy Color CoverISBN: 978-1592183159 MSRP: $24.95 More than 300 restored illustrations celebrate the construction, innovation, and magic of the 1889 World’s Fair in Paris.Though many were skeptical of the tallest structure in the world, the brand-new Eiffel Tower opened in 1889 to celebrate the L’Exposition Universelle in Paris, France. Illuminated with electric lights and surrounded by throngs of international revelers on the Champs de Mars, the 1889 World’s Fair amazed more than 32 million people with an eclectic array of buildings, exhibits, performances, and artworks. Part one in this two-part illustrated series features:More than 300 images from contemporary French publicationsDigitally restored artwork scanned with art preservation scannersFull-size 8 1/2″ x 11″ pagesRare engravings of the fairgrounds and Eiffel Tower under constructionBold, retro-styled coverEnglish-translated image captionsSoftcover and hardcover printing optionsWorld’s Fair historian Mark Bussler and the CGR Publishing Restoration Workshop restored hundreds of contemporary illustrations to show the remarkable spectacle of the 1889 Exposition Universelle and the debut of the Eiffel Tower.Bussler, writer and designer of 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair: The Louisiana Purchase Exposition in Photographs and The World’s Fair of 1893 Ultra Massive Photographic Adventure trilogy, worked with oversized original illustrations to create a visual tour of the World’s Fair that highlights the construction, layout, architecture, and festivities.Excerpt:“Designed by bridge builder Gustave Eiffel, the Eiffel Tower tower was considered by many to be an eyesore before its completion. Newspapers at the time criticized its industrial design and the fact that it could fall over. The 300 meter-tall tower was, at the time, the tallest structure in the world that changed the Paris skyline forever. Built by hand and early machines, it still towers over the Champ de Mars park today, serving as a reminder of the great party held there years earlier.Near the Eiffel Tower, the great Gallery of Machines showcased the era’s rapid technological advances and housed thousands of machines that whirred and banged at once. Thomas Edison was there with his phonograph, and Westinghouse air brakes were on display to highlight engineering innovations in the area of railroad safety.”Volume 2 delivers hundreds more restored illustrations that celebrate the spectacle of the 1889 World’s Fair in Paris.In addition to the Eiffel Tower, fairgoers in 1889 witnessed countless technological innovations, parties, and cultural exhibits at the Exposition Universelle that defied imagination at the time. Period newspapers reported on the Fair in great detail with stunning illustrations that left no stone unturned. Part two in this two-part illustrated series features:Hundreds of detailed images from contemporary French publicationsDigitally restored artwork scanned with art preservation scannersFull-size 8 1/2″ x 11″ pagesRare engravings of the festivities, art, and buildings at the 1889 World’s FairBold, retro-styled coverEnglish-translated image captionsSoftcover and hardcover printing optionsWorld’s Fair historian Mark Bussler and the CGR Publishing Restoration Workshop restored hundreds of contemporary illustrations to show the remarkable spectacle of the 1889 Exposition Universelle and the parties, exhibits, and artwork on display beneath the sparkling lights of the newly-constructed Eiffel Tower in Paris.Bussler, writer and designer of 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair: The Louisiana Purchase Exposition in Photographs and The World’s Fair of 1893 Ultra Massive Photographic Adventure trilogy, worked with oversized original illustrations to create a visual tour of the World’s Fair that highlights the construction, layout, architecture, and festivities.Excerpt: “The late 19th century was an age of rapid technological development, and industrial companies spared no expense to market their products to an audience seduced by blinding lights and whirring mechanized contraptions. Entire buildings were devoted to machines and filled to the ceilings with elaborate exhibits of engines, telegraphs, ships, trains, and more. The airplane had yet to take flight, but balloons were a hot topic.Fashion, art, and furniture makers from around the world came to Paris that summer to peddle their wares with dazzling displays of jewelry, chairs, tables, clocks, clothing, woodworking, and more.”About the Publisher:The CGR Publishing Restoration Workshop uses a vast array of computers and digital scanners to restore, preserve, and enhance the classic works of writers and artists from the 19th century. Each new release includes display-quality covers, enlarged covers, and retro fonts. Select books include Dante’s Inferno Retro Hell-Bound Edition, Gustave Doré’s London: A Pilgrimage, and more.About the writer:Writer, artist, musician, and publisher Mark Bussler has written more than 100 books and designed over 300 covers for CGR Publishing. Bussler is a professional artist and commercial designer who works in digital and physical media. He created and continues to develop the Robot Kitten Factory series, Retromegatrex, How to Draw Inspired by Classic Illustrations, and other graphic novels and instructional guides. Additionally, he writes history books and photographic history collections such as 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair: The Louisiana Purchase Exposition in Photographs. Bussler previously produced and directed films such as Westinghouse, Expo: Magic of the White City, and the Classic Game Room series. He is the founder and president of CGR Publishing, and producer of the industrial synthesizer band, Turbo Volcano and the synthwave electronica band Omega Ronin.

Reader’s Digest Select Editions 2020 Long Range, What You Wish For, The New Husb

The Reader’s Digest Select Editions 2020 Long Range features a collection of mystery novels by various authors. Published by The Trusted Media Brands, Inc, this hardcover book is intended for adult readers and contains 574 pages of English language narrative. With a dust jacket, this edition includes a selection of intriguing mystery stories that will captivate fans of the genre.

Plop!: The Strangest Humor Magazine PERSONALLY SIGNED BY MARK ARNOLD

This is Mark Arnold and Mark Slade’s completely unauthorized history of DC Comics’ Plop! comic book, featuring all new and archival interviews with Joe Orlando, Monte Wolverton, Mary Skrenes, Lee Marrs, David Michelinie and Sergio Aragonés, plus bios of additional creators. Arnold and Slade review all 24 issues of Plop! and create a new issue featuring previously unpublished material intended for Plop! In addition, there is a history of DC’s The House of Mystery and its various spin-offs that led to Plop! So join your hosts Cain, Abel and Eve as we reminisce about this cult classic comic book.

Hazardous Duty by Major General John K. Singlaub, Signed By The Author

“Hazardous Duty” by Major General John K. Singlaub is a vintage nonfiction book published in 1991 by Summit Books. Signed by the author, this hardcover novel delves into the military experiences of John K. Singlaub. With 574 pages, including an index, this biography explores the challenges and triumphs faced by the author during his time in the military, making it a valuable addition to any collection of military literature. The book also features a dust jacket and is a must-have for fans of biographies and autobiographies. See photos for condition. Sale benefits the Friends of the Library in Blackstone, Virginia.

Hazardous Duty by Major General John K. Singlaub, Signed By The Author

“Hazardous Duty” by Major General John K. Singlaub is a vintage nonfiction book published in 1991 by Summit Books. Signed by the author, this hardcover novel delves into the military experiences of John K. Singlaub. With 574 pages, including an index, this biography explores the challenges and triumphs faced by the author during his time in the military, making it a valuable addition to any collection of military literature. The book also features a dust jacket and is a must-have for fans of biographies and autobiographies. See photos for condition. Sale benefits the Friends of the Library in Blackstone, Virginia.