Titles starting with T from ICR Books

hard cover. 8 1/2" x 11. This book is the first in a proposed series that will delve into the inner workings of Germany's most fearsome panzers of the Second World War, the Tiger and Tiger II. There are many current books that deal with various aspects of the Tiger series of tanks, but few include more than minimal biographical information of the men who crewed these battlefield behemoths. Based mainly on interviews, personal diaries, and recollections, the series will present the German Tiger and Kin... more information

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hard cover. 8 1/2" x 11. This is the first book devoted solely to the many-faceted aspects of American ceramic designer Ben Seibel. For years, his tableware creations have held the interest of those devoted to mid-20th century modern designs. Indeed, Seibel's name is linked with those of Russel Wright and Eva Zeisel, a triumvirate of modern design epitomizing a new approach in shapes, philosophy, and marketing. Within these pages, Seibel's major work for the Iroquois, Steubenville, Roseville, and Univ... more information

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hard cover. 8 1/2" x 11. Never before has such a complete pictorial history of Tactical Air Command been put together. The planes, demonstration teams, and foreign units of TAC are covered in pictorial and textual detail from the the 1940s to the 1990s. Included in this excellent account are lists of the aces of the Korean War, aerial victories in Viet Nam, and air-to-air victories during Desert Storm. over 250 b/w, over 350 color photographs ... more information

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hard cover. 8 1/2" x 11. This full color book is a fully comprehensive reference work on USAF tail code markings, and covers all major command untis; Pacific Air Forces, Alaskan Air Command, TAC, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, USAFE, Air Training Command, Air Forces Logistics Command, and Air Force Systems Command. The tail codes are listed alphabetically and are cross-referenced in a tail code summary for ease of use. The 300 photographs show the variety of aircraft in the USAF arsenal. over... more information

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hard cover. 9" x 12. TALISMAN (tal'is men) [Fr. < Ar tilasm, magic figure, one with th epower to avert evil] Anything thought to have magic power; a charm. This new collection of nose-art shows in over 650 photographs, many in color, the various "good-luck" figures and symbols as featured on B-17s, B-24s, B-25s, B-29s, P-40s, P-51s as well as foreign aircraft in US markings from all theaters of World War II and Korea. Most of these photographs are published here for the first time, and ex... more information

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hard cover. 8 1/2" x 11. People are looking for antiques that can speak to them of an era gone by. At least, that might explain why antique talking machines are among today's hottest collectibles. Names like "Edison" and "Victor" call to mind an era of polished wood, brightly painted morning glory horns, and fascinating machinery. This thorough compendium contains 550 color photographs showing an incredible variety of external-horn as well as internal-horn talking machines. The aut... more information

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hard cover. 8 1/2" x 11. The focus of this book is the tank battles fought during the opening phase of the war in North Africa. What really happened during the engagements? How were the tanks fought? What were their strengths and weaknesses? Not simplified generalities, but substantive, basic facts gleaned from searching for details in the surviving original records. The accounts of each battle are excerpted from the original reports written by the participants directly after each engagement. To under... more information

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soft cover. 11" x 8 1/2. Rich in history and valor, the multicolored woven art known as "tartan" is centuries old but has been codified only since the late eighteenth century. Conjuring images of kilted warriors and lively bagpipes, tartan has survived hundreds of years to become the very fabric of a nation--as popular today as in years past. "All Scots are color coded," it is said, and in this first of three alphabetically arranged volumes you will find over 400 examples of vividl... more information

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soft cover. 11" x 8 1/2. Rich in history and valor, the multicolored woven art known as "tartan" is centuries old but has been codified only since the late eighteenth century. Conjuring images of kilted warriors and lively bagpipes, tartan has survived hundreds of years to become the very fabric of a nation--as popular today as in years past. "All Scots are color coded," it is said, and in this second of three alphabetically arranged volumes you will find over 400 examples of vivid... more information

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soft cover. 11" x 8 1/2. Rich in history and valor, the multicolored woven art known as "tartan" is centuries old but has been codified only since the late eighteenth century. Conjuring images of kilted warriors and lively bagpipes, tartan has survived hundreds of years to become the very fabric of the Scottish nation--as popular today as in years past. "All Scots are color coded," it is said, and in this third of three alphabetically arranged volumes you will find over 400 example... more information

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soft cover. 8 1/2" x 11. One of the hottest fields in collecting, Tarzan memorabilia ranges from comic books at a dollar or two to first editions valued in the thousands! Part of our cultural heritage for nearly a century, the chest-beating ape man (what other fictional character can be described by a gesture?) has been a hero for generations of boys and girls. Appearing in books, movies, radio, comics, toys, television, cartoons, and even on luggage and vitamins, the image of Tarzan is sure to spark ... more information

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soft cover. 8 1/2" x 11"`. Editor in Chief of Skin & Ink Magazine, Bob Baxter, presents an amazing collection of over 60 gorgeous cover girl finalists from his first-ever California Cover Girl Contest. Sending entry forms to over 460 tattoo shops from the Oregon border to southernmost San Diego, Baxter picked 60 finalists from hundreds of entries that flooded his Skin & Ink mailbox. Then, six rigorous days of shooting at photo studios in Pasadena and Santa Rosa. The goal? Find the perfect... more information

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soft cover. 8 1/2" x 11. Get up close and personal with Southern California's most legendary and trend-setting tattoo artists. Join Skin & Ink magazine editor, Bob Baxter, as he drives from shop to shop in his '94 azure-blue Mustang. Follow along as he chats it up with Southern California's living tattoo legends. Gather the inside info. Hear the spicy gossip. See the gorgeous gals and lusty men sport their traffic-stopping ink. Turn the pages. See their work in 565 color photos. Meet the artists. ... more information

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hard cover. 8 1/2" x 11. Travel with Bob Baxter, editor of the tattoo magazine, Skin & Ink, on his two-week solo journey through the small towns and big cites of America's Pacific Northwest. From the Oregon-California line, northward through Washington State and over the border to Vancouver, B.C., every day is a new adventure, as Bob meets the exotic women and lusty men who proclaim their individuality in tattoos and the artists who create them. Meet the living legends of the art:Terry Tweed and ... more information

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hard cover. 8 1/2" x 11. A witty yet informative text, with lots of travel tips and pictures, focuses on the art of the tattoo that the authors found in this Pacific Island paradise. Join the adventure as these two take to the road at the very birthplace of Polynesian tattooing, beautiful Samoa. Armed with laptop and camera, Baxter and Clark documented their two-week odyssey from Apia to Saleapaga, and from thatched-roofed huts to the legendary mansion of Robert Louis Stevenson. The book displays this... more information

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soft cover. 6" x 9. Here's a chance to ogle the women who paved the way, tattooing themselves and baring their chests when the "good girls" were wearing poodle skirts and heading off to sock hops. Imagine your grandma like this! These women lived counter-culture lives. This book exposes a culture that, even in 1982 when it was first released, was totally shocking. Now it returns as a tribute to the pioneers, the visionaries who saw their bodies as works of art, and were brave enough to share... more information

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hard cover. 9" x 12. Traditional tattooing designs are depicted from the exotic Pacific Polynesian cultures of Easter Island, Hawaii, the Marquesas, New Zealand, Samoa, Tahiti and Tonga. The actual process and ceremonies involved in tattooing are described and illustrated with over 250 drawings and color illustrations of native people. Included are actual 19th century photographs as well as early exploration art, paintings, drawings, engravings, and artifacts all relating to tattooing. 250 photos ... more information

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soft cover. 8 1/2" x 11. Over 330 color images display the designs, sacred images, and scripts that are the tattoo art of Indochina. Traditional tattoo forms dating back over a thousand years are presented, expressing the combined animist-tribal beliefs and deep religious faith of a complex and spiritual people. Despite the encroachment of the global community, the skilled priests and specialists of Indochina continue to create tattoo magic today, as displayed and described in a fascinating text. Inte... more information

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soft cover. 8 1/2" x 11. Over 650 striking color images display the many, popular dinnerware shapes produced by Taylor, Smith and Taylor in West Virginia from 1899 to 1981. Included are Avona, Belva, Capitol, Ever Yours, Garland, Holly & Spruce, Iona, Lu-Ray Pastels, Marvel, Octagon, Paramount, Shadows, Timbercraft, Verona, and Vogue patterns in depression era and mid-century modern styles. A brief history of the company introduces individual dinnerware shapes and appendices list treatment names &... more information

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hard cover. 8 1/2" x 11. Never before has there been a book focusing on the theme of tea as it relates to both the fine and decorative arts. With over 330 beautiful color images, this book explores the history of tea with special attention to the impact its popularity has had on the development of porcelain, furniture, silver, and the other decorative objects employed in serving tea. Here are teapots, cups and saucers, kettle stands, tea caddies, silverware, and more, inspired both by the expense of t... more information

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