The Playmakers: Amazing Origins of Timeless Toys is a celebration of classic toys and a tribute to the people who brought them to life. The book is a journey covering nearly 100 years worth of playthings and offering a delightful look back at many childhood favorites.
- Over 420 gorgeous color photos
- Behind-the-scene stories of 75 legendary playthings
- 15 ultra-rare prototypes are featured
- In-depth toy timelines and rare interviews
- Complete bibliography and index
"The Playmakers is personal, detailed, lavishly illustrated with more than 400 pictures, and well-organized into witty, bite-sized essays…. a pleasure to read."-Scott G. Eberle, Vice President for Interpretation and Director of Play Studies, National Toy Hall of Fame® and Strong Museum
"A timeless collection of priceless anecdotes…" - Stevanne Auerbach, PhD/Dr. Toy
Tim's behind the scenes stories are as much fun as the toys and games themselves. We're all winners, as a result."
- Philip E. Orbanes, Monopoly historian and former Senior VP of Research and Development at Parker Brothers
"Walsh was able to uncover the tantalizing untold stories behind America's favorite toys…"
- Sharon Korbeck, Toy Shop Magazine
The Playmakers: Amazing Origins of Timeless Toys is published by Keys Publishing, formed by author Tim Walsh shortly after he co-invented the hit board games TriBond and Blurt!
Keys Publishing
PMB 180
5370 Clark Road Suite A
Sarasota, Florida 34233-3227
TEL: 941.926.8004
FAX: 941.926.8054
www.theplaymakers.com
Title: The Playmakers
Subtitle: Amazing Origins of Timeless Toys
Author: Tim Walsh
Category: History/Pop Culture
ISBN: 0-9646973-4-3
Publication Date: March 2004
Suggested Retail Price: $50.00
Pages: 312
Trim size: 11" x 10"
Binding: Casebound, hardcover, 4 color jacket
(Matte finish with spot varnish)
Color photos: 420+
B/W photos/illustrations: 130+
Back matter: Timelines, bibliography, index
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