Steph Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 Elizabeth Kempski has a newly published book called The World of Cat's Eye Marbles. Cost is $19.95 plus shipping. If you'd like to get one sooner rather than later, she has posted information in the cat's eye group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/880443685378420/ For those who don't use Facebook, they will be going on sale on eBay in two weeks. Seller name: pinx43 Elizabeth's statement about the book: The book measures 8 1/2 by 11” and is 80 pages in length with over 150 photos. I did quite a bit of research on foreign marbles that I think will be of interest to even non-cat’s eye collectors, including an interview with the chairman of Matsuno Industries, the makers of the Camel brand Japanese marbles. For the U.S. companies, Mike Johnson, a co-author of American Machine-Made Marbles, generously shared source material on cat’s eyes that did not make it into their book. For newbies who want help with identification, I developed a chart of characteristics for each of the most common types of cat’s eyes that will serve as a quick reference. For hard core history buffs, there is also an Appendix with a timeline of Asian production from the 1940s through the 1980s. This is based on my research plus my experience in the 1980s working for a U.S. company importing sporting goods from Asia, including visits to factories there. In short, I think the book has something for every level of collector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenb Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 This is exiting news ! I can’t wait till it ends up on my doorstep ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Oregon Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Oregon Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 I just received my copy - great book - very detailed information on the many varieties of cat's-eyes and information on where they were made - and great pictures also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HNJ Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 I’d like to buy this but cannot find it. Anyone know how I can get a copy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Oregon Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 She is supposed to have put them on eBay. If you are on Facebook, search Elizabeth Kempski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinx Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 HNJ — Thanks for your interest in my book. I currently have them listed on ebay. My seller name is pinx43. Elizabeth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HNJ Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 Thanks. I bought one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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