Made in America: From Levi's to Barbie to Google
by Nick Freeth
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Author: Nick FreethEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2005-11-10
ISBN: 0760322708
Number of pages: 304
Publisher: MBI
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Book Review: Well I never!
Summary: 5 Stars
Books of lists are an old publishing favourite and the Made in America type probably come out every year or so. I have a 1964 Ace paperback by Hannah Campbell 'Why Did They Name It...?' with the background to dozens of products. Nick Freeth's book is a bit better than most because it covers two hundred items. Right away problems start because this number means it can't just be products otherwise some real obscure things would have be included (and actually are) so Mack trucks, Las Vegas Strip, Hollywood, Times Square, traffic lights or a Kazoo get are included.
Each product (or concept) gets a photo, statistical data (including, amazingly, the makers Stock Exchange symbol) background text and the predictable 'Did you know?' all presented on pages with several coloured panels (Did You Know?.. that the book 'Made in America' didn't repeat the same page colour schemes in a 304 page book).
The listings are arranged alphabetically so that Shure Microphones rub shoulders with Silly Putty then Skippy Peanut Butter. If you like this kind of fun juxtaposing of products you'll enjoy the book. It's surely the ultimate dip into and be amazed page turner and Did You Know?.. that Greyhound Scenicruiser buses had two engines just in case one broke down!
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