Book : Killer Stuff And Tons Of Money An Insiders Look At...

-Titulo Original : Killer Stuff And Tons Of Money An Insiders Look At The World Of Flea Markets, Antiques, And Collecting

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Penguin Books

-Descripcion Original:

Whether it’s Antiques Roadshow or American Pickers, or any of the number of TV shows on flea markets, the world of collecting inspires a cult following of millions of Americans. Celebrated author Maureen Stanton takes readers behind the scenes and deep into the “flea-o-sphere,” following master antiques dealer Curt Avery from the populist mayhem of flea markets, to the rarefied realm of high-end antiques shows, to the heart-pounding competition of auctions. Killer Stuff and Tons of Money is a captivating tour of the outrageous world of American antiques, jam-packed with colorful characters, high-stakes scores, and insider tips for all who seek hidden treasure. Review Endlessly interesting, the writing is superb. Favorite Books of 2011 Chicago Sun-Times Page-turner. San Jose Mercury News Killer Stuff is a killer read. BookPage Utterly engaging. Washington Post An intoxicating read. Parade[F]ull of interesting tidbits told in a fascinating way...hard to put down. Coastal Breeze News[D]ynamite...one of those books youll start early and wont really be able to put down...Stantons a great writer [and] shes a great guide. The Kenyon ReviewA treasure-trove of a book. Kirkus[A] deeply researched, memorably written narrative...For already obsessed shoppers who frequent flea markets, antiques stores and auctions, Killer Stuff will become quickly addictive. For outsiders, the book is a pleasurable education...[S]uperb writing, the book will please page after page. St. Louis Post-Dispatch[Killer Stuff] is quite a read, often hilarious, well written and a great mix of trivia and story-telling ... [Stantons] book had me from the moment I began reading. Pure Green MagazineStanton captures the lower and middle echelons of the [antiques] business with great skill...her diverting and wholly unpretentious book makes a fine companion for a day at the beach--or a weekend treasure hunting. Wall Street Journal From the Back Cover As evidenced by Antiques Roadshow, American Pickers, and any of the number of television shows on flea markets, the world of collecting inspires a cultlike following of millions of Americans. Celebrated author Maureen Stanton takes readers behind the scenes and deep into the flea-o-sphere, following master antiques dealer Curt Avery through the populist mayhem of the flea markets, the rarified realm of high-end antiques shows, and the heart-pounding competition of auctions. Killer Stuff and Tons of Money is a captivating tour of the outrageous world of American antiques, jam-packed with colorful characters, high-stakes scores, and insider tips for all who seek hidden treasure. About the Author Maureen Stantons writing has appeared in Creative Nonfiction, Fourth Genre, River Teeth, The Florida Review, Crab Orchard Review, The Sun, and many other journals, as well as several anthologies including Best of The Sun, Best of Brevity, and Best Texas Writing. Five of her essays were listed as Notable Essays in Best American Essays series. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including a Pushcart Prize, a National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellowship, a MacDowell Colony Fellowship, the Iowa Review nonfiction award, and the American Literary Review nonfiction prize.