- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: David & Charles (30 Sep 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0715321897
- ISBN-13: 978-0715321898
- Product Dimensions: 16 x 15.5 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 347,085 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More mind-boggling technology from the days of yore. Maurice Collins' collection of bizarre and ingenious gadgets will engage and amuse everyone. Marvel at the ingenuity of the cuff holder which, as legend has it, was used by cardsharps at the poker table to hide the ace up their sleeves; find out how to make the perfect camping cuppa 1920s style; and decide whether the 1920s electric comb really could prevent hair loss. If you thought that phone cameras were a great invention find out more about the watch camera of the 1900s; if you've always found shaving too taxing, there is an automatic shaving cream filler and brush in the collection which allowed you to save time in that early morning rush to work - who knows why this never took off?! Fascinating and humorous, More Eccentric Contraptions will continue to intrigue and amuse and is a testament to human ingenuity and resourcefulness.
About the Author
As well as being a passionate collector of gadgets, Maurice Collins also has extraordinary collections of posters and printed ephemera and gives regular talks about his collections. He is the co-founder of the charity Kith & Kids, which provides a range of services to families with disabled children and has been awarded an OBE for his services to disabled people. He has also been the chairman of Haringey Mencap and Mencap London Region. He lives in North London.
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Format:Paperback
Just a fascinating review of some household and industrial gadgets. A quick read as the photographs are annotated but clear, concise and written with humour. Something I will continue to pick up on over the years as another reference source of inspiration.
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you like gadgets and all weird stuff, you'll like this book. I bought it for my boyfriend who is an engeneer and he loves it.
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AWESOME!
29 May 2012
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Ingenious contraptions, funny, useful and entertaining. I kept mine in the 'reading room' ;-)
I'd highly recommend this fun book.
I'd highly recommend this fun book.
A Fun Look at Some Really Weird Contraptions!
26 May 2006
Format:Paperback
Originally published in England, this book showcases 100+ weird and wacky - and sometimes, really nifty - gadgets from the last 100 years. Nuts-and-bolts fans and antiquers will love this book; it's a hoot!
Paging through this book is like stepping back into history. You marvel at the inventiveness of those nameless not-always-crackpot inventors who came up with...
a Clockwork Fly Scarer to chase flies away from Victorian dinner tables...
a Sack Tying machine for circa 1890s Americans to use on their sacks...
or a Depression-era Bread Slicer to slice that loaf really thin and make it last longer..
And then there's off-the-wall items like Asthma Necklaces, Whiskey Containers hidden in imitation binoculars, Tennis Ball Cleaners, a Miser's Snuff Box and a Wrist Fire Siren!
It's all funny and educational at the same time. This would make a wonderful stocking stuffer for any number of people!
Buy - Enjoy!
Paging through this book is like stepping back into history. You marvel at the inventiveness of those nameless not-always-crackpot inventors who came up with...
a Clockwork Fly Scarer to chase flies away from Victorian dinner tables...
a Sack Tying machine for circa 1890s Americans to use on their sacks...
or a Depression-era Bread Slicer to slice that loaf really thin and make it last longer..
And then there's off-the-wall items like Asthma Necklaces, Whiskey Containers hidden in imitation binoculars, Tennis Ball Cleaners, a Miser's Snuff Box and a Wrist Fire Siren!
It's all funny and educational at the same time. This would make a wonderful stocking stuffer for any number of people!
Buy - Enjoy!
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