Schiffer New Releases

$39.99

Photographic chronicle of the history and evolution of New York subway signage, covering porcelain, wood, tin, and mosaic signs from the 1920s to the 1980s. Foreword by renowned transit photographer and historian Douglas Grotjahn Vintage New York City Subway Signs:...

$35.00

Discover how NASA, the Smithsonian, and the aerospace community helped craft, legitimize, and popularize the beloved television show Star Trek. Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry sought to create a work of science fiction that would immerse viewers not only through clever...

$29.99

Follow a captivating, scenic tour of the mid-Atlantic region in spectacular landscape photography of lesser-known and lesser-explored areas of these states. Gorgeous panoramic photographs describe the towns, architecture, natural places, and landscapes of six of the original colonies. When most...

$39.99

A meticulously crafted and comprehensive exploration of sand that combines science, culture, and microphotography art. Sand Up Close: Aesthetics, Philosophy, and Science is a comprehensive volume that delves into stunning microscopical pictures of sand grains from around the globe and illuminating...

$45.00

In Dio: The Unholy Scriptures, embark on an electrifying journey through the tumultuous yet triumphant saga of one of heavy metal’s most legendary bands: Dio. Told through gripping anecdotes and candid interviews conducted with the author over the decades, Dio: The Unholy...

$40.00

A comprehensive guide to collecting, maintaining, appreciating, and using modern folding pocketknives safely, carefully, and legally.  The ever-reliable traditional pocketknife has changed immensely over the last few decades. New technologies and production methods have led to the development of new...

$45.00

A photo essay that tells an American textile-manufacturing story in three parts: the final days of operation at the White Oak Mills in Greensboro, North Carolina; its closure; and its rebirth making selvage denim again, under the care of the...

$35.00

For the first time—in an official biography endorsed by his family—the Band's legendary Richard Manuel’s compositions and performances are analyzed with expert commentary while shining a light on his contributions to all of his bands—and on the undeniable impact he...

$34.99

An illustrated set of essays exploring 22 global subway systems, revealing how each reflects its city's character through architecture, art, and design. In Transit Tourism: The Iconic Art and Design of 22 Subway Systems around the World, readers embark on...

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The first and only book for collectors of cast-iron Bundt pans. Includes pans from both the US and Germany. Many of the cast-iron foundries in Germany were converted to support the German military during WWI and WWII. Unfortunately for these...

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The true story of Maud Wagner—contortionist, aerial artist, carnival performer and barker, wife, and mother—who defied Victorian-era conventions to blaze her own trail. Maud Stevens Wagner, the "Mona Lisa of American tattoo," was an ardent individualist who left home at...