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A solid and practical dictionary of American English.......2007-07-17
The more I use Longman Advanced American Dictionary (LAAD), the more I find myself liking it. It is a highly practical reference tool on how to say things correctly or write something properly. Not as detailed as Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary (OALD), but less crowded and easier to use. In fact, for the type of audience it targets, LAAD is the closest competition to OALD solely dedicated to the American, rather than British, English. (Be it mentioned, however, that Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary overall will blow any competition out of the water).
The Strengths of Longman Advanced American Dictionary:
1. Generous and fairly comprehensive corpus of words and phrases with numerous clear examples of their usage and guidelines regarding the context in which such words/phrases are used in the American English.
2. A nice colored section on American trivia
3. A short but useful pictorial dictionary section
4. Short blurbs on famous people (artists, scientists, sports stars, actors, political figures) that shaped American history and culture, often with photos of these people; descriptions of important US places (cities, geographical areas and landmarks) are also included.
5. Two separate sections on TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language) and TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) preparation. Even though they are of no practical use to me, it was still interesting to browse through these sections, and I can see how they might be helpful to someone who is planning to take these tests.
6. A descriptive pronunciation section that addresses subtle nuances of the American English (e.g. that in American speech, "dog" rhymes with "frog", but not with "cog").
The Drawbacks of Longman Advanced American Dictionary:
1. This dictionary is not for people who primarily need a dictionary for... well, word definition. Definitions are given in a very simplistic manner. It is surprising to me that a publication bearing the title "advanced" defines words on a grade-school level (e.g. in the entry for the word "peyote" one will find the following:
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Now compare this to the definition from Webster's New World Collegiate Dictionary:
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I realize that Longman Publishing House prides itself on defining all dictionary entries using only a basic set of 2,000 words, but I still strongly believe that such approach impoverishes the book as a whole. An advanced user should know full well what "hallucinogenic" means, and should be given definitions accordingly, on an advanced level.
2. The phonetic transcription is an awkward modification of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Longman either should have stuck with the IPA (the way OALD does), or utilized the phonetic transcription utilized in America by Webster's and American Heritage dictionaries.
3. It helps somewhat to know that A.A. Milne is a famous British writer of children's books, but it would have been quite a bit more useful to mention that he was the author of Winnie the Pooh stories.
4. No origin of the words (etymology) is included. Once again, a shortcoming for the advanced level.
5. The pronunciation of the verb to slough is listed as rhyming with "cow", instead of "puff". A somewhat surprising oversight on the part of Longman. The noun slough is transcribed correctly, however. I wonder how many more mistakes like these one may be able to find upon a more detailed perusal of the word entries.
Note: this article reviews Longman Advanced American Dictionary, 2005 Hardback edition without CD-ROM.
Best Dictionary on the Planet!.......2007-01-08
In my opinion this is the best dictionary on the planet.. bar none, not just for foreign language students but for everyone! It defines words very completely ,and without just using synonyms like most dictionaries, so that you have a very clear, conceptual understanding of the word. Surprisingly, practically every word I need to look up is in there and in a lot of cases it's the only dictionary that has the precise definition I need that I can't find in any of the college dictionaries!! The words it defines goes up to a college level but defined at a grade school level so no need to look up words in the definitions. Highly recommend this dictionary!!!
Longman Advanced American Dictionary with CD-ROM.......2007-01-05
Pretty good, it is easy to understand the meaning for non-English speakers.
Customer Reviews:
Be careful when buying this product!.......2007-09-26
This stand-alone CDROM does not work with Vista!!! I lost money because I can not use with my new laptop and I can not return it!
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- Best vocab/phrases/idioms builder out there!
- The CD sucks big time!!!
- Great dictionary!
- Do not buy it with CD
- Best Learner's American Dictionary, Crazy CD copy protection
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Best vocab/phrases/idioms builder out there!.......2006-08-08
This dictionary is best for vacabulary/phrases/idioms building - it contains pretty much all the words/phrases/idioms u'll need to excel in English ( with more than 60,000+ sample sentences showing you typically how to use those words in sentences ) - basically it's even possible to try to memorize them all.
Again, if you're simply looking for a reference dictionary, get Merriam-Webster's or others'; If you're not a native speaker ( or say you have no idea what "shake a leg" means for instance.. and you wanna speak like an American ), this is definitely the BEST dictionary to get!
of course, the ultimate means to increase your vocab and other English skills (in general) is through extensive reading, but if English is your second language, Longman Advanced American Dictionary is, without doubt, the BEST one to get started...
The CD sucks big time!!!.......2004-07-28
The CD program is extremely ANNOYING: it force you to insert the CD every month to "re-authenticate". This is utterly RIDICULOUS. The publisher treats everyone, including every single legitimate owner of the CD, as pirates. It's absolutely NONSENSE and very INSULTING. Don't ever buy the CD! Consider yourself warned! Unless you like to be driven crazy trying to find the stupid CD every month.
Great dictionary!.......2004-01-16
This is one of the best dictionaries I've ever had. The explanations are easy to understand, and the usage notes are very helpful. I especially like the phrases and example sentences. In some dictionaries, examples of usage are just few words. So it's often difficult to learn how to use those words. But with full sentences as examples, using the new words you just learnt is made much easier.
However I don't think it's necessary to include TOEFL and TOEIC exam information in this dictionary. There are lots of tests out there, why just these 2? Well this is a useful book for TOEFL, but people who are not taking TOEFL should not pay the extra.
If you are taking GRE, buy Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary or the smaller Merriam-Webster dictionary. Some GRE vocabulary tests come exactly from those words used in their explanations. But if GRE is not the target, I think this dictionary is more useful.
Do not buy it with CD.......2003-10-25
I love this dictionary.It's a masterpiece. Highly recommend it.
However, having to insert your CD in the drive once a month is UTTERLY RIDICULOUS.
Very,very helpful dictionary though. Go out and buy it.Forget the CD.
Best Learner's American Dictionary, Crazy CD copy protection.......2003-02-11
- The Good
Very good dictionary with easy to understand definitions and examples. I have done extensive research and found no comparable American dictionary for foreign speakers. The Longman linguists have done remarkable job.
The software is very good in function - automatically translates words in Internet Explorer as your mouse pointer hovers over them. Surprisingly well identifies phrasal verbs even when separated by other words.
- The Bad
1. You can Not make a copy of the CD for your own backup (C-Dilla copy protection)
And
2. You are asked to insert the CD in the drive at least once a month to verify your ownership of the original CD (a surprise check). I do not want to carry the only copy of the CD with me on the road waiting for the software to ask for it any moment. In fact I am unable to use it right now because the CD is at home.
3. You have to buy the Paper + CD bundle. This is how I ended up with two paper dictionaries.
4. Last but not least - the software visual interface is unintuitive. For example the minimize button is on the bottom of the window. All Longman Dictionaries have weird window layouts. Hey, software guys working for Longman, irritating me every time I search for common buttons is not the way to show how innovative you are.
The other good American English PC dictionary is the Random House Unabridged Dictionary. It is a shame that their 2003 CD is actually a re-release of the 1999 edition.
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- Useful and Practical Dictionary of American English
- the information isn't enough
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Customer Reviews:
Useful and Practical Dictionary of American English.......2007-07-17
The more I use Longman Advanced American Dictionary (LAAD), the more I find myself liking it. It is a highly practical reference tool on how to say things correctly or write something properly. Not as detailed as Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary (OALD), but less crowded and easier to use. In fact, for the type of audience it targets, LAAD is the closest competition to OALD solely dedicated to the American, rather than British, English. (Be it mentioned, however, that Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary overall will blow any competition out of the water).
The Strengths of Longman Advanced American Dictionary:
1. Generous and fairly comprehensive corpus of words and phrases with numerous clear examples of their usage and guidelines regarding the context in which such words/phrases are used in the American English.
2. A nice colored section on American trivia
3. A short but useful pictorial dictionary section
4. Short blurbs on famous people (artists, scientists, sports stars, actors, political figures) that shaped American history and culture, often with photos of these people; descriptions of important US places (cities, geographical areas and landmarks) are also included.
5. Two separate sections on TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language) and TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) preparation. Even though they are of no practical use to me, it was still interesting to browse through these sections, and I can see how they might be helpful to someone who is planning to take these tests.
6. A descriptive pronunciation section that addresses subtle nuances of the American English (e.g. that in American speech, "dog" rhymes with "frog", but not with "cog").
The Drawbacks of Longman Advanced American Dictionary:
1. This dictionary is not for people who primarily need a dictionary for... well, word definition. Definitions are given in a very simplistic manner. It is surprising to me that a publication bearing the title "advanced" defines words on a grade-school level (e.g. in the entry for the word "peyote" one will find the following:
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>
Now compare this to the definition from Webster's New World Collegiate Dictionary:
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>
I realize that Longman Publishing House prides itself on defining all dictionary entries using only a basic set of 2,000 words, but I still strongly believe that such approach impoverishes the book as a whole. An advanced user should know full well what "hallucinogenic" means, and should be given definitions accordingly, on an advanced level.
2. The phonetic transcription is an awkward modification of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Longman either should have stuck with the IPA (the way OALD does), or utilized the phonetic transcription utilized in America by Webster's and American Heritage dictionaries.
3. It helps somewhat to know that A.A. Milne is a famous British writer of children's books, but it would have been quite a bit more useful to mention that he was the author of Winnie the Pooh stories.
4. No origin of the words (etymology) is included. Once again, a shortcoming for the advanced level.
5. The pronunciation of the verb to slough is listed as rhyming with "cow", instead of "puff". A somewhat surprising oversight on the part of Longman. The noun slough is transcribed correctly, however. I wonder how many more mistakes like these one may be able to find upon a more detailed perusal of the word entries.
Note: this article reviews Longman Advanced American Dictionary, 2005 Hardback edition without CD-ROM.
the information isn't enough.......2005-10-24
it doesn't come with a CD-room. I ordered a latest edition,but the information didn't show me about that, and it didn't have a picture of the book.
also, I found out I could buy one at a lower price.
Customer Reviews:
A highly practical dictionary of American English.......2007-10-17
The more I use Longman Advanced American Dictionary (LAAD), the more I find myself liking it. It is a highly practical reference tool on how to say things correctly or write something properly. Not as detailed as Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary (OALD), but less crowded and easier to use. In fact, for the type of audience it targets, LAAD is the closest competition to OALD solely dedicated to the American, rather than British, English. (Be it mentioned, however, that Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary overall will blow any competition out of the water).
The Strengths of Longman Advanced American Dictionary:
1. Generous and fairly comprehensive corpus of words and phrases with numerous clear examples of their usage and guidelines regarding the context in which such words/phrases are used in the American English.
2. A nice colored section on American trivia
3. A short but useful pictorial dictionary section
4. Short blurbs on famous people (artists, scientists, sports stars, actors, political figures) that shaped American history and culture, often with photos of these people; descriptions of important US places (cities, geographical areas and landmarks) are also included.
5. Two separate sections on TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language) and TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) preparation. Even though they are of no practical use to me, it was still interesting to browse through these sections, and I can see how they might be helpful to someone who is planning to take these tests.
6. A descriptive pronunciation section that addresses subtle nuances of the American English (e.g. that in American speech, "dog" rhymes with "frog", but not with "cog").
The Drawbacks of Longman Advanced American Dictionary:
1. This dictionary is not for people who primarily need a dictionary for... well, word definition. Definitions are given in a very simplistic manner. It is surprising to me that a publication bearing the title "advanced" defines words on a grade-school level (e.g. in the entry for the word "peyote" one will find the following:
<
>
Now compare this to the definition from Webster's New World Collegiate Dictionary:
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>
I realize that Longman Publishing House prides itself on defining all dictionary entries using only a basic set of 2,000 words, but I still strongly believe that such approach impoverishes the book as a whole. An advanced user should know full well what "hallucinogenic" means, and should be given definitions accordingly, on an advanced level.
2. The phonetic transcription is an awkward modification of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Longman either should have stuck with the IPA (the way OALD does), or utilized the phonetic transcription utilized in America by Webster's and American Heritage dictionaries.
3. It helps somewhat to know that A.A. Milne is a famous British writer of children's books, but it would have been quite a bit more useful to mention that he was the author of Winnie the Pooh stories.
4. No origin of the words (etymology) is included. Once again, a shortcoming for the advanced level.
5. The pronunciation of the verb to slough is listed as rhyming with "cow", instead of "puff". A somewhat surprising oversight on the part of Longman. The noun slough is transcribed correctly, however. So far, this has been the only notable error I have come across after a fairly detailed perusal of the dictionary.
Note: this article reviews Longman Advanced American Dictionary, 2005 Hardback edition without CD-ROM.
Customer Reviews:
Highly practical dictionary of American English.......2007-10-17
The more I use Longman Advanced American Dictionary (LAAD), the more I find myself liking it. It is a highly practical reference tool on how to say things correctly or write something properly. Not as detailed as Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary (OALD), but less crowded and easier to use. In fact, for the type of audience it targets, LAAD is the closest competition to OALD solely dedicated to the American, rather than British, English. (Be it mentioned, however, that Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary overall will blow any competition out of the water).
The Strengths of Longman Advanced American Dictionary:
1. Generous and fairly comprehensive corpus of words and phrases with numerous clear examples of their usage and guidelines regarding the context in which such words/phrases are used in the American English.
2. A nice colored section on American trivia
3. A short but useful pictorial dictionary section
4. Short blurbs on famous people (artists, scientists, sports stars, actors, political figures) that shaped American history and culture, often with photos of these people; descriptions of important US places (cities, geographical areas and landmarks) are also included.
5. Two separate sections on TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language) and TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) preparation. Even though they are of no practical use to me, it was still interesting to browse through these sections, and I can see how they might be helpful to someone who is planning to take these tests.
6. A descriptive pronunciation section that addresses subtle nuances of the American English (e.g. that in American speech, "dog" rhymes with "frog", but not with "cog").
The Drawbacks of Longman Advanced American Dictionary:
1. This dictionary is not for people who primarily need a dictionary for... well, word definition. Definitions are given in a very simplistic manner. It is surprising to me that a publication bearing the title "advanced" defines words on a grade-school level (e.g. in the entry for the word "peyote" one will find the following:
<
>
Now compare this to the definition from Webster's New World Collegiate Dictionary:
<
>
I realize that Longman Publishing House prides itself on defining all dictionary entries using only a basic set of 2,000 words, but I still strongly believe that such approach impoverishes the book as a whole. An advanced user should know full well what "hallucinogenic" means, and should be given definitions accordingly, on an advanced level.
2. The phonetic transcription is an awkward modification of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Longman either should have stuck with the IPA (the way OALD does), or utilized the phonetic transcription utilized in America by Webster's and American Heritage dictionaries.
3. It helps somewhat to know that A.A. Milne is a famous British writer of children's books, but it would have been quite a bit more useful to mention that he was the author of Winnie the Pooh stories.
4. No origin of the words (etymology) is included. Once again, a shortcoming for the advanced level.
5. The pronunciation of the verb to slough is listed as rhyming with "cow", instead of "puff". A somewhat surprising oversight on the part of Longman. The noun slough is transcribed correctly, however. So far, this has been the only notable error I have come across after a fairly detailed perusal of the dictionary.
Note: this article reviews Longman Advanced American Dictionary, 2005 Hardback edition without CD-ROM.
Students love it.......2002-07-19
This is a wonderful book for ESL students. The definitions are easy to understand, and the examples really help clarify the meaning and use of each word. There are also pictures of many things that aid in definition. I recommend it for intermediate - advanced ESL students. It is much clearer than a dictionary written for native English speakers.
Too expensive for what you get.......2001-11-17
I felt ripped off by this paperback dictionary. For $35 you only get 84,000 words defined. By comparison, you can pay $25 for the American Heritage College Dictionary in hardback and get over 200,000 words defined.
I feel Longman is exploiting their customers, who are primarily ESL students.(...)
Do you want to learn advanced english?.......2001-08-02
It is really really a good dictionary. it makes my english progress improve fast every day. LONGMAN ADVANCED AMERICAN DICTIONARY is for advanced students and students who want to learn advanced english. this dictionary is advanced and supplemented version of Longman Dictionary of American English. I have found some words are missing at the Longman Dictionary of American English. But It's hard to find missing words at the LONGMAN ADVANCED AMERICAN DICTIONARY . All definitions are written using only 2,000 easy words, and the meaning is easy to understand for me. Its layout is really clear and comfortable to look for words and meaning. It has full-color photo and illustration section . There are a lot of pictures and photos. It makes readers enjoy to read the dictionary. It has over 40 pages about good advice of TOEFL and TOEIC. It is helpful for studying english because Symbols put the next to the most frequet words in spoken and written american english . If you want to learn advanced english, this dictionary is really good to you.. I have been recommending this book to my friends. And I am going to recommend this dictionary to you strongly.....
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Book Description
Including over 5,000 collectibles, from real Americana such as Native American artifacts and folk art to familiar and eminently collectible items such as Depression glass and decoy ducks - the Collectibles Price Guide is the perfect shopping companion, whether the venue is your local thrift shop, garage sale, or the Internet.
Customer Reviews:
The best!.......2007-01-11
Judith Miller has the best antique pricing books available. I love the wonderful color pictures and the easy to read pricing! Highly recommended!
Collectable guide.......2006-08-25
It helped me alot. I now have an idea of what some of my items are worth.
I Love This Book !!!.......2005-02-17
I collect a few things including political memorobilia, silver electric plate, books and ceramics. I bought it to a) make sure I don't overpay in my areas of interest b) to identify anything I could buy and sell on at a profit.
It paid for itself almost instantly - I had no idea digital watches from the 1970's were collectible!! Glad I am a horder.
Great illustrations, interesting and fun to flick through. Good for anyone who loves garage sells or ebay. And anyone who makes a living in this area.
A helpful, easy-to-use, collectibles guide.......2003-03-18
This valuable resource guide not only offers pricing information, but 'closer look' background and history on many, many items. I was able to use this book to take stock of items I currently have and become more knowledgeable about designers and collections I had not yet discovered. The information is concise and readable; the visuals are beautifully done. A big bonus at the end includes a directory of auctioneers, clubs and societies, and, my particular favorite --Internet resources. I've learned a lot from this book and refer to it often. All in all, a very accesible, enjoyable book.
Book Description
Assessing the value of antiques has never been easier or more enjoyable. Featuring the expert advice of internationally acclaimed antiques specialist Judith Miller, this guide contains the latest prices, market trends, and tips on where and how to buy and sell everything from furniture, glass, textiles, and jewelry, to pottery, porcelain, silver, and tribal art. With profiles of over 8,500 antiques and specially commissioned full-color photographs, Antiques Price Guide 2005 is an easy-to-use, practical guide for buyers, sellers, and collectors.
Customer Reviews:
Great!.......2007-01-11
This book ia a great addition for your antique price guide and references. Wonderful color pictures and easy to read prices. Highly recommended!
Good but not the best .............2004-12-08
This is a comprehensive, well illustrated guide. Like all guides of this sort, it can't cover everything. If you have a particular interest in a specific field then this book will not work for you (e.g. if you collect Silver E.P. from the 30's this book covers off on one manufacturer well). If you want a general price guide, can draw inferences from items of a similar age, quality, style and market this book helps.
In both style and content it is similar to Miller's: Antiques Price Guide 2005 by Elizabeth Norfolk. I think Norfolk's book has a definate edge; although it is a little more expensive.
Neither book is a "how to appraise" guide - they don't claim to be. Neither are they completely comprehensive - they couldn't be. They are illustrative guides of current market prices. If you are buying for this purpose you wont be dissapointed with either.
Pretty pictures, but not much helpful advice.......2003-06-19
This book has hundreds of very impressive photos of specific items, noting their defects, markings, and value. However, unless you happened to run across the exact same item, the information is next to useless. While it is interesting to see an unusual art deco lamp, I'd be more interested in meatier topics, such as (1) how prevalent is art deco?; how hard to find?; (2) what should you be looking for in an art deco piece?; (3) what are the trends? Is this passe? Up-and-coming? Likewise depression glass, Shaker furniture, Americana, and old toys. Instead of a pretty coffee table book, I'd appreciate the value of the author's experienced guidance much more
Book Description
25 years of authority, accessibility, and expertise with 10,000 items, new each year, priced and now in full color.
Miller's Antiques Price Guide 2004 covers traditional antiques such as furniture, pottery, porcelain, glass, and silver, as well as the decorative arts, textiles, posters, kitchenware, and much more - over 60 subject categories in all. Items date from the Antique to the latest in contemporary design. This year's special features cover Militaria, Campaign furniture, Meissen porcelain, Lustreware, Chinese ceramics, Commemorative silver, Boxes, Embroidery & needlework, Cameras, Rock & Pop, and Modern Design of the 1970s and '80s. Packed with sidebars on the market and price trends, makers, and historical detail.
• The "bible" of professional auctioneers, dealers and collectors.
• All 10,000 items are shown in full color for the first time.
• Over 20 named experts from the USA, UK and elsewhere, contribute their knowledge and expertise to the guide.
• A minimum of 60 subject categories.
• c.10,000 items priced and sourced from more than 420 auctioneers and dealers from 20 different countries.
• Includes Special Features taking a closer look at particular categories. These are chosen with previous editions in mind so readers can build up a comprehensive reference library on antiques.
• Includes `Miller's Compares' features where two apparently similar items are analysed to explain why one achieved a higher price than another.
• Consistently rated the # 1 bestselling antique book on Amazon.
• Special features for 25th Anniversary edition: reviews on the state of the market over the past 25 years; charts chronicling price trends over past 25 years; special silver cover.
• Each section of the art and antiques marketplace has a different momentum reflected in the huge variety of things pictured and priced in Miller's International Antiques Price Guide. That is why Gayle Skluszacek recommends Miller's first to her students in the Appraisal Studio Program at New York University. Miller's editors take the pulse of the international antiques market.
Customer Reviews:
This is verging on being a catalog........2001-05-02
You would get a hernia trying to carry this around to antique malls. This book weights at least 5 lbs.
It is well laid out with a section on how to use the book. Most of the pictures are black and white with special designated sections called "Colour Review". There is a periods and styles chart. And lots of advertisements with phone numbers. Various disciplines are covered; some are Irish antiques, carousel animals, Poole pottery, majolica, and ceramics, and French provincial furniture.
I actually obtained it for the section on glass. There are several good descriptions and trademark displays. It mostly targets 18th and 19th century glass. I would like it more if this book had described production methods. However it does cover what it promised "Prices"
Its wonderful........2000-06-16
I think the book shows a lot about antiques and good price guides.
Book Description
Miller’s Collectors’ Cars Price Guide 2005/6 is both the only illustrated price guide to classic and collectable cars and the only publication to list pre-1960s car prices. This impressive reference features more than 2,000 photographs organized by manufacturer and captioned with the car’s year, condition, and degree of originality, plus a complete price range. Price checklists based on condition and year of manufacture provide easy comparisons. Throughout, “Miller’s Starter Marques” provide helpful tips on select cars for the enthusiast on a budget.
Book Description
Comic book collecting is an enormously popular hobby, and
collectors, dealers and enthusiasts alike will want the updated
11th edition of this must-have comic book price guide. The
2005 Comic Book Checklist & Price Guide contains listings
and prices for more than 115,000 comic books, with over 400
photos for easy identification.
Book Description
For over 10 years, Miller’s Classic Motorcycles Price Guide has gone from strength to strength, becoming the ultimate guide for cyclists and collectors. And the 2005/6 edition has a great new feature: price comparisons compiled by a team of experts, and organized by model and year. With more than 1000 motorcycles illustrated, described, and priced, plus manufacturer’s introductions and motorcycling milestones, this volume is simply an indispensable resource for both first-time buyers and more experienced collectors. Collecting information, model details, and makers are authenticated by expert and bestselling author Mick Walker.
Customer Reviews:
Not very practical.......2004-04-29
I have an interest in vintage Honda motorcycles, so I bought this book as a reference. There were only 3 (THREE) Honda's covered! This book might make for some interesting browsing if your interest is pre-1960 (or even pre WW-II) cycles. Many different manufacturers are shown, but only a handful of each one.
It has no practical use for anyone interested in actively buying or selling. There just aren't enough models covered.
For classic bike seekers - a fine refference.......2000-07-18
For the international classic-motorcycle-collector this is a comprehensive book on the different antique and classic bikes that are available in the European market, mainly in the UK. It covers mostly the known models in detail, sometimes lacking in the more popular ones. The pricing of the Guide is based on the British market but as far as I could compare to the actual values I encountered - there are differences (but that may be acceptable). The model pricing doesn't take in account the codition of the bike and in some cases its availability (and market demand), but is fair. I found it very useful (as the managing secretary of the Israel Classic & Collectors Vehicle Club) in aiding many of our members to value their purchases from abroad and while searching for finds in other European countries - with a very good feedback on most parts. The book is also a good refernce for details on rare bikes and models, although it is far from being an encyclopedia or an official reference book.
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