Deco Soda Bottles

The first guide to collecting those fancy embossed soda bottles from the 1920's and 30's. Alphabetical listing/description/rarity/value for over 400 bottles with 271 bottles photographed. With brief history of the evolution of the soda bottle and bibliography.

The contour Coca-Cola bottle is the most recognized package created by man. It has been called an international icon and one of the most significant artifacts of the twentieth century. Of everything that has been written about The Coca-Cola Company, the one error of omission has been the complete and accurate story about the creation of its famous contour bottle and the impact it has made in the world. Knowing his entire life that it was his father, Earl R. Dean, who designed the bottle, it became the authors mission to get the story told before the truth was forever lostto set the record straightnot only for his father and his descendants, but for the millions of people all over the world who have enjoyed a romance with his bottle.

Complete listing of ACL (Applied Color Label) soda pop bottles and brands starting with "A" from the United States, Canada and Mexico. Listing includes detailed full-color photographs of front and back of every known ACL bottle from the three countries. Contains over 1000 color images. Included are details on glass maker, date and other relevant data such as origin company, city and state. A must for any soda bottle collector, those interested in the soft drink industry or general Americana. Returnable ACL soda bottles were produced from 1934 through the late 1980's when, for the most part, they were replaced by cans, non-returnable glass bottles, and disposable plastic containers. This is the first known attempt to document ACL bottles on a large scale (nation-wide) basis. Additional information includes city-by-city roster for each major national brand or franchise. With over 25,000 unique ACL soda bottles (just from the U.S. alone) this will be massive undertaking of which this is the first volume of (hopefully) many more to come.

Complete listing of ACL (Applied Color Label) soda pop bottles and brands starting with "B" from the United States, Canada and Mexico (over 1900 bottles.) Listing includes detailed full-color photographs of front and back of every known ACL bottle from the three countries. Contains nearly 3000 color images. Included are details on glass maker, date and other relevant data such as origin company, city and state. A must for any soda bottle collector, those interested in the soft drink industry or general Americana. Returnable ACL soda bottles were produced from 1934 through the late 1980's when, for the most part, they were replaced by cans, non-returnable glass bottles, and disposable plastic containers. This is the first known attempt to document ACL bottles on a large scale (nation-wide) basis. Additional information includes city-by-city roster for each major national brand or franchise. With over 25,000 unique ACL soda bottles (just from the U.S. alone) this will be massive undertaking of which this is the second volume.

A visually sumptuous idea book, showcasing an eclectic array of interior design possibilities using salvaged goods. Following up on her celebrated first Salvage Secrets book, which Fine Homebuilding called “An invaluable first step in the salvage-for-design journey,” here salvage design guru Joanne Palmisano takes readers further, exploring a wealth of smaller-scale interior design and decor concepts. Bottle caps turned into a kitchen backsplash, old bed springs reinvented as candle holders, and a recycled shipping container-turned-guesthouse are just a few examples of the innovative repurposing of second-hand items that readers will discover. From retro and modern to classic, “cottage,” and urban chic, Palmisano takes readers on a sumptuous visual journey featuring unique salvage ideas in an eclectic array of styles, for every room in the house—kitchens and dining rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms, living rooms and dens, and entryways and outdoor areas. The journey continues with a sampling of cutting-edge retail spaces, hotels, cafes, and boutiques across the country that incorporate salvage into their designs, such as Industrie Denim in San Francisco, Stowe Mountain Lodge in Stowe, Vermont, and Rejuvenation in Portland. Profiles of thirteen “salvage success stories” are also included, showcasing the imaginative designs of creative homeowners. And lastly, fourteen easy, do-it-yourself projects are included at the back of the book (with step-by-step instructions), not to mention a comprehensive “Where to Find Salvage” resource section. Packed with over 350 color photos, Salvage Secrets Design & Decor offers a trove of salvage ideas to inspire, proving that you need look no further than your local rebuild center, architectural salvage shop, or flea market to transform your living space.