Synopsis
One of the foundations of civilization as we know it is the ability to make and transport fire. Ever since our cave-dwelling ancestors rubbed sticks and stones together, humankind has pursued a quest for an efficient and reliable fire-making device - a quest that has inspired some of the most innovative inventions in history. The Legend of the Lighter traces this fascinating journey from the fire steels of the ancient world to the tinderboxes of the seventeenth century up to the modern cigarette lighter, which is featured here in an astonishing variety of designs.
Drawn from the unparalleled collection of the Dutch Lighter Museum Foundation, the numerous unique, distinctive, and whimsical lighters reproduced here chart the voyage of the lighter from an important scientific discovery to a treasured collector's item. Along the way, we learn about the history of the pipe, the popularization of smoking, and the growth of today's global marketplace, as well as other significant events and wondrous inventions that have played a role in the history of the lighter.
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Ad van Weert is the director of the Dutch Lighter Museum Foundation in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.
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Hardbound. Condition: VG/VG. First. Black boards with color pictorial DJ, 192pp, profuse color and BW illustrations. Drawn from the unparalleled collection of the Dutch Lighter Museum Foundation, the numerous unique, distinctive, and whimsical lighters reproduced here chart the voyage of the lighter from an important scientific discovery to a treasured collectors item. Along the way, we learn about the history of the pipe, the popularization of smoking, and the growth of today's global marketplace, as well as other significant events and wonrous inventions that have played a role in the history of the lighter. The first extensive illustrated survey of the lighter, this book is destined to become a classic reference work for the collector and antiquarian. For all other readers, "The Legend of the Lighter" offers an illuminating look at the creation of a versatile and splendid device that combines functionality, fashion, and true artistry. Contents as follows: Foreword -- 1 The birth of the lighter: A journey of daring and discovery -- 2 Origins: The harnessing of fire -- 3 The age of invention: Science and industry light up -- 4 Innovation and progress: A cavalcade of new products -- 5 Postwar revolution: From gasoline to gas lighters --- 6 A new era dawns: The global market and the future of the lighter -- Donors -- Bibliography -- Index -- Acknowledgments. Seller Inventory # 128766
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Hardcover. Condition: Used - Very Good. Through the ages, people have drawn inspiration from their desire to develop the idea of portable fire. This book traces the history of the cigarette lighter from its predecessor, the tinder box, to the fashionable and exquisitely decorated lighters of the 20th century, and provides a unique account of its development in design and technology. 150 color photos. Jacket protected by Brodart cover. Seller Inventory # 312960