Collector's Compass: 60S and '70s Decor

Collector's Compass™: '60s and '70s Decor

From cruising downtown in the new Volkswagen Beetle to blaring a disco beat, Americans are bringing the psychedelic 1960s and the decadent 1970s into the new millennium! This smart guide will introduce you to the star designers and pieces of the period, while offering little-known historical facts about this hot collectible category.

Discover everything essential about '60s and '70s decor in this information-packed resource, from where to find and how to value pieces to understanding how the period's modern designs and materials produced such a wide range of collectibles, from pricey design icons to fun affordables. Buying, selling, and displaying your collection--both novices and experts will find this Collector's Compass title a fun and fascinating guide to the world of '60s and '70s decor.

The COLLECTOR'S COMPASS™ series is your affordable, reliable resource for learning how to value, purchase, and care for a range of popular collectibles. Brimming with trustworthy advice from a panel of distinguished experts, Collector's Compass is your essential guide to learning more about your favorite antiques and collectibles.

The Collector's Compass series is endorsed by the International Society of Appraisers, North America's leading association of professionally educated and certified personal-property appraisers, auctioneers, and dealers.

Series editor Leon Castner is co-host of the popular radio program Trash or Treasure and president and head auctioneer of Castner's, a multidiscipline appraisal and auction firm headquartered in New Jersey. He also serves as president of the New Jersey Auctioneers and is senior partner of National Appraisal Consultants. Castner holds a doctorate in valuation science, and his appraisal work has included Watergate and presidential papers. He has taught numerous appraisal and antiques courses across the country and writes for several magazines and Strauss newspapers.