Victorian & Edwardian Fashions for Women, 1840-1919

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If you love the designs, fabrics, and sheer beauty of 19th and early 20th century women's fashions, this book will be your guide and time machine. It presents over 450 enchanting color photographs of modern-day models wearing the dresses, waists, undergarments, and accessories of this elegant era, including daywear, sportswear, and formalwear. Unusual items such as fancy dress, aesthetic garments, and reform styles are explained and illustrated. This book will help both novice and expert collectors accurately identify and date their collections by evaluating the silhouette, construction, style, and details of fashionable garments. Sound advice for maintaining, laundering, and repairing them is also provided, as is an updated price guide.

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Beautifully photographed, concisely written overview of a great fashion era.......2007-04-11

This book is a perfect companion to Alison Gernsheim's compilation of vintage B&W fashion photographs (for Dover). Schiffer, best known for its books aimed at antiques collectors, presents this survey by Kristina Harris (who herself models some of the outfits) of women's fashion decade-by-decade from 1840 to the edge of the Jazz Age. Most of the outfits presented here are reproductions, but perfect ones; as Harris explains, real vintage clothes dating back to the Victorian and Edwardian periods are often too fragile to wear and are better suited for display purposes. The photography is mostly full-color, of modern models wearing the clothes (mixed with an ample number of vintage photographs and illustrations) and excellent. The text is smoothly written and highly detailed, going over every detail of Victorian costume from hats to underwear. Put this in your vintage-fashion library!

Victorian and Edwardian Fashions for Women 1840 to 1919 (A Schiffer Book for Collectors With Value Guide)

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Pretty, but problematic
These ARE authentic looking
These ARE authentic looking
Book that misses author's own goal
A Coffee Table Book

Victorian and Edwardian Fashions for Women 1840 to 1919 (A Schiffer Book for Collectors With Value Guide)
Kristina Harris
Manufacturer: Schiffer Publishing
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Binding: Paperback

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Pretty, but problematic.......1999-06-27

This is not a good book for the beginning costumer (who is, unfortunately, the intended audience). There are some wonderful clothes pictured--the variety of styles and types of clothing is helpful, as are the close-ups of embroidery and other trim. But, some items (both old photos and clothes) are misdated. While in most cases the error is only by a few years, two pieces are incorrectly dated by a decade or more. As a museum professional, I was also distressed by the wearing of antique clothing while also discussing methods of preservation. Museum associations, The Costume Society of America, and most vintage clothing collectors do NOT endorse wearing original garments. Someone with a solid background in costume history will still find this book a useful addition, but I would not recommend it as the first or only resource.

These ARE authentic looking.......1999-06-21

Unlike fashion plates, these are authen6ic fashoins shown much as they would show in period photographs.

These ARE authentic looking.......1999-06-21

Unlike fashion plates, these are authen6ic fashoins shown much as they would show in period photographs.

Book that misses author's own goal.......1999-04-30

The author's goal to present original garments as would be worn on actual persons unfortunately fails. This is due to incorrect undergarments worn -- which therefor does not correctly show how the garment was to fit -- and wasn't this the point of the book according to the author's comments? In many circumstances clothing simply did not fit the wearer (blantent missue for original surviving garments). Garments were draped with the backs obviously left gaping open, or skirts dragging on the ground. It would have been much better to display the garments on well-fitted dress forms (available in museum supply catalogs) with correct support garments if the author was serious about showing fit. Although the photos are "pretty", this certainly does not contain academic information.

A Coffee Table Book.......1999-04-17

The author contacted a local theater with a vintage clothing collection, gathered some pretty friends (who look very pleased to be in a book), and photographed them wearing the clothes. The text reads like a summary of any well-known history of costume, complete with familiar quotes from original sources, with the addition of chapter titles like "Whoops for Hoops" (1850s styles). Buy this book if you want to see pictures of vintage clothes, but don't take it too seriously.

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Denim: From Cowboys to Catwalks is a one-of-a-kind pictorial history of this illustrious fabric, featuring archival photos from pioneering brands; rare pictures of denim-clad icons; images of denim's role in subcultures from 1950s teens to LA hip hop; examples of rare, collectable garments; a guide to valuable vintage items, and more. The ultimate book on the ultimate symbol of American cool, now updated with new denim styles and redesigned in an affordable smaller format.

The story of denim is a tale rich in paradox. Cherished alike by cowboys and models, the fabric is at once a symbol of the counterculture and the raw material of a major industry. A simple fabric, dating back to 17th-century France, denim today is ubiquitous: Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood have pushed it into the forefront of high fashion; Calvin Klein and Giorgio Armani have made it the basis for billion-dollar brands. Denim: From Cowboys to Catwalk delves deep into the archives to trace the origins and development of this celebrated fabric. It features rare pictures of denim-clad icons, like Marilyn Monroe and Steve McQueen, plus specially commissioned photos of rare and classic garments from the 1880s to the present day. Complete with a glossary and a guide to valuable vintage items.

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Great Book, Love Denim.......2006-01-26

Anyone with an interest in denim will find this wonderful book to be a very easy and enlightening read. The pictures are all bright, clear, and of high quality. There are several great images of musicians and celebrities wearing denim (Elvis, Marvin Gaye, Miles Davis) as well as close-up shots of vintage jeans (The first known pair of Levis!). Not only are the pictures great, but the book is written in a manner which is easy to digest. The subject ranges from the history of denim to current trends. It also contains a glossary of terms for quick lookup so if you need to be reminded what selvage or sanfordized is, it's there for you.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in fashion and denim, or simply anyone who wears a pair jeans.

Denim: From Cowboys to Catwalks, A Visual History of the World's Most Legendary Fabric

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Denim: From Cowboys to Catwalks, A Visual History of the World's Most Legendary Fabric
Graham Marsh , and Paul Trynka
Manufacturer: Aurum Press
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ASIN: 1854107917

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Denim: From Cowboys to Catwalks is a marvelous, one–of–a–kind pictorial history of this illustrious fabric, featuring archival photos from pioneering brands; rare pictures of denim–clad icons; images of denim’s role in subcultures from 1950s teens to LA hip hop; examples of rare, collectable garments; a guide to valuable vintage items, and more. The ultimate book on the ultimate symbol of American cool.

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Action, romance, and historical intrigue help make Nobuhiro Watsuki's Rurouni Kenshin, the tale of a wandering swordsman set against the backdrop of the Meiji Restoration, one of the most popular Shonen Jump titles among fans to date. Himura Kenshin, once an assassin (or hitokiri) of ferocious power, now fights to protect the honor of those in need.

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Has Kenshin found his answer?.......2006-12-14

Kenshin has revived and is now ready to retrieve Kaoru with the help of his dearest friends (and Saitou). We see how much Kenshin has changed in this volume from what he was like during the earlier volumes. And I can tell you, he's come a long way!

The God Beast battles are a bit monotonous compared to the coming battle with Enishi, but they give Sanosuke, Yahiko, Aoshi and Saitou one last chance to shine. We see how much Sano and Yahiko have grown up and we see the sheer awesomeness of Aoshi and Saitou's powerful attacks.

Kenshin's battle with Enishi far outshines his battle with Shishio in my opinion. The action is intense and almost non-stop. Kenshin's mid-battle speech is truly inspiring. The finale of the battle leaves me breathless.

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Comical -not helpful

Funniest book of all time

Quickly being returned

Better off buying Beta vcr tapes---- totally useless

Funny and kinda sorta useful

The Groom's Secret Handbook: How Not to Screw Up the Biggest Day of Her Life
Jay Blumenfield , and Anthony Marsh
Manufacturer: Fireside
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ASIN: 0684833166

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Comical -not helpful.......2007-07-03

Unfortunately, I purchased this book without reading the reviews and thinking, by the title, that it might actually be a helpful book to recommend to the grooms I work with during Ceremony and Reception Planning.
Those with wry senses of humor may find it very humorous and enjoyable to read (while others could find it just plain offensive, degrading and belittling), but one thing I didn't find it was Helpful. There was nothing useful in the book to truly help a future husband "not screw up the biggest day of THEIR lives' - it was all just one big joke after another. Funny reading to some, but bordering on insulting to those men who don't share the sentiment that ..."For a groom, a wedding is no party. A wedding is something that happens to him, not for him."

Bettie-Jeanne Rivard-Darby
DreamView Productions
Ellington, Connecticut
Member American Disc Jockey Association

Funniest book of all time.......2005-04-05

Getting married is stressful and with this book I got through it with a smile. No one ever tells the truth about this stuff.

These guys do. In a hilarious, witty, advice filled romp through the wedding process. This was just what the wedding doctor ordered. You can tell the authors have been through this and retained some perspective. My fiance'( now my wife) buys this for any friend of hers that is getting married.

If you want a quick smart funny wedding read, if you want the truth because you can handle the truth then I urge you to get this book right away.

Quickly being returned.......2004-12-09

I bought this book for my fiance hoping he could have a little fun with it. We've decided to return it pretty quickly -- while it starts our funny enough -- it quickly denegrates into non-funny jokes that indicate that there is NOTHING positive about getting married at all (meeting her parents -- no matter what her mother does means she's coming on the the groom). I expected a book of humor with some practical advice on how to get through it -- I found some humor, but nothing worth keeping.

Better off buying Beta vcr tapes---- totally useless.......2004-12-01

This book, albeit comical at times, was a total waste of my time and money, not a very good read, pretty much all the same jokes you hear as you are preparing to be wed, yada, yada, yada.
Save your cash for the expensive reception dinner.

Funny and kinda sorta useful.......2000-11-04

I picked up this book because as a groom I was being neglected. Yeah, poor little me. I did find that this book was a resource for, as the title states, not screwing up the biggest day of her life. Don't take anything too seriously in this book. It has been written to humor those of us who have made the biggest decision of our life, only to be thrown on the back burner until the wedding day.

I found myself reading this when things got out of hand. When families started to argue over piddling things and the guestlist grew to triple the original size, this came in handy.

Don't buy this if you are looking for REAL advice. You do get advice, but it is of a humourous nature.

I liked it so much I buy my newly engaged friends this book.

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From cult stardom in the Mad Max movies, through the enormous box-office success of the Lethal Weapon films, to Braveheart, which earned him Oscars for Best Director and Best Film, Mel Gibson has firmly secured his place as a major Hollywood player. His most recent directorial project, The Passion of the Christ—as enormously controversial as it was profitable—has kept him in the spotlight. In Mel Gibson—Man on a Mission, Wensley Clarkson takes a look at Gibson’s life and career in films, including his views on the furor surrounding The Passion of the Christ; the early years of women, drinking and gambling; his Hollywood business deals; his addiction to alcohol and how he overcame it; as well as his life with wife Robyn and their six children.

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Tabloid.......2006-03-10

Full of hatred as the first one, just the sources of this last one tell us everything about how the writer of that biography has written it : using tabloids and people magazines....
That's all, so no doubt about the poor accuracy of the content.
Better buy other books on Mr Gibson.

Mel Gibson; Raw and Uncensored........2006-01-25

Wensley Clarkson has done a very thorough job in researching the life of Mel Gibson. Through this book the reader comes to know him intimately, warts and all. Mr Clarkson has literally followed Mel Gibson's tracks around the world, interviewing friends, co-workers, and old girlfriends. From the utterly fascinating history of his Irish Catholic family to his spectacular rise to Hollywood prominence and the tales from behind the scenes of his most famous movies and box office failures. Mel's father, Hutton Gibson, a former Catholic seminarian, World War II veteran, and all around cut up, proves almost more interesting than his famous son. The book also unintentionally details the struggle he has faced as a religious conservative working in the most Godless industry on the planet. Mr Clarkson's writing, however, is often skewed by his clearly Liberal politics. THis is all fine and dandy for him but for those who do not share those politics and who genuinely admire Mel Gibson for taking on the Hollywood Establishment, they come across as very patronizing anbd sometimes even worse. Mr. Clarkson's characterization of Traditional Catholics as "callow reactionaries" who are opposed to "progress in most forms," was as painful to me as a brutal slap in the face. The problem I faced with this book was that if one desires to know about Mel Gibson, there is very little else that one can look for in the way of reading material. Therefore as far as Mr. Clarkson is concerned, one cannot live with him, and one cannot live with out him.

Details but no Delivery.......2005-02-28

If you are looking for every detail known to modern man regarding all of the OTHER movies Mel Gibson ever starred in or directed, this is the book for you. If you are looking for true insight into The Passion, just skip to the last few pages and you will still be disappointed. I, too, am ashamed to say I spent a good deal of time wading through all of the details in the bulk of this book, hoping to get to the point. Very disappointing.

Not worth your time.......2005-02-20

I am ashamed to say I read this entire book. I kept hoping it would get better but it didn't. It is filled with typos and poor organization of thoughts and topics. Clarkson actually spells Mel Gibson's name wrong several times throughout the book, and refers to Lethal Weapon director Richard Donner as "Dormer" for several pages! He jumps back and forth from one movie production to another making it difficult to follow. Lastly, he relies on the accounts of people who had met Mel Gibson at one time but who had either a personal or professional conflict with him. In the retelling of these conflicts and what went down, we hear one point of view only - and generally that is the view of someone who is harboring bitterness and resentment towards Gibson, so their accounts are slanted and untrustworthy. The best part of the book is the end for two reasons: Clarkson finally gets to Gibson's most recent project, The Passion of the Christ. The subtitle and the picture on the back of the book gives the impression this project will be a major focus of the book, but after 300 pages of reading, I was still waiting for the subject to come up. I have to say I felt that this was the only well written part of the whole book - thoughtful and interesting. The second reason the end is the best part of the book is that it was finally over. I'm sorry to be so blunt, but I can't help it. I highly recommend reading the book about the making of the Passion of the Christ - you can learn a lot about Gibson there - but I cannot recommend this biography.

In Depth View of Mel's films and personal life.......1999-08-07

Mr. Clarkson wrote a book in 1994 titled "Mel the Inside Story" (hardcover). This book was held up and not released in the United States because Mr. Gibson's lawyers were trying to stop it from being published. I have that book and can understand why he didn't want it published. Although it does give and excellent film history, throughout the book the author seems to have a jealousy of Mel and his success and repeatedly slanders and denigrates his father and religious beliefs. This book in paperback is the same book, a little updated. I am a big Mel fan and don't like the author's tone at times, but if you are a fan you will find it extremely interesting and informative. You will just have to take some parts of it with a grain of salt- "he said, she said" stuff and rumors. In any case, if you have the hardcover "Mel the Inside Story", dont bother to purchase this update. I could only rate either of these 3 stars because of the sense of personal bias throughout. A good book on Mel is Lethal Hero which is out of print (I have it, too) but you may be able to get a copy. It has better personal views of Mel, but, surprisingly, some really juicy stuff that Mr. Clarkson missed out on. In any case, MEL RULES!!!

Book Description

Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony is in many ways his most startlingly original. It has a programmatic content, it is in five movements, and its mood is quite different from the usual barnstorming image of the composer. Why did he want to compose such a work? Why did it take him five years to realize his vision? What was he hoping to communicate? How did he achieve it? Finally, how was the work received? David Wyn Jones addresses all these vital questions in a fascinating account of this popular work and the context in which it was written.

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The Pastoral- Sixth Symphony
Beethoven
Manufacturer: RCA / Funk & Wagnalls
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ASIN: B000W7ZR7M

Stories from Walt Disney's Fantasia: The Pastoral Symphony by Beethoven, The Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky, The Sorcerer's Apprentice by Dukas, Rite of Spring by Stavinsky, Dance of the Hours by Ponchielli, and Night on Bald Mountain by Morssorgsky.

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Stories from Walt Disney's Fantasia: The Pastoral Symphony by Beethoven, The Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky, The Sorcerer's Apprentice by Dukas, Rite of Spring by Stavinsky, Dance of the Hours by Ponchielli, and Night on Bald Mountain by Morssorgsky.
Walt Disney
Manufacturer: Random House
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000VNQAIC

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Symphony No. 6 (Pastoral)
Beethoven
Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophone
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000W7WBFS

Symphony No. 6 in F Major 'Pastorale': Baerenreiter Full Score

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Symphony No. 6 in F Major 'Pastorale': Baerenreiter Full Score
Ludwig van Beethoven
Manufacturer: Baerenreiter
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Symphony No.6 Pastoral
Ludwig Van Beethoven
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Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 1 and 6 "Pastoral." Otto Klemperer, Philharmonia Orchestra. EMI CDM 7243-5-66792-2.(Review) (sound recording review) : An article from: Sensible Sound

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Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 1 and 6 "Pastoral." Otto Klemperer, Philharmonia Orchestra. EMI CDM 7243-5-66792-2.(Review) (sound recording review) : An article from: Sensible Sound
John Puccio
Manufacturer: Sensible Sound
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Sensible Sound, published by Sensible Sound on June 1, 1999. The length of the article is 735 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 1 and 6 "Pastoral." Otto Klemperer, Philharmonia Orchestra. EMI CDM 7243-5-66792-2.(Review) (sound recording review)
Author: John Puccio
Publication: Sensible Sound (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 1999
Publisher: Sensible Sound
Page: 101

Article Type: Sound Recording Review

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Beethoven Pastoral Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68

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Beethoven Pastoral Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68
Henry Lewis
Manufacturer: London Records
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000KYXIZK

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Beethoven the Pastoral-sixth Symphony

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Binding: Audio CD

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This product is not an audio CD, this is an oversized record/LP. Please contact me via e-mail by clicking on Zaheen if any questions arise.

Beethovens 6th Symphony (Pastoral) With the London Symphony/Cassette (814)

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Beethovens 6th Symphony (Pastoral) With the London Symphony/Cassette (814)

Manufacturer: Minds Eye
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0881422495

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BradyGames' X2 Wolverine's Revenge Official Strategy Guide features a comprehensive walkthrough with detailed strategies to conquer the game. Spectacular boss strategy to defeat every super-villain. Tactics for every combo and stealth strike. Game secrets, including costumes, covers, and more!

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Excellent Strategy Guide; I wish I bought it before I was one level away from finishing!.......2007-03-22

Anyone who has played Wolverine's Revenge knows this is no easy game but it's a fun one. It takes cunning, it takes strategy and it takes patience! It took me months and I had finally reached the last part of the very last level with Lady Deathstrike but couldn't figure it out! Nothing seemed to work.

Then I stumbled across a cheat code that allowed me to become invunerable and I finished the game. But somehow I felt deflated because I didn't "quite" beat her on my own terms so I purchased this GREAT guide! I am amazed at all it contains. It will tell you where every Cerebro file is, the best way to earn the most dog tags, the best way to take out the bosses, and best of all, how to stay alive in even the worst of situations!

Wolverine's Revenge is definitely a hard game but it is so worth it when you do it right! This guide gives you so much for a great price. It's a thoroughly enjoyable companion to a great game, which gets even better when you have this printed "preview of coming attractions." Just remember that even with this wonderful guide, you get out of the game what you put into it. I found that to get the most out of the guide (and the game) was to be very familiar with each section of the guide and take seriously everything it has to say. It will help you get what you need to win the game without having to test Wolverine's healing factor every five seconds! So, Claws out, head down and full steam ahead.

help........2003-05-15

i dont actually have this book but can you tell me how to beat both the sabertooths, juggernaut, and lady deathstrike? i know there is a kind soul out there who will.

i know the first time you beat sabertooth he supposedly drops a card? where does he drop it? how do i get it?

Help, I need somebody, Help!!!.......2003-04-25

I could have beaten this game without a guide to help me. However, I would have gotten my first social security check before hand. This guide defenitely a must have for anyone that wants to beat this game during this century.

yay!.......2003-04-24

I can beat the game now! ^.^ ~ now if only they would make a dynasty warriors 4 guide~

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Can't say this is one of better real estate book

Worth the purchase but not the best book I have ever read

In Defense of "Self-Improvement Products"

Haven't read the book yet, but to the reviewer who slammed this....

They are selling dreams, you are chasing them!

Financing Secrets of a Millionaire Real Estate Investor
William Bronchick
Manufacturer: Kaplan Business
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Release Date: 2003-03-17

Book Description

America's real estate market remained robust even during the recession of 2001-2002, and demand is expected to increase. Research reveals that consumers are jumping on the real estate bandwagon like never before, both as investors and as homebuyers. Financing is a critical factor in structuring real estate deals, and both beginners and pros alike are hungry for information about all the options. For the first time ever, real estate attorney and best-selling author William Bronchick presents a comprehensive picture of exactly what's available. In clear, step-by-step language, he outlines: *How to understand the mortgage loan market, including the advantages and disadvantages of various types of mortgages *Which mortgages make the most sense, depending on the investor's particular situation *Legal and ethical alternative real estate financing methods, including contracts for deed and lease/options Financing Secrets of a Millionaire Real Estate Investor also includes sample forms, letters, policies, and procedures. It is the definitive insider's guide to traditional and creative real estate financing, eliminating the need for additional books on these subjects.

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Can't say this is one of better real estate book.......2007-01-01

I have reviewed many real estate books and unfortunately this is not one of the best. The book reads almost like a dictionary in that it defines concepts more than actually how to use them. I would argue that most of the information contained in the book could be found on the web. In addition, I find it hard to justify purchasing real estate for investment using alternative financing. While I like alternative financing strategies, if a deal does not work out using conventional financing, then you have to be extra careful that you are not overleveraging or being too optimistic with your projections.

Worth the purchase but not the best book I have ever read.......2006-07-09

Pretty good book. A few new ideas that I haven't heard of before. However, still a little hard for the "common man" to accomplish most of their ideas. This book, along with the other 8 that I own, still defaults back to the basics, and that is, "It takes money to make money".
Most of these books will tell us that it is possible to make money with little liquid assets in the bank, but from my experience I have found otherwise. It seems that it takes very good credit, Beacon of 700+, and/or enough liquid assets to back your current purchase (I.e. $20,000 in the bank AFTER closing on a $150-200k property if your Beacon score is between 660-695).
I still enjoy reading these books for the ideas and how they think outside the box, thus making us do the same thing while reading their books.
I feel it is worth the purchase since he doesn't seem to repeat the same story-lines as all other books. However, this book still isn't the miracle maker and giving you a breakthrough idea that will take your business to the next level.
I am still in search of the Real-estate business book that will give me some ideas of how I can get my real-estate business to the next level. I currently own 9 units. So, if you have any ideas, please email them to me at MrNova70@yahoo.com and mark the email header as "Your Amazon review" just so I don't mark your email as spam without reading it.
Thank you for your time. Good luck with your adventure!

In Defense of "Self-Improvement Products".......2006-05-29

I have not yet read this book, yet as someone who has this one on my "must-read" list and has read a lot of business and investing "how-to" books (much to my benefit), I feel compelled to respond to the reviewer who identifies herself as "Miss Stress".

Is this author and those like him "just selling dreams"? Well, to answer that, let me point out something I've observed: The term 'dreams' is most often used by those who possess an unfortunate discord between intentions and actions. I hear quotes like "it's okay to have dreams" and "this guy's just selling dreams" most often repeated by people who don't have the intestinal fortitude to set a challenging goal and to then turn the goal into action. Action oriented people are too busy creating compelling realities to waste time with excessive dreaming.

By the same token, action oriented people need a blueprint for taking effective action. That's where books like these can pay huge dividends. Believe me, I've learned incredible amounts of information that saved me time, money and heartache by reading books and listening to tapes where authors are sharing their wisdom within a complex context.

You're right about one thing: Success doesn't come without hard work. But the author has shown me that he's inclined to working hard because he's written and is now promoting a book. Do you really think that's as easy as changing a few words that have been written already and then watching the money roll in? Have you ever written a book, gotten it published and then promoted it effectively enough to turn a profit?

Did you know that over eighty percent of infomercials lose money? I guess that means that creating and airing a successful infomercial is... let me guess... hard work? ... takes creativity?... is inherently risky?... sort of like real estate investing?

Does it look like Donald Trump doesn't work hard? I've heard the guy doesn't take vacations. It probably has something to do with the fact that he loves what he's doing. He's living his dreams. And if you try to tell me it's just because he was born with "a silver spoon in his mouth" - let me point out that his daddy never made a single change to the Manhattan skyline. That's a tough market to crack and he did it with creative financing and a whole lot of other savvy moves (similar to the one's taught in these books).

I resent the reviewers like you who refer to people that are educating themselves as "suckers". And the only thing that's "pathetic" are fearful people who read these books, don't learn anything from them, never take action, and then have the nerve to bad-mouth the books and the authors. I have some advice for you: Stop watching CNN and go make a real estate deal based on the info. you've read.

Haven't read the book yet, but to the reviewer who slammed this...........2006-04-26

All reviews from the person bashing this book seem to be solely against anything offering information on real estate investing technique while they don't seem to have actually read the book or done any such investing themselves. There's nothing wrong with a little hype (as long as there's some substance to it), and there's nothing wrong with buying a few books that offer potential to make a lot of money IF (and I do mean, IF) you're willing to take the time and energy to make things happen. I stopped listening to people who said "it couldn't be done" and have been doing things to amaze them ever since, solely because I knew that incredible stuff can happen if you actually put your mind to work for business ideas and don't expect anyone else to do the work for you. Seems that this reviewer bought into an infomercial course, thought it would guarantee riches with minimal work or thought and now has a grudge against anything that claims to help you learn how to make a lot of money in an industry (particularly real estate). Yes, I've bought a few books that were more hype than practical application, but when you sift through and take a bit of different authors' theories you can put together your own plan for success. And, to the statement that this book is just a rehasing of existing ideas, tell me where I can find this perfect book that has every valid point on property investment from the original creator of the ideas because I'd sure like to see it! Then my library of RE investing books would be one manual instead of 20, giving a lot more space for my wife to put up her knick-knacks.

All in all, I'm buying this book because I need more ideas for creative property financing for investing in single-family homes - I don't expect this to make me rich by sitting on my duff, but I do hope to learn a few things that will help me to become even more successful. If not, all I've lost is a few hours' time and the money it would cost for a decent lunch, which isn't too much to ask for even if you only learn a few things.

They are selling dreams, you are chasing them!.......2006-03-25

The pathetic thing about scams like this is that we're all searching for ways to secure our future. The thing is, William Bronchick is a smart guy who did some real estate investing... then, he decided to become SMARTER and offer his "Secrets to Success" to everyone else for a fee! How intelligent is that??? Be realistic people. There are no (legal) shortcuts to fortune other than hard work, inheritance, or winning the lottery. There is money to be made in real estate, and SOME gains may be as easy as he makes them look but the bulk of them are not. Am I rich? No, but I'm comfortable enough NOT to be willing to make someone ELSE RICH by buying products that only sell dreams. Due TRUE research people. Go to CNN.COM and look under Money. They have GREAT savings tips.. great investment tips.. Go to Fidelity.com... Don't make people like THIS Rich *RICHER* in the process. Honestly... any of us can take his book.. reword a few things.. write our own book... and sell some Dreams. Its pathetic. All these GET RICH schemes are designed to get the WRITER rich, NOT YOU! When you're up late at night watching TV and see all these bogus infomercials, turn the channel... Watch Nick @ Nite, anything but the "Dream Sellers". Invest your time and money in things that you can be proud of. Do TRUE research, don't follow behind someone who's only interested in "how much money you're willing to invest in your future" AKA "are you willing to pay for the next seminar because this initial free one is replay of the infomercial you saw on tv." It's designed to get you HYPED UP. And how do I know? Well, I've never been to one myself, but I asked my roommate to go to one on "Our" behalf... U know, just to check it out and bring back some Great Information! Well, "Yeah Right" is an understatement... No great info, just a repeat of the infomercial and a list of prices for the "Upcoming Events." And myself, what I've done, is ordered information about an at-home business that supposedly required "No Selling" (How unrealistic right?) Well the whole thing was, you create a website and let the website sell the product for you... but how likely is that? I mean, of course you gotta put some effort into it and ultimately you're doing what - SELLING. So luckily I only wasted $50, but some people waste hundreds even thousands on this type of stuff... Don't but the HYPE people. Don't buy it. Just accept that everyone in life is not going to have a mercedes and a $500,00 home... but if you really want it, work hard for it. Put in the time, the effort, and the research... there are honest ways of making a good future but you have to be patient. And again, I say, do not follow the Dream Sellers like Carlton Sheets, Russ Whitney, Peter Conti, Mr. Lucier, William Bronchick and all the others.. unless you have a strong desire to help Them get Richer while you look on in awe!

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