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Informationen zum Autor Don A. Bull is a retired executive with an unquenchable thirst for corkscrews and corkscrew knowledge. In the 1980's, Don was invited to join the International Correspondence of Corkscrew Addicts (ICCA), a prestigious organization limited to only 50 members worldwide, and was appointed editor of the ICCA's Bottle Scrue Times. He'd later become the ICAA's leader. Don is a member of the ICCA, the Canadian Corkscrew Collectors Club (CCCC), Just for Openers (JFO), the American Breweriana Association (ABA), and the National Association of Breweriana Advertising (NABA). Klappentext An armchair guide to corkscrews from around the world with over 700 color photographs and 3600 illustrated and documented examples. It showcases diversity and creativity in corkscrews over several hundred years. Author Donald A. Bull displays categorical examples of eclectic and figural corkscrews and knives along with current market values and amusing text enticing all to explore this twisted hobby. Zusammenfassung An armchair guide to corkscrews with over 700 color photographs and 3600 illustrated and documented examples! The Ultimate Corkscrew Book showcases the diversity and creativity that has occurred in the production of corkscrews over the last several hundred years. Remarkably! all examples featured in this extensive volume come from one source: the author's personal collection. Longtime collector of corkscrews! author Donald A. Bull displays the breadth of his collection through categorical examples of Eclectic Corkscrews! Figural Corkscrews! Corkscrew knives! and Miscellaneous Corkscrews along with their current market values. These items reflect the labors of a most relentless and diligent pursuit on the author's part! which has resulted in one of the most comprehensive collections of corkscrews ever amassed. This text will truly open the eyes of every devotee! from the novice to the true addict! enticing all to explore the entire range of this twisted hobby. ...
