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Title: Zenith Radio, The Glory Years, 1936-1945: History and Products (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
ISBN: 0764318829
Author:
Harold N. Cones
John H. Bryant
Martin Blankinship
Publicate Date: 2003-10
Publish: 2003-10
List Price: $34.95
Average Customer Rating: 5.0
Format: Paperback
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1: Top book on popular Zenith Antique Radios
I have to start by saying I have been a collector of antique radios for over 25 years, so this book is right up my alley.
I had the pleasure of meeting Dr Harold Cones at a radio swap meet several years ago, and heard a talk about the research that went into this series of books on Zenith.
Zenith radios are some of the most collectable antique radios. From the radio made famous (and expensive) by the Walton's Television series, to the more common table radios, and the large console radios with the big black dials and funny green "Magic Eye" tubes. This is from an era where worldwide communication was not instantaneous, and television was but a dream.
These authors had the opportunity to go through the archives of the Zenith Radio company prior to its dissolution. Zenith was the last American radio and televison manufacturer. It was eventually purchased by LG Electronics of Hong Kong.
The radios of the mid to late thirties seems to be the culmination of both the woodworking art and the art of hand made electronics. This book focuses on the story behind the company and the people who designed and made the radios.
There are some beautiful photographs of many of the Zenith radios made during this period. Each photograph is accompanied by a rarity value and an estimated value range. The photography is exceptional.
In addition, the book has many reproductions of advertisements of the time, and many other documents that give insight to the company during this ten year period.
One section that I found very interesting was composed of several drawings of possible designs for radios that were never made. These were provided by the family of the designer (Mr Budlong), and I see these designs from the early 40's look like the designs of the late 50's and early 60's, indicating that he was way ahead of his time.
All in all, this is a great book for anyone who has ever had or still has a Zenith radio, or is just interested in the story of a great American company that has since faded into history.
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