Offers a collection of fruit label art with a brief history of the industry and the lithographers who created the labels, and discusses the age, rarity, and quality of popular examples that are still available.

brilliant copyright-free images that once decorated old-fashioned fruit and vegetable crates.

Over 1700 bright and colorful fruit labels are alphabetically displayed, from growers and associations ranging from Acme and All American to Yakima Valley and Zirkle. The text includes histories of major fruit companies, the rise of fruit labels, useful collecting hints, values information in every caption, and a detailed bibliography.

From high-end magazines and design-inspiration websites to stores big and small, bar carts are a must-have piece of furniture. This book provides all the answers to the question—how can I get that look at home? The Art of the Bar Cart features 20 different styled bar setups—from tricked-out vintage carts to a collection of bottles tucked into a cabinet—themed around favorite libations, personal style, or upcoming occasions. Readers can choose from the warm and inviting Whiskey Cart, the fun and fresh Punch Cart, or mix and match to suit any style. With easy tips to re-create each look as well as recipes for the perfect drinks to pair with each cart, this beautifully photographed guide is an inspiration to anyone looking to create a unique décor statement, and a drink to serve alongside.

This colorful new series of useful, compact books celebrates the essence of each of the 50 United States. Each book pictures and describes whatever is exceptional about a state and profiles the explorers, artists, writers, and personalities who shaped each state's distinctive heritage. In "California", travelers visit goldfields, the Hollywood studio lots, and vineyards that make the West Coast such a popular travel destination. 201 photos, 172 in full color.