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    From Abba to Zoom: A Pop Culture Encyclopedia of the Late 20th Century

    From Abba to Zoom: A Pop Culture Encyclopedia of the Late 20th Century
    Author: David Mansour
    Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
    Category: Book

    List Price: $18.95
    Buy New: $8.22
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    Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 8 reviews
    Sales Rank: 272493

    Media: Paperback
    Pages: 560
    Number Of Items: 1
    Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
    Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 7 x 1.5

    ISBN: 0740751182
    Dewey Decimal Number: 306.097303
    EAN: 9780740751189
    ASIN: 0740751182

    Publication Date: June 1, 2005
    Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

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    Product Description

    Take a walk . . . down memory lane, you Boomers and Gen Xers! From ABBA to Zoom is sure to grab anyone born in the 1950s, '60s, '70s, or '80s. Whether you grew up watching The Huckleberry Hound Show, Johnny Quest, or Sesame Street, this cultural encyclopedia is sure to draw you into a nostalgic and fun-filled read that you just can't put down.

    American pop culture aficionado David Mansour spent 18 years accumulating an extensive collection of dolls, lunch boxes, board games, TV memorabilia, and other items from the 1960s through the '90s. That fascination, along with his lifelong lists-from "best toys" to "all-time coolest singers"-were the genesis for this wide-ranging volume of Boomer and Generation X treasures.

    Readers will relish the mere mention of some of their greatest childhood and adolescent connections, then rush to learn the well-researched details behind those icons. Farrah Fawcett's feathered hair, James Bond movies, Lost in Space, Woodstock-it's all here! In page after page, more than 3,000 references arranged alphabetically make this a true trip through the Boom Times. Totally groovy!




    Customer Reviews:   Read 3 more reviews...

    5 out of 5 stars Great memories   April 27, 2009
    J. Reynolds (Point Pleasant, WV)
    This book was a great reference tool for my son to compete in National Academic Games and brouhgt back a lot of memories for me.


    5 out of 5 stars Captured   March 4, 2009
    Bud Cowsert (Oklahoma City, OK)
    This encyclopedia captured my attention. Not only does it offer facts, but interesting insights into 20th century pop culture. Mr. Mansour's publication is an excellent resource for all.


    5 out of 5 stars best 80's book   February 10, 2009
    Joylene (Nebraska)
    Great book!!!! one you can just pick up any time, any page and learn something new!!!!! KUDOS


    4 out of 5 stars Pop Culture 101   September 30, 2008
    John T. Zipple (Mount Pleasant, MI)
    This A-to-Z 'encyclopedia' is not all-inclusive, but it is pretty darn good. It is fun to share some of the entries with my wife and would be more fun to share with my siblings who are all nearing 50 years of age. It is great fun to read and reflect.


    4 out of 5 stars only 4 stars because of lack of inside pictures   August 30, 2007
    December Girl (Dayton, Ohio United States)
    4 out of 4 found this review helpful

    I love this book. What a stroll down Nostalgia Lane... ;) My only complaint is that there are no pictures on the inside of the book at all. You can read about things, but if you're trying to explain to a child or someone who does not know, pictures would be nice. I like this book but I will be on the lookout for one with pictures.


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