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    The Ruby Slippers, Madonna's Bra, and Einstein's Brain: The Locations of America's Pop Culture Artifacts

    The Ruby Slippers, Madonna's Bra, and Einstein's Brain: The Locations of America's Pop Culture ArtifactsAuthor: Chris Epting
    Publisher: Santa Monica Press
    Category: Book

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    Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 6 reviews
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    Media: Paperback
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    Pages: 312
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    Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 0.8

    ISBN: 1595800085
    Dewey Decimal Number: 306.0973
    EAN: 9781595800084
    ASIN: 1595800085

    Publication Date: March 1, 2006
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    Anyone who has ever wondered where Dorothy's ruby slippers, the limo that JFK was riding in when he was assassinated, or Michael Jackson’s sequined glove are housed will have their curiosity satisfied in this journey to locate hundreds of items from America's pop culture past. From such major institutions as the Smithsonian and the Basketball Hall of Fame to offbeat collections in the Sing Sing Prison Museum and the Museum of Pez Memorabilia, these pop culture treasures include the most famous—and quirkiest—items from American movies, crime, TV, sports, and history. Among the included artifacts are George Washington's wooden teeth, the Merry Prankster bus, the piano from Casablanca, Bonnie and Clyde's death car, Jack Ruby's .38 Colt Cobra, and John Wilkes Booth's thorax.



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    5 out of 5 stars The Ruby Slippers...   October 11, 2007
    J. Larry Helton, Jr. (W. Middletown, Ohio)
    Chris Epting's books should no longer require any reviews they are all great pieces of work, with each one just getting better. These books of Americana are an historians encyclopedia to America's past and present, and where those artifacts and places are today. I am sure you will see more from Chris - so add this one to your collection - you won't be disappointed.


    5 out of 5 stars Wonderful   June 29, 2007
    S. Bishop
    This is an amazing reference guide for artifacts. I plan on using it in my around the US trip to find these amazing facts. I'd absolutly recommend this book.


    3 out of 5 stars interesting reading   January 6, 2007
    LISA MURPHY (Pekin Illinois)
    Overall good book. Lots of pictures. Good for an afternoon read. Once its been read ==its been read. Don't find myself going back for a second look


    4 out of 5 stars I Love These Crazy Places   December 22, 2006
    Jennifer StAntoine (Escondido, CA)
    I really enjoyed this book. I collect "superlatives" and other weird roadside oddities - by "collect" I mean I really enjoy visiting as many as I can. This book lists a great collection of strange things and pop culture landmarks throughout the United States. I enjoyed the places and items included a great deal and it was a lot of fun seeing some of those crazy places that I have actually been to before! The only thing I would have liked better would be if the organization of them was a little different. PERSONALLY, I prefer these types of books to be organized geographically, although the index did include a geographical listing by state which was helpful. I also would have liked to get more information on the locations of the items - where they are and how to get there.

    Other than those two criticisms, I love this book and was SO glad to have received it as a gift after putting it on my wishlist. I see that this author has other titles available and I plan to look into those now!



    5 out of 5 stars A Great Guide for a Great Day   April 3, 2006
    Robert A. Saldarini
    2 out of 4 found this review helpful

    Chris Epting first took us all over the US in his trilogy of American landmarks. He allowed us to stand where the famous, and at times infamous, moments in history occurred. Now, Epting put us in touch with the artifacts of many of these events. Epting cannot put us on the "yellow brick road;" yet, within the covers of "The Ruby Slippers, Madonna's Bra, and Einstein's Brain: The Locations of America's Pop Culture Artifacts" exists a goldmine of pop-culture "whereabouts." Some relics and there exact locations is information that folks like the Wicked Witch would die to know. Grab your cameras, get a copy of this book, take small children by the hand, and hit the road. It is a great alternative to wiring kids to their entertainment.

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