About 430 pathfinders of both the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions had important missions to mark six drop zones, and one landing zone, and to make them clear of all obstacles and enemy forces. To accomplish their task, they had to jump thirty minutes before some 13,100 airborne troops. Pathfinders were trained in the use of the eureka radar, holophan lights, and colored ground panels. The concept of the pathfinders proved successful and they were used during the remainder of World War II. The story of the airborne pathfinders and the vital part they played in airborne operations during the Second World War has rarely been told.

The Waffen-SS (Armed Protective Squadron) was the combat arm of the Schutzstaffel. Headed by Heinrich Himmler who was ranked Reichsführer-SS (National Leader of the SS), the Waffen-SS saw action throughout the Second World War. Now, finally a book that unveils the shroud of mystery surrounding Waffen-SS camouflage clothing is available through Schiffer Books. Hundreds of authentic items are extensively photographed in close-up to enable the reader to examine and study. Illustrated here, both in full color and in contemporary black and white photographs, this unparalleled look at Waffen-SS combat troops and their camouflage clothing will benefit both the historian and collector.

The German AfrikaKorps was the upper level headquarters controlling the German Panzer divisions in Libya and Egypt during the North African Campaign of World War II. Since there was little turnover in the units attached, the term is commonly used to refer to the headquarters plus its attached combat units. Now, for the first time, the private Afrikakorps photograph collection of Rommel, second in command and General lieutenant Fritz Bayerlein is presented in a landmark publication. Over 200 photographs, showing personalities, battle scenes, behind the front line rest periods, and non-battle scenery such as a tour of ancient ruins with Rommel are featured. Brought to life here are the famous Afrikakorps personalities such as Rommel, Nehring, Cr and von Thoma.

Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel (November 15, 1891 – October 14, 1944) was one of the most distinguished German field marshals and commander of the Deutsches Afrika Korps in World War II. He is also known by his nickname The Desert Fox, for the skillful military campaigns he waged on behalf of the German Army in North Africa. He is often remembered not only for his remarkable military prowess, but also for his chivalry towards his adversaries. Rommel in the Desert, a novel by Volkmar Kuhn, is the complete story of Rommel in North Africa. Over 150 photographs show the men that fought the equipment used, and the conditions that prevailed in the Western Desert. Every tactical aspect of the North African campaign and Rommel are examined, with detailed maps of the areas discussed.

The term depression glass is loosely used to describe tableware made during the 1920’s, 1930’s, and 1940’s and in some cases into the 1950’s. This period encompassed the despair of the 1930’s from which the name has been derived. China was much more popular in these years, both for dinnerware and for utility purposes, than it is today. Plastic was in its early stages, and depression glass was often cheaper than china. Very inexpensive when first produced, depression glass was America's early experimentation with the mold etched method for producing patterns. Recently hailed as one of the top collectibles sought on the Internet, depression glass has attracted the interest of many young enthusiasts.

Jim Phillips takes rock posters to a whole new level. His book contains thousands of artistic graphic illustrations, from motorcycles to health food that include rock posters, surf, and skateboard art just jumping off the pages. Bold and dynamic bad boy and hippie themes in bright and startling colors command your attention with incredible detail. Jim Phillips delights in original imagery to convey his unique reflections of the popular world. Since 1962, he has published award winning graphic designs for cartoons, skateboards, T-shirts, stickers, rock posters, and ad art. The works assembled for this book, from collections world wide, represent over fifty years of creativity and document the powerful youth movement in America. Never have rock posters looked like this.

Remember the pin-up girls with their sense of fashion. Marilyn Monroe was one of the most famous pin-up girls and quite the sex symbol of the past. Famed photographer Bunny Yeager presents the latest retrospective of her own work, revisiting the spirited, fun loving women of the flower power decade. More than 230 color packed images present 80 beautiful women, captured in the 1960s in a multitude of exciting locations, from natural surroundings with wild animals, to professional studio shots. Each woman exhibits her own style and intrigue, along with the aura and fashions of the '60s era. Here are the pin-up girls who hung in school lockers, on garage walls, and in the hearts of men around the world.

The Art Deco era was one of beauty, elegance, sensuality, and vivid, colorful graphics. A wide range of ephemera and other paper collectibles were presented, such as games, playing cards, advertising brochures, tins, packaging, labels, and fans. The years between World Wars I and II were a golden age of invention and emerging lifestyles that is vividly reflected in the colorful, stylish, and vibrant material culture known as Art Deco. This style captivated the collective imagination of the world's designers and artists, whose body of work has left an indelible impression that continues to fascinate and influence generation after generation. Collecting Art Deco covers the entire range of decorative accessories made during the 1920s and 1930s through hundreds of color photos and succinct, informative text.

Woodcraft is an art that requires precise skills. Schiffer books has a step by step finishing school book, featuring 14 different techniques for refining your woodcraft. All of the tools and methods needed to successfully change the image of any board surface are provided. More than 200 color photographs accompany the text. In addition, there are instructions for restoring damaged finishes. The projects are arranged in order, from the most basic to the very advanced, and a color gallery provides a final look at all of the finishes. This book is an invaluable resource for everyone wishing to finish their woodcraft projects.

Tattoo design books can be purchased through Schiffer books. Each book has amazing photos from every tattoo design category. The images document art varying from testaments of love and military badges, religious imagery, and tribal markings. Shown are circus performers who exhibit neck to toe art; navy boys who proudly sport new sets of sails, and men and women who show off lifetime accumulations. Many books in our collection have historical data and photos of past tattoo design images and stories that uncover the past. There are vintage photographs that display hundreds of people decorated with thousands of tattoos design images. This historic art dates from the 1800s through today and includes images of love, military, religious, exotic, parlor, and tribal markings.

Surf memorabilia from the past is interesting and educating. Collecting the Long board Era, by Mark Blackburn is the first book to combine a detailed history of riding the waves along with related surf memorabilia and an accurate price guide. It gives a complete overview of the sport, from its ancient beginnings in Polynesia and Hawaii until 1969, the end of the long board era. Included are several innovative features, such as a grading guide for boards, Duke Kahanamoku's handprints, and collectible books with their current valuations. The items pictured are from many of the best private collections worldwide, and represent the enormous range of popular surf memorabilia.

The history of geisha is explained in Women of Japan's Flower & Willow World by Tina Skinner Mary L. Martin & Wes Ponder. This is the most comprehensive assembly of historic images ever compiled in a book. Geisha are professional female entertainers who perform traditional Japanese arts on banquets. Girls who wish to become a geisha, have to go through a rigid apprenticeship during which they learn various traditional arts such as playing instruments, singing, dancing, but also conversation and other social skills. The symbolic kimono, poses, and accouterments of the women photographed are explained in captioning that will help to open the eyes of many westerners to Japanese culture, and help to debunk misconceptions regarding the status and nature of geisha.