“The Lighter Side of Collecting!” is a new book by professional cartoonist and seasoned collector John Stinger. Published and distributed by Tanner Publishing, the book features 200 of Stinger’s New Yorker-style cartoons and 60-plus pages of quirky humor about the joy of chasing vintage stuff for fun and (sometimes) profit. Stinger takes the reader on a laughing trip with more twists and turns than a Victorian settee.
Designed to appeal to both young and experienced collectors, dealers, auctioneers, appraisers, flea marketers, show promoters, and pickers, the book is delightfully family-friendly, non-offensive and promises to entertain anyone who wheels and deals (or trades) in treasures and other magnificient possessions.
From his New Jersey studio, Stinger’s cartoons can seen in leading publications serving the antiques and collectibles market. He sold his first cartoon about antiques in 1973 and in 1992 published his first book about collecting classics. His general line of award-winning cartoons is syndicated in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. His monthly political cartoons are distributed nationally by Senior Wire Services in Denver, Colo.
The paperback book is available at $15.95 plus shipping. Readers of Antiques & Auction News are entitled to a 10 percent discount.
To learn more or to order a copy, call 908-319-8957.