The ultimate guide to sci-fi & fantasy collectibles
- what to look for, what's rare & what to pay. Following an introduction to the subject of collecting sci-fi & fantasy, the book is divided into the main types of collectible, such as comics & annuals, movie posters & ephemera. Within these chapters are further sub-sections highlighting specific areas of collecting, with an introduction to each & colour photographs with informative captions & price guides. A timeline highlights key events in the development of sci-fi & fantasy as a genre & real-life events that have furthered interest in the subject. All the familiar favourites are included, from the Forbidden Planet of the 1950s, & the 1970s cult classics of Star Wars & Star Trek, up to Spider-Man, Harry Potter & Lord of the Rings & information is provided on a range of items including action figures, books & toys.