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Marvel Value Stamps: A Visual History

A Visual History
By Marvel Entertainment
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Marvel Value Stamps: A Visual History by Marvel Entertainment delves into the rich legacy of Marvel's collectible stamps, initially introduced in the 1970s. The book showcases these vibrant and nostalgic pieces of Marvel memorabilia, exploring their origins and cultural impact. It offers readers a unique glimpse into the artistic and marketing evolution of the iconic comic book publisher.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intersection of comic book history and collectible culture. It delves into Marvel's unique series of value stamps, offering a nostalgic look at this intriguing part of comic lore with vivid illustrations and engaging stories that chart its influence over the years.

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Marvel Value Stamps: A Visual History

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The story of the most inspired comic book promotional campaign, collected here for the first time.

In 1974, Marvel Comics publisher Stan Lee devised an ingenious promotional campaign—Marvel Value Stamps, which appeared on the letters pages of their monthly comics. Readers could cut out all 100 of these superhero and supervillain stamps and place them in a special mail-order booklet. Once complete, these stamp books could then be redeemed for special discounts and exclusive merchandise. The programme was so successful that a second set was released in 1975.

And now, for the first time, these original stamp books, stamps, and all of the surrounding ephemera and source material are collected into one must-have volume for collectors and fans. The book features text from Marvel Comics historian Roy Thomas and an all-new cover by Alex Ross.

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Marvel Value Stamps: A Visual History has been praised for its rich visual content and meticulous curation, offering fans a nostalgic dive into the iconic stamp collectibles from the 1970s. Readers appreciate its detailed illustrations and thorough exploration of the cultural significance and historical context behind the stamps, making it a treasured addition for collectors and Marvel enthusiasts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419743443

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 October 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams ComicArts

Illustration: Full-color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Text by Roy Thomas

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 368

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Arts & Culture Education & Reference Marvel Entertainment Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Roy Thomas has been a comic book writer and editor since 1965, primarily for Marvel Comics and DC Comics. Inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2011, he edits Alter Ego magazine, and writes the online Tarzan strips and the occasional comic book. Thomas is also the author of two definitive histories for Taschen—75 Years of Marvel Comics: From the Golden Age to the Silver Screen and The Stan Lee Story. He lives in rural South Carolina.

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