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Overview
Just when you thought you knew everything about your favorite celebrity . . .You may be aware that Nicolas Cage loves comic books, but did you know that Patty Duke owns over 160 Beanie Babies or that Lea Thompson has a soft spot for Roseville Pottery? Spanning the celebrity spectrum from movie and television stars to musicians and royalty, What Celebrities Collect! will show and tell you about the collections of over fifty stars, with comments and quotes about why they love what they collect.
Here is a sneak peek at just a few inclusions:
Dan Aykroyd's fascination with UFOs Angelina Jolie's knack for buying antique knives Barbara Mandrell's autographed book collection Jay Leno's love of cars and motorcycles John Travolta's collection of airplane memorabilia
Featured here are photo examples of some of the actual collections, as well as a section on collectibles inspired by celebrities, such as Lucille Ball, Elvis Presley, and Roy Rogers.
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Whether you are curious about the hobbies of the stars or an avid collector yourself, this book is an entertaining look at another side of celebrities' lives. Who knows, it might inspire you to collect a few of your own favorite things!
Michele Karl has written over one hundred articles and five books on collecting. She is also the author of Greetings with Love: The Book of Valentines, also published by Pelican.