N E W and UNIQUE - Everything
Elephants: A Collector's Pictorial Encyclopedia
by Michael Don Knapik
Everything
Elephants: A Collector's Pictorial Encyclopedia is the FIRST
and ONLY collectibles book that provides images,
information and a value guide about a wide range of elephant collectibles. Elephants are
in millions of homes, signifying their desirability. What the market has not had is a book
like this compendium of elephant collectibles by an obsessed elephant lover and elephant
collector.
Publisher:
Schiffer Publishing LTD. 2002 ISBN #:
0-7643-1494-7 Binding: Softcover Retail Price: (see below for discount):
$29.95
Contents
Summary: It has over 1000 color images in 140 categories/sections. Most major
manufacturers, artists and eras (spanning 450 BC to the present) have representative
pieces here: see details below.
Plans for
additional work: This
book is structured for expansion via follow-on printed volumes; work on Volume 2 is
already in progress with 5 more categories added so far. Michael plans to create the
world's seminal pictorial reference series on elephant collectibles by depicting several
thousand items. In addition, Michael is building a website to house 100,000 digital images
of elephant collectibles with information and values - the largest such database in the
world.
Ordering Information
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For more information, contact me at: MichaelKnapik@EverythingElephants.com OR
conscioussystems@mindspring.com
15804 East Greystone Drive, Fountain
Hills, AZ., USA 85268
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Visit my website for the International
Elephant Collector’s Society at www.EverythingElephants.com
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Order a signed copy direct from the
author at a 20% discount from retail, and I will keep you informed on this project's
progress.
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Retail price: $30 less 20% = $24 + $4
S&H in USA = $28.00.
If you want optional insurance - contact me; the charge is $1.30
for the USA Total = $29.30. I have never had a
problem shipping so far.
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International buyers, let me know your
address so I can calculate shipping to your location.
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Payment types accepted: Check, Money
Order, Cashiers Check send to my address. Paypal, Yahoo PayDirect: (you can use a credit
card or electronic transfer from your bank account), use Id =
conscioussystems@mindspring.com.
Buy now using Paypal by clicking this button:
Discounts available for
10 or more books.
Marketing and Publicity
I am looking
for creative ways to get the word out to fellow elephant collectors. I have had the
following print and radio media exposure so far:
Recent Media Coverage
I will be doing a book signing in Las
Vegas January 18, 2003, at the Whitney Library on Tropicana Avenue. For more info
see:
Press Release
Las Vegas Signing
I have the book for sale in many
physical and Internet venues including: eBay.com (id: elephant10), TIAS.com,
Barnes&Noble.com, and Amazon.com
To publicize and market my
book, I plan to:
Appear at
bookstores for signings
Arrange for
bookstores to carry my book
Write
articles about elephant collecting or specific categories of elephant collectibles for
e_zines, and print media
Announce/Advertise
my book to e_zines, discussion groups, magazines, newspapers and newsletters, perhaps with
a PI (Per Inquiry) or PO (Per Order) deal
Have my
book reviewed by book review editors
Write a
story about how I am marketing my book physically and virtually (electronically), etc.
Place my
book for sale on collectibles and antique websites/stores
Appear in a
radio or TV show about collectibles or books, be the subject of interviews etc.
Tell my
personal story as a Ultimate Elephant Collector
Spread
the word: If you know any elephant collectors - please pass this on to them!
- Find
contributors: I am also looking for other collectors to submit digital images and
information for this project.
Conservation of the Elephant
I am an
elephant and animal lover in general, and believe in the conservation of species and
habitat. To further that belief, a portion of the profits from the sale of this book goes
to elephant conservation societies and groups.
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 Elephants shown on front cover, top to
bottom, left to right:
Bronze
Bookends by Pompeian Bronze Co., c. 1920s
Porcelain by
Meissen, 1903
Marble
Ganesha, c. 1800
Flambe
Porcelain by Royal Doulton
Wood inlaid
w/Brass
Black Coral
by Bernard K. Passman, c. 2000
Bronze
Inkwell, c. 1900
Testimonials and Comments From Buyers of:
Everything Elephants: A Collector's Pictorial
Encyclopedia
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Hello Mr. Knapik, received the book on
Saturday in perfect condition, and have hardly put it down, it has given me a new outlook
on collecting elephants, I was unaware of all the elephant collectibles available, the
book is certainly very unique the information you have supplied in the first few pages
alone is invaluable to beginners although I have collected over the years I have not put
much thought into storage and protection, I do keep most of them in glass cabinets,
another feature of your book I like is that it is written for everyone, and anyone can
collect. Thank you again for letting me know about your great book (June)
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Must have for collectors. (eBayer prnoth
)
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Wonderful book!! Excellent quality. Very
informative. Thank you! (eBayer berner_molly )
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This is great, can't wait for the next
one! (eBayer mrskentclark_really)
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Subject: FANTASTIC BOOK!! Date: Tue, 3
Sep 2002 18:45:09 –0400 Hello Michael, My book arrived today and I have not been able
to put it down since the mail came. It is a wonderful book full of "E2D4"! So
many beautiful items and so many that I have seen on e bay that I now wish I had looked at
a little closer. I did find an item in your book that I own. It is the jointed, wooden
elephant marionette on page 134. I was surprised at its value! Michael, I cannot say
enough good things about your book! I am looking forward to your future editions and your
website. Any updates on these will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much!! (Karil Clark)
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Superfast delivery! Very friendly
author! Unique book! I am waiting for 2nd ed! (eBayer hollywood_man)
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I LOVE THE BOOK and will send you pix
for the next one!!! (eBayer eletrunk)
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I have received the book and very glad I
bought it Michael. I have over 100 of the items you show in the catalog. Not bad, I didn't
think. Please let me know when you put out the next volume. Thanks again (Linda Olsen)
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BEAUTIFUL BOOK! MUST FOR ELEPHANT
COLLECTORS. GREAT TO DO BUSINESS WITH! (eBayer gripley1)
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GREAT transaction. FANTASTIC book.
HIGHLY recommend. I have received the book and I love it! I see a lot that I have in
there, which I love to see. (Rose eBayer elefantinNH)
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Michael, I received the book today, and
it is fabulous!!!!! We are so impressed with the variety, great pictures, and wonderful
layout!!! Having purchased many many reference books, yours clearly is a true reference
book. You might even have made elephant collectors out of us. Thanks! (Kathy Touchtone)
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It is just beautiful I could not put it
down. You really did a great job. I took it to our club meeting & everyone had a fit
over it! (Mitch Brown Las Vegas Elephant
Collector's Club)
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What a deal - this book is a fabulous
buy - seller wonderful!!!! (eBayer baird100)
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Every elephant collector will want this
book! (Sherrie Callendar)
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"This book is overdue. Mike has put
together an elephant collector's guide to aid the starting collector or the
"seasoned" collector, like no other book on the market." (Randy V Jackson)
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GREAT! GREAT! GREAT! This is the best
thing!" (eBay buyer ohpleezer1)
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Many
thanks. I love the book! Great job! (Adele Verkamp)
Elephants shown on back cover, top to
bottom:
Porcelain by
Zanesville Pottery, c. 1917
Marilyn
Monroe Oil on Canvas by Cesear Vasallo, 1998
Bronze
Elephant Du Senegal (Elephant Running) by A. Bayre
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