Zippo Lighters by Kristian Pope (2004, Paperback)

Wish I could review this,but after waiting for three (3) weeks,was informed by seller that they did not have it in stock.Am presently attempting to buy another,however current seller has not, or will not answer my email inquiries!

"Zippo Lighters" by Kristian Pope seems to be a very nicely worked-out and well-thought book. Full of high quality illustrations, it makes a very nice table book to browse through from time to time. But actually, I'd classify this book as a book for beginner Zippo collector or for those who just want to know at least something on a subject. It pictures pretty much of very interesting vintage Zippo ads from magazines, etc (and for that matter it's really worth!), but for me it lacks a bit the main subject -- the Lighter. Information about lighters and pricing is overall less than half of a book and is less than 'Vintage Zippo advertising' section. The prices are given as for 2003 and most of the prices may be more or less irrelevant for 2008. The number of reviewed models is also not that big as one may expect and couldn't pretend to cover many interesting, old or exclusive models.
The average rating I put here is "Good", but I think this book can't be the only guide for an intermediate or serious collector.

I ordered this for my son who collects old and new zippo lighters and it will make a great christmas gift. I can't wait to see his face. it is like new, looks like it was not used much at all and if it was used, someone was very careful with it. the spine of the catalogue is not broken. thank you

It is a good book for its low price. But the price guide of it is so poor - seeming that the author is not professional collector in zippo. Good pictures, also.