Luigi Toiati

The History of Science Fiction and Its Toy Figurines

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Produktbeschreibung

Discusses the development of science fiction as a genre through the lens of the associated figurines and toys, and how this was affected by real world events, politics (eg Cold War/Space Race), technology and social change. Foreword by James Opie.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 560
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Oktober 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 179mm x 256mm x 40mm
• Gewicht: 1652g
• ISBN-13: 9781399005548
• ISBN-10: 1399005545
• Artikelnr.: 67864699

Autorenporträt

Luigi Toiati cannot remember a time before he collected toy soldiers. He has a massive collection but doesn't keep count. He was a professional figure painter for 45 years, starting his career in London, working for his close friend Edward Suren, creator of the famous Willie brand of soldiers. In 1987 he began making his own soldiers, founding Garibaldi & Co. Toy Soldiers. A familiar figure on the toy soldier show circuit, he and his collection have been mentioned in various books on the subject, and he has himself written numerous articles on related matters. He has a degree in Sociology and a deep interest in Semiotics (the study of signs). He now lives in his native Rome with Monica, his wife and co-founder of their marketing research agency, Focus srl www.focusresearch.it).