MARX TOY KINGS Volume I (Hard Cover Book by Russell S. Kern)

Description

Volume 1:
Marx Toy Kings Hard Cover
Full Color photo pages of never-before-seen images from inside the halls of the World's Largest Toymaker, Louis Marx & Co. including photos shot by the firm, or commissioned by Louis Marx personally. This volume, the first of two, covers with significant insight
and detail the story of the firm as never before told, starting in 1919 and moving into the playset years of the 1950's.   Told by the men who were there and extracted from the personal archives of Louis Marx himself. You cannot get any closer to history than this.
MARX TOY KINGS Volume I Hard Cover ISBN 978-0-46-415871-1
Also Available here on eBay - (Soft cover .95) ISBN ISBN 978-1-36-474792-3
Authoritative, definitive, exciting and fun to read, Marx Toy Kings is the full history of Louis Marx & Co.; Louis, the world's affable King of Toys, loyal to his friends and employees, vigilant of children's dreams, an inventor, raconteur, hero in business.
the toy firm that brought you the fabulous Marx Playsets of the 1950's, 1960's & 70's. Lavishly illustrated with 100's of gorgeous rare and never before seen photos, discussions with "inside the halls of Marx" stories and interviews with the men who were there. Be there as Louis develops the factory concept, marvel at his amazing ability to rework old toys. Triumph as he makes his first million and turns his factories to war-winning use. Incredible detail and fun story-telling lauded by customers from 4 countries.
- Learn Marx' secrets of development
- See the first playsets take shape
- Go inside Marx -- starting at the lobby -- step into Marx’ "fast"
elevator, tour the offices!
- Learn the Origins of the Marx men
- Who invented the plastics processes for Marx?
- What was 'the Big Bang' at Marx?
- What about the phantom boxcar load of skates
- And why were the recipients terrified to get it?
Exclusive interviews and never before seen photos of the toys, catalogs and sets --These are the toys that shaped our lives and interest in history. Filled with fun, exciting history in a fresh complete and informative story of the firm.
Exclusive! Click here to see the review
:
https://youtu.be/Tbd1DXSZxPQ
SPECIAL! Just Ask to have authors sign your book. Kathy and Rusty will be glad to sign on front page.
With glossy cover and full color pages, Volume I puts you face-to-face with Louis Marx, right there in the offices and halls of Marx, featuring the jovial Toy King himself and the men he led as they fight to build the firm into the "World's Largest Toy Company." You'll witness the struggle to build the firm; see what happened to young Louis when he joined the Army; tour the New York offices, hear from the chief men at the firm, the guys in the factories, inside funny stories (who did send that
train
full of skates to an unsuspecting relative?).
Learn why the firm expanded to Hong Kong and see Louis’ passion for kids in action; why the Government called him back to Germany; what was the secret the FBI covered up, and Louis’ secrets to success (could they help you in your business? You bet!) Chapters also on the Prehistoric Sets, the Development of a Playset, why Marx was a Christmas kind of Company; Learn the story of Cliff Freeland and the Queen of England; where did the Ideas and Inspiration come from, and more! This is the first time ever and will make you a far more knowledgeable collector. With the world’s best content authorities, it’s a beautifully designed book.
"
Truly a magnificent job on your part bringing us the story of our dearest maker of toys.  I want to congratulate you on saving for posterity so many tales of the employees.   Once again thanks for all the hard work in making your absolutely great books. Sincerely, Kent Sprecher"
"All
the in
-
depth information about Louis Marx’s life and career, and how his New York office operated.  (I’m not aware of any other book about the Marx Company that has this many photos of Marx
in his office,
with VIPs,
with his family,
etc.,
or as much detailed information about his personal life.)
Thank you for making all this information available.
-
Eric Beheim"
Volume II also available! Continue the story of Marx right up to the shattering events of the end of the firm, but learn how the name and toys lived on.
Also -  new Alamo, Civil War and Fort Apache King of Playsets books -
- for details on playsets, contents, figure groups, boxes!
visit playsetmagazine website.
Please note: This is a new edition, with new luxurious soft texture cover, really beautiful -- at huge savings to you.
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Check out other books and DVDs in this line. All are available in matching hard and soft cover editions:
- Toy Kings Volume 2: 1955 - through the demise of firm
- NEW! Battlegrounds and Combat Sets 1958 - 1963, our biggest and newest book
- Marx Fort Apache King of Playsets
- Marx Blue & Gray playsets w/ chapters on 1960 Centennial Era toys by other makers (Ideal, Lido, MPC, etc)
- Marx Alamo Playsets
w/ chapters on Fess Parker & John Wayne Alamo movies, Modern Makers, Collector Dioramas, Davy Crockett toys, etc