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Product Summary
The Art of the Market
Two Centuries of American Business As Seen Through Its Stock Certificates

The Art of the Market:
by Bob Tamarkin & Les Krantz
Guide Rating -  
Pros  •  Visually Beautiful - includes pictures of stock certificates from the past two hundred years
•  Gives descriptions and information on the companies featured
•  Answers questions about collecting stock certificates, how they are printed, etc.
Cons  •  A few of the historical details are incorrect (see full review for more information)
The Bottom Line - This book is a must have for any stock and bond fanatic.  It is a work of art, visually laying out full-page, high resolution examples of the stock certificates for companies such as J.D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil, and Warner Brothers Pictures.  The book contains more than one hundred and fifty examples of modern and historical stock certificates.  A great addition to your office or coffee table.

 
Guide Review
The Coolest Book of its Kind
From the moment you crack open the ornate cover of "The Art of the Market", you know you're in for a treat.  The glossy paper, high resolution images, and easy to read commentary make you want to stop what you're doing and sit down for a quick read.  This book is the perfect introduction to a friend, relative, or child who is interested in the stock market. 
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