1889 Paris World’s Fair: The Exposition Universelle Volumes 1 & 2 Bundle Deal
1889 Paris World’s Fair: The Exposition Universelle in Illustrations Volumes 1 and 2 *NEW softcover bundle* Sold by CGR PublishingWe are the official publisher of the 1889 Paris World’s Fair: The Exposition Universelle in Illustrations Volumes 1 and 2. SOFTCOVER BUNDLE DEAL INCLUDES 2 BOOKS Volume 1 Release Date: August 2 , 2022Author: Mark BusslerLength: 296 PagesBlack and White with Glossy Color CoverSoftcover ISBN: 978-1592184033 MSRP: $24.95Hardcover ISBN: 978-1592184040 MSRP: $34.95 Volume 2 Softcover EditionRelease Date: February 25, 2023 Author: Mark Bussler Length: 278 Pages Full Black and White with Glossy Color CoverISBN: 978-1592183159 MSRP: $24.95 More than 300 restored illustrations celebrate the construction, innovation, and magic of the 1889 World’s Fair in Paris.Though many were skeptical of the tallest structure in the world, the brand-new Eiffel Tower opened in 1889 to celebrate the L’Exposition Universelle in Paris, France. Illuminated with electric lights and surrounded by throngs of international revelers on the Champs de Mars, the 1889 World’s Fair amazed more than 32 million people with an eclectic array of buildings, exhibits, performances, and artworks. Part one in this two-part illustrated series features:More than 300 images from contemporary French publicationsDigitally restored artwork scanned with art preservation scannersFull-size 8 1/2″ x 11″ pagesRare engravings of the fairgrounds and Eiffel Tower under constructionBold, retro-styled coverEnglish-translated image captionsSoftcover and hardcover printing optionsWorld’s Fair historian Mark Bussler and the CGR Publishing Restoration Workshop restored hundreds of contemporary illustrations to show the remarkable spectacle of the 1889 Exposition Universelle and the debut of the Eiffel Tower.Bussler, writer and designer of 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair: The Louisiana Purchase Exposition in Photographs and The World’s Fair of 1893 Ultra Massive Photographic Adventure trilogy, worked with oversized original illustrations to create a visual tour of the World’s Fair that highlights the construction, layout, architecture, and festivities.Excerpt:“Designed by bridge builder Gustave Eiffel, the Eiffel Tower tower was considered by many to be an eyesore before its completion. Newspapers at the time criticized its industrial design and the fact that it could fall over. The 300 meter-tall tower was, at the time, the tallest structure in the world that changed the Paris skyline forever. Built by hand and early machines, it still towers over the Champ de Mars park today, serving as a reminder of the great party held there years earlier.Near the Eiffel Tower, the great Gallery of Machines showcased the era’s rapid technological advances and housed thousands of machines that whirred and banged at once. Thomas Edison was there with his phonograph, and Westinghouse air brakes were on display to highlight engineering innovations in the area of railroad safety.”Volume 2 delivers hundreds more restored illustrations that celebrate the spectacle of the 1889 World’s Fair in Paris.In addition to the Eiffel Tower, fairgoers in 1889 witnessed countless technological innovations, parties, and cultural exhibits at the Exposition Universelle that defied imagination at the time. Period newspapers reported on the Fair in great detail with stunning illustrations that left no stone unturned. Part two in this two-part illustrated series features:Hundreds of detailed images from contemporary French publicationsDigitally restored artwork scanned with art preservation scannersFull-size 8 1/2″ x 11″ pagesRare engravings of the festivities, art, and buildings at the 1889 World’s FairBold, retro-styled coverEnglish-translated image captionsSoftcover and hardcover printing optionsWorld’s Fair historian Mark Bussler and the CGR Publishing Restoration Workshop restored hundreds of contemporary illustrations to show the remarkable spectacle of the 1889 Exposition Universelle and the parties, exhibits, and artwork on display beneath the sparkling lights of the newly-constructed Eiffel Tower in Paris.Bussler, writer and designer of 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair: The Louisiana Purchase Exposition in Photographs and The World’s Fair of 1893 Ultra Massive Photographic Adventure trilogy, worked with oversized original illustrations to create a visual tour of the World’s Fair that highlights the construction, layout, architecture, and festivities.Excerpt: “The late 19th century was an age of rapid technological development, and industrial companies spared no expense to market their products to an audience seduced by blinding lights and whirring mechanized contraptions. Entire buildings were devoted to machines and filled to the ceilings with elaborate exhibits of engines, telegraphs, ships, trains, and more. The airplane had yet to take flight, but balloons were a hot topic.Fashion, art, and furniture makers from around the world came to Paris that summer to peddle their wares with dazzling displays of jewelry, chairs, tables, clocks, clothing, woodworking, and more.”About the Publisher:The CGR Publishing Restoration Workshop uses a vast array of computers and digital scanners to restore, preserve, and enhance the classic works of writers and artists from the 19th century. Each new release includes display-quality covers, enlarged covers, and retro fonts. Select books include Dante’s Inferno Retro Hell-Bound Edition, Gustave Doré’s London: A Pilgrimage, and more.About the writer:Writer, artist, musician, and publisher Mark Bussler has written more than 100 books and designed over 300 covers for CGR Publishing. Bussler is a professional artist and commercial designer who works in digital and physical media. He created and continues to develop the Robot Kitten Factory series, Retromegatrex, How to Draw Inspired by Classic Illustrations, and other graphic novels and instructional guides. Additionally, he writes history books and photographic history collections such as 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair: The Louisiana Purchase Exposition in Photographs. Bussler previously produced and directed films such as Westinghouse, Expo: Magic of the White City, and the Classic Game Room series. He is the founder and president of CGR Publishing, and producer of the industrial synthesizer band, Turbo Volcano and the synthwave electronica band Omega Ronin.
Classic Game Room 2085 Season 1 BLU-RAY Set *NEW* 4-Discs, CGR Signed upon Req.
NEW and SEALED. Classic Game Room 2085 Season 1 Blu-Ray Set 4 Blu-Ray Discs, 15+ Hours of CGR 2085 [region free] *Signed by director, Mark Bussler upon request*Brand new! Direct from the publisher. Classic Game Room Season 1 the 4-Disc Region-Free Blu-Ray Master Collection. 15 hours of CGR 2085 remastered with extras.Classic Game Room 2085 is the biggest CGR ever. Originally produced in 2018, the Season 1 Master Collection is available with an all-new remastered video transfer. Four Blu-Rays with 15 Hours of CGR!Produced and directed by series creator, Mark Bussler, Classic Game Room 2085 realized his vision of making CGR feel like it was filmed in an arcade. Bigger budget episodes and longer run times expanded on the traditional review format to deliver stunning (and absurdly ridiculous) reviews and comparisons of game systems like Sega Genesis, Vectrex, JVC X’Eye, Super NT, Panasonic 3DO, and more.Includes: More than 15 hours of CGR 2085, the biggest Classic Game Room ever! Includes: – All 24 Episodes of CGR 2085 (including the two un-published ones) – Classic Game Room 2085: A Retrospective Look from the Future (documentary) – Bonus CGR 2085 Episode studio footage for Gunstar Heroes – Four CGR 2085 episodes with audio commentary tracks – Behind-the-scenes footage, outtakes, and making-of videos – Complete 60 episodes of CGR Infinity with introduction Show Episode List: 1. Castlevania Bloodlines Review and Sega Genesis Model 1 Collector’s Spectacular 2. Nintendo Switch vs. Vectrex and Fast RMX Review 3. Don’t Twist Your Lynx: Atari Lynx Collector’s Review and Zarlor Mercenary 4. So Much Super, CGR Reviews Super NT Super Nintendo and Super Turrican 5. You Say Granada I Say Granada: CGR Reviews Granada for Sega Genesis and Atari 2600 Accessories 6. Fire Emblem Awakening Review and Sega Nomad vs. Nintendo 3DS XL 7. I’m Faster Than Lightning: Sega Saturn Spectacular and Fantasy Zone Review 8. Ballzified: Panasonic 3DO Collector’s Review Spectacular 9. Enter the Bimini Zone: Bimini Run Review for Sega Genesis 10. El Camino Beyond Thunderdome: Forza Horizon 3 Review for Xbox One 11. Fighting With Your Food: Food Fight Review for Atari Computer 12. Yoshi vs. Yoshimitsu: Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Wii U Edition Review 13. An X’eye for an X’eye: Sega Genistick and JVC X’eye Review Spectacular 14. Brain of Danger: Dangerous Seed Review for Sega Mega Drive 15. Lecco My Ecco: Ecco the Dolphin Review for Sega Genesis 16. Sega Spells Champion: Championship Pro-Am Review for Sega Genesis 17. Double the Trouble: Trouble Shooter Review for Sega Genesis 18. Rage Against the Streets 3: Streets of Rage 3 Review for Sega Genesis 19. Galaxy Force II Intergalactic Boogaloo: Galaxy Force II Review for Sega Genesis 20. This Belongs In A Museum! Namco Museum 2 Review for PlayStation 21. Defend Her? I Hardly Know Her! Defender Arcade Review for Atari 2600 22. Invaders from the Top of the Screen! Space Invaders Review for Atari Computer and SNES 23. Super Space Invaders and Modified Sega Game Gear Review 24. Tempest for Atari 5200 and Yars’ Revenge Soundtrack LP ReviewClassic Game Room 2085: A Retrospective Look from the Future (documentary) Complete CGR Infinity Series: Episodes 1-60CGR 2085 Commentary Track videos for:– Castlevania Bloodlines and Sega Genesis Model 1 Collector’s Spectacular– So Much Super, CGR Reviews Super NT Super Nintendo and Super Turrican– Fire Emblem Awakening Review and Sega Nomad vs. Nintendo 3DS XL– Ballzified: Panasonic 3DO Collector’s Review SpectacularBehind the Scenes and Making-Of Videos