{"title":"Tim Zinser","description":"\u003cp\u003eTIM ZINSER is a knife enthusiast and collector and co-author of \u003cem\u003eSwitchblades of Italy\u003c\/em\u003e, described as the first comprehensive publication about Italian switchblade knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTim Zinser’s books are published by Turner Publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-new-releases\"\u003eNew Releases\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/award-winning-books\"\u003eAward-Winning Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"switchblades-of-italy","title":"Switchblades of Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book starts the reader on a journey through time, with a short history of folding knives, leading to the evolution of the first switchblade. Progressing through time, wonderful photos illustrate the descriptions of switchblades. Throughout the book, highlighted sections showcase specific details that will be most helpful to collectors. Also included are facts about knifemakers styles, patterns, tang stamps, and a complete illustrated glossary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents Include: The first ever comprehensive publication about Italian switchblade knives, featuring knives and history from the late 1700s to the 1970s. Pictured within this hardbound book are nearly 200 beautiful photos and ephemera of the most unique and rarest Italian switchblades. Actual-size photos span more than two centuries of knifemaking history. Also pictured are catalog pages and advertisements, as well as historical photos. Extensive research has gone into this book to present never-before-published information which clears up and dispels many myths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntire sections are dedicated to the most sought-after knifemaking companies, such as: Latama Coricama Mauro Mario Details about the knifemakers and businessmen involved behind the knives reveal who the major players shaping the switchblade industry and who made knives for other companies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWe earn a commission for purchases made through the following links.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/1620454106\/ref=nosim?tag=tpcecomm-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003c!-- bookshop-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/book\/9781620454107\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Bookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/bookshop-buylink --\u003e","brand":"Tim Zinser, Dan Fuller, Neal Punchard, Ben Saltzman","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43456732332248,"sku":"9781563119330","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43456732365016,"sku":"9781620454107","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/7786\/8475\/files\/AmazonFC_switchblades_of_italy_AmazonFC_mockup_v2_1667416038_6a694857-5e4e-4ca4-b22c-0644fde122ad.jpg?v=1791059136"}],"url":"https:\/\/turnerpublishing.com\/collections\/author-tim-zinser.oembed","provider":"Turner Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}