Kaleidscopes in the 1980s

 

  Cozy Baker. Through the Kaleidoscope... and Beyond (1987) Second, expanded edition of a catalogue of US kaleidoscope makers and vendors in the 1980s. Some history of the toy, including a copy of the inventor’s patent application. Some colour plates, a handful of nicely done black and white drawings, and photos of most of the artisans. The book seems to be a vanity project by Ms Baker. No doubt useful for kaleidoscope fans at the time, and possibly useful for anyone wanting to write a history. Printed on heavy paper in a well-made cloth case. The colour plates are well printed, but do not add as much information as I would like. Not a keeper. **