This delightful guide to collecting plastic antiques for fun and profit is choc full of over 200 fabulous photographs and plenty of very useful information about natural, semi-synthetic, and synthetic plastics. It includes a concise history of plastics, items for the home, smoking, and drinking; jewelry and accessories; toys and more, as well as a glossary of plastics terms. Written with a lighthearted touch by a passionate collector, it has practical tips on identifying and caring for plastics and includes current value ranges. This book is a must for new and established collectors alike.