A book for those who bleed green
Ask any diehard Deere collector and they’ll
tell you they "bleed green" when it comes to John Deere memorabilia.
The soon-to-be-released book John Deere Collectibles written by
The Green Girl (a.k.a. Brenda Kruse) may become a must-have for JD fans. At $24.95 retail,
this 128-page book published by MBI/Motorbooks
should be on bookstore shelves in early January. In fact, Amazon.com is already accepting preorders.
The 8.5 by 11 inch hardcover book showcases more than 1,000 pieces of
memorabilia in 200-plus color photographs. The coffee-table-quality book makes an
excellent gift for your favorite collector and an invaluable resource for any collection.
As a result of extensive and exhaustive research into the history of
Deere, its people, its products, its collectibles, and even its related companies and
connections, this book is chock-full of informative dates and details that will help solve
many of your memorabilia mysteries. Colorful pages, educational text, and beautiful
photography take you on a tour of the vast variety of John Deere memorabilia and
collectibles ranging in age from the late 1800s to recently released items.
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Do you bleed green?
Take this Top 10 Test to gauge your
"green" qualities.
Do you wear a John Deere belt
buckle to church?
Do you have a "green and
yellow" theme in your master bathroom?
Do you have a lighted John Deere
sign hanging in the bedroom for romantic reasons?
Do you sing karaoke to the country
song "John Deere Green?"
Do you always carry a John Deere
pen and/or pocketknife?
Do you brush your teeth in front
of a John Deere mirror?
Do you send out Christmas cards
with a John Deere theme?
Do you have any children named
John?
Do you drink coffee out of a John
Deere mug?
Do you go "Deere"
hunting year-round?
If you answered YES to all 10,
you’re as GREEN AS GRASS. If you answered YES to 5 or more, you’re GREEN AROUND
THE GILLS. If you answered YES to less than 5, you’re GOING GREEN.
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Bleeding
Green
By the book |
Chapter 1
Bleeding Green: A Collector’s
Phenomenon. Including a Collector Profile & "Dating by the Deer" Guide. |
Chapter 2
Promotional Items: Trinkets &
Treasures from a Promotional Powerhouse. Including Watch Fobs, Belt Buckles, Signs,
Thermometers, Matchbooks, & More. |
Chapter 3
Catchall: Unique Antiques. Including Work Badges,
Service Pins, Related Companies, Anniversary Items, Deere Day, Etc. |
Chapter 4
Ephemera: Leaving A Paper Trail.
Including Books, Furrow Magazines, Catalogs, Brochures, Letterhead, Pocket ledgers,
Calendars, Postcards, Posters, Annual Reports. |
Chapter 5
Antique Iron: Parts & Pieces of
the Past. Including Wrenches, Planter Lids, Cast-Iron Seats, Oil Cans, Parts Boxes. |
Chapter 6
Toys: Honey, I Shrunk the John Deere. Including
Scale-Model Tractors & Implements, Pedal Tractors, Bicycles, Kids Toys & Games. |
And
there's more!
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Text © 2000
Brenda Kruse; Photos © 2000 Nick Cedar unless indicated otherwise. |