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The Glory of Gable's

Deluxe Hardcover Edition
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Description

Once upon a department store, Gable's was the place to shop, eat, meet, and be seen in downtown Altoona, Pennsylvania. Now, the classic store has come back to life in the pages of this one-of-a-kind book. For the first time, the whole true story of Gable's, its leaders, its employees, and the shoppers who loved it has been told, complete with secrets and inside stories from those who knew it best. You'll never forget this trip through a century of retail history, from the store's humble beginnings to its glory days to the thrilling fight to save it from going out of business. Hundreds of rare photos and images, never before gathered in one place, will take you back to the people and moments that made Gable's great, and carry you forward to a modern-day reunion of Gable's employees and a VIP tour inside the Gable's buildings as they stand today, complete with yesterday's treasures. Discover mysteries and surprises that have never been revealed to the general public until now. Relive the story of a lifetime on a magical journey straight out of your favorite memories and dreams. If you've ever longed to return to the department store where you always felt at home, or you just crave a simpler, sweeter place where the malteds are always delicious and the customer is always right, step inside. You're invited to the grand reopening of the store that comes to life every time we remember...The Glory of Gable's! *This deluxe edition features full-color photos and graphics throughout. Also available in a discount black-and-white edition.

Author Biography:

Author and editor Robert Jeschonek grew up in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, lived for years in Altoona, and has made it his mission to keep the rich history and culture of the region alive in his writing. His books and stories include Long Live Glosser's, Christmas at Glosser's, Easter at Glosser's, Halloween at Glosser's, Death by Polka, Fear of Rain, and Penn Traffic Forever, all set in and around Johnstown and Cambria County. He's written a lot of other cool stuff, too, including Star Trek and Doctor Who fiction and Batman comics. His young adult fantasy novel, My Favorite Band Does Not Exist, won a Forward National Literature Award and was named a top ten first novel for youth by Booklist magazine. His work has been published around the world in over a hundred books, e-books, and audio books. You can find out more about them at www.piepresspublishing.com and www.thefictioneer.com or by looking up his name on Facebook, Twitter, or Google. Cover artist and graphic designer Ben Baldwin is a self-taught freelance artist from the UK who works with a combination of traditional media, photography, and digital art programs. He has been shortlisted for the British Fantasy Award for Best Artist for the last six years and has also been shortlisted for the British Science Fiction Association Award for Best Artist. In 2013, he won "Best Artist of the Year" in the annual This Is Horror Awards. You can find out more about Ben and his work at www.benbaldwin.co.uk and https: //www.facebook.com/pages/Ben- Baldwin/343132594365 Philip Balko is an internationally published and award-winning portrait and wedding photographer. When not engaged in providing personalized custom-designed photographic art for his individual and commercial clients, Phil can be found wandering local hills, valleys, and towns, recording the daily life and natural beauty of the Allegheny Highlands. Phil's commissioned work can be found at www.philipbalko.com and his landscapes and lightscapes can be viewed at www.laurelight.com.
Release date NZ
October 20th, 2016
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Contributors
  • By (photographer) Philip Balko
  • Cover design or artwork by Ben Baldwin
Pages
312
Dimensions
216x279x19
ISBN-13
9780998109732
Product ID
26273218

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