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Matchbook cover, World War II, Uncle Sam. A "matchcover", or "matchbook cover", is a thin cardboard covering that folds over match sticks in a "book" or "pack" of matches. Covers have been used as a form of advertising since 1894, two years after they were patented, and since then, have attracted people who enjoy the hobby of collecting.
The "matchstick men" reference is to the paintings of Salford artist L. S. Lowry. [ 12] "Pictures of Matchstick Men" is featured in Men in Black 3, in a scene set in 1969 at Andy Warhol 's Factory. It is also featured in the computer game Mafia III, set in 1968, where it can be heard on the radio.
In short, is a box that contains safety matches made of wooden sticks or cardboard stripes. It commonly has a coarse striking surface on one edge for lighting the matches contained inside. Matchboxes generally measure 5 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm. For some applications matchbooks have replaced matchboxes. It is generally used to carry matches in the pocket ...
Matchstick Men is a 2003 black comedy film [5] directed by Ridley Scott and based on Eric Garcia's 2002 novel of the same name. The film stars Nicolas Cage , Sam Rockwell , and Alison Lohman . The film premiered on September 2, 2003 at the 60th Venice International Film Festival and was released in the United States on September 12, 2003.
Ring. (1974) Matchbook. (1975) Dreams So Real. (1976) Matchbook is an album by guitarist Ralph Towner and vibraphonist Gary Burton, recorded over two days in July 1974 and released on ECM the following year. [1]
This category is for images of book covers for works by American writer Ray Bradbury. Media in category "Ray Bradbury book cover images" The following 44 files are in this category, out of 44 total.
This category is for images of book covers for works by South African novelist Wilbur Smith. Media in category "Wilbur Smith book cover images" The following 33 files are in this category, out of 33 total.
Star Wars Kenner Vintage 1977 to 1985 Complete Lot of 102 Figures. Price on eBay: $38,500. Though the original Star Wars movie was released in 1977, the toy line thrived throughout the 1980s ...