Wham-O Super-Book: Celebrating 60 Years Inside the Fun Factory!

by Tim Walsh and Tim Walsh

Book Overview

Wham-O's irresistible toys practically define childhood for an entire generation. The Frisbee, Hula Hoop, SuperBall, Slip 'N Slide, Silly String, and Hacky Sack are all cherished companions that... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811864456
• ISBN13: 9780811864459
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Length: 181 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Flashback Fun

If you ever owned a frisbee, super-elastic bubble plastic or a super-ball... this book's for you. A great nostalgic look back at all things Wham-O. I gave this to my wife for Christmas and we spent and hour just reading, laughing and yelling "I had that"!

Oh, so many happy days remembered!

I didn't even need my afternoon cup of coffee after reading this book...I was just totally energized, like the first time I bounced a Super Ball! A very fun read.

WHAM-O...who knew?

In a recent interview the author of this book said that if a book author or musician sold as many products as Wham-O did, they would be in halls of fame, but the story behind the company has been largely ignored, until now. I'm from the area where Wham-O was founded an I had no idea about the company. I remember the goofy commercials and the wacky products. But who knew that the company had such an interesting history? The book's design takes its cue from the colorful packaging of the past and sets the mood for a fun, informative and thoroughly enjoyable book. If you have a "big kid" on your list who is a little old for getting actual toys, (ahem, I'm looking at you, Dad...) then get this book and make his/her day!

You'll love this super fun, Super-Book!

Toy enthusiasts, young and old, will love Wham-O Super-Book! This fun and fascinating look into the amazing world of Wham-O reminds us that having fun is one of the best parts of life. A child at heart, I bought this book for my own personal collection but plan on buying additional copies as gifts. The visuals are fantastic too. Another great book by Tim Walsh that leaves you with a happy heart for sure.

Awesome! Get this book and crack open your childhood!

I loved this book! IT's SUPER! I was apparently a WHAM-O addict in my youth... I identified so many products! SuperElasticBubblePlastic, Super Stuff, Water Wiggle, Slip'N'Slide, Frisbee, Super Balls, Hacky Sack... just to name a few. Either I bought them because they were priced at "allowance" level, or I begged my parents until they relented. Much to their chagrin due to scraped elbows and knees, stained or melted carpet, furniture varnish ruined, or windows smashed. Oh well, childhood was not so "safe" then but I survived with a big grin! Wonder layout, graphics, ads, photos, stories and anecdotes about the company's full history and the time line of the products: winners, losers and lethal categories. For kids of ALL AGES... toys 'n'n stuff from the 60s, 70s, 80s and later! More info and teasers about the book can be seen at the author's website here: http://www.theplaymakers.com/WHAM-O/SUPERBOOK.html