A limited edition coffee table book that will take you back in time
to turn-of-the-century Spring Lake
and one of the Jersey Shore's most charming and beautiful eras

Spring Lake, Revisited

~ A Portrait Of The Victorian Era At The Jersey Shore ~

~ Featuring The Schreck Collection of Postcards and Photographs ~

by Patrick Smith

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Foreword by editor and publisher George C. Valente • Introduction by Patrick Smith

Click here to see a sampling of images from the book.

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RECENT REVIEWS:

What a magnificent book and tribute to Spring Lake! I can't see how anyone who lives in Spring Lake or has some connection to it wouldn't want a copy of his/her own to look at and display. The bibliography was a pleasant surprise and a big plus for anyone who wants to check out more about the town. I also like the organization of the table of contents. And what a tribute to your vision again—to bring a collection of old postcards alive and recreate some of the past of one of our most beautiful New Jersey towns.
—Frank Finale, author of "To The Shore Once More," To The Shore Once More, Volume II," and "A Gull's Story"

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$50.00
Actual size: 12 1/4" x 12 1/4"
Hardcover with protective translucent dust jacket, 208 pages
ISBN: 0-9632906-5-7

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This limited-edition, oversized volume features more than 200 full color photographs of Spring Lake's Victorian era, a time of decorum and manners, grand hotels and magnificent mansions, and parasol strolls along the boardwalk.

Over three years in the making, each of Spring Lake, Revisited's images have been carefully preserved and digitally enhanced to reveal the ultimate view into Spring Lake's glorious past.

Author Patrick Smith (grandson of William Schreck, the one-time owner of The Sandpiper Hotel) presents his grandfather's collection of photographs with informative descriptions of each image that bring Spring Lake's past to life while revealing many details that are telling of the era. Smith's critical study of the photographs dissects the images as though they were paintings, pointing out all of the details and real life happenings of 100 years ago that reveal the humanity of the time.

Most of the scenes you'll view in this beautiful, haunting folio are now gone forever. Its eight chapters include:

• Panoramic Views of the town
• On the Beach and Boardwalk
• A Visual Walking Tour Around the Lake
• The Grand Hotels
• Churches and Houses of Worship
• Public Buildings and Private Clubs
• Mansions and Other Private Homes
• Street Scenes Around Town

Spring Lake, Revisited is a visual time machine that will take you back to one of the Jersey Shore's most enchanting towns and eras. It is a window into the past, a vision now preserved for future generations. Gorgeously printed and bound to the highest standards, Spring Lake, Revisited is a book that you, your family, and friends will treasure for years to come.

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A Luxurious Collector's Edition, Beautifully Printed And Bound, With Many Features Not Found In Most Books...
• Oversized (12 1/4” x 12 1/4”) to enhance your reading and viewing experience
• Luxurious, raised embossed cover
• Precious 22 kt gold type and accents, stamped on the covers and spine, adding distinctive, classic beauty
• Superbly printed on archival quality, acid-neutral paper that will not yellow with time
• Exquisite hand-sewn binding (Smyth-sewn), inspected at every stage, for extra strength and durability throughout the years
• Special translucent protective dustjacket for shelf storage

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WHERE TO PURCHASE
"Spring Lake, Revisited" is available at major book stores and your local book store as well as art galleries, gift shops, and various locations at the Jersey Shore. Please click on "Where To Purchase" for more information.

ORDER FIRST EDITIONS DIRECT FROM THE PUBLISHER
A limited number of first editions are available from the publisher. The price is $50.00 + $3.50 sales tax and $3.00 for shipping and handling, totaling $56.50. Your book will be shipped upon receipt of your order.

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