An overview and price guide that includes a brief history of clock making, provides information on clock types, and describes representative clocks from small and leading American clock makers. Thoroughly though often fuzzily illustrated with b&w photographs, with a section of 50 color photos documenting clocks from regulators to a novelty "Shmoo" model. The authors are inveterate collectors who have also written guides to subjects such as country furniture, oak furniture, and antiquing in England. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)