Date: Thu, 12 Sep 1996 08:53:33 +0000 From: Kristie Faber To: balloon@fooledya.com Subject: Re: balloon-d Digest V96 #230 In reponse to recent posts regarding new books by Marvin Hardy Pioneer has recently published three new Balloon Magic books. Balloon Magic books are available from Qualatex distributors. The Balloon Magic Advanced 260Q Figures book is fresh from the printer, so it may take a couple of weeks for it to make its way to your distributor. In Summary: Balloon Magic Advanced 260Q Figures By Marvin L. Hardy * 102-page, spiral-bound * step-by-step guide to advanced balloon figure tying * features easy-to-follow instructions for 29 advanced figures * high-quality photographs for each step * Mermaid, Astronaut, Poodle on a Motorcycle, Panther, Tyrannosaurus Rex * builds on the twists and figures presented in the Balloon Magic 260Q Figures book * takes twisting to the advanced level with more intricate figures Balloon Magic 260Q Figures By Marvin L. Hardy * 155-page, spiral-bound * step-by-step guide to balloon figure tying * features easy-to-follow instructions for 55 figures * high-quality photographs for each step * starts out basic, such as a teddy bear, and goes all the way to advanced, like the motorcycle with a kickstand * an updated version of the Balloon Magic - A Complete Guide to Balloon Figure Tying hardback book by Hardy and replaces it in the Qualatex library * hardback book was first published in 1983 new techniques and better ways to give instructions improvements made to many of the figures Balloon Magic 321Q Figures By Marvin L. Hardy * 52-page, spiral-bound * step-by-step guide to 321Q balloon figure tying * easy-to-follow instructions for 13 figures * high-quality photographs for each step * pumpkin, apple, dragonfly, helicopter, eyeballs, and more I hope that helps answer your questions.