On this page, will be listed the publications that I have found the most helpful and informative.
The people who have written these books, have put in a lot of time and effort to bring us collectors the most information possible about our hobby.
Just click on each book to go to their personal web sites
1). The Original Collector’s Price Guide to PEZ
I find this book to be the most used of all the books I have! John Laspina updates his price guide every year to reflect the changes in prices, and also to update all of the new Pez out on the market.
This is also the guide that most of the larger dealers use to price Pez on the web sites and at shows.
I have the priviledge of having John’s price guide for sale here on my web site for $17.50 including shipping.
2). COLLECTORS GUIDE TO PEZ (3rd edition)
Shawn Peterson has traveled all through the USA, and Europe speaking with collectors, and taking pictures of some of the most noted collections in our hobby.
Shawn’s 3 books give the best examples of some of the many variations that exist in our hobby, along with prices and descriptions of all kinds of Pez related items.I personaly find Shawn’s book to be invaluable to me as I am always looking for new Pez to collect.
Shawn has also released a smaller carry along version of his book, WARMANS PEZ FIELD GUIDE.
3.) COLLECTING PEZ
This book has been in print for a while, and is probably the book that I go to the most on vintage Pez to check to see if dispensers have the correct stems, IMC numbers or patent numbers. David also has a section containing a color chart for stems that is very useful.
David Welch did a great job putting together the history of Pez and the Haas family. There are sections on paper work, advertising, dispenser time lines and all of the things that as a collector you need to know. You do have to remember that this book has been around for a while and will not have current pez listed. But if you are a true collector of Pez, you need to have a copy of David’s book in your library.
Please do not mind the condition of this book, you can tell it gets used!
4.) PEZ COLLECTORS NEWS
This Monthly publication is out together by Richard (Richie) Belyski, and lists most of the larger dealers, sales adds, a great variation section, an up to date production check list Etc. Etc. Etc.( the list goes on).
I have been getting this publication for years now and am always happy when it comes in the mail. The sections on new releases and sightings is well up to date and Richie does a fantastic job of keeping us all up on the hobby we all love. Well worth the $21.00 for a subscription!
