It covers stereo views, stereoscopes, Tru-Vue films, View-Master reels and other 3-D visuals. A section also includes estimated values for each entry. A detailed listing for stereo views covers topics such as astronomy, costumes, exotic locations, and personalities. Author John Waldsmith also provides biographical sketches of the leading publishers and photographers of stereoscopic visuals, and explains how to care for the images. 

Within the Modern Era chapter the subheadings include: Tru-Vue, Novelviews, View-Master single reels, V-M commercial reels, V-M 3-reel packets, V-M talking 3-reel sets, special V-M sets, WWII military training reels plus other 3-D Commercial Products. Current values for each item are included. 

An interesting book, a valuable reference book, STEREO VIEWS lists chapters such as: History of Stereography; Collecting Stereo Views & Stereoscopic Viewers; Care, Condition & Dates of Stereo Views; Leading Photographers & Publishers; Evaluating Stereo Views; Boxed Sets; and the Modern Era of 3-D Visual Collectibles. 

This 270 page book comes in four color soft cover, is beautifully produced on acid-free paper, and is profusely illustrated with mostly side-by-side stereo images. Many of you already know John Waldsmith as co-founder of the National Stereoscopic Association, and as a full time dealer in antique graphics. Easy to read, and an excellent reference book for any 3-D library.