"The-Vug.com Quarterly Magazine: Director's Cut" is an artfully designed, hardcover book measuring a generous 12 x 9 inches, with 324 full color pages reprinting the complete 16 issue print run of The-Vug.com Quarterly Magazine. It also boasts bonus features, new photos and content, and insightful commentary detailing the creation of this popular mineral digest.




Large page format allows for beautiful, uninterrupted graphics, two pages from the magazine per page. All sixteen issues of the magazine are reprinted, re-edited, along with issue by issue commentary, behind the scenes information and additional content, complementing the original articles.





The book contains several articles by Editor Justin Zzyzx, along with the following authors:
Jolyon Ralph, Alfredo Petrov, John Cornish, Joe Dorris, Marcus Origlieri, Chris Tucker, Peter Modreski, Frank Daniels,Glenn Worthington, Mike Streeter, Franklin Roberts, Jeff Scovil, Chris Wright, Wendell Wilson, Scott Kleine, Si and Ann Frazier, Stretch Young, Frank de Wit, Yinan Wang, Stephen Anderson, Mike Walter, Chris Stefano, Gary Maddox, Vandall King, Rick Kennedy, Tomasz Praszkier, Len Pisciotta, Jake Slagle, Mark Mauthner, Blake Barnett, Ray Hill and Ernst Schnaitmann.


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PRE-ORDERS END FEBRUARY 5TH FOR THIS BOOK!!! (Due to the high demand and limited print run, we anticipate selling out during the 2012 Tucson Gem Show event season. So those of you at home, who do not travel to Arizona in February, please make sure to reserve your copy online, before FEBRUARY 5TH!)

Books available for in person pickup Feb 6th-12th 
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"By popular demand, here is your chance to own the entire four year print run of this beloved mineral show publication. Every issue is reprinted in its entirety, maintaining the original format and integrity of the magazine.  Additionally, BRAND NEW notes and commentary have been added, giving readers an insight into both the inspiration and personalities behind the making of a quarterly trade digest."

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West Coast Gem & Mineral Show – the Fall Edition!

by Robyn Hawk on November 16, 2011

So - just as I was getting excited about attending the Fall edition of the West Coast Gem & Mineral Show, I took a fall and was unable to attend!   However, I couldn't let you down - so I got this quick report from Regina Aumente, Assistant Show Manager at Martin Zinn Expositions...Thank You Regina!


Fall West Coast Gem & Mineral Show!

The first fall West Coast Gem & Mineral Show held at the Holiday Inn-Orange County Airport attracted 67 vendors from California and across the country. 


Attendance figures are hard to calculate, as there are multiple entrances to the hotel, and no entrance fee or registration required.  


However judging by the full parking lot and crowded halls and ballrooms, the show was well attended.  Many dealers reported record sales.  

Items offered for sale included a wide array of minerals, fossils, gems, finished jewelry, beads, and findings.  First-time mineral dealers included Capistrano Mining, Elemental Creations, and African Arts & Minerals.  Terrific bargains were to be found in Kristalle's wholesale "blowout" area.   


Unique gift items were available from many dealers.  Mike Woodward Photography, offered fine art-quality photos of minerals and fossils.  Carroll Originals sold hand-made gem trees, as well as gem cactus, flowers, and creations on glass and pottery.  JK Stone featured marble bowls and vases from China.  Empire Gems International displayed a 6-foot tall obelisk of lapis, and several dealers offered impressive quartz crystals from Brazil.

The West Coast Gem & Mineral Show will be back in Santa Ana this Spring - May 11-13, 2012 with even more vendors.  Mark your calendar now!!!





About MZExpos:
Martin Zinn Expositions, LLC operates Trade Shows designed to provide selling opportunities to dealers selling mineral specimens, fossil specimens, lapidary material, gemstones, jewelry, and other nature related materials.
http://www.mzexpos.com

If you are on Facebook - stop by and support the Martin Zinn Expositions Facebook page!

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New "Simply" Series from Lark Crafts! …and Giveaway!

September 26, 2011

I have to say I am “charmed” to review this fabulous group of fun, classy and economically priced books from Lark Crafts new “Simply” series…Each book (or pamphlet as Lark describes them) holds 20 jewelry making projects and the really nce thing is t…

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Downey, CA: 2011 Delvers Gem & Mineral Show

September 12, 2011

Delvers Gem & Mineral Society has been a constant in the Downey community for decades and the annual show has grown by leaps and bounds!  I was especially excited to see a cool spot with my friendthe Plant Lady – Nancy BirdThis year the club a…

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Better Know Your Hammer…Wendy Edsall-Kerwin

August 26, 2011

If you have been involved in the Metals scene, you have undoubtedly seen or heard of Wendy Edsall-Kerwin and her Hammermarks blog.”Wendy Edsall-Kerwin’s journey to become a full-time jewelry and metals artist. Here you can find my inspirations, mo…

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Beading: 20 Great Weekend Projects & GIVEAWAY!

August 25, 2011

I recently received a really fun group of Lark Books – first up a re-release.The Weekend Crafter was a series that included everything from mosaics to basketry to stained glass the issue that we are looking at today is Beading: 20 Great Weekend Project…

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In My Mailbox: Jackpot or CraftPot!!!!

July 23, 2011

In My Mailbox is a book blog meme that was started a couple years ago by The Story Siren’s blog.  In her words:” What it all came down to was this: I get books to read and then ultimately share my thoughts about with my readers. As much as I …

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Best Show of the Season: West Coast Gem & Mineral Show

May 22, 2011

Just got home from the West Coast Gem & Mineral Show – WOW!!! It is so good to see this show in SoCal again – thriving!This show has always been one of the most popular shows in SoCal.  The last couple years have seen it change locations,…

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Best Show of the Season: West Coast Gem & Mineral Show

May 22, 2011

Just got home from the West Coast Gem & Mineral Show – WOW!!! 

It is so good to see this show in SoCal again – thriving!

This show has always been one of the most popular shows in SoCal.  The last couple years have seen it change locations, canc…

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Exotic Gems, Volume 2: 400+ Photos of Gems!

May 17, 2011

Exotic Gems, Volume 2:   How to Identify and Buy Alexandrite, Andalusite, Chrysoberyl Cat’s-eye, Kyanite, Common Opal, Fire Opal, Dinosaur Gembone, Tsavorite, Rhodolite & Other Garnetsby Renee Newman, GGThese Exotic Gems book are fast b…

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