The most comprehensive book on preserving every type of collectible -- from the sentimental to the valuable -- from the Smithsonian's Senior Conservator. <P> For both the serious collector and the sometimes sentimentalist, <I>Saving Stuff</I> explains -- in plain language -- how you can use the techniques of museum professionals to keep your prized possessions in mint condition. <P> You do not need deep pockets or oodles of time: using Don Williams's simple instructions, you can preserve anything quickly and inexpensively. In <I>Saving Stuff,</I> he demystifies preservation and presents easy, foolproof methods anyone can use to save nearly everything, including: <P> <UL TYPE=DISC> <LI>Photographs -- in print and digital form <LI>Stuff only a parent could love -- from baby teeth to old blankets and first artworks <LI>Furniture -- whether it's painted, varnished, or upholstered <LI>Family heirlooms -- from silver to rugs to wedding dresses <LI>Sports and political memorabilia -- trading cards, posters, equipment, buttons, stickers <LI>Attic leftovers -- scrapbooks, military uniforms, medals <LI>Musical instruments <LI>Fine art -- oil paintings, etchings, lithographs <LI>Printed matter -- comic books, magazines, old letters <LI>And much, much more </UL> <P> With step-by-step instructions, detailed illustrations, tips for making the things you use every day last, and stories about how the Smithsonian takes care of our national treasures, <I>Saving Stuff</I> is the only book you need to take care of the stuff you love. <P>