Book excerpt: Who would have thought that Pixiewares produced by the Holt-Howard Company in the 1950s and 1960s would eventually become one of the hottest items in today's collectible marketplace? Well, that's exactly what happened. Pixiewares are now cherished by collectors and are selling for big money. This first-ever price and identification guide brings you all the Pixiewares condiment jars and related items in full-colour photos, complete with detailed descriptions and current values. Accompanying the Pixiewares are other items made by Holt-Howard, including the company's famous cats, the Red Rooster "COQ Rouge" dinnerware set, animal and figural collectibles and the Christmas line. If you're a collector or dealer of Pixiewares and related items, you will find this book immensely valuable. The more than 400 full colour photos will help you identify items that you have or find, and the accurate and current prices will help you determine a good selling or buying price.