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An American Girl Anthology

Finding Ourselves in the Pleasant Company Universe

Edición de Justine Orlovsky-Schnitzler, KC Hysmith ...

Series series Cultures of Childhood
Winner of the 2026 Susan Koppleman Award for Best Anthology, Multi-Authored, or Edited Book in Feminist Studies in Popular and American Culture awarded by the Popular Culture AssociationContributions by Mary Berman, Mary M. Burke, Abigail C. Fine, Juliette Holder, KC Hysmith, Mackenzie Kwok, Esther Martin, Hannah Matthews, Janine B. Napierkowski, Justine Orlovsky-Schnitzler, Samantha Pickette, ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

Winner of the 2026 Susan Koppleman Award for Best Anthology, Multi-Authored, or Edited Book in Feminist Studies in Popular and American Culture awarded by the Popular Culture AssociationContributions by Mary Berman, Mary M. Burke, Abigail C. Fine, Juliette Holder, KC Hysmith, Mackenzie Kwok, Esther Martin, Hannah Matthews, Janine B. Napierkowski, Justine Orlovsky-Schnitzler, Samantha Pickette,
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Make Cloth Dolls

A Foolproof Way to Sew Fabric Friends

de Terese Cato ...

Create dolls with personality from head to toe with tips from the self-taught artist, weaver, woodworker, and author of Needle Felting.A step-by-step visual guide to making a lighthearted and charming collectible for the doll-lovers you know! Bring these endearing characters to life with patterns you can personalize for a chef, gardener, knitter, mother, scrapbooker, shopper, or lover of all ... Leer más

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Create dolls with personality from head to toe with tips from the self-taught artist, weaver, woodworker, and author of Needle Felting.A step-by-step visual guide to making a lighthearted and charming collectible for the doll-lovers you know! Bring these endearing characters to life with patterns you can personalize for a chef, gardener, knitter, mother, scrapbooker, shopper, or lover of all
... Leer más
THE ART OF MINIATURE DOLL MAKING: Step-by-Step for Beginners

de Curtis Seth ...

"The Art of Miniature Doll Making: Step-by-Step for Beginners" is an immersive and instructive journey into the captivating world of crafting exquisite miniature dolls. This comprehensive guide is thoughtfully designed to empower beginners with the skills and knowledge they need to create enchanting miniature figures from scratch. ... Leer más

$12.07 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

"The Art of Miniature Doll Making: Step-by-Step for Beginners" is an immersive and instructive journey into the captivating world of crafting exquisite miniature dolls. This comprehensive guide is thoughtfully designed to empower beginners with the skills and knowledge they need to create enchanting miniature figures from scratch.
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Barbie and Ruth

The Story of the World's Most Famous Doll and the Woman Who Created Her

de Robin Gerber ...

“Barbie and her creator, the sharp-elbowed gal who built the biggest toy company, have a story to tell.” —TimeBarbie and Ruth is the remarkable true story of the world’s most famous toy and the woman who created her. It is a fascinating account of how one visionary woman and her product changed an industry and sparked a lasting debate about women’s roles. At once a business book, a colorful ... Leer más

$9.49 USD

“Barbie and her creator, the sharp-elbowed gal who built the biggest toy company, have a story to tell.” —TimeBarbie and Ruth is the remarkable true story of the world’s most famous toy and the woman who created her. It is a fascinating account of how one visionary woman and her product changed an industry and sparked a lasting debate about women’s roles. At once a business book, a colorful
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You Don't Own Me

The Court Battles That Exposed Barbie's Dark Side

de Orly Lobel ...

“A hair-raising account of a Barbie Dreamhouse-size Jarndyce and Jarndyce.”—Jill Lepore, The New YorkerThis provocative work spotlights the legal battles between behemoth Mattel and audacious MGA over incredibly successful toys and the ownership of an idea. Law professor Orly Lobel deeply researched this riveting story, interviewing those involved, to draw attention to the contentious debate over ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

“A hair-raising account of a Barbie Dreamhouse-size Jarndyce and Jarndyce.”—Jill Lepore, The New YorkerThis provocative work spotlights the legal battles between behemoth Mattel and audacious MGA over incredibly successful toys and the ownership of an idea. Law professor Orly Lobel deeply researched this riveting story, interviewing those involved, to draw attention to the contentious debate over
... Leer más
The Arthur Machen Collection

de Arthur Machen ...

Arthur Machen was a Welsh author and mystic of the 1890s and early 20th century. He is best known for his influential supernatural, fantasy, and horror fiction. His novella The Great God Pan has garnered a reputation as a classic of horror, with Stephen King describing it as "Maybe the best [horror story] in the English language."The Arthur Machen Collection reveals a mind of fascinating depth and ... Leer más

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Arthur Machen was a Welsh author and mystic of the 1890s and early 20th century. He is best known for his influential supernatural, fantasy, and horror fiction. His novella The Great God Pan has garnered a reputation as a classic of horror, with Stephen King describing it as "Maybe the best [horror story] in the English language."The Arthur Machen Collection reveals a mind of fascinating depth and
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The Toys That Made Us: Polly Pocket

An Unauthorized History of Mattel's Micro Moneymaker

de Maude Campbell, Amy Greenbank ...

Polly Pocket was a toy that took the big world of dolls and put it in a tiny compact. Now The Toys That Made Us: Polly Pocket takes the big world of toy making into a little book.Within its pages is the history of a line that revolutionized the toy shelves from its inception and release in the 90s to its resurgence nearly a decade later, all the way to its ongoing legacy as a toy of infinite ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

Polly Pocket was a toy that took the big world of dolls and put it in a tiny compact. Now The Toys That Made Us: Polly Pocket takes the big world of toy making into a little book.Within its pages is the history of a line that revolutionized the toy shelves from its inception and release in the 90s to its resurgence nearly a decade later, all the way to its ongoing legacy as a toy of infinite
... Leer más
Anatomy of a Doll

The Fabric Sculptor's Handbook

de Susanna Oroyan ...

"At last! A complete book on doll design and soft sculpture has been written." —Virginia Robertson, designer and publisherMaster dollmaker Susanna Oroyan gives you the definitive book on fabric sculpting. Anatomy of a Doll is packed with an abundance of exquisite photographs that capture the best work from dollmakers today. Detailed step-by-step illustrations for an incredible variety of cloth ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

"At last! A complete book on doll design and soft sculpture has been written." —Virginia Robertson, designer and publisherMaster dollmaker Susanna Oroyan gives you the definitive book on fabric sculpting. Anatomy of a Doll is packed with an abundance of exquisite photographs that capture the best work from dollmakers today. Detailed step-by-step illustrations for an incredible variety of cloth
... Leer más
British Dolls of the 1950s

de Susan Brewer ...

Photos, descriptions, and fascinating history for dedicated doll collectors.In the 1950s, a new material—plastic—revolutionized the doll trade and made dolls affordable for people of all classes. This book focuses specifically on British dolls of that decade, offering not only useful information for collectors but a glimpse into the history and culture that surrounded these cherished toys.Along ... Leer más

$8.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Photos, descriptions, and fascinating history for dedicated doll collectors.In the 1950s, a new material—plastic—revolutionized the doll trade and made dolls affordable for people of all classes. This book focuses specifically on British dolls of that decade, offering not only useful information for collectors but a glimpse into the history and culture that surrounded these cherished toys.Along
... Leer más
Toys, Games, and Action Figure Collectibles of the 1970s: Volume II Grizzly Adams to Play-Doh

Toys, Games, and Action Figure Collectibles of the 1970s, #2

de Jonathon Jones ...

Series Libro 2 - Toys, Games, and Action Figure Collectibles of the 1970s
With over 550 pictures and over 75 categories that cover boy and girl toys both, this is the second book in a series that will help to define what 70s playtime was all about. From action figures to general toys to games, this guidebook will give visual examples as well as a checklist on a wide variety of items that were produced during this fantastic decade. Whether you're a collector or someone ... Leer más

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With over 550 pictures and over 75 categories that cover boy and girl toys both, this is the second book in a series that will help to define what 70s playtime was all about. From action figures to general toys to games, this guidebook will give visual examples as well as a checklist on a wide variety of items that were produced during this fantastic decade. Whether you're a collector or someone
... Leer más
Designing the Doll

From Concept to Construction

de Susanna Oroyan ...

The author of Anatomy of a Doll "gives us a gift by distilling the spirits found in doll/figure art . . . then explains the fundamentals to pave the way" (Barbara Campbell, editor of Soft Dolls & Animals!).Advance your dollmaking skills with this in-depth guide by master-dollmaker Susanna Oroyan! Susanna introduces you to her concept of "imaginative engineering" with a collection of design ... Leer más

$12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The author of Anatomy of a Doll "gives us a gift by distilling the spirits found in doll/figure art . . . then explains the fundamentals to pave the way" (Barbara Campbell, editor of Soft Dolls & Animals!).Advance your dollmaking skills with this in-depth guide by master-dollmaker Susanna Oroyan! Susanna introduces you to her concept of "imaginative engineering" with a collection of design
... Leer más
On Dolls

Edición de Kenneth Gross ...

Some of the greatest thinkers and writers of our age meditate on play and the mysteries of inanimate life.This unusual literary collection contains writings from Baudelaire, Kleist, Rilke, Freud, Kafka, Walter Benjamin, Bruno Schulz, Elizabeth Bishop, Dennis Silk, and Marina Warner.The essays and reflections explore the seriousness of play and the mysteries of inanimate life - 'the unknown, spaces ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

Some of the greatest thinkers and writers of our age meditate on play and the mysteries of inanimate life.This unusual literary collection contains writings from Baudelaire, Kleist, Rilke, Freud, Kafka, Walter Benjamin, Bruno Schulz, Elizabeth Bishop, Dennis Silk, and Marina Warner.The essays and reflections explore the seriousness of play and the mysteries of inanimate life - 'the unknown, spaces
... Leer más
Ebay and Beyond: What’s Hot and What’s Not In Antiques and Collectibles

de Jonathon Jones ...

This comprehensive summary, combining text and over 275 images, will take you on a journey encompassing fifteen intense years of online buying and selling experience, and will cover a wide range of antiques and collectibles, from early 18th century porcelain to 1980s action figures, discussing what is hot and what is not for 2014 and beyond.The categories discussed are as follows: Glass, Pottery, ... Leer más

$2.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This comprehensive summary, combining text and over 275 images, will take you on a journey encompassing fifteen intense years of online buying and selling experience, and will cover a wide range of antiques and collectibles, from early 18th century porcelain to 1980s action figures, discussing what is hot and what is not for 2014 and beyond.The categories discussed are as follows: Glass, Pottery,
... Leer más
Barbie Takes the Catwalk

A Style Icon's History in Fashion

de Karan Feder ...

Barbie has always been a fashion icon, with a wardrobe of looks inspired by the world’s great fashion designers, and inspiring them as well with her signature style. From decade-defining designs by formidable fashion royalty such as Dior, Balenciaga, Yves St. Laurent, Pucci, and Chanel, to skateboard culture and rave fashion, Barbie doll’s outfits have reflected the fashion and the time. In Barbie ... Leer más

$18.99 USD

Barbie has always been a fashion icon, with a wardrobe of looks inspired by the world’s great fashion designers, and inspiring them as well with her signature style. From decade-defining designs by formidable fashion royalty such as Dior, Balenciaga, Yves St. Laurent, Pucci, and Chanel, to skateboard culture and rave fashion, Barbie doll’s outfits have reflected the fashion and the time. In Barbie
... Leer más
A Picture Book of Dolls and Dolls' Houses

de Various ...

This vintage book is a pictorial catalogue of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century dolls and dolls' houses, republished here in a modern edition with its original pictures and text. Containing authentic photographs and details of origins, this little volume will be of utility to doll enthusiasts, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Many vintage books such as ... Leer más

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This vintage book is a pictorial catalogue of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century dolls and dolls' houses, republished here in a modern edition with its original pictures and text. Containing authentic photographs and details of origins, this little volume will be of utility to doll enthusiasts, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Many vintage books such as
... Leer más
Rag Darlings

Dolls From the Feedsack Era

de Gloria Nixon ...

Discover the history behind more than 250 dolls, with photos, fabric panels, and ephemera that bring America's past to life.Since the day a simple rag doll was carried off the Mayflower, dolls have captured our hearts, and thrifty Americans have always made dolls for their children. As the centuries progressed, early homemade dolls with painted faces gave way to commercial cut-and-sew versions. ... Leer más

$12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Discover the history behind more than 250 dolls, with photos, fabric panels, and ephemera that bring America's past to life.Since the day a simple rag doll was carried off the Mayflower, dolls have captured our hearts, and thrifty Americans have always made dolls for their children. As the centuries progressed, early homemade dolls with painted faces gave way to commercial cut-and-sew versions.
... Leer más
All Figures Sold Separately

The Library of Disposable Art, #7

de David Macpherson ...

Series Libro 7 - The Library of Disposable Art
Can action figures give you happiness?There are many toy manufacturers who certainly hope they do. They made commercials to explain how you can play with them and what joy you should find in these Barbies and G.I Joe.This brief book primarily looks at the commercials for the toy playsets and the extra characters.This is a joyful look at the way the commercials tried to inform our desire and the ... Leer más

$0.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Can action figures give you happiness?There are many toy manufacturers who certainly hope they do. They made commercials to explain how you can play with them and what joy you should find in these Barbies and G.I Joe.This brief book primarily looks at the commercials for the toy playsets and the extra characters.This is a joyful look at the way the commercials tried to inform our desire and the
... Leer más
Canadian Postal Guide

de Canada. Post Office Department ...

Canadian Postal Guide is a comprehensive manual published in 1864 by the Post Office Department of Canada, designed to provide detailed information and regulations regarding the postal system in Canada during the mid-19th century. This authoritative guide serves as an essential reference for postmasters, postal employees, and the general public, outlining the rules, procedures, and tariffs ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

Canadian Postal Guide is a comprehensive manual published in 1864 by the Post Office Department of Canada, designed to provide detailed information and regulations regarding the postal system in Canada during the mid-19th century. This authoritative guide serves as an essential reference for postmasters, postal employees, and the general public, outlining the rules, procedures, and tariffs
... Leer más
Consumed Nostalgia

Memory in the Age of Fast Capitalism

de Gary Cross ...

Nostalgia isn't what it used to be. For many of us, modern memory is shaped less by a longing for the social customs and practices of the past or for family heirlooms handed down over generations and more by childhood encounters with ephemeral commercial goods and fleeting media moments in our age of fast capitalism. This phenomenon has given rise to communities of nostalgia whose members remain ... Leer más

$28.99 USD

Nostalgia isn't what it used to be. For many of us, modern memory is shaped less by a longing for the social customs and practices of the past or for family heirlooms handed down over generations and more by childhood encounters with ephemeral commercial goods and fleeting media moments in our age of fast capitalism. This phenomenon has given rise to communities of nostalgia whose members remain
... Leer más
Considerações Sobre O Uso De Brinquedos Sexuais

de Gabriel Agbo ...

Comerciantes de brinquedos sexuais arrecadam bilhões de dólares todos os anos. Os produtos são muito diversificados e, hoje em dia, estão disponíveis em todos os lugares do mundo. Agora, parece que esse negócio de satisfazer desejos sexuais de forma artificial ou tecnológica está em voga. Solteiros, casados, velhos e jovens frequentam lojas de brinquedos sexuais e os fabricantes, de forma ... Leer más

$3.46 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Comerciantes de brinquedos sexuais arrecadam bilhões de dólares todos os anos. Os produtos são muito diversificados e, hoje em dia, estão disponíveis em todos os lugares do mundo. Agora, parece que esse negócio de satisfazer desejos sexuais de forma artificial ou tecnológica está em voga. Solteiros, casados, velhos e jovens frequentam lojas de brinquedos sexuais e os fabricantes, de forma
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North Devon Pottery and Its Export to America in the 17th Century

de Watkins ...

North Devon Pottery and Its Export to America in the 17th Century is a comprehensive historical study that delves into the rich tradition of pottery production in North Devon, England, and its significant role in transatlantic trade during the 1600s. The book meticulously traces the origins and development of the North Devon pottery industry, highlighting the unique techniques, materials, and ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

North Devon Pottery and Its Export to America in the 17th Century is a comprehensive historical study that delves into the rich tradition of pottery production in North Devon, England, and its significant role in transatlantic trade during the 1600s. The book meticulously traces the origins and development of the North Devon pottery industry, highlighting the unique techniques, materials, and
... Leer más
Harrods for Everything

de Harrods Ltd. ...

Harrods for Everything is a comprehensive and fascinating catalog published by the world-renowned Harrods department store in London, dating from the early 20th century. This book offers a vivid snapshot of Edwardian consumer culture, showcasing the extraordinary range of goods and services available from Harrods at the time. Spanning hundreds of pages, the catalog features detailed descriptions ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

Harrods for Everything is a comprehensive and fascinating catalog published by the world-renowned Harrods department store in London, dating from the early 20th century. This book offers a vivid snapshot of Edwardian consumer culture, showcasing the extraordinary range of goods and services available from Harrods at the time. Spanning hundreds of pages, the catalog features detailed descriptions
... Leer más
Αντικείμενα Του Σεξ: Καλό Ή Κακό;

de Gabriel Agbo ...

Οι πωλητές των παιχνιδιών-αντικειμένων του σεξ κερδίζουν δισεκατομμύρια το χρόνο. Τα προϊόντα τους είναι παντού διαθέσιμα. Φαίνεται είναι της μόδας αυτή η τεχνητή ικανοποίηση των σεξουαλικών επιθυμιών. Και διαρκώς εφευρίσκονται καινούρια αντικείμενα. Εδώ όμως θέλουμε να δούμε τις πνευματικές και ψυχολογικές επιπτώσεις στους χρήστες. Τα αντικείμενα του σεξ έχουν ιστορία χιλιάδων χρόνων. Ήδη αρχαίοι ... Leer más

$3.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Οι πωλητές των παιχνιδιών-αντικειμένων του σεξ κερδίζουν δισεκατομμύρια το χρόνο. Τα προϊόντα τους είναι παντού διαθέσιμα. Φαίνεται είναι της μόδας αυτή η τεχνητή ικανοποίηση των σεξουαλικών επιθυμιών. Και διαρκώς εφευρίσκονται καινούρια αντικείμενα. Εδώ όμως θέλουμε να δούμε τις πνευματικές και ψυχολογικές επιπτώσεις στους χρήστες. Τα αντικείμενα του σεξ έχουν ιστορία χιλιάδων χρόνων. Ήδη αρχαίοι
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Barbie IRL (In Real Life)

Honestly, Same.

de Kristen Mulrooney ...

Barbie has never been more relatable than in this officially licensed laugh-out-loud book that pairs real-world thoughts with images from the mega-popular @barbiestyle Instagram.“And then he said it’s just a dog’s birthday party.”“Dump him.”Barbie isn’t perfect—far from it. Honestly, she’s just like us. Barbie has bad hair days. She's late to work (that oat latte had nothing to do with it). ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

Barbie has never been more relatable than in this officially licensed laugh-out-loud book that pairs real-world thoughts with images from the mega-popular @barbiestyle Instagram.“And then he said it’s just a dog’s birthday party.”“Dump him.”Barbie isn’t perfect—far from it. Honestly, she’s just like us. Barbie has bad hair days. She's late to work (that oat latte had nothing to do with it).
... Leer más

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