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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

$12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

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
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
... Leer más
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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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

$9.89 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
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

$6.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

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
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
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

$2.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

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
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
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
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
American Girl Cross-Stitch

Easy-to-Follow Patterns Inspired by the Dolls We Love

de Sosae Caetano, Dennis Caetano ...

This officially licensed American Girl Cross Stitch book comes with 22 easy-to-follow cheeky, sweet, and charming patterns that any Samantha or Molly in your life will cherish.From 1986, when American Girl was known as the Pleasant Company—and debuted with three dolls—Samantha, Molly, and Kirsten—to now, where there is a myriad of doll options, both historical and modern, American Girl has been a ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

This officially licensed American Girl Cross Stitch book comes with 22 easy-to-follow cheeky, sweet, and charming patterns that any Samantha or Molly in your life will cherish.From 1986, when American Girl was known as the Pleasant Company—and debuted with three dolls—Samantha, Molly, and Kirsten—to now, where there is a myriad of doll options, both historical and modern, American Girl has been a
... Leer más
HOW TO MAKE DOLLS

Simplified Guide For Beginners To Dolls Making Patterns, Tools And Materials Benefit, Techniques And Procedures To Troubleshooting Common Issues

de Charles Elsie ...

Are you ready to unlock the captivating world of doll-making and unleash your creativity? Look no further! "HOW TO MAKE DOLLS" is your essential companion for mastering the art of crafting exquisite dolls that will leave you and your loved ones spellbound.Why You Can't Afford to Miss "Crafting Enchantment":Unlock Your Inner Artist: Our book empowers you to turn your creative dreams into reality. ... Leer más

$5.36 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Are you ready to unlock the captivating world of doll-making and unleash your creativity? Look no further! "HOW TO MAKE DOLLS" is your essential companion for mastering the art of crafting exquisite dolls that will leave you and your loved ones spellbound.Why You Can't Afford to Miss "Crafting Enchantment":Unlock Your Inner Artist: Our book empowers you to turn your creative dreams into reality.
... 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
Investing in Dolls

de Russel Ison ...

Toy Dolls have existed since the beginnings of human civilization and are still one of the most popular toys in the world globally. But for a long time now, they have passed the point of being just mere toys to being collectibles and even precious investments for a lot of people. Some antique dolls can fetch prices up to the hundreds of thousands and even more and their prices keep rising. Barbie, ... Leer más

$0.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Toy Dolls have existed since the beginnings of human civilization and are still one of the most popular toys in the world globally. But for a long time now, they have passed the point of being just mere toys to being collectibles and even precious investments for a lot of people. Some antique dolls can fetch prices up to the hundreds of thousands and even more and their prices keep rising. Barbie,
... Leer más
Fanciful Cloth Dolls

From Tip of the Nose to Curly Toes: Step-by-Step Visual Guide

de Terese Cato ...

The self-taught designer guides you through creating enchanting heirlooms—including a tooth fairy, pincushion girls, an elf, and a tiny flower sprite.You don't have to be a doll maker to enjoy crafting these little sweethearts. If you love to craft and sew, you'll have fun learning new techniques for creating a whimsical fairy, an impish elf, or a sweet pincushion girl. From fabric sculpting to ... Leer más

$8.69 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The self-taught designer guides you through creating enchanting heirlooms—including a tooth fairy, pincushion girls, an elf, and a tiny flower sprite.You don't have to be a doll maker to enjoy crafting these little sweethearts. If you love to craft and sew, you'll have fun learning new techniques for creating a whimsical fairy, an impish elf, or a sweet pincushion girl. From fabric sculpting to
... Leer más
Famous Character Dolls

de Susan Brewer ...

Part of the popular Famous series, Famous Dolls celebrates dolls in film, TV, cartoons, books, comics and comic strips, as well as toys such as Hamble in Playschool. It also explores the world of celebrity dolls including stars such as Shirley Temple and Mae West, pop star dolls including Michael Jackson and Cher, and dolls representing royalty. Written by leading doll expert, Susan Brewer, the ... Leer más

$8.69 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Part of the popular Famous series, Famous Dolls celebrates dolls in film, TV, cartoons, books, comics and comic strips, as well as toys such as Hamble in Playschool. It also explores the world of celebrity dolls including stars such as Shirley Temple and Mae West, pop star dolls including Michael Jackson and Cher, and dolls representing royalty. Written by leading doll expert, Susan Brewer, the
... Leer más
Doll Couture

Handcrafted Fashions for 18-inch Dolls

de Marsha Greenberg ...

Hankie Couture creator Marsha Greenberg shares her extraordinary gift for transforming vintage fabric into one-of-a-kind doll fashions. Now you can make them too! Doll Couture is an exquisite collection of fashions for 18-inch dolls -- everything from dresses to pants, jumpers, blouses, and shoes -- meticulously crafted from vintage handkerchiefs, table cloths, tea towels, laces, linens, ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

Hankie Couture creator Marsha Greenberg shares her extraordinary gift for transforming vintage fabric into one-of-a-kind doll fashions. Now you can make them too! Doll Couture is an exquisite collection of fashions for 18-inch dolls -- everything from dresses to pants, jumpers, blouses, and shoes -- meticulously crafted from vintage handkerchiefs, table cloths, tea towels, laces, linens,
... Leer más
Sex Toys: Good Or Evil?

de Gabriel Agbo ...

Dealers of sex toys rake in billions of dollars every year. Their products are so diversified and today are available in every part of the world. Now, it looks like this business of artificially or technologically satisfying sexual desires is in vogue. The single, married, old, young today patronise sex toy shops and the manufacturers, wisely too, are steadily churning out more alluring and ... Leer más

$3.46 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Dealers of sex toys rake in billions of dollars every year. Their products are so diversified and today are available in every part of the world. Now, it looks like this business of artificially or technologically satisfying sexual desires is in vogue. The single, married, old, young today patronise sex toy shops and the manufacturers, wisely too, are steadily churning out more alluring and
... Leer más
Toys, Games, and Action Figure Collectibles of the 1970s: Volume III Pocket Super Heroes to Star Trek : The Motion Picture

Toys, Games, and Action Figure Collectibles of the 1970s, #3

de Jonathon Jones ...

Series Libro 3 - Toys, Games, and Action Figure Collectibles of the 1970s
With over 275 pictures and over 50 categories that cover boy and girl toys both, this is the third 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

$2.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

With over 275 pictures and over 50 categories that cover boy and girl toys both, this is the third 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
The postage stamps, envelopes, wrappers and post cards of the North American colonies of Great Britain

de Various ...

The Postage Stamps, Envelopes, Wrappers and Post Cards of the North American Colonies of Great Britain is a comprehensive philatelic reference work that meticulously documents the postal issues of the British colonies in North America prior to their independence or confederation. This authoritative volume delves into the origins, designs, printings, and varieties of postage stamps, as well as the ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

The Postage Stamps, Envelopes, Wrappers and Post Cards of the North American Colonies of Great Britain is a comprehensive philatelic reference work that meticulously documents the postal issues of the British colonies in North America prior to their independence or confederation. This authoritative volume delves into the origins, designs, printings, and varieties of postage stamps, as well as the
... Leer más
Investing in Sanrios

de Russel Ison ...

I don't know about you, but even though I was a small boy back then I held a special fascination with Sanrio products. They were cute and "Kawaii" even before the term became popular. My interest was purely from an aesthetic point of view but I already knew back then that these products which mainly appeal to the female gender has someting going good for it. I was right, decades have passed and ... Leer más

$0.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

I don't know about you, but even though I was a small boy back then I held a special fascination with Sanrio products. They were cute and "Kawaii" even before the term became popular. My interest was purely from an aesthetic point of view but I already knew back then that these products which mainly appeal to the female gender has someting going good for it. I was right, decades have passed and
... Leer más
Ruth And Barbie

The tale of the world's most renowned doll And a Comprehensive Biography of the woman behind her creation

de millard foulk ...

Discover the captivating story behind one of the world's most iconic toys in "Barbie and Ruth: The Woman Behind the World's Most Famous Doll." Delve into the fascinating journey of Ruth Handler, the visionary creator of Barbie, as she revolutionized the toy industry and captured the hearts of millions worldwide.Uncover the untold story of Ruth Handler's entrepreneurial spirit, from her humble ... Leer más

$9.38 USD

Discover the captivating story behind one of the world's most iconic toys in "Barbie and Ruth: The Woman Behind the World's Most Famous Doll." Delve into the fascinating journey of Ruth Handler, the visionary creator of Barbie, as she revolutionized the toy industry and captured the hearts of millions worldwide.Uncover the untold story of Ruth Handler's entrepreneurial spirit, from her humble
... Leer más

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