The sequel to Morrow's very successful "Mothers of Invention, Patently Female" includes scores of profiles of female inventors and their inventions, innovations, and discoveries, as well some updated favourites from the first book (the latter comprises about 25 per cent of the total book).
The remarkable true story of "Barbie's Mom", Ruth Handler--who, 35 years ago, battled sexism and scorn to design and launch the most popular toy in history. Handler candidly relates how, at the height of her success, she was struck by breast cancer and returned to the business world to market her personally designed breast prosthesis.
Edition: First American Edition
Binding: Paper
Publisher: No publisher Stated
Date Published: 0000
Description: Illustrated Throughout. Fine in Softcover. No Dustjacket. 6 x 8" Inscribed By Author A solid copy of this scarce Ohio title; Warmly Inscribed by author on 1/2 title page; ----------SATISFACTION GUARANTEED---------FAST, COURTEOUS SERVICE------ read more
Description: This stenographer-turned-businesswoman founded the Mattel Toys with her husband in 1942, then made doll history in 1959 when she designed and brought out Barbie, the bestselling doll of all time; a marketing innovator, she gambled and a half million dollars (the value of the entire Mattel Toys firm) to become the sole sponsor of the Mickey Mouse Club. Signed First Day Cover, 6½" X 3½", cancelled in Washington, DC on November 5, 1970 and marked "First Day of Issue. " Near fine. Single 6-cent ... read more
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