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Forever Barbie: The Unauthorized Biography of a Real Doll

Forever Barbie: The Unauthorized Biography of a Real Doll more books like this

by M G Lord

Far from a toy designed by men to enslave women, Barbie was a toy invented by women for women to teach them what - for better or worse - was expected of them. Controversial cultural critic and investigative journalist M. G. Lord, herself a first-generation Barbie owner, positions the doll as an international marketing phenomenon, an early model of ...

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The Ultimate Barbie Doll Book

The Ultimate Barbie Doll Book more books like this

by Marcie Melillo

Complete descriptions, values, model numbers, dates and markings for more than 1,000 dolls will assist you in identification of these highly sought after dolls. Barbie and all her friends issued in 1959 through 1995 are photographed in 1,800 full color photographs.

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Knits for Barbie Doll: 75 Fabulous Fashions for Knitting

Knits for Barbie Doll: 75 Fabulous Fashions for Knitting more books like this

by Nicky Epstein

As Barbie approaches her 45th anniversary, celebrate her longevity with a wardrobe worthy of her success in the first official Barbie knits book--enough go-anywhere garments and accessories to fill a Barbie-sized closet. Among the 50-plus stylish patterns, you'll find some winning vintage looks (like a snazzy Sixties dress and go-go boots or a fur ...

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Collector's Encyclopedia of Barbie Doll Exclusives and More: Identification & Values

Collector's Encyclopedia of Barbie Doll Exclusives and More: Identification & Values more books like this

by J Michael Augustyniak

Barbie "Exclusives" are the prestigious Mattel-produced dolls and designs made solely for a company and not sold in any other establishment--making them one of the most sought-after categories around. This complete guide to these dolls features virtually every exclusive produced to date--in full color and described in detail. 300+ color photos.

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Barbie: Four Decades of Fashion, Fantasy, and Fun

Barbie: Four Decades of Fashion, Fantasy, and Fun more books like this

by Marco Tosa

In this "biography" of Barbie, a true a pop culture icon, doll expert Marco Tosa presents a wealth of documentation, including a description of how the dolls are made, a family tree, a chart of the dolls' occupations, the dates of issue of each Barbie discussed, and photos of the original packaging. 200 illustrations, 180 in color.

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The Barbie Doll Years: A Comprehensive Listing & Value Guide of Dolls & Accessories

The Barbie Doll Years: A Comprehensive Listing & Value Guide of Dolls & Accessories more books like this

by Patrick C Olds

This all-new fourth edition of the ever-popular "Barbie Doll Years" makes cataloging a collection a snap. Every Barbie doll, her friends, and accessories are listed alphabetically by name, stock number, and year, making it possible to locate a specific doll even if you know only the item number.

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Barbie Millicent Roberts: An Original

Barbie Millicent Roberts: An Original more books like this

by David Levinthal (Photographer), Ms. Valerie Steele (Text by)

The early and rare Barbie--in 75 ravishing photographs! Here is Barbie as she was meant to be seen and celebrated, clothed in Mattel's now impossible-to-find ensembles that have been copied from the original designs of the great couturiers--Chanel, Balenciaga, and Dior, among others--and photographed by the foremost photographer of toys at work ...

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Fashion Doll Makeovers

Fashion Doll Makeovers more books like this

by Jim Faraone

Move over ladies, the guys are here and they're showing that they are not just women's accessories any longer! The latest in the series of popular how-to books chronicles the up-and-coming male fashion dolls that have recently hit the market. The newest book in a series of fashion doll makcovers by Jim Faraone gives step-by-step instructions on ...

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Mondo Barbie

Mondo Barbie more books like this

by Lucinda Ebersole (Editor), Richard Peabody (Editor)

Barbie is an American icon. But Barbie becomes a problem when the adult fantasy collides with the child's fantasy? All that misplaced Barbie angst of our youth, all the childhood conditioning, and the adult results are revealed at last in Mondo Barbie.

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Crochet for Barbie Doll: 75 Delightful Creations to Crochet

Crochet for Barbie Doll: 75 Delightful Creations to Crochet more books like this

by Nicky Epstein

An acclaimed knitwear designer offers more than 75 fabulous crochet patterns to dress Barbie in style--all invitingly illustrated in full-color. "Enticing designs that have a Sixties flair...including a camel coat, a granny striped poncho, and a gorgeous wedding gown. Recommended."--"Library Journal. ""Exquisite, high-style crocheted outfits."-- ...

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Barbie Chronicles: A Living Doll Turns Forty more books like this

by Yona Zeldis McDonough (Editor)

On the occasion of her 40th birthday, the complete story of Barbie, featuring an inspired collection of essays by Jane Smiley, Erica Jong, Anna Quindlen, Carol Shields, Meg Wolitzer, and a host of other Barbie-watchers. 8-page photo insert.

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The Collectible Barbie Doll: An Illustrated Guide to Her Dreamy World more books like this

by Janine Fennick

In celebration of Barbie's 40th birthday, follow the evolution of the amazing dream doll through more than 300 collectibles, from her origin in 1959 as "stock #850, " to her lifelike action and interactive incarnations and into the new millennium. An armchair tour of four decades of cutting-edge clothing, makeup, hairstyles and accessories, this ...

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The Art of Barbie more books like this

by Craig Yoe (Editor)

Photographers, illustrators, and fashion designers pay tribute to the internationally popular doll. Features original designs and art by Calvin ], Betsey Johnson, the Rev. Howard Finster, and others.

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Story of Barbie more books like this

by Kitturah Westenhouser

Still a top selling item after more than 30 years and avidly collected, the fashion doll Barbie originated in 1946 with an idea by Ruth Handler. Informative text and more than 300 color photographs, many never before published, convey the insights and innovations that have made Barbie what she is today.

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The Collector's Encyclopedia of Barbie Dolls and Collectibles more books like this

by Sibyl Dewein, Sybil Dewein, Joan Ashabrane

This informative book has become the classic reference on Barbie doll and her family and friends. With hundreds of photos and informative text, this comprehensive book contains information gained from years of intensive research. A detailed and enjoyable publication for all Barbie collectors.

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The World of Barbie Dolls more books like this

by Paris Manos, Susan Manos

Hundreds of dolls pictured in full color along with cases, houses, furniture, and accessories. This handy, pocket-sized guide is perfect for the collector on the go.

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The collectible Barbie doll more books like this

by Janine Fennick

An original 1959 Barbie, in her fabulous zebra-striped swimsuit, recently sold at auction for $4,500! Barbie collectables are hot--so hot that toymaker Mattel developed an entirely new line for adults, with 1995 sales estimated at $150 million. This guide looks at the history of everyone's favorite gal pal and her metamorphoses over the decades. ...

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Collector's Guide to 1990s Barbie Dolls: Identification & Values / Maria Martinez-Esguerra more books like this

by Maria Martinez-Esguerra

One of the first books to feature Barbie dolls from the '90s, this quick-reference guide offers detailed price listings for collectors and Barbie lovers. Focusing on Mattel's regular line of "pink box" Barbies, information is also included on Midge, Christie, Teresa, Kira, and Nia dolls. Approx. 600 color photos.

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Barbie, the First 30 Years: 1959 Through 1989: An Identification and Value Guide more books like this

by Stefanie Deutsch

For more than 30 years, Barbie has mirrored the fashion, lifestyles, and beauty ideals of her time. Collectors have been enchanted by her as flower child, disco queen, rock star, and career woman. This book chronicles the first three decades of this popular collectible, showing a complete, year-by-year line of over 800 U.S. and foreign Barbies, ...

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Warman's Barbie Doll Field Guide more books like this

by Dr. Paul Kennedy (Editor)

Perfect for Barbie "RM" collectors on the go, this reference provides vast amounts of information in an easy-to-carry guide. More than 1,500 Barbie "RM" dolls and accessories are covered, allowing collectors to easily identify and value their collections and potential purchases. This handy book contains photos and values for America's most ...

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Dream Doll: The Ruth Handler Story more books like this

by Ruth Handler, Jacqueline Shannon

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.

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Barbie Boom: Identification and Values more books like this

by J Michael Augustyniak

The Barbie Boom features information on virtually every U.S. Barbie and a sampling of the most popular foreign dolls beginning in 1986, the year Mattel released the first doll especially for adult collectors. More than 400 full-color photos showcase over 800 dolls.

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Barbies Queer Access - P more books like this

by Erica Rand, Michael Moon (Editor), Michele A Barale (Editor)

She's skinny, white, and blond. She's Barbie--an icon of femininity to generations of American girls. She's also multiethnic and straight--or so says Mattel, Barbie's manufacturer. But, as "Barbie's Queer Accessories "demonstrates, many girls do things with Barbie never seen in any commercial. Erica Rand looks at the corporate marketing strategies ...

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Barbie Unbound: A Parody of the Barbie Obsession more books like this

by Sarah Strohmeyer

In this play guide spoof, Barbie is liberated from her pink plastic world of fashion modeling and Corvette driving to assume roles that "real" women have endured for years. Here readers will find Safe-Sex Barbie, Barbie Antoinette, Anita Hill Barbie, Marie Curie Barbie, and, in honor of her upcoming 40th anniversary, Hot Flash Barbie who comes ...

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The Barbie Doll Years more books like this

by Patrick C Olds, Joyce L Olds

Every Barbie doll, her friends, and their accessories are listed alphabetically by name, by stock number, and by year, making it possible to locate a specific doll even if you only know one of these details. Over 30,000 listings are at your fingertips, featured in a way that makes identification of one or 100 dolls easy. Cases, furniture, houses, ...

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