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Barbie and Ruth

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

by 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 ... Read more

$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
... Read more
You Don't Own Me

The Court Battles That Exposed Barbie's Dark Side

by 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 ... Read more

$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
... Read more
The Toys That Made Us: Polly Pocket

An Unauthorized History of Mattel's Micro Moneymaker

by 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 ... Read more

$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
... Read more
An American Girl Anthology

Finding Ourselves in the Pleasant Company Universe

Edited by 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, ... Read more

$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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Anatomy of a Doll

The Fabric Sculptor's Handbook

by 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 ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with 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
... Read more
A Picture Book of Dolls and Dolls' Houses

by 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 ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with 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
... Read more
Designing the Doll

From Concept to Construction

by 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 ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with 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
... Read more
Barbie Takes the Catwalk

A Style Icon's History in Fashion

by 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 ... Read more

$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
... Read more
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

by Jonathon Jones ...

Series Book 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 ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with 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
... Read more
Make Cloth Dolls

A Foolproof Way to Sew Fabric Friends

by 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 ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with 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
... Read more
Ebay and Beyond: What’s Hot and What’s Not In Antiques and Collectibles

by 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, ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with 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,
... Read more
On Dolls

Edited by 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 ... Read more

$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
... Read more
British Dolls of the 1950s

by 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 ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with 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
... Read more
Toys, Games, and Action Figure Collectibles of the 1970s: Volume I Action Jackson to Gre-Gory the Bat

Toys, Games, and Action Figure Collectibles of the 1970s, #1

by Jonathon Jones ...

Series Book 1 - Toys, Games, and Action Figure Collectibles of the 1970s
Chock full of 800 pictures and over 75 categories that cover boy and girl toys both, this is the first book in a series that will help to define what 70's 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 ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Chock full of 800 pictures and over 75 categories that cover boy and girl toys both, this is the first book in a series that will help to define what 70's 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
... Read more
Consumed Nostalgia

Memory in the Age of Fast Capitalism

by 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 ... Read more

$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
... Read more
What Philately Teaches

A Lecture Delivered before the Section on Philately of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences, February 24, 1899

by John Nicholas Luff ...

What Philately Teaches: A Lecture Delivered before the Section on Philately of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences, February 24, 1899, is a fascinating exploration into the world of stamp collecting and its broader educational value. Authored by John N. Luff, a renowned philatelist of his time, this book delves into the multifaceted lessons that philately imparts to its enthusiasts. Luff ... Read more

$29.99 USD

What Philately Teaches: A Lecture Delivered before the Section on Philately of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences, February 24, 1899, is a fascinating exploration into the world of stamp collecting and its broader educational value. Authored by John N. Luff, a renowned philatelist of his time, this book delves into the multifaceted lessons that philately imparts to its enthusiasts. Luff
... Read more
A Book of Marionettes

by Helen Haiman Joseph ...

This vintage book contains an fantastic treatise on puppets and marionettes of the world, looking at the history of puppets and puppet shows enjoyed in Europe, England, America and many other countries. With authentic photographs and a wealth of fascinating information from ancient puppets to instructions for construction, this volume will be of considerable utility to both puppeteers and ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This vintage book contains an fantastic treatise on puppets and marionettes of the world, looking at the history of puppets and puppet shows enjoyed in Europe, England, America and many other countries. With authentic photographs and a wealth of fascinating information from ancient puppets to instructions for construction, this volume will be of considerable utility to both puppeteers and
... Read more
The Modern Clock

A Study of Time Keeping Mechanism; Its Construction, Regulation and Repair

by Goodrich ...

The Modern Clock: A Study of Time Keeping Mechanism; Its Construction, Regulation and Repair is a comprehensive and authoritative guide for horologists, clockmakers, and enthusiasts interested in the intricate world of timekeeping devices. Authored by the renowned clock expert, Ward L. Goodrich, this classic work delves deeply into the principles, mechanics, and artistry behind modern clocks. The ... Read more

$29.99 USD

The Modern Clock: A Study of Time Keeping Mechanism; Its Construction, Regulation and Repair is a comprehensive and authoritative guide for horologists, clockmakers, and enthusiasts interested in the intricate world of timekeeping devices. Authored by the renowned clock expert, Ward L. Goodrich, this classic work delves deeply into the principles, mechanics, and artistry behind modern clocks. The
... Read more
Ruth And Barbie

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

by 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 ... Read more

$9.26 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
... Read more
North Devon Pottery and Its Export to America in the 17th Century

by 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 ... Read more

$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
... Read more
Ningyo

The Art of the Japanese Doll

by Alan Scott Pate ...

Ningyo: The Art of the Japanese Doll features over 250 unique photographs as well as extensive commentary and background history.Japanese dolls (ningyo) have played an important role in Japanese art and culture since its earliest stages of development, as talismanic figures, centerpieces, in elaborate festivals, medical study tools, theater distractions, decorative objects, and avidly collected ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Ningyo: The Art of the Japanese Doll features over 250 unique photographs as well as extensive commentary and background history.Japanese dolls (ningyo) have played an important role in Japanese art and culture since its earliest stages of development, as talismanic figures, centerpieces, in elaborate festivals, medical study tools, theater distractions, decorative objects, and avidly collected
... Read more
Barbie

Her Inspiration, History, and Legacy

by Robin Gerber ...

Take an enthralling and richly illustrated trip through the official real-world story of the Barbie™ doll—from groundbreaking toy to beacon of female empowerment.Created in partnership with Mattel to celebrate Barbie doll’s 65th anniversary and featuring rare images from their archives, Barbie: Her Inspiration, History, and Legacy is a stunning tribute to the beloved pop culture icon that has ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Take an enthralling and richly illustrated trip through the official real-world story of the Barbie™ doll—from groundbreaking toy to beacon of female empowerment.Created in partnership with Mattel to celebrate Barbie doll’s 65th anniversary and featuring rare images from their archives, Barbie: Her Inspiration, History, and Legacy is a stunning tribute to the beloved pop culture icon that has
... Read more
Forever Barbie

The Unauthorized Biography of a Real Doll

by M.G. Lord ...

Barbie is a strong, independent doll. But is she a feminist icon? It’s complicated.Since her introduction in 1959, Barbie’s impact has been revolutionary. Far from being a toy designed by men to oppress women, she was a toy invented by women to teach women what was expected of them, for better or for worse. Whether tarred-and-glittered as antifeminist puffery or celebrated as a feminist icon (or, ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Barbie is a strong, independent doll. But is she a feminist icon? It’s complicated.Since her introduction in 1959, Barbie’s impact has been revolutionary. Far from being a toy designed by men to oppress women, she was a toy invented by women to teach women what was expected of them, for better or for worse. Whether tarred-and-glittered as antifeminist puffery or celebrated as a feminist icon (or,
... Read more
Thrifting and Flipping Vintage Toys and Dolls

by Amanda Symonds ...

Are you interested in thrifting and flipping dolls and toys? In this guide, I will teach you how to flip collectable dolls and toys for profit and build a business. The marketing your item online section includes examples of successful listings and we discuss tips for avoiding common scams and whether you should become a licensed secondhand dealer.We include:How to identify and value collectables ... Read more

$5.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you interested in thrifting and flipping dolls and toys? In this guide, I will teach you how to flip collectable dolls and toys for profit and build a business. The marketing your item online section includes examples of successful listings and we discuss tips for avoiding common scams and whether you should become a licensed secondhand dealer.We include:How to identify and value collectables
... Read more

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