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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

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"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

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“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
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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

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"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
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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
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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

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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
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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
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
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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
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
Investing in G.I. Joes

de Russel Ison ...

From starting out as mere kid's entertainment but successful and popular toys, G.I. Joe action figures, vehicles and other accessories have become very profitable investment items now whose values can range to the thousands. Decades have passed but these toys are still very much collector's items inspiring the new kids of today and the adults who grew up with them. With the revitalization of their ... Leer más

$0.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

From starting out as mere kid's entertainment but successful and popular toys, G.I. Joe action figures, vehicles and other accessories have become very profitable investment items now whose values can range to the thousands. Decades have passed but these toys are still very much collector's items inspiring the new kids of today and the adults who grew up with them. With the revitalization of their
... Leer más
Poupées Sexuelles: Un Mal Ou Un Bien?

de Gabriel Agbo ...

Les vendeurs de gadgets sexuels engrangent des milliards de dollars chaque année. Leurs produits sont très diversifiés et disponibles aujourd’hui partout dans le monde. Maintenant l’on a l’impression que ce commerce de gadgets de stimulation et satisfaction artificielles ou technologiques de désirs sexuels est très en vogue. Les célibataires, mariés, vieux, jeunes fréquentent tous aujourd’hui les ... Leer más

$3.46 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Les vendeurs de gadgets sexuels engrangent des milliards de dollars chaque année. Leurs produits sont très diversifiés et disponibles aujourd’hui partout dans le monde. Maintenant l’on a l’impression que ce commerce de gadgets de stimulation et satisfaction artificielles ou technologiques de désirs sexuels est très en vogue. Les célibataires, mariés, vieux, jeunes fréquentent tous aujourd’hui les
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A Book of Marionettes

de 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 ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con 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
... Leer más
Gold of the Gods

de Arthur B. Reeve ...

Professor Craig Kennedy is a scientist detective at Columbia University. He uses his knowledge of chemistry and psychoanalysis to solve cases, and uses exotic devices in his work such as lie detectors, gyroscopes, and portable seismographs. "Gold of the Gods" – A Professor of Archeology from the University asks detective Kennedy's assistance in order to find a thief who stole an ancient Inca ... Leer más

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Professor Craig Kennedy is a scientist detective at Columbia University. He uses his knowledge of chemistry and psychoanalysis to solve cases, and uses exotic devices in his work such as lie detectors, gyroscopes, and portable seismographs. "Gold of the Gods" – A Professor of Archeology from the University asks detective Kennedy's assistance in order to find a thief who stole an ancient Inca
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Thrifting and Flipping Vintage Toys and Dolls

de 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 ... Leer más

$5.00 USD o gratis con 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
... Leer más
HowExpert Guide to Doll Collecting

101+ Tips to Learn How to Find, Buy, Sell, and Collect Collectible Dolls for Doll Collectors

de HowExpert, Charlotte Hopkins ...

If you want to learn about the history of dolls, caring for and storing your dolls, starting a collection, buying, selling, and collecting collectible dolls, doll knowledge for collectors, and joining the doll community, then check out HowExpert Guide to Doll Collecting.The first toy ever made was the doll! Today doll collecting is the world’s largest hobby. Dolls remind us of our favorite ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

If you want to learn about the history of dolls, caring for and storing your dolls, starting a collection, buying, selling, and collecting collectible dolls, doll knowledge for collectors, and joining the doll community, then check out HowExpert Guide to Doll Collecting.The first toy ever made was the doll! Today doll collecting is the world’s largest hobby. Dolls remind us of our favorite
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性玩具——或善或恶？

de Gabriel Agbo ...

性玩具经销商每年都能赚几十亿美元。他们的产品种类繁多，如今遍布世界各地。现在，这项人工或技术上刺激和满足性欲望的事业似乎正在流行。如今，单身、已婚、年老、年轻人都光顾性玩具商店，而生产商也明智地不断生产出更具诱惑力、更精致的玩具。似乎他们的创新创造力将永无止境地发明这些新的性快感工具。今天，有些玩具的动作和行为完全像异性伴侣。这是正确的。但是我们先要明白这些玩具的来源、意图和对用户的影响，特别是精神和心理影响。所以，性玩具是上帝最初的计划吗？既然性关系是一种身体、情感和精神上的联系，它是否有任何精神和情感上的副作用吗？首先，性玩具不在上帝最初的计划中。我们所需要的一切性满足我们的伴侣已经到位。这也是正确的。但撒旦把这些玩具、偶像（像所有其他的性犯罪一样：同性恋、肛交、女同性恋、与魔鬼发生性关系、自慰等）介绍给人，是为了败坏和转移了人们对上帝话语和愿望的服从。圣经说 ... Leer más

$3.46 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

性玩具经销商每年都能赚几十亿美元。他们的产品种类繁多，如今遍布世界各地。现在，这项人工或技术上刺激和满足性欲望的事业似乎正在流行。如今，单身、已婚、年老、年轻人都光顾性玩具商店，而生产商也明智地不断生产出更具诱惑力、更精致的玩具。似乎他们的创新创造力将永无止境地发明这些新的性快感工具。今天，有些玩具的动作和行为完全像异性伴侣。这是正确的。但是我们先要明白这些玩具的来源、意图和对用户的影响，特别是精神和心理影响。所以，性玩具是上帝最初的计划吗？既然性关系是一种身体、情感和精神上的联系，它是否有任何精神和情感上的副作用吗？首先，性玩具不在上帝最初的计划中。我们所需要的一切性满足我们的伴侣已经到位。这也是正确的。但撒旦把这些玩具、偶像（像所有其他的性犯罪一样：同性恋、肛交、女同性恋、与魔鬼发生性关系、自慰等）介绍给人，是为了败坏和转移了人们对上帝话语和愿望的服从。圣经说
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Barbie

Her Inspiration, History, and Legacy

de 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 ... Leer más

$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
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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.
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