Barbie Doll Fashion 1975-1979 [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Sarah S. Eames (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1574323458 | ISBN-13: 978-1574323450 | Publication Date: October 2, 2003 | Edition: 1

Sarah Eames's Barbie® doll fashion books have become standards in the Barbie® collecting world. Her third volume in the series will be no exception. With no repeats from her other two volumes, Barbie® Doll Fashion, Volume III features more than 600 full-color photographs of fashions, detailed descriptions, and current values. Fashions for Ken doll, family, and friends are also included: Skipper, Francie, Tutti, Todd, Chris, and Carla, and all the personalities from Barbie® doll's world like Chantal Goya, Donnie and Marie, and TV star women. All the original outfits for all the dolls, outfits sold separately, and store exclusives are included. The series of costumes covered are Best Buys, Fashion Originals, SuperStar, Get-Ups 'N Go, and international issues. 2004 values.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This volume is the third in a three-volume series by author Sarah Sink Eames. It documents all of Barbie's fashions from the years 1959 through 1979, and includes Ken doll fashions and rare gift sets.

About the Author

Sarah Sink Eames's favorite plaything as a child grew into a lifetime of Barbie doll collecting. Sarah has been a speaker and judge at national Barbie Doll conventions. She was president of Star City Doll Club, a UFDC club, and she edited A Detailed Listing and Value Guide to Barbie Doll Fashions, Volume I and II. She is the author of Barbie Doll Fashion Volume I, II, and III.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Collector Books; 1 edition (October 2, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574323458
• ISBN-13: 978-1574323450
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #594,951 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reference, September 24, 2006

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Vicki A. White "Lady Bast" (Bradenton, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Barbie Doll Fashion 1975-1979 (Hardcover)

I bought this book to use as a reference for my Barbie collecting. It's great, only now I'm kicking myself over all the little odds n ends I resold on eBay because I didn't know what they were. Sigh. I should've bought this book long ago. It's well-written and packed with information on dolls and outfits, variations, store exclusives, and foreign-issue items. It also includes information on Barbie-sized dolls such as Charlie's Angels, Chantal Goya, Donnie and Marie Osmond, and a few others. If you're collecting Barbie from this period, this is a must-have book (so you won't be letting go of all those little outfit pieces!!!). Since I've bought this book, I've also ordered the other two books in this series that cover Barbie's outfits from 1959-1967 and 1968-1974.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Barbie Doll fashion 1075-1979, November 18, 2008

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R. M. Allen (North Carolina) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Barbie Doll Fashion 1975-1979 (Hardcover)

I love this book. It's a wonderful addition to Volumn I and II. All the pictures are in beautiful color. The discriptions are detailed. I look forward to the next edition.
These books are a must have for all Vintage Barbie Collectors.

5.0 out of 5 stars For collectors of 1970s Barbie dolls, this is the first book you need to buy., February 3, 2011

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This review is from: Barbie Doll Fashion 1975-1979 (Hardcover)

I am very stingy with 5-star ratings. I feel that most products/books/etc., have some room for improvement. This book is no exception, but I truly feel that what is here is of such value that 5 stars is appropriate. A complete visual reference of all Barbie fashions from 1975 to 1979 is a huge undertaking, and as with her two previous books, Sarah Sink Eames pulled it off extremely well. The quality of the photography could be improved slightly, but this is a minor quibble. And perhaps it is the printing/prepress that is keeping those photos from looking their best. It's not like the photos are bad, and they are remarkably consistent. The captions for the photos are informative and entertaining, without detracting from the presentation with too much "fluff". This book is an invaluable resource for a collector or for someone who sells Barbie collectibles. This era has been disparaged quite a bit over the years, and to some extent is still considered a nadir of quality and creativity in the Barbie realm. But for those of us who grew up in the 1970s playing with them, these dolls are indelibly associated with that unique and interesting period in history.