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The Definitive Guide to Collecting Black Dolls

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Doll collectors, sellers, educators, parents, etc, will recognize the significant contribution that Ms. Garrett has made by writing this book on Black Dolls. IT IS A MUST READ! and is a great teaching and reference tool for all. Ms. Garrett is a talented writer who has vast knowledge about dolls. She has been able to capture what we collectors want to know about dolls. Her colorful pictures are wonderful! It is well-written but easy to read and it leaves you wanting more and more! Thanks Ms. Garrett for this long-awaited, updated book !! V.Ward, NYC

This is a very informative book about black doll collecting, whether you are just beginning to collect, have been collecting for some time, or just enjoy looking at dolls. The color pictures add so much more to the enjoyment of the book. It is a book that you would enjoy, no matter what kind of doll(s) you now collect. This is a must have, whatever your interest in dolls.

The name says it all! This is THE Definitive Guide to Collecting Black Dolls. With gorgeous, color photos from cover to cover, it surpasses all expectations! I've never seen a book so lovely AND informative. It contains detailed information and wonderful photos of all types of Black dolls. I read the entire book the same day I received it. I could not put it down. It is obviously a true labor of love. There is NO other book that comes remotely close. I give it two thumbs up and rate it a 20 on a scale of 1 to 5!

This is a MUST HAVE for every library. It's not just for the collector, it is for everybody. If you buy only one book this decade, make it The Definitive Guide to Collecting Black Dolls. You will LOVE it! Already, I am looking forward to Volumes 2, 3, 4, etc. Thank you Debbie Garrett for writing THE book of the century!! Your book is awesome!

THIS BOOK IS LONG AWAITED AND NEEDED FOR THE DOLL COLLECTOR.
I AM A BLACK DOLL COLLECTOR AND UNTIL NOW HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE
TO FIND ANY BOOK ON BLACK DOLL COLLECTING. IT IS VERY INFORMATIVE AND ENTERTAINING. I WILL TREASURE THIS BOOK AS I DO MY BLACK DOLL COLLECTION. THANK YOU MS GARRETT FOR WRITING THIS
BOOK. IN MY OPINION IT SHOULD BE A BEST SELLER. I CAN'T PUT IT
DOWN. IT'S SOAKING UP KNOWLEDGE OF BLACK DOLL COLLECTING. IT EXPLAINS THE ART OF BLACK DOLL COLLECTING SO ELEGANTLY. THANK YOU

AGAIN FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF COLLECTING WITH US.
NANCY JOHNSON
JACKSON MS
WLBD

This book is a welcome and required addition to the libraries of all serious collectors of black dolls.

The first and only definitive book regarding black dolls to appear in full color is not only a fount of information but a joy to browse. Whether you're an avid collector or have a penchant for just looking you'll thoroughly enjoy "The Definitive Guide To Collecting Black Dolls."

There are dolls made of almost every material imaginable from cloth to bisque, and dolls manufactured well over a century ago as well as the very contemporary Diana Ross and Michael Jackson dolls.

Chapters cover every aspect of these collectibles from their historical and present day significance to dolls as therapy. Each color photo is accompanied by a complete description of that particular doll. There is also a price guide as well as pointers for buying and selling are included.

This celebration of black dolls is a must for every collector.

- Gail Cooke

Debbie has written a book that appeals to anyone who collects dolls. The photos are clear and well placed with easy to read descriptions of each doll. I could have never imagined such beautiful, informative and easy to read book. She truly loves Black dolls and her collection shows all types, from baby dolls, fashion dolls, teen dolls, antique and modern dolls.

I anxiouslly await Vol II.

This book is well over due and essential to anyone who collects black dolls. Both the new and seasoned collector will find an array of highly collectible dolls. This book is so important because it is rare to find information regarding black dolls and their values in print, or the internet. I anticipate using the book as a reference for many years to come as I suspect others will too. I highly recommend that you go and purchase this book ASAP!!! Much thanks to Ms. Garrett for writing this guide.

"The Definitive Guide to Collecting Black Dolls" by Debbie Garrett, is full of sharp, rich color photographs. Every doll, on every page is in color. By contrast, my other books of Black dolls are in black and white. Each chapter gives a brief description and/or history of the how and why of the material used in making the dolls to be discussed. The "The Definitive Guide to Collecting Black Dolls", is an informative book for the collector, and non-collector alike.

THIS BOOK IS FANTASTIC!! I WAS FLOORED BY THE BEAUTIFUL GLOSSY PICTURES. ALSO, THE ATTENTION GIVEN TO INSURE ACCURATE, DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION IS VERY HELPFUL TO SOMEONE LIKE MYSELF, AN AVID BLACK DOLL COLLECTOR. THANK YOU MS. GARRETT FOR CREATING THIS ONE OF A KIND "FINE READ". MOVE OVER MYLA, THERE'S A NEW "DOLLOGIST" IN TOWN!! JUST KIDDING, THERE'S ALWAYS ROOM FOR MORE BOOKS AND PRICE GUIDES ON THE SOMETIMES OVERLOOKED, BUT NOT UNAPPRECIATED BEAUTIFUL BLACK DOLLS. BELIEVE ME PEOPLE, THIS BOOK IS A MUST HAVE FOR ANY COLLECTOR OF BLACK DOLLS, FROM "NEWBY" TO "EXPERT". THERE'S SOMETHING HERE FOR EVERYONE.