Divided into sections: Theatre de la mode -- 1940s; 1950s Fashions; 1960s Fashions; British Invasion; Hollywood; 1980s and 90s Fashions. Dolls featured include Mattel's Twiggy, Vivienne Westwood, Spice Girls, Barbie Couture, Billy Boy and Harley Davidson. Illustrated throughout in full-colour.
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"-crisp, acerbic, all wit and brilliance, a joy to the eye as well as to the mind. But much more important to this reader, is the masterly way in which the author sorts through the bewildering plethora of plastic fashion dolls, to arrive at their philosophical truth, and an almost Olympian judgment of their values." -- John Darcy Noble, Curator of Toys, Emeritus, Museum of the City of New York
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Including a forward by John Darcy Noble, Toy Curator Emeritus of The Museum of the City of New York, primary and secondary prices, hundreds of color photographs and fashion sketches, and insightfully amusing, informative text, Designer Fashion Dolls is a must source for the sophisticated fashion doll collector.
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This doll book is not just for those who think pink!,
By Karen Tina Harrison (New York City) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Designer Fashion Dolls (Paperback)
There are collectors' manuals and then there are guides that enthrall both beginners and experts. Beauregard Houston-Montogmery's "Designer Fashion Dolls" is that rarity. The author's knowledge of the doll world--from bisque to vinyl--is all-encompassing. His photos are a joy, and his text provides both insight and wit. Best of all, Houston-Montgomery clearly lives in the real world and demonstrates how each doll is the product of her own culture and times. This book belongs on every doll aficionado's bookshelf beside those heirloom NRFB Barbies.
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Wonderful book!!!! Excellent ebay seller!!!! A+A+A++++++++++,
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Loved this book!!! A wonderful addition to my collection! Anyone who loves Barbies will really enjoy this book!!!!
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This doll book is not just for those who think pink!,
By Karen Tina Harrison (New York City) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Designer Fashion Dolls (Paperback)
There are collectors' manuals and then there are guides that enthrall both beginners and experts. Beauregard Houston-Montogmery's "Designer Fashion Dolls" is that rarity. The author's knowledge of the doll world--from bisque to vinyl--is all-encompassing. His photos are a joy, and his text provides both insight and wit. Best of all, Houston-Montgomery clearly lives in the real world and demonstrates how each doll is the product of her own culture and times. This book belongs on every doll aficionado's bookshelf beside those heirloom NRFB Barbies.
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