Fashion Doll Makeovers Learn from 35 Artists Step-by-Step Guide by Jim Faraone (Vol 1) [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Jim Faraone (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1996

Delve into the fascinating world of Fashion Doll Makeovers with 34 of the hottest artists' creations. Instructional for re-rooting hair, painting faces, remodeling hands, arms, feet, designing an outfit, accessorizing, and marketing. A full color Makeover Extravaganza! 281 color photos.

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About the Author

Jim Faraone is an avid fashion doll collector who has a collection of over 3,000 fashion dolls and related items, in addition to other doll related collections. Jim publishes his own non-profit quarterly publication on paper dolls titled Paper Doll Pal, which features old, new, and future paper dolls and the original artwork from paper doll artists today. A respected artist, Jim has had his artwork featured twice in the UFDC publication Doll News. His artwork has also been the featured souvenir at the North Carolina Paper Doll Convention and has been on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. He also created a paper doll of "Striker", the 1994 World Cup Soccer mascot, which appeared in papers throughout the world. His articles on the Barbie doll and paper dolls have appeared numerous times in Contemporary Doll Collector. He has also covered the Barbie doll conventions and paper doll conventions for this publication. Jim is internationally known in the collecting field and is actively involved with many conventions. He organizes and runs many of the Artists Galleries which feature the new work of professional and non-professional artists.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Hobby House Press; 1st edition (October 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0875884717
• ISBN-13: 978-0875884714
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #987,213 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great starter book for fashion doll customizers, January 24, 2001

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This review is from: Fashion Doll Makeovers Learn from 35 Artists Step-by-Step Guide by Jim Faraone (Vol 1) (Paperback)

I wasn't sure what to think of this book; I'd seen good reviews and bad ones. Ultimately this purchase was a leap of faith, and I'm glad I jumped. While this is not primarily a how-to volume, there is a good, basic starter section in the back which shows how to re-root and style hair, do basic face paints, construct accessories such as hats, purses and jewelry.

If you're looking for a project-based book, this sure isn't it, and you'll be bitterly disappointed by the fact that the bulk of the book is made up of photos of and information about the work of other doll customizers. However, if you're looking for inspiration along with enough information to get started on your own, then this is absolutely the book for you. It's a book to set you dreaming about what that $2.99 sale Barbie could look like with a little (or a lot) of work. It's a book that can provoke you to have fun as well as take on a lot of hard work.

Most of all, it's not going to lead you through cookie-cutter projects. If you want a doll that looks just like dozens of other dolls, stick with what's in the box. But if you want to think, to create something truly one-of-a-kind, then give this book a shot.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Lacking in the How-To Department, December 21, 2000

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This review is from: Fashion Doll Makeovers Learn from 35 Artists Step-by-Step Guide by Jim Faraone (Vol 1) (Paperback)

This book has great pictures, but is it seriously lacking in the how-to department. There is one small chapter on how-tos, however, the rest of the book showcases the creations of various fashion doll customizers. If you are not looking for much on the how-tos of fashion doll customizing and you want to look at pretty pictures and get some ideas, this book is for you. If you are looking for a book heavy on the how-to of fashion doll customizing, this is not the book for you. What little information that is in the book and more, can be found on the internet if you are willing to do the research. Trust me, I found it.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful place to start!, April 10, 1999

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This review is from: Fashion Doll Makeovers Learn from 35 Artists Step-by-Step Guide by Jim Faraone (Vol 1) (Paperback)

As a novice, I find the book inspiring and informative. Just looking at all the designs by other people and reading about how they got started gets me itching to dig out material for clothes. The instructions on rerooting, repainting, and reposing your doll are concise and well illustrated.