Francie and Her Mod, Mod, Mod World of Fashion [Paperback]

Joe Blitman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1996

Barbie "RM" doll's cousin Francie, who celebrated her 30th anniversary in 1996, is showcased with the hottest "mod" fashions and accessories! Blitman has chronicled Francie's 30-year fashion history from the psychedelic world of mini-skirts, bell-bottoms, hip huggers, tie-dyed colors, go-go boots and other accessories. 450 color photos.

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About the Author

Joe Blitman is known internationally as a Barbie doll expert. His articles have appeared in Doll Reader, Barbie Bazaar, and Miller's Collector magazines. The co-owner of JOE's, a thriving mail order business that sells new and vintage Barbie dolls, clothing, and accessories, Joe co-produces "The Joe & Marl Shows-Barbie Goes to..", a series of All-Barbie doll shows and sales held throughout the country. He co-starred with Leeza Gibbons in Mattel's "Barbie as Scarlett O'Hara" infomercial, and has been seen on "The CBS Morning News," "Leeza," "Personal FX," and many U.S. and European documentaries and newscasts about Barbie. Joe is the producer of "Joe Blitman's Oh You Beautiful Doll!", an hour-long, full-color videotape in which he shows you everything you need to know to collect Barbie dolls, including a big section on cleaning and restoring dolls and clothing. Born in New Jersey and educated at Oberlin College in Ohio, Joe now lives in Hollywood, CA, in a pink Mediterranean-style home friends have named "Barbie's Dream Villa". He is an avid collector.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Hobby House Press (March 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0875884490
• ISBN-13: 978-0875884493
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,850,492 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A dream come true for Francie Fans, July 9, 1999

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A librarian (Connecticut) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Francie and Her Mod, Mod, Mod World of Fashion (Paperback)

Blitman's book is drool-worthy. He has photographed Francie in every outfit she ever had, including the hard-to-find early seventies packs, and set the doll in cute scenes full of props and humor. I could pore over this book for hours enjoying the panache and verve Blitman conveys with his clever photos of Francie. But its not just eye candy -- each outfit is carefully modelled, on the doll and off the doll, and prices are listed. Invaluable. Thank you, Joe Blitman, thank you.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Absolute Must-Have for Every Francie Fan!, January 25, 2003

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Elizabeth Weigle "lizimal" (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Francie and Her Mod, Mod, Mod World of Fashion (Paperback)

This book is as close to being perfect as any can get in the Barbie world. Not only is it informative and well-written, it's fun too!

Each outfit is explained in detail, with each part listed, along with what parts may be more difficult to find, any variations in the outfit, etc. All of these items, where possible, are photographed flat and clearly so you can see each item separately and know what each thing is. Then, another photograph is taken on the doll, in a fun setting that usually goes with the name of the outfit somehow, so you can actually see how the outfit looks on a doll, something which I think is really important.

The photographs are great pretty much right across the board. The book is well-written, with a great sense of humour. All in all, you can't go wrong if you're into Francie and buy this book!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FABulous!, August 23, 2001

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Christ is LORD - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Francie and Her Mod, Mod, Mod World of Fashion (Paperback)

Finally, a book with color pics of Francie dolls & fashions! I own Joe's "Vive La Francie" book and was disappointed the pics were not in color. This one is much better! Makes identifying and looking for items simpler. THANK YOU MR. BLITMAN FOR A WONDERFUL AND FUN TO READ GUIDE! :)