Greta Garbo Paper Dolls in Full Color [Paperback]

Tom Tierney (Author)

Book Description

Noted fashion illustrator recaptures one of the greatest cult figures of Hollywood history in 3 lifelike dolls and 33 costumes from 27 films: Anna Christie, Mata Hari, Grand Hotel, Queen Christina, Anna Karenina, Camille, Ninotchka, 20 others. Costumes by Adrian, Andre-Ani, Gilbert Clark, Max Ree. Biography.

Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (March 1, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 048624802X
• ISBN-13: 978-0486248028
• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 9.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,352,888 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Divine Garbo, April 12, 2005

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Nevada Snow - See all my reviews

This review is from: Greta Garbo Paper Dolls in Full Color (Paperback)

One of the reasons I love these paper dolls by Tom Tierney is that they capture the magic and star quality of Greta Garbo. The book is clearly aimed at adult customers, whether they be Garbo fans, paper doll enthusiasts or students of costume design.
As someone who fits into all three categories, I loved the portrayal of Garbo. There are three dolls showing her at different times during her career, and the first two in particular are very life-like. I also enjoyed seeing the development and growing sophistication of costume design from the silent era until the early 1940-s. The costumes from "Mata Hari" and "Camille" are especially lovely.
My only complaint is a small one. I would have liked to see more than just one costume each from two of Garbo's greatest roles: "Queen Christina" and "Anna Karenina".

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More perfection from Tom Tierney!, May 30, 2008

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J. Arena (Williamsburg, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Greta Garbo Paper Dolls in Full Color (Paperback)

These costumes and dolls are beyond perfection. The artist has captured the essence of the screen's Goddess, the immortal Greta Garbo.

If you are a fan of classic film and love paper dolls, Tom Tierney's dolls are a must for your collection. Greta Garbo Paper Dolls in Full Color is a book by that you must have!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MYSTERY LADY CAPTURED BY TIERNEY, November 14, 2001

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russell williams (GREER) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Greta Garbo Paper Dolls in Full Color (Paperback)

OUTSTANDING COLLECTION OF COSTUMES OF THE FIRST GREAT SCREEN ACTRESS.HER EXTENSIVE SILENT FILM CAREER IS WELL REPRESENTED BY THE BEST COSTUMES BY EARLY DESIGNERS."FLESH AND THE DEVIL"COSTUME IS EXCELLENT, DOLLS ARE TERRIFIC."GRAND HOTEL" BALLARINA DRESS IS ANOTHER HIGHLIGHT. A DELIGHT FOR ANY COLLECTOR OF MOVIE MEMORABILIA.