Customer Reviews

Infamous Women-Coloring Book

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I found this paper doll book rather amusing and informative. Despite the fact that the dolls are in black and white, they are beautifully drawn and detailed. I was pleased to find that listed below each drawing is the source of the dolls attire, be it from a painting, woodcut, or photograph. Historical information on each of the notorious women is also provided, allowing you to learn not only how these women looked, but how they lived and earned their place in infamy.

I found this subject fascinating and the biographical notes were written in an entertaining, tongue in cheek style.
Unfortunately the quality of the illustrations was extremely disappointing. The dolls look as if the illustrator traced their images from photos of statues, reliefs, portraits, etc.
Also, the quality of the paper is poor and printed on both sides, so by cutting out the dolls one would cut up the text on the reverse page.
I wish I'd read the other customers reviews before purchasing this book, because in the publisher's product description there wasn't a single mention of the fact that this is a coloring book.

When I ordered it I thought this book was a coloring book. What it is is a paper doll coloring book with biographies and quotes (quips too). The dresses are authentic and labeled as to source of the design. It has some nudity, and the print is small.

The first time I came across this 25 years ago, I was in the 5th grade...! It was the most unusual history/coloring book I have ever come across. Parents may object to the violent and sexual content. But I would not mind exposing my daughter to it. I think it is important for little girls to know their wymyn's history.