I Love Lucy Paper Doll (Paper Dolls) [Paperback]

Alan Glaser (Author), Ric Carl (Author)

Book Description

Series: Paper Dolls | Publication Date: June 1, 2004

In addition to her talents as a comedienne and actress, Lucille Ball was one of Hollywood's most stylish women. Now twenty-five of her iconic outfits from the classic television series I Love Lucy-fanciful Fifties housedresses, sequined evening sheaths, tapered slack sets, and smart tailored suits-are reproduced for the first time in full color and exact detail in this 64 page paper-doll book. This beautifully designed volume features two removable doll figures and twenty-five detailed cut-out ensembles worn by the character Lucy Ricardo as she found herself in all manner of hilarious situations. Each page contains one outfit, along with pertinent TV trivia, the name of the episodes on which it appeared, and a still photo from the show featuring the outfit.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Allan Glaser is a film and television producer in L.A. who has worked closely with I Love Lucy head costume designer Elois Jenssen on several Lucy projects, including the creation of the costume exhibit at the Lucy Museum at Universal Studios. He lives in Los Angeles.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Running Press (June 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762418281
• ISBN-13: 978-0762418282
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 8.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #389,615 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brings Color Into A Black and White World, September 3, 2004

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JSun (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Love Lucy Paper Doll (Paper Dolls) (Paperback)

The artwork is terrific - on a variety of levels. First of all, it's gorgeous and full of energy. The detail is astounding. Second, it's amazing to FINALLY see these outfits in color after only seeing them in black and white since what seems like the dawn of time. And the book keeps it all fun and lively! I highly recommend it - and the price is right. Buy two - one to keep and the other to cut up and play with.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love Lucy's costumes, and you will, too., June 30, 2004

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TwelveMile "TwelveMile" (St. Clair Shores, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Love Lucy Paper Doll (Paper Dolls) (Paperback)

If you love Lucy, you'll just love this. Allan Glaser has put together a delightful, nostalgic panorama of costume designs from some of the best of Lucille Ball's onscreen moments. He has written an excellent introduction full of fun Lucy costume facts, and provides detailed commentary throughout the book. Photos from some of the many I Love Lucy episodes abound in this charming volume. Shown in conjunction with the paper doll designs, this puts the costumes into their historical context. Glaser also helpfully notes the specific episodes in which each design appeared. Illustrator Rick Carl outdoes himself with eye-catching recreations based on the original costume designs, most of them by Academy Award winner Elois Jenssen.

All in all, if you love Lucy, this is a book for one of those "reserved" spots on your bookshelf--reserved for the best.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars IF YOU LOVE LUCY YOU'LL LOVE THIS BOOK!, July 9, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: I Love Lucy Paper Doll (Paper Dolls) (Paperback)

I've been watching I LOVE LUCY for years and never knew what I'd been missing until I bought this! Allan Glaser's book gives a peek at the clothes Lucy actually wore in color (after only seeing them in black & white on tv) and in the most wonderful detail. This is a real treasure.