Dolls are, by definition, playthings. But the best of today's dolls are highly collectible works of art. This book traces the history of dolls and doll collecting, and takes you into the wonderful world of artist dolls, many of which sell for thousands of dollars. The stunning creations of fifty internationally renowned artists such as Anna Avigail Brahms, Sonja Hartman, Hildegard Gunzel, Rotraut Schrott, and Sabine Esche are showcased in full-colour photographs. Discover the artists and delight in their inspiring stories.
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"This is a book that will I'm sure thrill all doll collectors... well presented... a must for your Chridstmas list..." -- Galatea Magazine, Winter 2003.
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Joan Muyskens Pursley and Karen Bischoff
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Excellent doll book,
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This a must have for any doll collector of modern dolls. There are over 50 doll artists mentioned with a brief history of their work. For each artist mentioned there is at least one photo of their dolls. There also is The World's Most Beautiful Dolls Volume II as a great follow-up edition.
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A doll is commonly defined as a small-scale figure of a human used as a child's plaything. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, New York City, Anna Avigail Brahms, Heath Orange, Abhinavo Sandreuter, Elke Hutchens, New Zealand, Super Sculpey, Brigitte Deval, Hamilton Collection, Julia Rueger, Linda Mason, Madeleine Neill-St, The Dreamer, The Enchantress New!
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A doll is commonly defined as a small-scale figure of a human used as a child's plaything. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, New York City, Anna Avigail Brahms, Heath Orange, Abhinavo Sandreuter, Elke Hutchens, New Zealand, Super Sculpey, Brigitte Deval, Hamilton Collection, Julia Rueger, Linda Mason, Madeleine Neill-St, The Dreamer, The Enchantress New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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