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An American Girl Anthology

Finding Ourselves in the Pleasant Company Universe

Edición de Justine Orlovsky-Schnitzler, KC Hysmith ...

Series series Cultures of Childhood
Winner of the 2026 Susan Koppleman Award for Best Anthology, Multi-Authored, or Edited Book in Feminist Studies in Popular and American Culture awarded by the Popular Culture AssociationContributions by Mary Berman, Mary M. Burke, Abigail C. Fine, Juliette Holder, KC Hysmith, Mackenzie Kwok, Esther Martin, Hannah Matthews, Janine B. Napierkowski, Justine Orlovsky-Schnitzler, Samantha Pickette, ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

Winner of the 2026 Susan Koppleman Award for Best Anthology, Multi-Authored, or Edited Book in Feminist Studies in Popular and American Culture awarded by the Popular Culture AssociationContributions by Mary Berman, Mary M. Burke, Abigail C. Fine, Juliette Holder, KC Hysmith, Mackenzie Kwok, Esther Martin, Hannah Matthews, Janine B. Napierkowski, Justine Orlovsky-Schnitzler, Samantha Pickette,
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Make Cloth Dolls

A Foolproof Way to Sew Fabric Friends

de Terese Cato ...

Create dolls with personality from head to toe with tips from the self-taught artist, weaver, woodworker, and author of Needle Felting.A step-by-step visual guide to making a lighthearted and charming collectible for the doll-lovers you know! Bring these endearing characters to life with patterns you can personalize for a chef, gardener, knitter, mother, scrapbooker, shopper, or lover of all ... Leer más

$12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Create dolls with personality from head to toe with tips from the self-taught artist, weaver, woodworker, and author of Needle Felting.A step-by-step visual guide to making a lighthearted and charming collectible for the doll-lovers you know! Bring these endearing characters to life with patterns you can personalize for a chef, gardener, knitter, mother, scrapbooker, shopper, or lover of all
... Leer más
THE ART OF MINIATURE DOLL MAKING: Step-by-Step for Beginners

de Curtis Seth ...

"The Art of Miniature Doll Making: Step-by-Step for Beginners" is an immersive and instructive journey into the captivating world of crafting exquisite miniature dolls. This comprehensive guide is thoughtfully designed to empower beginners with the skills and knowledge they need to create enchanting miniature figures from scratch. ... Leer más

$12.07 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

"The Art of Miniature Doll Making: Step-by-Step for Beginners" is an immersive and instructive journey into the captivating world of crafting exquisite miniature dolls. This comprehensive guide is thoughtfully designed to empower beginners with the skills and knowledge they need to create enchanting miniature figures from scratch.
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Barbie and Ruth

The Story of the World's Most Famous Doll and the Woman Who Created Her

de Robin Gerber ...

“Barbie and her creator, the sharp-elbowed gal who built the biggest toy company, have a story to tell.” —TimeBarbie and Ruth is the remarkable true story of the world’s most famous toy and the woman who created her. It is a fascinating account of how one visionary woman and her product changed an industry and sparked a lasting debate about women’s roles. At once a business book, a colorful ... Leer más

$9.49 USD

“Barbie and her creator, the sharp-elbowed gal who built the biggest toy company, have a story to tell.” —TimeBarbie and Ruth is the remarkable true story of the world’s most famous toy and the woman who created her. It is a fascinating account of how one visionary woman and her product changed an industry and sparked a lasting debate about women’s roles. At once a business book, a colorful
... Leer más
You Don't Own Me

The Court Battles That Exposed Barbie's Dark Side

de Orly Lobel ...

“A hair-raising account of a Barbie Dreamhouse-size Jarndyce and Jarndyce.”—Jill Lepore, The New YorkerThis provocative work spotlights the legal battles between behemoth Mattel and audacious MGA over incredibly successful toys and the ownership of an idea. Law professor Orly Lobel deeply researched this riveting story, interviewing those involved, to draw attention to the contentious debate over ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

“A hair-raising account of a Barbie Dreamhouse-size Jarndyce and Jarndyce.”—Jill Lepore, The New YorkerThis provocative work spotlights the legal battles between behemoth Mattel and audacious MGA over incredibly successful toys and the ownership of an idea. Law professor Orly Lobel deeply researched this riveting story, interviewing those involved, to draw attention to the contentious debate over
... Leer más
The Toys That Made Us: Polly Pocket

An Unauthorized History of Mattel's Micro Moneymaker

de Maude Campbell, Amy Greenbank ...

Polly Pocket was a toy that took the big world of dolls and put it in a tiny compact. Now The Toys That Made Us: Polly Pocket takes the big world of toy making into a little book.Within its pages is the history of a line that revolutionized the toy shelves from its inception and release in the 90s to its resurgence nearly a decade later, all the way to its ongoing legacy as a toy of infinite ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

Polly Pocket was a toy that took the big world of dolls and put it in a tiny compact. Now The Toys That Made Us: Polly Pocket takes the big world of toy making into a little book.Within its pages is the history of a line that revolutionized the toy shelves from its inception and release in the 90s to its resurgence nearly a decade later, all the way to its ongoing legacy as a toy of infinite
... Leer más
The Arthur Machen Collection

de Arthur Machen ...

Arthur Machen was a Welsh author and mystic of the 1890s and early 20th century. He is best known for his influential supernatural, fantasy, and horror fiction. His novella The Great God Pan has garnered a reputation as a classic of horror, with Stephen King describing it as "Maybe the best [horror story] in the English language."The Arthur Machen Collection reveals a mind of fascinating depth and ... Leer más

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Arthur Machen was a Welsh author and mystic of the 1890s and early 20th century. He is best known for his influential supernatural, fantasy, and horror fiction. His novella The Great God Pan has garnered a reputation as a classic of horror, with Stephen King describing it as "Maybe the best [horror story] in the English language."The Arthur Machen Collection reveals a mind of fascinating depth and
... Leer más
Anatomy of a Doll

The Fabric Sculptor's Handbook

de Susanna Oroyan ...

"At last! A complete book on doll design and soft sculpture has been written." —Virginia Robertson, designer and publisherMaster dollmaker Susanna Oroyan gives you the definitive book on fabric sculpting. Anatomy of a Doll is packed with an abundance of exquisite photographs that capture the best work from dollmakers today. Detailed step-by-step illustrations for an incredible variety of cloth ... Leer más

$9.89 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

"At last! A complete book on doll design and soft sculpture has been written." —Virginia Robertson, designer and publisherMaster dollmaker Susanna Oroyan gives you the definitive book on fabric sculpting. Anatomy of a Doll is packed with an abundance of exquisite photographs that capture the best work from dollmakers today. Detailed step-by-step illustrations for an incredible variety of cloth
... Leer más
A Picture Book of Dolls and Dolls' Houses

de Various ...

This vintage book is a pictorial catalogue of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century dolls and dolls' houses, republished here in a modern edition with its original pictures and text. Containing authentic photographs and details of origins, this little volume will be of utility to doll enthusiasts, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Many vintage books such as ... Leer más

$6.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This vintage book is a pictorial catalogue of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century dolls and dolls' houses, republished here in a modern edition with its original pictures and text. Containing authentic photographs and details of origins, this little volume will be of utility to doll enthusiasts, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Many vintage books such as
... Leer más
On Dolls

Edición de Kenneth Gross ...

Some of the greatest thinkers and writers of our age meditate on play and the mysteries of inanimate life.This unusual literary collection contains writings from Baudelaire, Kleist, Rilke, Freud, Kafka, Walter Benjamin, Bruno Schulz, Elizabeth Bishop, Dennis Silk, and Marina Warner.The essays and reflections explore the seriousness of play and the mysteries of inanimate life - 'the unknown, spaces ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

Some of the greatest thinkers and writers of our age meditate on play and the mysteries of inanimate life.This unusual literary collection contains writings from Baudelaire, Kleist, Rilke, Freud, Kafka, Walter Benjamin, Bruno Schulz, Elizabeth Bishop, Dennis Silk, and Marina Warner.The essays and reflections explore the seriousness of play and the mysteries of inanimate life - 'the unknown, spaces
... Leer más
Ebay and Beyond: What’s Hot and What’s Not In Antiques and Collectibles

de Jonathon Jones ...

This comprehensive summary, combining text and over 275 images, will take you on a journey encompassing fifteen intense years of online buying and selling experience, and will cover a wide range of antiques and collectibles, from early 18th century porcelain to 1980s action figures, discussing what is hot and what is not for 2014 and beyond.The categories discussed are as follows: Glass, Pottery, ... Leer más

$2.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This comprehensive summary, combining text and over 275 images, will take you on a journey encompassing fifteen intense years of online buying and selling experience, and will cover a wide range of antiques and collectibles, from early 18th century porcelain to 1980s action figures, discussing what is hot and what is not for 2014 and beyond.The categories discussed are as follows: Glass, Pottery,
... Leer más
Designing the Doll

From Concept to Construction

de Susanna Oroyan ...

The author of Anatomy of a Doll "gives us a gift by distilling the spirits found in doll/figure art . . . then explains the fundamentals to pave the way" (Barbara Campbell, editor of Soft Dolls & Animals!).Advance your dollmaking skills with this in-depth guide by master-dollmaker Susanna Oroyan! Susanna introduces you to her concept of "imaginative engineering" with a collection of design ... Leer más

$12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The author of Anatomy of a Doll "gives us a gift by distilling the spirits found in doll/figure art . . . then explains the fundamentals to pave the way" (Barbara Campbell, editor of Soft Dolls & Animals!).Advance your dollmaking skills with this in-depth guide by master-dollmaker Susanna Oroyan! Susanna introduces you to her concept of "imaginative engineering" with a collection of design
... Leer más
British Dolls of the 1950s

de Susan Brewer ...

Photos, descriptions, and fascinating history for dedicated doll collectors.In the 1950s, a new material—plastic—revolutionized the doll trade and made dolls affordable for people of all classes. This book focuses specifically on British dolls of that decade, offering not only useful information for collectors but a glimpse into the history and culture that surrounded these cherished toys.Along ... Leer más

$8.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Photos, descriptions, and fascinating history for dedicated doll collectors.In the 1950s, a new material—plastic—revolutionized the doll trade and made dolls affordable for people of all classes. This book focuses specifically on British dolls of that decade, offering not only useful information for collectors but a glimpse into the history and culture that surrounded these cherished toys.Along
... Leer más
Toys, Games, and Action Figure Collectibles of the 1970s: Volume II Grizzly Adams to Play-Doh

Toys, Games, and Action Figure Collectibles of the 1970s, #2

de Jonathon Jones ...

Series Libro 2 - Toys, Games, and Action Figure Collectibles of the 1970s
With over 550 pictures and over 75 categories that cover boy and girl toys both, this is the second book in a series that will help to define what 70s playtime was all about. From action figures to general toys to games, this guidebook will give visual examples as well as a checklist on a wide variety of items that were produced during this fantastic decade. Whether you're a collector or someone ... Leer más

$2.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

With over 550 pictures and over 75 categories that cover boy and girl toys both, this is the second book in a series that will help to define what 70s playtime was all about. From action figures to general toys to games, this guidebook will give visual examples as well as a checklist on a wide variety of items that were produced during this fantastic decade. Whether you're a collector or someone
... Leer más
Barbie Takes the Catwalk

A Style Icon's History in Fashion

de Karan Feder ...

Barbie has always been a fashion icon, with a wardrobe of looks inspired by the world’s great fashion designers, and inspiring them as well with her signature style. From decade-defining designs by formidable fashion royalty such as Dior, Balenciaga, Yves St. Laurent, Pucci, and Chanel, to skateboard culture and rave fashion, Barbie doll’s outfits have reflected the fashion and the time. In Barbie ... Leer más

$18.99 USD

Barbie has always been a fashion icon, with a wardrobe of looks inspired by the world’s great fashion designers, and inspiring them as well with her signature style. From decade-defining designs by formidable fashion royalty such as Dior, Balenciaga, Yves St. Laurent, Pucci, and Chanel, to skateboard culture and rave fashion, Barbie doll’s outfits have reflected the fashion and the time. In Barbie
... Leer más
Considerações Sobre O Uso De Brinquedos Sexuais

de Gabriel Agbo ...

Comerciantes de brinquedos sexuais arrecadam bilhões de dólares todos os anos. Os produtos são muito diversificados e, hoje em dia, estão disponíveis em todos os lugares do mundo. Agora, parece que esse negócio de satisfazer desejos sexuais de forma artificial ou tecnológica está em voga. Solteiros, casados, velhos e jovens frequentam lojas de brinquedos sexuais e os fabricantes, de forma ... Leer más

$3.46 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Comerciantes de brinquedos sexuais arrecadam bilhões de dólares todos os anos. Os produtos são muito diversificados e, hoje em dia, estão disponíveis em todos os lugares do mundo. Agora, parece que esse negócio de satisfazer desejos sexuais de forma artificial ou tecnológica está em voga. Solteiros, casados, velhos e jovens frequentam lojas de brinquedos sexuais e os fabricantes, de forma
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Investing in Dolls

de Russel Ison ...

Toy Dolls have existed since the beginnings of human civilization and are still one of the most popular toys in the world globally. But for a long time now, they have passed the point of being just mere toys to being collectibles and even precious investments for a lot of people. Some antique dolls can fetch prices up to the hundreds of thousands and even more and their prices keep rising. Barbie, ... Leer más

$0.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Toy Dolls have existed since the beginnings of human civilization and are still one of the most popular toys in the world globally. But for a long time now, they have passed the point of being just mere toys to being collectibles and even precious investments for a lot of people. Some antique dolls can fetch prices up to the hundreds of thousands and even more and their prices keep rising. Barbie,
... Leer más
Ye Olde Mint

Being a brief description of the first U.S. Mint, established by Congress in the year 1792, at Seventh Street and Sugar Alley (now Filbert Street) Philadelphia

de Stewart ...

Ye Olde Mint: Being a Brief Description of the First U.S. Mint, Established by Congress in the Year 1792, at Seventh Street and Sugar Alley (now Filbert Street), Philadelphia is a fascinating historical account that delves into the origins and early operations of the United States Mint, the nation's first official coin-producing institution. Drawing from original documents, illustrations, and ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

Ye Olde Mint: Being a Brief Description of the First U.S. Mint, Established by Congress in the Year 1792, at Seventh Street and Sugar Alley (now Filbert Street), Philadelphia is a fascinating historical account that delves into the origins and early operations of the United States Mint, the nation's first official coin-producing institution. Drawing from original documents, illustrations, and
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Doll Couture

Handcrafted Fashions for 18-inch Dolls

de Marsha Greenberg ...

Hankie Couture creator Marsha Greenberg shares her extraordinary gift for transforming vintage fabric into one-of-a-kind doll fashions. Now you can make them too! Doll Couture is an exquisite collection of fashions for 18-inch dolls -- everything from dresses to pants, jumpers, blouses, and shoes -- meticulously crafted from vintage handkerchiefs, table cloths, tea towels, laces, linens, ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

Hankie Couture creator Marsha Greenberg shares her extraordinary gift for transforming vintage fabric into one-of-a-kind doll fashions. Now you can make them too! Doll Couture is an exquisite collection of fashions for 18-inch dolls -- everything from dresses to pants, jumpers, blouses, and shoes -- meticulously crafted from vintage handkerchiefs, table cloths, tea towels, laces, linens,
... Leer más
Sex Toys: Good Or Evil?

de Gabriel Agbo ...

Dealers of sex toys rake in billions of dollars every year. Their products are so diversified and today are available in every part of the world. Now, it looks like this business of artificially or technologically satisfying sexual desires is in vogue. The single, married, old, young today patronise sex toy shops and the manufacturers, wisely too, are steadily churning out more alluring and ... Leer más

$3.46 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Dealers of sex toys rake in billions of dollars every year. Their products are so diversified and today are available in every part of the world. Now, it looks like this business of artificially or technologically satisfying sexual desires is in vogue. The single, married, old, young today patronise sex toy shops and the manufacturers, wisely too, are steadily churning out more alluring and
... Leer más
Collect Value Divest

de Elizabeth Stewart ...

Dr. Elizabeth Stewart, a seasoned appraiser, shares her secrets of the art and antique marketplace. Learn what appraisers don’t want you to know—all the tools to assess value, beauty, provenance, and quality.These real-life cases and rich images instruct on all the Do’s and Don’ts; how, what, and where to collect, the next big thing; clues to identification and worth; online tools for value; how ... Leer más

$4.99 USD

Dr. Elizabeth Stewart, a seasoned appraiser, shares her secrets of the art and antique marketplace. Learn what appraisers don’t want you to know—all the tools to assess value, beauty, provenance, and quality.These real-life cases and rich images instruct on all the Do’s and Don’ts; how, what, and where to collect, the next big thing; clues to identification and worth; online tools for value; how
... Leer más
The postage stamps, envelopes, wrappers and post cards of the North American colonies of Great Britain

de Various ...

The Postage Stamps, Envelopes, Wrappers and Post Cards of the North American Colonies of Great Britain is a comprehensive philatelic reference work that meticulously documents the postal issues of the British colonies in North America prior to their independence or confederation. This authoritative volume delves into the origins, designs, printings, and varieties of postage stamps, as well as the ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

The Postage Stamps, Envelopes, Wrappers and Post Cards of the North American Colonies of Great Britain is a comprehensive philatelic reference work that meticulously documents the postal issues of the British colonies in North America prior to their independence or confederation. This authoritative volume delves into the origins, designs, printings, and varieties of postage stamps, as well as the
... Leer más
A Cursed Collection of Haunted Dolls

From Real Life to Literature and Movies

de Fiona Dodwell ...

Silent Stares and Malevolent Whispers from Possessed DollsRobert. Annabelle. Peggy. The very names of these dolls can strike fear into your heart. Fiona Dodwell, who has been gripped by the idea of spirit-possessed dolls for years, dives into real world and fictional examples of toys gone bad—playthings meant to comfort children but instead make life a living hell.Fiona presents a comprehensive ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

Silent Stares and Malevolent Whispers from Possessed DollsRobert. Annabelle. Peggy. The very names of these dolls can strike fear into your heart. Fiona Dodwell, who has been gripped by the idea of spirit-possessed dolls for years, dives into real world and fictional examples of toys gone bad—playthings meant to comfort children but instead make life a living hell.Fiona presents a comprehensive
... Leer más
The Doll Book

de Laura B. Starr ...

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to dolls, exploring their history, popularity, and evolution the world over. From the dolls of the Native Americans to those of the Chinese, "The Doll Book" covers it all, making it a must-read for serious doll enthusiasts and collectors alike. Contents include: "Antiquity", "Etymology of the Doll", "Some History Dolls and Others", "Puppets and ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to dolls, exploring their history, popularity, and evolution the world over. From the dolls of the Native Americans to those of the Chinese, "The Doll Book" covers it all, making it a must-read for serious doll enthusiasts and collectors alike. Contents include: "Antiquity", "Etymology of the Doll", "Some History Dolls and Others", "Puppets and
... Leer más

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