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Make Cloth Dolls

A Foolproof Way to Sew Fabric Friends

by 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 ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with 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
... Read more
Barbie and Ruth

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

by 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 ... Read more

$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
... Read more
You Don't Own Me

The Court Battles That Exposed Barbie's Dark Side

by 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 ... Read more

$12.29 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
... Read more
The Toys That Made Us: Polly Pocket

An Unauthorized History of Mattel's Micro Moneymaker

by 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 ... Read more

$11.59 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
... Read more
An American Girl Anthology

Finding Ourselves in the Pleasant Company Universe

Edited by 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, ... Read more

$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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Anatomy of a Doll

The Fabric Sculptor's Handbook

by 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 ... Read more

$9.89 USD or Free with 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
... Read more
British Dolls of the 1950s

by 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 ... Read more

$8.69 USD or Free with 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
... Read more
Barbie Takes the Catwalk

A Style Icon's History in Fashion

by 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 ... Read more

$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
... Read more
On Dolls

Edited by 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 ... Read more

$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
... Read more
Designing the Doll

From Concept to Construction

by 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 ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with 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
... Read more
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

by Jonathon Jones ...

Series Book 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 ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with 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
... Read more
Ebay and Beyond: What’s Hot and What’s Not In Antiques and Collectibles

by 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, ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with 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,
... Read more
A Picture Book of Dolls and Dolls' Houses

by 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 ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with 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
... Read more
Considerações Sobre O Uso De Brinquedos Sexuais

by 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 ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with 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
... Read more
Toys, Games, and Action Figure Collectibles of the 1970s: Volume I Action Jackson to Gre-Gory the Bat

Toys, Games, and Action Figure Collectibles of the 1970s, #1

by Jonathon Jones ...

Series Book 1 - Toys, Games, and Action Figure Collectibles of the 1970s
Chock full of 800 pictures and over 75 categories that cover boy and girl toys both, this is the first book in a series that will help to define what 70's 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 ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Chock full of 800 pictures and over 75 categories that cover boy and girl toys both, this is the first book in a series that will help to define what 70's 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
... Read more
Die Erfindung des Kaspertheaters

Kurzweil, Faszination und Atmosphäre

by Lutz Spilker ...

Das Kaspertheater – eine scheinbar kindlich-naive Form der Unterhaltung, die sich als weit mehr entpuppt als das bloße Puppenspiel. Hinter der fröhlichen Szene aus Holzfiguren und einfachen Kulissen verbirgt sich eine jahrhundertealte Tradition, die soziale Rollen reflektiert, Kritik übt und gesellschaftliche Themen auf den Punkt bringt. Dieses Buch beleuchtet die Ursprünge und Entwicklungen des ... Read more

$2.27 USD

Das Kaspertheater – eine scheinbar kindlich-naive Form der Unterhaltung, die sich als weit mehr entpuppt als das bloße Puppenspiel. Hinter der fröhlichen Szene aus Holzfiguren und einfachen Kulissen verbirgt sich eine jahrhundertealte Tradition, die soziale Rollen reflektiert, Kritik übt und gesellschaftliche Themen auf den Punkt bringt. Dieses Buch beleuchtet die Ursprünge und Entwicklungen des
... Read more
Investing in G.I. Joes

by Russel Ison ...

From starting out as mere kid's entertainment but successful and popular toys, G.I. Joe action figures, vehicles and other accessories have become very profitable investment items now whose values can range to the thousands. Decades have passed but these toys are still very much collector's items inspiring the new kids of today and the adults who grew up with them. With the revitalization of their ... Read more

$0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

From starting out as mere kid's entertainment but successful and popular toys, G.I. Joe action figures, vehicles and other accessories have become very profitable investment items now whose values can range to the thousands. Decades have passed but these toys are still very much collector's items inspiring the new kids of today and the adults who grew up with them. With the revitalization of their
... Read more
Gasoline and Oil Stoves

"New Process" and "Standard." 1901

by Standard Lighting Company ...

Gasoline and Oil Stoves 'New Process' and 'Standard.' 1901 is a comprehensive guide and catalog published by the Standard Light Company, offering an in-depth look at the innovative gasoline and oil stoves of the early 20th century. This book provides detailed descriptions, illustrations, and specifications of the New Process and Standard stoves, highlighting their efficiency, safety features, and ... Read more

$29.99 USD

Gasoline and Oil Stoves 'New Process' and 'Standard.' 1901 is a comprehensive guide and catalog published by the Standard Light Company, offering an in-depth look at the innovative gasoline and oil stoves of the early 20th century. This book provides detailed descriptions, illustrations, and specifications of the New Process and Standard stoves, highlighting their efficiency, safety features, and
... Read more
HowExpert Guide to Doll Collecting

101+ Tips to Learn How to Find, Buy, Sell, and Collect Collectible Dolls for Doll Collectors

by HowExpert, Charlotte Hopkins ...

If you want to learn about the history of dolls, caring for and storing your dolls, starting a collection, buying, selling, and collecting collectible dolls, doll knowledge for collectors, and joining the doll community, then check out HowExpert Guide to Doll Collecting.The first toy ever made was the doll! Today doll collecting is the world’s largest hobby. Dolls remind us of our favorite ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you want to learn about the history of dolls, caring for and storing your dolls, starting a collection, buying, selling, and collecting collectible dolls, doll knowledge for collectors, and joining the doll community, then check out HowExpert Guide to Doll Collecting.The first toy ever made was the doll! Today doll collecting is the world’s largest hobby. Dolls remind us of our favorite
... Read more
Ruth And Barbie

The tale of the world's most renowned doll And a Comprehensive Biography of the woman behind her creation

by millard foulk ...

Discover the captivating story behind one of the world's most iconic toys in "Barbie and Ruth: The Woman Behind the World's Most Famous Doll." Delve into the fascinating journey of Ruth Handler, the visionary creator of Barbie, as she revolutionized the toy industry and captured the hearts of millions worldwide.Uncover the untold story of Ruth Handler's entrepreneurial spirit, from her humble ... Read more

$9.38 USD

Discover the captivating story behind one of the world's most iconic toys in "Barbie and Ruth: The Woman Behind the World's Most Famous Doll." Delve into the fascinating journey of Ruth Handler, the visionary creator of Barbie, as she revolutionized the toy industry and captured the hearts of millions worldwide.Uncover the untold story of Ruth Handler's entrepreneurial spirit, from her humble
... Read more
American Girl Cross-Stitch

Easy-to-Follow Patterns Inspired by the Dolls We Love

by Sosae Caetano, Dennis Caetano ...

This officially licensed American Girl Cross Stitch book comes with 22 easy-to-follow cheeky, sweet, and charming patterns that any Samantha or Molly in your life will cherish.From 1986, when American Girl was known as the Pleasant Company—and debuted with three dolls—Samantha, Molly, and Kirsten—to now, where there is a myriad of doll options, both historical and modern, American Girl has been a ... Read more

$11.99 USD

This officially licensed American Girl Cross Stitch book comes with 22 easy-to-follow cheeky, sweet, and charming patterns that any Samantha or Molly in your life will cherish.From 1986, when American Girl was known as the Pleasant Company—and debuted with three dolls—Samantha, Molly, and Kirsten—to now, where there is a myriad of doll options, both historical and modern, American Girl has been a
... Read more
All Figures Sold Separately

The Library of Disposable Art, #7

by David Macpherson ...

Series Book 7 - The Library of Disposable Art
Can action figures give you happiness?There are many toy manufacturers who certainly hope they do. They made commercials to explain how you can play with them and what joy you should find in these Barbies and G.I Joe.This brief book primarily looks at the commercials for the toy playsets and the extra characters.This is a joyful look at the way the commercials tried to inform our desire and the ... Read more

$0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Can action figures give you happiness?There are many toy manufacturers who certainly hope they do. They made commercials to explain how you can play with them and what joy you should find in these Barbies and G.I Joe.This brief book primarily looks at the commercials for the toy playsets and the extra characters.This is a joyful look at the way the commercials tried to inform our desire and the
... Read more
Famous Character Dolls

by Susan Brewer ...

Part of the popular Famous series, Famous Dolls celebrates dolls in film, TV, cartoons, books, comics and comic strips, as well as toys such as Hamble in Playschool. It also explores the world of celebrity dolls including stars such as Shirley Temple and Mae West, pop star dolls including Michael Jackson and Cher, and dolls representing royalty. Written by leading doll expert, Susan Brewer, the ... Read more

$8.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Part of the popular Famous series, Famous Dolls celebrates dolls in film, TV, cartoons, books, comics and comic strips, as well as toys such as Hamble in Playschool. It also explores the world of celebrity dolls including stars such as Shirley Temple and Mae West, pop star dolls including Michael Jackson and Cher, and dolls representing royalty. Written by leading doll expert, Susan Brewer, the
... Read more
ARLINGTON ANTHOLOGY

Field of Honor

by Ron Macdonald ...

Heartwarming and compelling stories of loyalty, brotherhood, sacrifice, and heroism.Across from the Potomac River from Washington DC lies this nation’s most sacred of grounds, Arlington National Cemetery. Here resides some of our nation’s finest from as far back as the Revolutionary War are buried here. Some 400,000 men and women call Arlington their final resting place—from presidents, honored ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Heartwarming and compelling stories of loyalty, brotherhood, sacrifice, and heroism.Across from the Potomac River from Washington DC lies this nation’s most sacred of grounds, Arlington National Cemetery. Here resides some of our nation’s finest from as far back as the Revolutionary War are buried here. Some 400,000 men and women call Arlington their final resting place—from presidents, honored
... Read more

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