Author: Debbie Behan Garrett
Publisher: Debbie Behan Garrett
ISBN: 0615421849
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
To serve the doll-collecting community, particularly avid Black-doll enthusiasts, Ms. Garrett continues to write about the dolls she loves. In this, her third doll publication, dolls, both old and new, blog their experiences over a two-year period as chosen dolls in Garrett's extensive and quite eclectic Black-doll collection.If you love dolls, possess a vivid imagination, and enjoy combining the two, you will derive great pleasure reading The Doll Blogs, another first for Debbie Behan Garrett. Garrett takes the reader on an imaginative voyage in doll-collecting world where she meets and greets new dolls, reacquaints herself with old ones, and continues the passion for all as a doll whisperer, allowing the dolls to speak through her. The dolls (some more vocal than others, with personalities all their own) find delight in telling their unique stories, sharing their experiences, and relaying how they entered Garrett's collection.This first book devoted to dolls that speak in blog form is masterfully engaging, a sure delight.
The Doll Blogs
Author: Debbie Behan Garrett
Publisher: Debbie Behan Garrett
ISBN: 0615421849
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
To serve the doll-collecting community, particularly avid Black-doll enthusiasts, Ms. Garrett continues to write about the dolls she loves. In this, her third doll publication, dolls, both old and new, blog their experiences over a two-year period as chosen dolls in Garrett's extensive and quite eclectic Black-doll collection.If you love dolls, possess a vivid imagination, and enjoy combining the two, you will derive great pleasure reading The Doll Blogs, another first for Debbie Behan Garrett. Garrett takes the reader on an imaginative voyage in doll-collecting world where she meets and greets new dolls, reacquaints herself with old ones, and continues the passion for all as a doll whisperer, allowing the dolls to speak through her. The dolls (some more vocal than others, with personalities all their own) find delight in telling their unique stories, sharing their experiences, and relaying how they entered Garrett's collection.This first book devoted to dolls that speak in blog form is masterfully engaging, a sure delight.
Publisher: Debbie Behan Garrett
ISBN: 0615421849
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
To serve the doll-collecting community, particularly avid Black-doll enthusiasts, Ms. Garrett continues to write about the dolls she loves. In this, her third doll publication, dolls, both old and new, blog their experiences over a two-year period as chosen dolls in Garrett's extensive and quite eclectic Black-doll collection.If you love dolls, possess a vivid imagination, and enjoy combining the two, you will derive great pleasure reading The Doll Blogs, another first for Debbie Behan Garrett. Garrett takes the reader on an imaginative voyage in doll-collecting world where she meets and greets new dolls, reacquaints herself with old ones, and continues the passion for all as a doll whisperer, allowing the dolls to speak through her. The dolls (some more vocal than others, with personalities all their own) find delight in telling their unique stories, sharing their experiences, and relaying how they entered Garrett's collection.This first book devoted to dolls that speak in blog form is masterfully engaging, a sure delight.
Dollmakers and Their Stories
Author: Krystyna Poray Goddu
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1429925728
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
"Dolls are not a luxury. They are as necessary to a child's life as a loaf of bread . . . What a doll does for a little girl is develop her capacity to love others and herself." -Madame Alexander A wonderful offering for young doll enthusiasts and women's history buffs alike This fascinating book tells the stories of courageous dollmakers, all of whom were-and continue to be-filled with passion, vision, and determination. They are the unsung heroines behind some of the most important dolls of the last hundred years-such as Barbie (Ruth Handler) and Madame Alexander's collection (Beatrice Alexander). Entrepreneurs and feminists of their time, these strong women displayed both creative genius and astute business acumen, serving as excellent role models for today's young female readers.
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1429925728
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
"Dolls are not a luxury. They are as necessary to a child's life as a loaf of bread . . . What a doll does for a little girl is develop her capacity to love others and herself." -Madame Alexander A wonderful offering for young doll enthusiasts and women's history buffs alike This fascinating book tells the stories of courageous dollmakers, all of whom were-and continue to be-filled with passion, vision, and determination. They are the unsung heroines behind some of the most important dolls of the last hundred years-such as Barbie (Ruth Handler) and Madame Alexander's collection (Beatrice Alexander). Entrepreneurs and feminists of their time, these strong women displayed both creative genius and astute business acumen, serving as excellent role models for today's young female readers.
Sasha-Puppen
Author: Sasha Morgenthaler
Publisher: Benteli Verlag
ISBN: 9783716510735
Category : Dollmakers
Languages : de
Pages : 0
Book Description
This is the first book about Sasha Morganthaler and her famous dolls - Sasha Dolls, distinguished by their enigmatic, knowing facial features, their musing looks and the loving and life-like design of their limbs and clothing. Sasha created typical figures and groups of dolls that win the heart and reveal her social commitment. Christine Seiler's photographs, taken especially for this book, bring alive Sasha Morgenthaler's personal collection. An illustrated biography and a bibliography complete the book.
Publisher: Benteli Verlag
ISBN: 9783716510735
Category : Dollmakers
Languages : de
Pages : 0
Book Description
This is the first book about Sasha Morganthaler and her famous dolls - Sasha Dolls, distinguished by their enigmatic, knowing facial features, their musing looks and the loving and life-like design of their limbs and clothing. Sasha created typical figures and groups of dolls that win the heart and reveal her social commitment. Christine Seiler's photographs, taken especially for this book, bring alive Sasha Morgenthaler's personal collection. An illustrated biography and a bibliography complete the book.
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Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 576
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Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 576
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Architecture et art
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Category : Architecture
Languages : de
Pages : 770
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Category : Architecture
Languages : de
Pages : 770
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Sasha Dolls
Author: Anne Votaw
Publisher: Reverie Publishing
ISBN: 9781932485592
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
The visionary Sasha Doll designed in the 1940's by Swiss artist Sasha Morgenthaler to teach humanitarian ideals has creatively engaged children and collectors ever since. The development of the Sasha Doll - from models sculpted in the artist's Zurich studio and first sold in December 1945 to the later manufactured vinyl replicas by Germany's G tz, England's Frido/Trendon, and G tz again in 1995, plus a passionate but ill-fated American prduction attempt - is examined in fascinating detail in this book. The authors share their first-hand knowledge of the later Sasha productions, as well as decades of primary research, including numerous interviews with those involved in the doll's history. They also trace the ongoing philosophical, aesthetic and technical issues surrounding the production of this beloved plaything. The result is a compeliling, behind-the-scenes story that reveals the many complexities of producing the four generations of the Sasha Doll. Also included is a comprehensive
Publisher: Reverie Publishing
ISBN: 9781932485592
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
The visionary Sasha Doll designed in the 1940's by Swiss artist Sasha Morgenthaler to teach humanitarian ideals has creatively engaged children and collectors ever since. The development of the Sasha Doll - from models sculpted in the artist's Zurich studio and first sold in December 1945 to the later manufactured vinyl replicas by Germany's G tz, England's Frido/Trendon, and G tz again in 1995, plus a passionate but ill-fated American prduction attempt - is examined in fascinating detail in this book. The authors share their first-hand knowledge of the later Sasha productions, as well as decades of primary research, including numerous interviews with those involved in the doll's history. They also trace the ongoing philosophical, aesthetic and technical issues surrounding the production of this beloved plaything. The result is a compeliling, behind-the-scenes story that reveals the many complexities of producing the four generations of the Sasha Doll. Also included is a comprehensive
Sasha Dolls
Author: Susanna E. Lewis
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ISBN: 9780984927913
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
The book presents an identification guide to the previous three manufactured productions of Sasha Dolls in Germany, England, and again in Germany from 1965 to 2001.
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ISBN: 9780984927913
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Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
The book presents an identification guide to the previous three manufactured productions of Sasha Dolls in Germany, England, and again in Germany from 1965 to 2001.
Biography Index
Author: Bea Joseph
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Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 1272
Book Description
A cumulative index to biographical material in books and magazines.
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Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 1272
Book Description
A cumulative index to biographical material in books and magazines.
In God's House
Author: Ray Mouton
Publisher: Constellation
ISBN: 190880095X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 563
Book Description
This book is more than a novel. It's a testament to one of the most harrowing problems of our time. It's the story of one man's crusade to bring justice to the victims of child abuse. And it's a journey through the dark corridors of the oldest, richest, most powerful religious institution on earth: the Roman Catholic Church.
Publisher: Constellation
ISBN: 190880095X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 563
Book Description
This book is more than a novel. It's a testament to one of the most harrowing problems of our time. It's the story of one man's crusade to bring justice to the victims of child abuse. And it's a journey through the dark corridors of the oldest, richest, most powerful religious institution on earth: the Roman Catholic Church.
Museums of the World
Author: Michael Zils
Publisher: München [Germany] : K.G. Saur
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 836
Book Description
"This guide should greatly assist public and academic librarians and their users." JOURNAL OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIANSHIP "Museums of the World is an essential tool." -AMERICAN REFERENCE BOOKS ANNUAL Completely updated with data supplied by museum administrators and staff, Museums of the World provides valuable information and insight on some 39,000 museums worldwide. Organized by country and city within individual nations, each detailed museum profile includes address...e-mail addresses...websites...telephone and fax numbers...description of holdings and facilities...director's name...and more. This indispensable resource also includes three indexes - Names Index for Museums, Name Index for Persons, and Subject Index - to make research easier. The particularly useful Subject Index offers cross-referenced headings for such diverse areas as Aeronautics, Arms and Armor, Graphic Arts, Indian Artifacts, Jewelry, Painted and Stained Glass, and Railroads. from K. G. Saur.
Publisher: München [Germany] : K.G. Saur
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Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 836
Book Description
"This guide should greatly assist public and academic librarians and their users." JOURNAL OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIANSHIP "Museums of the World is an essential tool." -AMERICAN REFERENCE BOOKS ANNUAL Completely updated with data supplied by museum administrators and staff, Museums of the World provides valuable information and insight on some 39,000 museums worldwide. Organized by country and city within individual nations, each detailed museum profile includes address...e-mail addresses...websites...telephone and fax numbers...description of holdings and facilities...director's name...and more. This indispensable resource also includes three indexes - Names Index for Museums, Name Index for Persons, and Subject Index - to make research easier. The particularly useful Subject Index offers cross-referenced headings for such diverse areas as Aeronautics, Arms and Armor, Graphic Arts, Indian Artifacts, Jewelry, Painted and Stained Glass, and Railroads. from K. G. Saur.