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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
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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
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THE ART OF MINIATURE DOLL MAKING: Step-by-Step for Beginners

by 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. ... Read more

$12.27 USD or Free with 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

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
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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
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The Arthur Machen Collection

by 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 ... Read more

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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
... 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
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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
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
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
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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
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
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
The Die Varieties of the Nesbitt Series of United States Envelopes

by Berthold ...

The Die Varieties of the Nesbitt Series of United States Envelopes is a comprehensive philatelic reference work authored by John N. Luff, focusing on the intricate die varieties found within the Nesbitt series of U.S. postal envelopes. First published in 1906, this book meticulously catalogs and describes the numerous subtle differences in the dies used to produce the embossed stamps on government ... Read more

$29.99 USD

The Die Varieties of the Nesbitt Series of United States Envelopes is a comprehensive philatelic reference work authored by John N. Luff, focusing on the intricate die varieties found within the Nesbitt series of U.S. postal envelopes. First published in 1906, this book meticulously catalogs and describes the numerous subtle differences in the dies used to produce the embossed stamps on government
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The Adhesive Postage Stamp

by Chalmers ...

The Adhesive Postage Stamp: 1840-1910 by Patrick Chalmers is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the history, development, and cultural significance of the adhesive postage stamp from its inception in 1840 through the early twentieth century. The book delves into the origins of the postage stamp, beginning with the revolutionary introduction of the Penny Black in Great Britain, and traces ... Read more

$29.99 USD

The Adhesive Postage Stamp: 1840-1910 by Patrick Chalmers is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the history, development, and cultural significance of the adhesive postage stamp from its inception in 1840 through the early twentieth century. The book delves into the origins of the postage stamp, beginning with the revolutionary introduction of the Penny Black in Great Britain, and traces
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Chats on Postage Stamps

by Melville ...

Chats on Postage Stamps by Fred J. Melville is a comprehensive and engaging guide that delves into the fascinating world of philately, the collection and study of postage stamps. First published in the early 20th century, this book offers both novice and seasoned collectors a wealth of information, historical context, and practical advice on building and appreciating a stamp collection. Melville’s ... Read more

$29.99 USD

Chats on Postage Stamps by Fred J. Melville is a comprehensive and engaging guide that delves into the fascinating world of philately, the collection and study of postage stamps. First published in the early 20th century, this book offers both novice and seasoned collectors a wealth of information, historical context, and practical advice on building and appreciating a stamp collection. Melville’s
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Barbie: Live Life To The Cutest

by Mattel ...

This giftable hardcover book features a never-before-seen art style as well as playful, hand-drawn typographic aphorisms. Barbie has truly done it ALL in her six decades of being the world's most recognizable icon and this book shares that wisdom.Barbie has been a style icon for 65 years and now she has her cutest look yet! This charming hardcover book features adorable interpretations of Barbie's ... Read more

$7.99 USD

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This giftable hardcover book features a never-before-seen art style as well as playful, hand-drawn typographic aphorisms. Barbie has truly done it ALL in her six decades of being the world's most recognizable icon and this book shares that wisdom.Barbie has been a style icon for 65 years and now she has her cutest look yet! This charming hardcover book features adorable interpretations of Barbie's
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Αντικείμενα Του Σεξ: Καλό Ή Κακό;

by Gabriel Agbo ...

Οι πωλητές των παιχνιδιών-αντικειμένων του σεξ κερδίζουν δισεκατομμύρια το χρόνο. Τα προϊόντα τους είναι παντού διαθέσιμα. Φαίνεται είναι της μόδας αυτή η τεχνητή ικανοποίηση των σεξουαλικών επιθυμιών. Και διαρκώς εφευρίσκονται καινούρια αντικείμενα. Εδώ όμως θέλουμε να δούμε τις πνευματικές και ψυχολογικές επιπτώσεις στους χρήστες. Τα αντικείμενα του σεξ έχουν ιστορία χιλιάδων χρόνων. Ήδη αρχαίοι ... Read more

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Οι πωλητές των παιχνιδιών-αντικειμένων του σεξ κερδίζουν δισεκατομμύρια το χρόνο. Τα προϊόντα τους είναι παντού διαθέσιμα. Φαίνεται είναι της μόδας αυτή η τεχνητή ικανοποίηση των σεξουαλικών επιθυμιών. Και διαρκώς εφευρίσκονται καινούρια αντικείμενα. Εδώ όμως θέλουμε να δούμε τις πνευματικές και ψυχολογικές επιπτώσεις στους χρήστες. Τα αντικείμενα του σεξ έχουν ιστορία χιλιάδων χρόνων. Ήδη αρχαίοι
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Consumed Nostalgia

Memory in the Age of Fast Capitalism

by Gary Cross ...

Nostalgia isn't what it used to be. For many of us, modern memory is shaped less by a longing for the social customs and practices of the past or for family heirlooms handed down over generations and more by childhood encounters with ephemeral commercial goods and fleeting media moments in our age of fast capitalism. This phenomenon has given rise to communities of nostalgia whose members remain ... Read more

$28.49 USD

Nostalgia isn't what it used to be. For many of us, modern memory is shaped less by a longing for the social customs and practices of the past or for family heirlooms handed down over generations and more by childhood encounters with ephemeral commercial goods and fleeting media moments in our age of fast capitalism. This phenomenon has given rise to communities of nostalgia whose members remain
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Dolls of the Tusayan Indians

by J. Walter Fewkes ...

This vintage book contains a fascinating treatise on the dolls of the Tusayan Indians, a tribe of native Americans who originated from the area that is now Tusayan, Arizona. With a wealth of historical information and many beautiful full colour illustrations, this volume will be of considerable utility to those with an interest in the Tusayan Indians or Native American art in general. Contents ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This vintage book contains a fascinating treatise on the dolls of the Tusayan Indians, a tribe of native Americans who originated from the area that is now Tusayan, Arizona. With a wealth of historical information and many beautiful full colour illustrations, this volume will be of considerable utility to those with an interest in the Tusayan Indians or Native American art in general. Contents
... Read more
Japanese Kokeshi Dolls

The Woodcraft and Culture of Japan's Iconic Wooden Dolls

by Manami Okazaki ...

An inside look at kokeshi dolls: from the skilled woodworkers behind their design to their important cultural significance.Discover the simplicity and charm of traditional Japanese Kokeshi dolls, known for their cylindrical shape and distinctive absence of arms and legs. Originally crafted as children's toys in Japan's Tohoku region, these dolls have evolved into sought-after collector's items, ... Read more

$14.39 USD

An inside look at kokeshi dolls: from the skilled woodworkers behind their design to their important cultural significance.Discover the simplicity and charm of traditional Japanese Kokeshi dolls, known for their cylindrical shape and distinctive absence of arms and legs. Originally crafted as children's toys in Japan's Tohoku region, these dolls have evolved into sought-after collector's items,
... Read more
HOW TO MAKE DOLLS

Simplified Guide For Beginners To Dolls Making Patterns, Tools And Materials Benefit, Techniques And Procedures To Troubleshooting Common Issues

by Charles Elsie ...

Are you ready to unlock the captivating world of doll-making and unleash your creativity? Look no further! "HOW TO MAKE DOLLS" is your essential companion for mastering the art of crafting exquisite dolls that will leave you and your loved ones spellbound.Why You Can't Afford to Miss "Crafting Enchantment":Unlock Your Inner Artist: Our book empowers you to turn your creative dreams into reality. ... Read more

$5.45 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you ready to unlock the captivating world of doll-making and unleash your creativity? Look no further! "HOW TO MAKE DOLLS" is your essential companion for mastering the art of crafting exquisite dolls that will leave you and your loved ones spellbound.Why You Can't Afford to Miss "Crafting Enchantment":Unlock Your Inner Artist: Our book empowers you to turn your creative dreams into reality.
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