Books about Dolls and Bears

A Dollmaker's Art - The creations of Nancy WIley This book highlights 85 dolls by this dynamic young artist in full-color photos, organized by theme and accompanied by insightful commentaries from the artist. It also includes a full-length biographical profile and a step-by-step photo essay that demonstrates the development of one doll from start to finish. 160 pages Hard cover with dust jacket  •  9 x 12 inches ISBN: 1-932485-18-X $50.00  [Add to Cart]	Dollmakers and their stories This book introduces young readers to the women—Martha Chase, Käthe Kruse, Sasha Morgenthaler, Beatrice (Madame) Alexander and Ruth Handler—behind some of history’s most important dolls, and tells the stories of five contemporary dollmakers—Helen Kish, Martha Armstrong-Hand, Robin Woods, Yue-Sai Kan and Lorna Miller Sands. 160 pages  Hard cover with dust jacket  •   6½ x 9 inches  ISBN: 0-8050-7257-8 $17.95 [Add to Cart]	Black Dolls Proud Bold & Beautiful This stunning volume showcases more than 100 black dolls by 49 contemporary artists, including Americans Floyd Bell, Richard and Jodi Creager and Goldie Wilson, as well as international makers such as Hildegard Günzel and Annette Himstedt. Biographies of each artist and an informative introduction are included. 144 pages Hard cover with dust jacket  •  9 x 12 inches ISBN: 1-932485-12-0 $29.95  [Add to Cart]
Bluette Clothing Patterns Acclaimed doll costumer Louise Hedrick presents original patterns for a complete wardrobe of 30 ensembles for this beloved French doll, adapted from patterns in issues of La Semaine de Suzette and introduced by Bleuette expert Barbara Hilliker’s authoritative text.  176 pages Hard cover with dust jacket  •  9 x 12 inches ISBN: 1-932485-26-0 $50.00 [Add to Cart]	Bluette the Doll & Her Wardrobe In the first comprehensive book in English about the fashionable little French doll, expert Barbara Hilliker traces Bleuette’s history from her 1905 introduction in the girls’ magazine La Semaine de Suzette until the late 1950s. Five patterns for Bleuette by Louise Hedrick are included. 176 pages Hard cover with dust jacket  •  9 x 12 inches ISBN: 1-932485-21-X $45.00 [Add to Cart]	R John Wright The Art of Toys The complete authorized history of R. John Wright Dolls, this book is also the definitive full-color reference to the works produced by the company. The text includes an extensive dual biography of John and Susan Wright, as well as a collection of critical essays on significant pieces by the company and a visit to the factory. 208 pages Hard cover with dust jacket   •  9 x 9 inches ISBN: 1-932485-14-7 $45.00  [Add to Cart]
Tyler Wentworth 5th Anniversary Album A comprehensive collector’s guide to all things Tyler, this book is also a commemoration in words and photos of this groundbreaking doll from the Tonner Doll Company. Essays and photo essays by well-known experts on fashion dolls are followed by a reference section showing every production doll and outfit ever made. 192 pages Hard cover with dust jacket  •   8½ x 11 inches ISBN: 1-932485-17-1 $40.00 [Add to Cart]	Doll & Teddy Bear Activity Book Children of all ages will enjoy the entertaining games and activities in this fun-packed book. Filled with mazes, word searches, crossword puzzles, picture riddles and much more, the collection also includes an origami teddy bear and paper dolls and teddies. 96 pages  Paperback  •  8½ x 11 inches ISBN: 1-932485-24-4 $9.95 [Add to Cart]	Who Wants an Old Teddy Bear? Andy is hoping for a toy rocket ship for his birthday. When Grandma sends a teddy bear instead, he is unhappy and disappointed. But a nighttime adventure turns Andy and the teddy bear, Arthur, into fast friends. First published in 1978, this appealing story is delighting a new generation of young readers. 32 pages  Paperback  •  8 x 8 inches ISBN: 1-932485-00-7 $5.95 [Add to Cart]
DyDee the Complete Collectors Book One of the earliest “drink-and-wet” dolls, Dy-Dee was produced continuously by the Effanbee Doll Company from 1934 through the 1950s. This comprehensive collector’s reference includes identification information for the doll as well as all of the materials associated with her, and a bonus pattern section. 144 pages Hard cover with dust jacket  •  8½ x 11 inches ISBN: 1-932485-16-3 $29.95 [Add to Cart]	A. Glenn Mandeville's Madame Alexander Dolls 4th Collector's Price Guide by A. Glenn Mande-ville with Benita Cohen Schwartz. The definitive Alexander identification and price guide! Glenn Mandeville updates his definitive guide on Madame Alexander dolls. Over 2,000 listings and prices of dolls made from the early 1920s through 2002. Featuring one-of-a-kind and special dolls, too. Identification tips and features of the Alexander Doll faces plus other great tips for collectors.#H5870 · 0-87588-627-2 · $15.95 · Published February 2003 SKU: H5870  $15.95  [Add to Cart]	Teddy Bear Centennial Book Commemorate 100 years of teddy bears! This handsome book by Linda Mullins celebrates the ever-popular teddy bear with 230 color photographs and stories from around the world. This book will warm the hearts of everyone. From the first teddy bear in the days of President Theodore Roosevelt, now in the Smithsonian Collection, to the delightful creations of the 21st century, this souvenir book chronicles the evolution of the teddy bear. SKU: H5856 $24.95  [Add to Cart]
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