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Product Identifiers
PublisherBecker&Mayer! Books
ISBN-100760365776
ISBN-139780760365779
eBay Product ID (ePID)27038680924
Product Key Features
LanguageEnglish
TopicSocial History, Product, Dolls, Design, Antiques & Collectibles, History
AuthorRobin Gerber
IllustratorYes
Dimensions
Item Length11.8 In.
Item Height1 In.
Item Width9.8 In.
Item Weight45 Oz
Additional Product Features
Book TitleBarbie Forever : Her Inspiration, History, and Legacy (Official 60th Anniversary Collection)
Dewey Decimal688.7221
Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisBarbie Forever presents a detailed, full-color portrait of this beloved doll through all-new interviews, original sketches, vintage photos, advertisements, a foldout timeline, and much more. Explore how the doll came to be, what it takes to create one of her many looks, and how her legacy continues to influence the world. With Barbie Forever , explore and celebrate the history of this iconic doll through all-new interviews, original sketches, vintage photos, advertisements, a foldout timeline, and much more. Since her debut in 1959, Barbie has been breaking boundaries and highlighting major moments in art, fashion, and culture. She has been an interpreter of taste and style in every historic period she has lived through and has reflected female empowerment through the more than 200 careers she has embodied. Today, an international icon, Barbie continues to spark imaginations and influence conversations around the world. Barbie Forever is a vibrant celebration for the "Barbie Girl" in all of us., Barbie Forever: Her Inspiration, History, and Legacy presents a detailed, fully authorized portrait of this beloved doll through all-new interviews, original sketches, vintage photos, advertisements, and much more--including a foreword by Olympic fencing medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad. A double-sided foldout timeline showcases important moments in Barbie history . Explore how the doll came to be, what it takes to create one of her many looks, and how her legacy continues to influence the world. Since her debut in 1959, Barbie has been breaking boundaries and highlighting major moments in art, fashion, and culture . She has been an interpreter of taste and style in every historic period she has lived through and has reflected female empowerment through the more than 200 careers she has embodied. Today, an international icon , Barbie continues to spark imaginations and influence conversations around the world. Barbie Forever is a vibrant celebration for the "Barbie Girl" in all of us., With Barbie Forever , explore and celebrate the history of this iconic doll through all-new interviews, original sketches, vintage photos, advertisements, a foldout timeline, and much more.
Publication Year2019
Dewey Edition23
FormatHardcover
Reviews"Barbie Forever is a book that will give you tremendous insight into how one doll and one company could take the world by force. This is a great coffee table read and would be perfect in anyone's home"-- The Nerdy Girl Express, "The copiousness of rare photos and in-depth narrative elevates this book above any mere collectible coffee-table book to be glanced through idly then discarded. This is a photo book, a study book, to be loved and enjoyed by anyone who has known the joy of immersing themselves in the world of the original girl who could grow up to be anything."-- Critical Blast, "Author and historian Robin Gerber has created the consummate coffee table Barbie book, Barbie Forever, the most detailed, full-color portrait of this beloved doll!"-- Gay NYC Dad, "Just as I treasured my Barbies, I'll treasure Barbie Forever . Wow--what a pearl! From the beautiful front cover to the detailed timeline on the back pages, this quality, hardback coffee table book brings so many memories to the surface."-- Book Pleasures, The copiousness of rare photos and in-depth narrative elevates this book above any mere collectible coffee-table book to be glanced through idly then discarded. This is a photo book, a study book, to be loved and enjoyed by anyone who has known the joy of immersing themselves in the world of the original girl who could grow up to be anything., "Overall this is an engrossing and fun history lesson that should delight any collector, new or old!"-- The Outspoken Yam, Barbie Forever is a book that will give you tremendous insight into how one doll and one company could take the world by force. This is a great coffee table read and would be perfect in anyone's home, Overall this is an engrossing and fun history lesson that should delight any collector, new or old!
Table Of ContentForeword: Ibtihaj Muhammad Introduction Chapter 1: INSPIRING FANS SINCE 1959 Chapter 2: BARBIE GOES TO MARKET Chapter 3: BREAKING BOUNDARIES Chapter 4: SHAPING BARBIE Chapter 5: BARBIE LIFESTYLE Chapter 6: FASHION AND ART Chapter 7: GOING GLOBAL Chapter 8: THE MAGIC OF BARBIE Bibliography Acknowledgements About The Author Image Credits Historic Timeline
Number of Pages176 pages
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