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Celebrate the sixty-fifth anniversary of Barbie in a book dedicated to the fascinating history of the worlds most popular doll. Created by Mattel founder Ruth Handler a game-changing feminist visionary Barbie defied the conventions of the 1950s establishing a role for women other than a wife and mother. With an identity outside of her family Barbie represented an astounding modern departure opening the imagination for what a dolland a womancould be. Decade by decade the title comprehensively explores the Barbie dolls evolution from 1959 to today with fascinating facts insights and never-before-seen imagery. From Marilyn Monroe to Margot Robbie fashion designers to first responders Barbie is the essential primer of an American phenomenon. Today more than a billion Barbie dolls with over 250 careers have been purchased worldwide offered in an array of different nationalities ethnicities and body types. In these pages readers will discover not only Barbies rich history but her singular magic: She is a doll through whom girls can project their own fantasies whether it be doctor rock star paleontologist Olympic gold medalist Major League Baseball player virologist or ecologist. 340 pages over 350 illustrations English language Released in November 2023 W 9.88 x L 12.99 x D 1.53 in Silk hardcover 6.0 lbs.
- Over 350 illustrations
- Released in November 2023
- Silk hardcover