"Since her debut in 1959, over 700 million Barbie dolls have been sold, at the astonishing rate of two dollars every second...Barbie is indeed an icon and for women around the world, Barbie is also a potent reminder of childhood."
"Dolls have been part of civilization for centuries, but when Barbie appeared on the scene she was something completely new. Rather than simply promoting the creations of prestigious clothing designers...Barbie embodied both the new American spirit of brash enthusiasm and the increased freedom for women. She represented the all-American girl with a wardrobe made for a glamorous life of dancing, socializing, and relaxing at the beach."
"Organized by category, the stylish volume presents a rich and varied visual history of fashion, and of Barbie herself, and is sure to delight followers of fashion, as well as Barbie doll fans of all generations".
Lovely, glossy, full-color photos on every page.
"Dolls have been part of civilization for centuries, but when Barbie appeared on the scene she was something completely new. Rather than simply promoting the creations of prestigious clothing designers...Barbie embodied both the new American spirit of brash enthusiasm and the increased freedom for women. She represented the all-American girl with a wardrobe made for a glamorous life of dancing, socializing, and relaxing at the beach."
"Organized by category, the stylish volume presents a rich and varied visual history of fashion, and of Barbie herself, and is sure to delight followers of fashion, as well as Barbie doll fans of all generations".
Lovely, glossy, full-color photos on every page.
