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Life Like Dolls: The Collectible Doll Phenomenon and the Lives of the Women Who Love Them
Life Like Dolls The Collectible Doll Phenomenon and the Lives of the Women Who Love Them Author:A. F. Robertson Exploring the nexus of emotions, consumption and commodification that porcelain collectible dolls represent, A. F. Robertson tracks the rise of this multi-billion dollar market; interviews the women themselves; and visits their clubs, fairs and chat-rooms to understand what makes the dolls so irresistible. Lifelike but freakish; novelties that p... more »rofess to be antiques; pricey kitsch: These dolls are the product of powerful emotions and big business.« less