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Summary: Wild! Like a trip back into my childhood.
Review: As a young girl in the 60's I played with many of the outfitspictured in this book. It is both nostalgic andfuturistic. Mr. Varaste has done an exceptional job with the photography. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Not impressed with this book
Review: I am not impressed with this book. There are no values/price guides. No reference materials at all. All I see in this book is whimsical pictures.
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Summary: Not impressed with this book
Review: I am not impressed with this book. There are no values/price guides. No reference materials at all. All I see in this book is whimsical pictures.
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Summary: wonderful book to keep as a souvenir of this glorious period
Review: I loved the photography in this so interesting book which reminds me the best years in my life as I was born in the fourties.... Bravo Christopher Varasteh and we hope to read him often in the future!!! Thanks for this beautiful Dream! Vivi Corm.
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Summary: FACE OF THE AMERICAN DREAM rocks!
Review: Okay, we've seen the parade of books on Barbie fashion. We've seen the forensically photographed doll priceguides. What we haven't seen, until now, was a book whose visual language made the dolls and fashions come to life in a way that conjures the imaginary world that Barbie seemed to live in. If you know someone who doesn't "get" Barbie collecting, show them this book. It's so lovingly assembled that even the skeptic is forced to look at the subject through a child's eyes. And yet it's so well researched and informative, the discriminating adult collector can find an answer to virtually any question. Varaste's knowledge about transitional dolls and their differences, for example, was especially helpful. The narrative is so artful and engaging, you don't even realize how much your're learning! The photos are fabulously fun and imaginative; Varaste isn't afraid to see the humor in our hopeless love for Barbie. Visually, he knows what we want and he delivers! Hands down the best book on the subject of Miss B. We can only hope for a sequel!
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Summary: Fabulously Helpful Reference Book and Guide!
Review: Outstanding reference book and guide. Stunning photography brings the dolls to life. A valuable resource in purchasing expensive collectibles. Author should be commended for fabulous job well done!
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Summary: So detail oriented~
Review: She's perky, pretty, and piquant. She's a Barbie doll, the icon and idol of millions of preteen girls. Television producer/photographer Christopher Varaste takes us back to the 1960s when Barbie was on the rise embodying the face, figure and styles of that decade. Turning the pages of this delightful and informative album is a nostalgic retro look at the way we were - when frosted lipstick was the rage, of course, Barbie wore it. Her golden hair was seen swinging in a bobbing pony tail or poufed into a Bubble Cut. As women grew more independent so did Barbie. She entered the job market as a career girl (well dressed, of course), zipped around town in a peony pink roadster, became an American Airlines stewardess, and even soared into space. She acquired the then fashionable Carnaby Street "mod look." And, Barbie had a theatrical bent appearing as "Guinevere." Whatever young girls dreamed of Barbie could become. Most of us age but Barbie evolves as Varaste's complete and colorful book reminds us.
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Summary: COMPLETE AND COLORFUL
Review: She's perky, pretty, and piquant. She's a Barbie doll, the icon and idol of millions of preteen girls. Television producer/photographer Christopher Varaste takes us back to the 1960s when Barbie was on the rise embodying the face, figure and styles of that decade. Turning the pages of this delightful and informative album is a nostalgic retro look at the way we were - when frosted lipstick was the rage, of course, Barbie wore it. Her golden hair was seen swinging in a bobbing pony tail or poufed into a Bubble Cut. As women grew more independent so did Barbie. She entered the job market as a career girl (well dressed, of course), zipped around town in a peony pink roadster, became an American Airlines stewardess, and even soared into space. She acquired the then fashionable Carnaby Street "mod look." And, Barbie had a theatrical bent appearing as "Guinevere." Whatever young girls dreamed of Barbie could become. Most of us age but Barbie evolves as Varaste's complete and colorful book reminds us.
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Summary: The dream comes to life
Review: This book captures the spirit of an era through the toy that helped define it. The photographs are amazing, the prose is thoughtful and insightful, making it a delightful read. Barbie doll collectors will be thrilled with the many rare items pictured, and casual readers will find the pictures beautiful and informative. Bravo to Chris for a job well done and a fresh spin on this important part of our cultural history.
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Summary: Great Barbie Resource
Review: This book is a wonderful overview of the early Barbie years. It really puts Barbie in context with the time she was created and demonstrates how she reflected society and the styles of that era. It's full of helpful information in identifying the various dolls and the photography is both breathtaking and a lot of fun!
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