The Definitive Guide to Collecting Black Dolls

Rating:
Summary: Superb Black Doll Collecting Guide
Review: Debbie Garrett's "The Definitive Guide to Collecting Black Dolls" is a magnificent combination of beauty, knowledge, and cultural celebration! It was wonderful learning about the history of antique and vintage black dolls, as well as the current artists and their creations. This guide provides a fabulous array of delightful pictures denoting the significance of black doll collecting, that is both informative and inspiring!

Rating:
Summary: Superb Black Doll Collecting Guide
Review: Debbie Garrett's "The Definitive Guide to Collecting Black Dolls" is a magnificent combination of beauty, knowledge, and cultural celebration! It was wonderful learning about the history of antique and vintage black dolls, as well as the current artists and their creations. This guide provides a fabulous array of delightful pictures denoting the significance of black doll collecting, that is both informative and inspiring!

Rating:
Summary: A MUST-HAVE FOR COLLECTORS
Review: The first and only definitive book regarding black dolls to appear in full color is not only a fount of information but a joy to browse. Whether you're an avid collector or have a penchant for just looking you'll thoroughly enjoy "The Definitive Guide To Collecting Black Dolls."

There are dolls made of almost every material imaginable from cloth to bisque, and dolls manufactured well over a century ago as well as the very contemporary Diana Ross and Michael Jackson dolls.

Chapters cover every aspect of these collectibles from their historical and present day significance to dolls as therapy. Each color photo is accompanied by a complete description of that particular doll. There is also a price guide as well as pointers for buying and selling are included.

This celebration of black dolls is a must for every collector.

- Gail Cooke

Rating:
Summary: Best Book of the Decade!!
Review: The name says it all!!! This is THE Definitive Guide to Collecting Black Dolls. With gorgeous, color photos from cover to cover, it surpasses all expectations! I've never seen a book so lovely AND informative. It contains detailed information and wonderful photos of all types of Black dolls. I read the entire book the same day I received it. I could not put it down. It is obviously a true labor of love. There is NO other book that comes remotely close. I give it two thumbs up and rate it a 20 on a scale of 1 to 5!!!

This is a MUST HAVE for every library. This long overdue and much anticipated book is not just for the collector, it is for everybody. If you buy only one book this decade, make it The Definitive Guide to Collecting Black Dolls. You will LOVE it!! Already, I am looking forward to Volumes 2, 3, 4, etc. Thank you, Debbie Garrett, for writing THE foremost resource about Black dolls!! Your book is awesome!!!!!

Rating:
Summary: A Black Doll Collector's Dream Come True
Review: This book epitomizes true Black Dollizing (New Word). It is truly thorough and precise that even the beginning novice can follow,understand and gain immediate knowledge, as well as adding to the understanding and knowledge of the seasoned Black Doll collector. I have now gained a better understanding to my own knowledge of Black Dolls, so much so that I now have a renewed energy and drive to learn more and more. The pictures and layouts are outstanding and beautiful. I physically feel the energy, and especially the love that each layout and picture was given. This book definitely continues and updates the two Black Doll books by Myla Perkins and is a deffinate asset to any Black Doll Collector. Can't wait for Book II, III and IV. I know the author has that much more knowledge to give us and I shall wait patiently. Thanks Debbie and keep up the excellent work. Rose Hawkins, Connecticut

Rating:
Summary: Educational, Gained Knowledge and Breathtaking
Review: This book epitomizes true Black Dollizing (New Word). It is truly thorough and precise that even the beginning novice can follow,understand and gain immediate knowledge, as well as adding to the understanding and knowledge of the seasoned Black Doll collector. I have now gained a better understanding to my own knowledge of Black Dolls, so much so that I now have a renewed energy and drive to learn more and more. The pictures and layouts are outstanding and beautiful. I physically feel the energy, and especially the love that each layout and picture was given. This book definitely continues and updates the two Black Doll books by Myla Perkins and is a deffinate asset to any Black Doll Collector. Can't wait for Book II, III and IV. I know the author has that much more knowledge to give us and I shall wait patiently. Thanks Debbie and keep up the excellent work. Rose Hawkins, Connecticut

Rating:
Summary: Informative and Timely
Review: This book is a welcome and required addition to the libraries of all serious collectors of black dolls.

Rating:
Summary: The Top Doll Collecting book!
Review: This is the most comprehensive book on black doll collecting (any doll collecting) that I have found. The author obviously put her heart and soul into this book and I thank her from the bottom of my heart. I look forward to future volumes!!!