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Summary: Highly Disappointing
Review: I anxiously waited to buy this book when I first heard is was soon to be publisher. (I have been a fabric doll and artist designer for many years and sell in art galleries, shops and fairs). It was RAVED about by the group of other doll artists I corresponded with and I was very familar with the authors work and impressed with it. But this book offered me NOTHING but pictures of her dolls. Too advanced and vague for a novice and boreing, lacking new or creative techniques for the skilled doll maker, it felt like a "brag book" of her recent dolls, which in my opinion were not at all as creative or interesting, almost scary and unattractive, as he old stuff was. I returned the book and did not consider the second one she did. Too bad, as she is a very, very excellent doll artist but we all change styles,etc. and who knows why these particular dolls were included in her book. I found it more of an "art" book than a book that offered ideas, techniques and down to earth "this is how I did it" information. I am glad that many other people did find it helpful but am amazed they did.
Rating:
Summary: Highly Disappointing
Review: I anxiously waited to buy this book when I first heard is was soon to be publisher. (I have been a fabric doll and artist designer for many years and sell in art galleries, shops and fairs). It was RAVED about by the group of other doll artists I corresponded with and I was very familar with the authors work and impressed with it. But this book offered me NOTHING but pictures of her dolls. Too advanced and vague for a novice and boreing, lacking new or creative techniques for the skilled doll maker, it felt like a "brag book" of her recent dolls, which in my opinion were not at all as creative or interesting, almost scary and unattractive, as he old stuff was. I returned the book and did not consider the second one she did. Too bad, as she is a very, very excellent doll artist but we all change styles,etc. and who knows why these particular dolls were included in her book. I found it more of an "art" book than a book that offered ideas, techniques and down to earth "this is how I did it" information. I am glad that many other people did find it helpful but am amazed they did.
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Summary: Inspirational!
Review: I first became aware of 'art dolls' via the net, and Susanna Oroyan's books via Amazon. I was fascinated by all the different approaches given in this book, and also the multitude of differing styles and results. It inspired me to design a doll of my own! It encourages you to be inventive! Many thanks Susanna.
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Summary: Low on technique - High on Creepy
Review: I own many doll making books most of which are about making cloth dolls. I turn to them for technique, patterns, creative ideas and even comfort as I find the pictures endearing. But this book I returned.I returned this book because I could not find any useful (original) techniques, pleasing patterns, ideas to inspire me and the pictures gave me "the creeps". I attribute my reaction to the fact that many of the dolls were depicting anger, holding or wearing satanic symbols, carrying weapons, etc. If you have a sensitive spirit, like me, avoid this book. Or, put another way, there is enough violence and anger in the world - why sew it up using old techniques.
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Summary: Simply the Best in Doll Making Inspiration
Review: Instructions are clear and amazingly inviting. Buy this book first if you want to make a doll, buy this book if you already make dolls, and want to make the dolls you have only seen in your head and hoped to one day figure out how to make. Just does it right!
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Summary: Susanna's books are great!
Review: Susanna is always overflowing with great ideas, pictures, and tips. I enjoy her books emensly. She has a great style and encourages your creativity without stifling it.
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Summary: Wonderful in depth book on making dolls from cloth.A must!
Review: This book covers it all. If you want to make dolls from cloth this book goes into every detail Inspiration galore from famous doll artists. Would also be helpful for armature making for any medium doll maker. This book is a must if you make dolls.!
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Summary: A treasure box of ideas!
Review: This book is not for beginners or masters. It has ideas for someone who has made dolls before and wants to refine them. Joints, breasts, hands, feet, bodies, heads, everything is touched upon! My only wish is that there were more ideas for hair. The book has hundreds of examples for your pleasure and inspiration. Before getting a copy of my own I would photocopy almost the entire thing as the library, cut and paste it together, and fasten it to my sketchbook of doll ideas. I love this book.
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Summary: The Bible in the World of Doll Books
Review: This book is one no dollmaker should be without, whether you make dolls for your own pleasure, as gifts, or as a professional. The inspiration from the photos alone is amazing, but the book is also filled with wisdom on dollmaking that comes from one of the most talented dollmakers in the country.
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Summary: Excellent is understatement.
Review: This book is worth much more. I absolutely desagree with those who says the author promotes her dolls only (btw,they are stunning). The book covers all stages of doll making and the evolution of the doll industry in general. Images of the dolls are carefully selected and represent dozens of doll artists, each of them unique in style. I personally, find most helpful info on joints, face painting, soft sculpture. And of course, just seeing works of all great doll artists is a great inspiration.
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