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Illustration © 2008 Kathleen Bart PUBLISHING COMPANY 2009 To order, call 888-721-4999 Lenci: The History and the Dolls by Nancy Lazenby Years of primary research by Lenci expert Nancy Lazenby have resulted in the most comprehensive book ever created on this celebrated Italian doll company. Based on founder Elena Scavini's unpublished memoirs, interviews with her grand-daughter and with Bibija Garella, one of the last owners of the company, as well as with key people involved in the final decades of Lenci's history, this stunning volume traces Lenci's eighty-two-year history and production of fine felt dolls. It also features more than 400 color photos of dolls and other items made by the company. The full reference section presents detailed photos of specific features by which Lenci dolls can be identified, a visual history of the various tags used from 1919 through 2001 and a close look at a variety of felt dolls often misidentified as Lencis. This beautiful book is an invaluable reference for beginning and advanced collectors alike. Hard cover with dust jacket • 9 x 12 inches • 224 pages • 1-932485-45-7 • $60.00 Fascinating Dolls from the Musee de la Poupée-Paris by Samy Odin Nestled at the end of a charming alley on the city's Right Bank, the Musée de la Poupée-Paris has become a mecca for doll collectors from around the world. Co-founded by Samy Odin and his father, Guido Odin, the museum's permanent exhibitions feature historically significant dolls of a variety of media made over a span of two centuries. In this remarkable book, Samy Odin takes readers on an intimate tour of more than 700 of the museum's dolls. He reveals the rich provenance of many of the examples he and his father have acquired, identifies previously unknown pieces and explores the mysterious, and fascinating, process by which a top-rate collection is built. In his opening memoir, Mr. Odin traces his and his father's steps on their journey as doll collectors, from the serendipitous gift of a damaged bisque doll in 1981 to the founding of their museum in Paris in 1994. Ensuing chapters focus on the major aspects of the Odin collection, from lady dolls to a wide range of bébés, mignonnettes and cloth dolls. This magnificent collection comes to vivid life on these pages, transporting readers to the heart of Paris, where hundreds of fascinating dolls make their home. Hard cover with dust jacket • 9 x 12 inches • 256 pages • 1-932485-53-0 • $75.00 Bleuette The Doll and Her Wardrobe by Barbara Craig Hilliker This is the first comprehensive book in English about the fashionable little French doll, which was popular from 1905 until the late 1950s. Bleuette’s history is coupled with fabulous photographs of the doll, her family and friends, as well as her wonderful wardrobe. Also included are patterns by Louise Hedrick. Hard cover with dust jacket • 9 x 12 inches 176 pages • 1-932485-21-X • $45.00 2 The Selected Writings of John Darcy Noble by John Darcy Noble This collection of 35 articles by the late curator emeritus of the prestigious Toy Collection at the Museum of the City of New York was selected from his many stories on antique dolls that were published in Dolls magazine between 1982 and 1995. Hard cover with dust jacket • 8½ x 11 inches 160 pages • 0-942620-26-7 • $24.95 Imagination at Play Identifying German Parian Dolls by Mary Gorham Krombholz This important book features groundbreaking research on the parian dolls produced by eight factories in Germany during the late-nineteenth century, and is the first to attribute with certainty the makers of these beautiful dolls, especially those produced during the 1860s and 1870s and previously designated as being by "unknown makers." The author's research also clarifes the process of making porcelain dolls in the nineteenth century, and presents a vivid picture of life in the Thuringian villages in which these factories were located. More than 350 color photographs, all close views detailing the painting and decoration of these pieces, accompany Ms. Krombholz's invaluable text, making this the most significant volume on German parian dolls to be published. Hard cover • 8½ x 11 inches • 160 pages • 1-932485-37-6 • $50.00 Identifying German Character Dolls by Mary Gorham Krombholz A Pictorial Reference Guide for German Chinas by Mary Gorham Krombholz In this definitive reference guide, respected author and researcher Mary Gorham Krombholz identifies with certainty the majority of unmarked chinas made in Germany from the 1840s through the 1930s. Eye and mouth enlargements for many of the dolls provide valuable identification clues to the facial painting characteristics unique to each of the seven porcelain factories featured. More than 400 dolls are pictured in individual and group color photographs, making this book a must-have for every china-doll collector. German character dolls were produced in the first few decades of the twentieth century by a wide range of manufacturers and are highly sought-after by collectors today. For years confusion has abounded as to the proper identification of these dolls, as different factories made different parts and yet other factories, often relying on home workers, assembled the dolls. In this comprehensive, profusely illustrated book, veteran researcher Mary Gorham Krombholz unravels the mysteries behind the production of these dolls and identifies the makers of their bisque heads. Relying on firsthand research, often conducted on the very grounds in Germany where they were made, and primary sources, she documents the complex and labor-intensive processes by which character dolls were produced in the two major dollmaking areas of Thuringia: Waltershausen and Sonneberg. Individual and group photos of more than 800 character dolls, accompanied by detailed captions including highlighted markings, dominate this invaluable volume. Personal historical accounts by those who worked for the doll manufacturers, along with hand-colored period photos, shed light on the specific tasks entailed in every aspect of the dollmaking process, from mold making to glass-eye blowing to assembling the shipping boxes. Unequaled in depth and breadth, Identifying German Character Dolls is an enlightening and enthralling reference that every character-doll collector must own. Hard cover with dust jacket • 9 x 12 inches • 344 pages • 1-932485-14-7 • $75.00 Hard cover • 8½ x 11 inches • 302 pages • 978-0-615-29683-8 • $50.00 3 To order, call 888-721-4999 R. John Wright The Art of Toys A Celebration of Enchantment The Unique Dolls of Lynne & Michael Roche by Barbara Spadaccini-Day by Krystyna Poray Goddu The complete authorized history of R. John Wright Dolls, this is also the definitive full-color reference to the works produced by the company. The book includes a dual biography of John and Susan Wright as well as a collection of critical essays on significant creations and a behind-thescenes workshop tour. Hard cover with dust jacket • 9 x 9 inches 208 pages • 1-932485-14-7 • $45.00 Deluxe signed edition • 1-932485-12-5 • $125.00 Helen Kish The Artist and Her Dolls by Louise Fecher The definitive illustrated guide to Helen Kish’s first three decades of work, this book documents in full color the extensive variety of her creations, from her earliest porcelains in the late 1970s to today’s popular vinyl Riley and friends, including designs for manufacturers. It also includes doll expert and author Louise Fecher’s biography of the charismatic artist, based on extensive interviews with Ms. Kish, her family, friends and colleagues, and accompanied by never-before-seen personal photographs and examples of early artwork. Hard cover with dust jacket • 8½ x 11 inches 144 pages • 1-932485-36-8 • $40.00 4 A 25-year retrospective of the Roches' work, this book briefly presents their individual life stories before exploring in more detail their shared artistic career and production methods. An extensive color section features the dolls from 1981-2004; a chronological chart of doll production is also included. Hard cover • 8½ x 8½ inches • 120 pages • 0-9550096-0-X • $60.00 A Dollmaker’s Art The Creations of Nancy Wiley by Louise Fecher This book showcases more than 85 of Nancy Wiley's major works in full-color photos, organized by theme and presented with insightful commentaries from both the artist and the author. It also includes Ms. Fecher's engaging biographical profile tracing the evolution of this dynamic artist and a step-by-step photo essay demonstrating the development of one doll. Hard cover with dust jacket • 9 x 12 inches 160 pages • 1-932485-18-X • $50.00 Figures in Fabric The Sculpture of Lisa Lichtenfels Conceived, photographed and written by the artist, this important book is an in-depth study of her work, with more than 500 color photos. It features 36 of the artist' s most significant pieces in panorama, accompanied by her notes on the creation of each one, a photo essay demonstrating the step-by-step process of creating a fabric sculpture and a 20-year retrospective of her work. Hard cover with dust jacket • 9 x 12 inches 160 pages • 1-932485-22-8 • $60.00 Imagination at Play The World’s Most Beautiful Dolls The World’s Most Beautiful Dolls by Joan Muyskens Pursley & Karen Bischoff Volume II Hard cover with dust jacket • 9 x 12 inches 160 pages • 0-942620-24-0 • $24.95 Published in 2001 in response to the overwhelming success of the The World's Most Beautiful Dolls, volume two features 108 new dolls by 54 of today's best international artists, including many who do not appear in the first volume, and current artist biographies for all. An updated introduction that discusses the development of dollmaking and collecting over the past two decades further enhances this book. Stunning creations by 50 internationally renowned artists such as Anna Avigail Brahms, Edna Dali, Hildegard Günzel, Héloise, Linda Mason and Rotraut Schrott are featured in full-page full-color photos, accompanied by biographies of each artist. First published in 1994, this landmark book also includes an informative introduction that traces the history of dolls and the growth of doll collecting. by Joan Muyskens Pursley Hard cover with dust jacket • 9 x 12 inches 160 pages • 0-942620-53-4 • $29.95 Black Dolls Here Come the Bride Dolls Christmas Dolls Proud, Bold & Beautiful by Nayda Rondon Introduction and artist commentaires by Barbara A. Whiteman by Louise Fecher by Joan Muyskens Pursley This stunning volume presents more than 100 black dolls by 49 international contemporary artists. Nayda Rondon, former editor of Dolls magazine, has written insightful biographies of each artist and collaborator Barbara A. Whiteman, founder and executive director of the Philadelphia Doll Museum, has provided an informative introduction and artist commentaries. Hard cover with dust jacket • 9 x 12 inches 144 pages • 1-932485-12-0 • $29.95 This full-color book highlights more than 150 contemporary bride dolls created by 60 international artists and manufacturers, reflecting the beloved traditions of the marriage ceremony and the timeless appeal of the bride. Supplementing them are wedding photos of real-life brides, whose ensembles are mirrored by the dolls. The text explains bridal traditions as well as the inspirations behind the dolls. A collection of contemporary dolls, this beautiful book will bring out the Christmas spirit in all who open its pages. More than 200 color photos of dolls by today's top international artists and manufacturers, arranged by the many themes that represent Christmas, bring to life every aspect of this beloved holiday. Hard cover with dust jacket • 8½ x 11 inches 96 pages • 1-932485-25-2 • $29.95 Hard cover with dust jacket • 8½ x 11 inches 144 pages • 0-942620-49-6 • $29.95 5 To order, call 888-721-4999 CHASE MODELING AGENCY Chase Modeling Agency Portfolio by Ernesto Padró-Campos Created by master photographer Ernesto PadróCampos, the Chase Modeling Agency Portfolio presents the nine current stars of the internationally celebrated agency. More than 40 full-color photos showcase the cover girls in ensembles by a variety of the world's most sought-after designers, with hair and make-up by today's most talented beauty experts. Bound together in an elegant silk-ribbon-tied portfolio, the collection is a stunning display of the best the Chase Modeling Agency has to offer. 8½ x 11 inches • 48 pages • 1-932485-49-X • $25.00 The Robert Tonner Story Update 2002 Following the 2000 publication of Stephanie Finnegan’s book, Robert Tonner made even more waves in the doll world. This update continues his story and provides color photos of later dolls, as well as photos and reports on the innovative Tyler Wentworth fashion shows and other company events. Paperback • 8½ x 11 inches • 72 pages 0-942620-60-7• $16.95 A book in magazine form, every issue of High Style celebrates the beautiful fashion dolls from the Tonner Doll Company. The now-complete collection of four volumes (Premiere issue no longer available) is filled with lively writing and breathtaking photography of the glamorous characters who inhabit the world of Tyler Wentworth and who deserve a magazine as stunning as they are. Each issue features a dramatic full-length centerfold of the cover doll and includes exclusive photographs, thoughtful fashion critique, one-of-a-kind ensembles and repainted and redressed dolls. Popular columns such as the Horoscope, What We're Wearing Now and travel correspondent Chloe Jette's Diary are also an integral part of the publications. Inspired by classic magazines such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and Elle, and dedicated to the art of fashion and beauty, High Style reflects the elegance of its subjects. High Style 2004 • Soft-cover magazine • 8 ½ x 11 inches • 64 pages • 1-932485-20-1 • $12.95 High Style 2005 • Soft-cover magazine • 8 ½ x 11 inches • 64 pages • 1-932485-31-7 • $12.95 High Style Grand Finale • Soft-cover magazine • 8 ½ x 11 inches • 64 pages • 1-932485-34-1 • $12.95 6 Imagination at Play Cissette: A Complete Guide to the Vintage Alexander Dolls by Marjorie E. Merod, M.D. This is the first book ever devoted to the Alexander Doll Company's 10-inch debutante doll. Longtime collector and expert Marjorie Merod has photographed her renowned collection of mint vintage dolls and accessories to match the photos in the Alexander Doll Company's original brochures and catalogs that introduced the doll during each year of her production, from 19571963. Her color photos are accompanied by the black-and-white pages from these original materials; her text explains in detail the changes and variations that occurred during production. Additional photos present rare examples and variations that have been found over the years. Dr. Merod also features photos of exclusive, mysterious and unique Cissettes, including a chapter devoted to the F.A.O. Schwarz specials. An extensive reference section details accessories, furniture and tags used on the dolls, as well as guidelines for care and restoration of the vintage dolls. Hard cover with dust jacket • 8½ x 11 inches • 184 pages • 1-932485-46.2 • $40.00 Effanbee’s Dy-Dee The Art of Patti Playpal The Complete Collector’s Book by Jennifer A.H. Kohn, Rita J. McCloskey & Pauline V. Yohe by Barbara Craig Hilliker One of the earliest "drink-and-wet" dolls, Dy-Dee was produced continuously by the Effanbee Doll Company from 1934 through the 1950s. This comprehensive collector's reference includes identification information for the doll as well as all of the materials associated with her, and a bonus pattern section. Hard cover with dust jacket • 8½ x 11 inches 144 pages • 1-932485-16-3 • $29.95 Featuring more than 200 breathtaking color photographs, this book celebrates Patti Playpal and her family of dolls, popular playthings of the 1950s and 1960s. Interviews with the original sculptor, Neil Estern, present insight into the sculpting process and the company that produced her, the Ideal Toy & Novelty Company. The authors provide a look at rare dolls and outfits, share newly discovered information and present a chapter on how to care for, preserve and display these vinyl dolls. Baby-Boomer Dolls by Michele Karl The second edition of this important reference and price guide delivers the most up-to-date prices, and includes more than 400 color photos and background information on more than 50 doll companies, from well-known firms like Mattel, Ideal, Madame Alexander and Effanbee to smaller lesser-known producers. Paperback • 8½ x 11 inches • 160 pages • 0-942620-71-2 • $19.95 Hard cover with dust jacket • 9 x 12 inches • 176 pages 1-932485-11-2 • $34.95 7 To order, call 888-721-4999 Hats, Caps & Bonnets 1855-1875: 12 Patterns for Dolls & an Illustrated History by Marianne Burke In this remarkable book, costumer and researcher Marianne Burke presents a richly illustrated study of headwear in the twenty-year period between 1855-1875. Her detailed discussion of the development of hair and headwear styles throughout this era is accompanied by period photographs known as cartes de visite, as well as numerous illustrations from fashion periodicals of the time. It was during these years that the luxurious French lady dolls, so ardently collected today, assumed their great popularity. Collectors of these dolls have long been frustrated by the lack of accessible instructions and patterns for headwear for their elegant models. This is the first book to teach methods of constructing historically correct hats, caps and bonnets for French fashion dolls of the mid-to-late nineteenth century. The methods of assembly taught pertain to styles for dolls of more contemporary periods, as well. Instruction in the practical matters of millinery construction, including step-by-step directions for making bonnet frames and working with straw and felt, culminate in the presentation of twelve fully illustrated patterns for making hats, caps and bonnets for lady dolls. Doll costumers, restorers and collectors will find this invaluable compendium an essential resource, while lovers of fashion history will revel in its visual delights. Hard cover with dust jacket • 11 x 8½ inches • 172 pages • 2-913684-52-3 • $30.00 Les Petites Dames de Mode Bleuette Clothing Patterns: by John R. Burbidge by Louise Hedrick and Barbara Craig Hilliker An Adventure in Design 1905—1916 Gathered for the first time in one volume, the more than 50 authentic period ensembles created by Mr. Burbidge, a former bridal designer for Priscilla of Boston, are modeled by 29-inch mannequins, his "little ladies of fashion." Full-page photos of the Victorian and Edwardian gowns are accompanied by detail shots and the designer's extensive notes on the creation of each piece. Acclaimed doll costumer Louise Hedrick has created original patterns for a complete wardrobe of 30 ensembles for this beloved French doll, adapted from patterns in issues of La Semaine de Suzette and modeled by early and reproduction Bleuettes. Bleuette expert Barbara Hilliker presents the history of the doll and places the clothing in the context of social and fashion history. Hard cover with dust jacket • 9 x 12 inches 144 pages • 1-932485-06-6 • $45.00 Hard cover with dust jacket • 9 x 12 inches 176 pages • 1-932485-26-0 • $50.00 Foreword by Elizabeth Ann Coleman 8 Reflections on Fashion United Federation of Doll Clubs 2005 Convention Souvenir Journal Set This boxed set holds Reflections on Fashion, a chronological compendium of insightful studies by renowned experts and photographers of dolls, clothing and society over the past 250 years, a color paper doll of a circa-1870 Portrait Jumeau and full-size patterns for creating six ensembles for a 16-inch fashion doll. Boxed set of magazine, paper doll and 6 patterns 8½ x 11 inches • 96 pages • 1-932485-29-5 • $40.00 Imagination at Play Fashion Doll Clothing by Rosemarie Ionker German designer Rosemarie Ionker turns her creative hand to clothing today's popular fashion dolls. Ms. Ionker has created a collection of patterns reflecting the prêt-a-porter styles of the late 1950s and 1960s. She offers patterns for basic pieces for creating a skirt, jacket, pants and dresses sized to fit today's 15–16inch fashion dolls, as well as smaller and larger dolls such as Coquette Cissy and the Tonner Doll Company's American Models. Samples of the completed clothing are modeled by a variety of dolls and shown in full-color photographs. Dressing Dolls with Rosemarie Ionker The acclaimed doll-clothing designer presents designing, sewing and clothing ideas for dolls of every size, ranging from Helen Kish's 7-inch Riley to 18-inch-high Gretel from Käthe Kruse. The easy-to-follow instructions are accompanied by patterns and full-color photos; Ms. Ionker also leads readers through the process of creating new patterns from the basic pieces offered. Paperback • 8½ x 11 inches • 176 pages • 1-932485-28-7 • $24.95 Paperback • 8½ x 11 inches • 144 pages • 1-932485-39-2 • $24.95 A Closetful of Doll Clothes by Rosemarie Ionker Fashion for Small Dolls by Rosemarie Ionker The distinguished designer, whose finished doll clothing can be found on dolls by a number of well-known artists, shares her techniques for creating an entire wardrobe of dresses, pinafores, coats and underclothing from a few basic patterns, which are adjustable for dolls ranging from 11½ to 20 inches. In her second book, the well-known doll-clothing designer presents patterns for a delightful array of clothing for dolls from 7 to 12 inches high. The clothing is modeled by dolls by today's top designers, shown in full-color photographs; tips for trim and handwork are included. Paperback • 8½ x 11 inches • 144 pages • 1-932485-32-5 • $24.95 Paperback • 8½ x 11 inches • 144 pages • 1-932485-33-3 • $24.95 9 To order, call 888-721-4999 Storybook Costumes for Dolls Knit and Crochet for Small Dolls Fashion Doll Wardrobe Collection Acclaimed doll-clothing designer Londie Phillips shares her secrets for creating award-winning costumes for eight beloved storybook heroines: Alice in Wonderland, Heidi, Little Bo Peep, Little Red Riding Hood, The Real Princess, Shakespeare's Juliet, the Sugar Plum Fairy and Snow White. She presents guidelines for designing three different styles of costume for each character—Classic, Old World and Twenty-FirstCentury Avant Garde—as well as pattern pieces to fit vintage and contemporary dolls in sizes ranging from 7½ to 12 inches. Sewing tips and step-by-step instructions allow beginning sewers to replicate depicted outfits that suit their skill level and appeal to their imagination, while readers with advanced skills will find Ms. Phillips' ideas inspiration for creating their own unique renditions. More than fifty patterns to fit today's popular 6½- to 9-inch dolls are included in this easy-to-use pattern book. Encompassing an entire wardrobe from underclothing to skirts, pants, shorts, sweaters and blouses, dresses, coats and jackets, the patterns range in difficulty from beginning to advanced levels. Dolls by Vogue, the Alexander Doll Company, Effanbee, the Tonner Doll Company, Heidi Pluszczok and Robert Raikes are among the many models presenting these charming fashions. This portfolio of patterns for today's 15–16-inch fashion dolls is presented in book form, with directions for 45 exclusive outfits. The magnetic-closure box houses the 96-page soft-cover book and 27 fullsize patterns on loose sheets. Collections 2 and 3, each including 9 additional patterns, are available separately. by Londie Phillips by Marjory Fainges Paperback • 8½ x 11 inches • 144 pages • 978-1-932485-47-9 • $24.95 Designs by Robert Archer Collection 1 • Boxed set of 27 patterns plus book 0-942620-64-X • $29.95 Collection 2 • 9 Individual Pattern Sheets • $9.95 Collection 3 • 9 Individual Pattern Sheets • $9.95 Paperback • 8½ x 11 inches • 128 pages • 978-1-932485-56-1 • $24.95 Simple & Stylish Patterns for 18-Inch Dolls’ Clothing by Marla Freeman This collection of 12 original patterns for creating a complete contemporary wardrobe for an 18-inch doll is simple enough to be made by a beginning seamstress. Each outfit is pictured in full color; directions and pattern pieces are included. Paperback • 8½ x 11 inches • 144 pages • 0-942620-33-X • $19.95 10 Simple & Stylish Patterns for Dolls’ Hats & Shoes for 8”, 14” & 18” Dolls by Marla Freeman Beginning seamstresses will find it easy to make the hats and shoes in this collection. The 12 designs are pictured in full color with directions and pattern pieces for a total of 36 patterns. Paperback • 8½ x 11 inches • 144 pages • 0-942620-42-9 • $19.95 Porcelain Doll Design and Creation by Brigitte Von Messner This step-by-step guide to creating porcelain dolls is fully illustrated with detailed color photos and includes full-size clothing pattern sheets and instructions for creating four outfits for the completed dolls. Hard cover • 8 x 10 inches • 96 pages • 0-942620-27-5 • $29.95 Imagination at Play The No. 1 Price Guide to M.I. Hummel: Figurines, Plates, Miniatures, & More..., 10th Edition by Robert L. Miller provides step-by-step instructions and includes sharp detailed color photos of antique animals before, during and after restoration. Hard cover • 8½ x 10½ inches • 176 pages • 0-942620-34-8 • $29.95 Now in full color, the latest edition of the most widely respected price guide to M.I. Hummel collectibles includes thousands of listings, a larger number of photos than ever before and the most up-to-date secondary market prices. Universally recognized as the most complete compilation of M.I. Hummel values, this book provides an alphabetical listing of all M.I. Hummel designs issued by W. Goebel, a history and explanation of backstamps and other marks, a profile of Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel and biographies of the sculptors who bring her illustrations to three-dimensional life. Award-winning artist Celia Baham has created patterns for 14 bears whose costumes are an integral part of their body construction. Organized by level of difficulty, the book allows makers to learn new techniques as they progress through the projects. Paperback • 5¼ x 8 inches • 614 pages • 1-932485-35-X • $29.95 Paperback • 8½ x 11 inches • 144 pages • 0-942620-54-2 • $19.95 Buying & Selling Celebrity Dolls: Price Guide by Michele Karl Costumed Teddy Bears 14 Patterns for Bears in Body Suits by Celia Baham Cats, Rats & Other Creatures In this long-needed guide to the secondary-market values for celebrity dolls, more than 700 photos illustrate thousands of listings, which range from antique representations of historical figures like Rudolph Valentino and Charlie Chaplin to contemporary depictions of stars like Britney Spears. The author's latest book presents a compendium of animals in her distinctively whimsical style, with patterns for cats, rats, lions, pigs, a rabbit, a skunk and a worm, accompanied by color photos and instructions, as well as design techniques. Paperback • 6 x 9 inches • 192 pages • 0-942620-55-0 • $19.95 Paperback • 8½ x 11 inches • 144 pages • 1-932485-13-9 • $19.95 Buying & Selling Teddy Bears: Price Guide by Terry & Doris Michaud Well-known authorities Terry & Doris Michaud have created a rating scale based on condition; and compliled individual condition-related secondary market price ranges for more than 450 teddy bears, dating from the earliest 1903 creations to contemporary bears by manufacturers, studios and individual artists. Paperback • 6 x 9 inches • 192 pages • 0-942620-38-0 • $19.95 The Whimsical World of Boyds Bears 25 Years and Countin’ by Susan Elliott Boyds’ Silver Anniversary Album celebrates the spirit of this company’s playful plush creatures. The lively text tells the “o-fishull” story of Boyds’ growth from a small mom-and-pop venture to the vibrant corporation it is today, and takes readers on a tour through Boyds Bear Country, “the world’s most humongous teddy bear store.” The heart of the book is a photographic gallery featuring hundreds of Boyds’ beloved bears, hares and other critters in warm and whimsical settings and endearing portraits. Paperback • 8½ x 11 inches • 160 pages • 1-932485-10-4 • $24.95 The World’s Most Lovable Bears by Stephen L. Cronk Written by the former editor of Teddy Bear Review, this book features more than 100 color photographs of teddy bears created by an international group of designers and makers. Biographies of each maker are included, as well as a comprehensive introduction tracing the history of the teddy bear. Hard cover with dust jacket • 8½ x 11 inches • 144 pages • 0-942620-36-4 • $24.95 Restoring Teddy Bears and Stuffed Animals by Rolf & Christel Pistorius 15 Patterns & Design Techniques by Neysa A. Phillippi Doll Collector’s Record Book Teddy Bear Collector’s Record Book Each of these record books contains 73 record forms, detailed instructions for completing each section of the forms, as well as two completed sample forms—one for a piece bought at issue and one for a piece bought on the secondary market. The pages are perforated, allowing the collector to remove them for storage in a binder, folder or safe-deposit box, if desired. Doll: Paperback • 8½ x 11 inches • 160 pages • 0-942620-29-1 • $12.95 Teddy Bear: Paperback • 8½ x 11 inches • 160 pages • 0-942620-30-5 • $12.95 Doll Collector’s Record Organizer Teddy Bear Collector’s Record Organizer The organizers consist of a decorative 3-ring binder, horizontal pockets inside the covers to hold certificates and other important paperwork, a complete copy of the record book mounted on the rings, and a 5-tab set of dividers ready to be labeled by the collector. Doll: 9 x 12 inches • 0-942620-31-3 • $19.95 Teddy Bear: 9 x 12 inches • 0-942620-32-1 • $19.95 Additional Forms: 25 Record Forms per pack (Request Doll or Teddy Bear version) • $4.95 Doll Collector’s Journal Teddy Bear Collector’s Journal Especially designed for doll lovers and teddy bear lovers, these elegant blank books are waiting for your secret thoughts, wish lists, identification notes or, perhaps, your favorite artist’s autographs? Each journal has a silk ribbon marker and handsome printed endpapers. Doll: Hard cover • 5½ x 8 inches • 160 pages • 0-942620-23-2 • $9.95 Teddy Bear: Hard cover • 5½ x 8 inches • 160 pages • 0-942620-25-9 • $9.95 This informative and practical guide to restoration by the well-known experts and restorers 11 Reverie Publishing Company Business Office • Suite 3, 130 South Wineow Street, Cumberland, MD 21502 • Telephone (301) 722-2373 • Toll-free (888) 721-4999 • Fax (301) 722-2374 Editorial Office • Suite 6D, 127 West 96th Street, New York, NY 10025 • Telephone and Fax (212) 662-7627 www.reveriepublishing.com Town Teddy & Country Bear Tour the USA Written and illustrated by Kathleen Bart Town and country cousins Tuxedo Teddy and Bandanna Bear, stars of Town Teddy & Country Bear: A Classic Aesop's Fable Retold, return in Kathleen Bart's newest book. The high-spirited teddies embark on a journey through the USA to discover America the Beautiful. There's just one problem: Bandanna dreams of a rugged camping trip to national parks and natural wonders, while Tuxedo envisions a first-class tour of historic cities and famous landmarks. Will their conflicting desires break up their friendship? Or will their differences turn their tour into a journey of discovery? Follow the further adventures of these two lively teddies as they struggle to learn the art of compromise and the joy of sharing while exploring the beauty and diversity of America's national treasures. Hard cover with dust jacket • 8½ x 11 inches • 32 pages • 978-1-932485-50-9 • $16.95 A Tale of Two Teddies The First Teddy Bears Tell Their True Stories Written and illustrated by Kathleen Bart Hard cover with dust jacket • 8½ x 11 inches 32 pages • 1-932485-23-6 • $16.95 Town Teddy & Country Bear Global Gourmet A Classic Aesop’s Fable Retold A Multicultural Cookbook Written and illustrated by Kathleen Bart Hard cover with dust jacket • 8½ x 11 inches 32 pages • 1-932485-19-8 • $16.95 Written and illustrated by Kathleen Bart Hard cover with dust jacket • 8½ x 11 inches 80 pages • 1-932485-09-0 • $19.95 Who Wants an Old Teddy Bear? Stories and pictures by Ginnie Hofmann Doll & Teddy Bear Activity Book by Pune Dracker Paperback • 8½ x 11 inches • 96 pages 1-932485-24-4 • $9.95 12 The Happiest Christmas Story and pictures by Lynne Roche Hard cover with dust jacket 8½ x 11 inches • 32 pages 1-932485-27-9 • $16.95 Individual books • Paperback • 8 x 8 inches • $5.95 each Who Wants an Old Teddy Bear? • 32 pages • 1-932485-00-7 The Runaway Teddy Bear • 32 pages • 1-932485-01-5 One Teddy Bear Is Enough! • 32 pages • 1-932485-02-3 The Bear Next Door • 32 pages • 1-932485-03-1 The Big Bad Bully Bear • 28 pages • 1-932485-04-X In following our mission to delight and instruct book and toy lovers of all ages, we are pleased to offer our collection of books designed to appeal especially to children, but equally engaging to all who retain a love of childhood. Author and illustrator Kathleen's Bart's A Tale of Two Teddies, now in its sixth printing, has received international media attention since its first publication in 2002 and has been welcomed warmly by children in schools and libraries nationwide who have heard Ms. Bart's lively presentations. The story of the controversy surrounding the 1903 creation of the first teddy bear, her book allows each of the two teddy bears to tell his side of the story. In Town Teddy & Country Bear, Ms. Bart retells a classic Aesop's fable with a teddy twist, as cousins Tuxedo Teddy and Bandanna Bear discover that the grass is not always greener on the other side. She dons her chef's hat for Global Gourmet, a multicultural cookbook of menus from 12 regions of the world. The 60 easy-to-follow recipes are accompanied by informative sidebars and vibrant full-page color illustrations featuring multicultural celebrations and traditions. Our Doll & Teddy Bear Activity Book is filled with entertaining games and activities for children of all ages, from the simplest connect-the-dots and matching games to more complicated puzzles and advanced word searches and crossword puzzles. Children's book author Krystyna Poray Goddu's brief histories of both playthings provide clues to many of the activities. Illustrators Kathleen Bart and Ginnie Hofmann contributed full-color paper dolls and teddy bears for cut-out fun. English dollmaker Lynne Roche's picture-book debut is The Happiest Christmas, a charming story featuring nostalgic toys, playful kittens and dreams that come true. Ms. Roche's evocative pencil-and-watercolor illustrations reflect the rich yet understated appeal of the dolls for which she and her husband, Michael Roche, are so well-known. Well-known illustrator Ginnie Hofmann's reprinted classic series of five children's books, led by Who Wants an Old Teddy Bear?, continues to be among readers' favorites. Featuring the adventures of teddy bear Arthur and his owner Andy, this charming quintet of stories is told in simple language and accompanied by Ms. Hofmann's appealing artwork.