Contemporary American Doll Artists and Their Dolls

by Kathryn Witt

Book Overview

This book is the first by Collector Books to focus not only on dolls, but on the artists who created them. The book highlights 25 contemporary doll designers and their dolls, including Sue Sizemore... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1574323792
• ISBN13: 9781574323795
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Collector Books
• Length: 159 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.7" x 11.4"

Customer Reviews

Wonderful book to own

This was very informative on all aspects of art dolls. There is pages informing you about the artist, as well as pictures to look at. i thought this was a wonderful book to own.

Gorgeous!

Kathy Witt knows dolls! Her pedigree in the world of writing about dolls and their artists speaks for itself. This book is a wonderful example of how an interest that might seem narrow can be broadened for the masses. I enjoy dolls, but I've never been a collector. However, I've always enjoyed READING about dolls and their histories, and who designs them. Previously, I paid more attention to antique dolls, but CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN DOLL ARTISTS AND THEIR DOLLS opened a window on what's going on in the doll world today. This book is a beautiful addition to any doll lovers' collection! Excellent job, Ms. Witt.

Beautiful stories, gorgeous photos

I felt like I really knew the 25 doll artists in this book after reading their profiles. I enjoyed learning how Jamie Williamson began making polymer clay dolls, where Monica Reo gets her inspiration and why Anna Puchaliski favors making dolls that are a bit on the "dark side." The September 11 chapter was beautifully and sensitively written. Be prepared to shed some tears when reading the profiles on Karen Williams Smith and Kim Jelley in this chapter. This book is a must have for any doll lover.