<p>This lush full-colour volume showcases more than 150 spectacular contemporary bride dolls created by 60 artists and manufacturers. Here Come the Bride Dolls exhibits the best-known and most popular wedding dolls, including examples inspired by famous brides such as Princess Diana, Princess Grace and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, as well as the trend-setting Barbie and Gene as brides. Special highlights include brand-new exclusives made especially for this book by a select group of international doll artists such as Robert Tonner, Helen Kish, Wendy Lawton, Edna Dali and Heloise and the Alexander Doll Company. Researched extensively by recognised doll author Louise Fecher, Here Come the Bride Dolls includes interviews with celebrated doll makers and famous designers such as Bob Mackie. The book is enhanced by wedding photographs of real-life brides and bridesmaids, whose ensembles are mirrored by the dolls pictured. From medieval maidens and Victorian belles to literary ladies and ethnic beauties, these stunning dolls reflect the beloved traditions of the marriage ceremony and the timeless appeal of the bride.</p>

Here Come the Bride Dolls

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Fecher, Louise

Antiques & Collectibles

Portfolio Pr

<p>Since making her first doll in 1989, artist Nancy Wiley has earned recognition and accolades both within and outside of the doll field. Her stylized and imaginative figures have been featured in magazines such as Mary Engelbreit s Home Companion, In Style and George, as well as all the major doll-collecting publications. A Dollmaker s Art showcases 85 of Ms. Wiley s dolls in full-color photos, organized by theme and presented with insightful commentaries from the artist, and includes a step-by-step photo essay that demonstrates the development of one doll from start to finish. The collection includes several never-before-seen pieces created for debut at the artist s upcoming one-woman show, to be held at the Muscatine Art Center in Iowa from August 15 December 19, 2004. Author Louise Fecher, longtime writer and researcher in the field of contemporary artist dolls, extensively interviewed Ms. Wiley s family, friends, colleagues and critics to create an engaging biographical profile that traces the evolution of this dynamic artist.</p>

A Dollmaker's Art: The Creations Of Nancy Wiley

Arts & Photography

Wiley, Nancy

Individual Artists

Reverie Pub Co

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