Forever Barbie : The Unauthorized Biography of a Real Doll

English

ISBN: 0802776949

EAN: 9780802776945

Category: Antiques & Collectibles / Dolls

Publisher: Walker & Company

Release Date: 03/31/2004

Synopsis: Since Barbies introduction in 1959, her impact on baby boomers has been revolutionary. Far from being a toy designed by men to enslave women, she was a toy invented by women to teach women what-- for better or worse-- was expected of them. In telling Barbies fascinating story, cultural critic and investigative journalist M. G. Lord, herself a first-generation Barbie owner, has written a provocative, zany, occasionally shocking book that will change how you look at the doll and the world. M. G. Lordis an author and critic. Since 1995 she has been a regular contributor to theNew York Times Book Reviewand theNew York TimesArts & Leisure section. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including theNew Yorker, theWall Street Journal,Vogue, theLos Angeles Times Book Review, andARTnews. She lives in Los Angeles. Since Barbies introduction in 1959, her impact on baby boomers has been revolutionary. Far from being a toy designed by men to enslave women, she was a toy invented by women to teach women whatfor better or worsewas expected of them. In telling Barbies fascinating story, cultural critic and investigative journalist M. G. Lord, herself a first-generation Barbie owner, has written a provocative, zany, occasionally shocking book that will change how you look at the doll and the world. Lord shrewdly uses the evolution of Barbie as a touchstone to chart the evolution of our modern culture.People Fascinating . . . compelling . . . A seriously wry, thoroughly researched and totally enlightened look at the doll that most of us either love or love to hate.Newsday Scathing, hilarious . . . consistently informative and amusing.San Francisco Chronicle Its mix of social history, psychoanalytical insights, and the Mattel marketing schemes that evoke them is told with wit, curiosity, and wry photos.Los Angeles Times Book Review Terrific . . . A book that was dying to be written . . . A crisp, often witty love story of American pop culture.The Boston Globe The authors enthusiasm is infectious and she writes with considerable wit . . . Her subject inspires passion.The New York Times

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Forever Barbie : The Unauthorized Biography of a Real Doll

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Height: 0.99 inches

Width: 5.52 inches

Length: 8.24 inches

Weight: 14.74 oz

Pages: 336