books by Portfolio Press (NY)     books:       Madame Alexander Dolls, An American Legend (Robert Campbell Rowe Book)5 reviews Portfolio Press (NY), 1999 It's all so beautiful... This book is excellent! I found the life of Madame Alexander very interesting and read this book from cover to cover. I hated to put it down. If it were not for Madame Alexander we might not know Scarlett O'Hara or Barbie as we know them today. We have a lot to thank her for...you will be amazed! I also enjoyed the photographs of the dolls. Lia Sargent, the leading expert on pre 1965 ...             No. 1 Price Guide to M.I. Hummel Figurines, Plates, More... (M.I. Hummel Figurines, Plates, Miniatures & ...10 reviews Robert L. Miller Portfolio Press (NY), 2000 Most Precise and Knowledgeable Hummel BIBLE on the Market I have all, since the first publication, of Robert Miller's Price Guide to MI Hummel Figurines, Plates, Miniatures and More. Mr. Miller has all the knowledge one would expect & want to find in his books after much research and many trips to Germany to gain this knowledge. This is THE HUMMEL BIBLE! I highly recommend this book to all Hummel collectors or to anyone interested in the collecting of ...             The Robert Tonner Story2 reviews Stephanie Finnegan Portfolio Press (NY), 2002 Robert Tonner Great book! wonderful pictures. I have learned alot about his dolls. I wish I could give it more stars.             Marie Osmond's Collector Dolls: The First Ten Years1 review Nayde Rondon Portfolio Press (NY), 2001 Great Resource Book As a collector of Marie Osmond Dolls, it was very helpful and informative book. Don't hesidtate to purchase, if you are a collector or even what to start collecting her dolls.             Doll Collector's Record Book: A Guide to Managing Your Collection1 review Marlene Hochman Portfolio Press (NY), 1999 My second guide I had purchased one of these guides years ago for my doll collection. I find them a neccessity for anyone who collects dolls. The guide contains all the right information that is needed to keep your collection up to date. Not only for your enjoyment but for re-sale and insurance purposes.             Restoring Teddy Bears and Stuffed Animals2 reviews Christel Pistorius, Rolf Pistorius Portfolio Press (NY), 2000 Bear hospital in a book I have many books on how to make teddy bears and I bought this one to tell how to take care of them. From dusting them to repairing some of the old Steiff bears and cats that I have. This book is very helpful with great hints to make sure that yard sale find does not infest the rest of a collection. The pictures are great, old stuffed friends brought back to life. Even a treasured friend ...             Figures in Fabric: The Sculpture of Lisa Lichtenfels6 reviews Lisa Lichtenfels Portfolio Press (NY), 2001 Don't miss this spectacular book For those of us who could never afford a Lichtenfels piece, this is the next best thing. The realism and detail she is able to achieve in cloth is astonishing. The beautiful large-format all-color photography does justice to these amazing works. One of the most important artists in the field.             Collectibles Market Guide & Price Index (Collectibles Market Guide and Price Index)1 review Collectors' Information Bureau Portfolio Press (NY), 2004 The Bible of "Book Value" for the serious collector. A good amount of information on the manufacturers and artists responsible for a multitude of collectible lines. Includes a comprehensive listing of who offers member benefits for the increasingly popular Collector Clubs. Page after page offering immediate access to official item numbers, issue year and quantity, original issue price and the all-important current market value. Take one of these ...             The World's Most Lovable Bears2 reviews Stephen L. Cronk Portfolio Press (NY), 2000 Delightful book! This is a great book for the seasoned artist as well as the beginning collector. The photography is great and the text is very readable. It's a pleasure to carry with and read while traveling, as well as to study the photographs for ideas. I enjoyed reading about the artists, especially the ones I already knew; and learning about the ones I was'nt familar with. The photography was a pleasure, as ...             The Robert Tonner Story: Dreams & Dolls5 reviews Stephanie Finnegan Portfolio Press (NY), 2000 Tonner is an Inspiration! As both a doll artist and a collector, I knew I had to have this book detailing the career of one of America's premiere doll artists in recent history. Robert Tonner has brought American doll artistry to new heights. There are so many wonderful illustrations of all of Tonner's dolls from the beginning of his career through 2000. Reading Tonner's story truly makes an artist believe that ...             A Closetful of Doll Clothes: For 11 1/2 Inch, 14-Inch, 18-Inch and 20-Inch Dolls (Creative Crafters)8 reviews Rosemarie Ionker Portfolio Press (NY), 2001 Good choice From thumbing through the book, I think this is going to be a very useful tool in making doll clothes for my young friend.             Teddy Bear Collector's Record Book: A Guide to Managing Your Collection1 review Marlene Hochman Portfolio Press (NY), 1999 Excellant book for keeping insur. records of your collection This book is layed out simply; gives understandable instructions on its' use; and two different examples. Great way to catalog your collection and also to have a record of the number, type and value of your collection for insurance purposes should anything (ie. fire, theft) happen to your collection.Note: You would then want to store your book in a firesafe place!             The World's Most Beautiful Dolls1 review Joan Muyskens Pursley Portfolio Press (NY), 2001 Excellent doll book This a must have for any doll collector of modern dolls. There are over 50 doll artists mentioned with a brief history of their work. For each artist mentioned there is at least one photo of their dolls. There also is The World's Most Beautiful Dolls Volume II as a great follow-up edition.             Baby-Boomer Dolls: Plastic Playthings of the 1950's and 1960's a Reference and Price Guide3 reviews Michele Karl Portfolio Press (NY), 2000 An awesome book great pictures and reference If you collect dolls of the 50s and 60s you should buy this book. It has hundreds of full color photos with descriptions and prices. It's a great reference guide. I enjoyed looking at so many of the dolls I grew up with.             Selected Writings of John Darcy Noble: Favorite Articles from Dolls1 review John Darcy Noble Portfolio Press (NY), 1999 Great book! A lovely collection of "Doll Magazine" articles written by one of the worlds most knowledgable doll experts. A very interesting and informative read. You'll find the pages brimming with fabulous rare doll photo's as well.             A Tale of Two Teddies1 review Kathleen Bart Portfolio Press (NY), 2001 Teddy Bear Lovers' Delight As the grandmother of four granddaughters, ages 7 through 13, it was hard to find one book, to give as a holiday present, that all would enjoy. Well, I found it in The Tale of Two Teddies. Each of the girls read the book (the youngest with a bit of Gramma's help), and adored it. They love the illustrations, and the gentle personalities of the two different Teddy Bears -- one American, one ...             Whimsical Teddy Bears: 15 Patterns & Design Techniques (Creative Crafters)3 reviews Neysa A. Phillippi Portfolio Press (NY), 2001 Wonderful Book .....a teddy-bear maker's dream! The bears designed by the author as stated in the book's title are indeed very whimsical and could be summed up in one word UNIQUE! Neysa shares secrets of bear-making from herself and other artists. These alone prove very helpful. However, the listing that shows suppliers for EVERYTHING you could possibly need concerning bear-making is an incredible "tool" and timesaver. It is SO ...             Here Come the Bride Dolls4 reviews Louise Fecher Portfolio Press (NY), 2001 Beautiful collection of Bridal dolls and history Louise Fecher, one of the most knowledgeable doll writers today, has written an absolutely stunning visual history of contemporary bride dolls. The photographs, both color and black and white, are wonderful and the research involved in this work is always fascinating and entertaining. It's wonderful to see more than a dozen one-of-a-kind bridal dolls created specifically for this book by some of ...             Wildlife Art: 60 Contemporary Masters & Their Work4 reviews Joan Muyskens Pursley Portfolio Press (NY), 2001 With Grimm and Steiner you can't go wrong! Let me just start off by saying this is a great inspirational book for anyone interested in wildlife art or just a a plain fanatic of it. This book is loaded with All-Star artists! Practically all my favorites and it even shows work from my buddy and former roommate Adam Grimm (Youngest Federal Duck Stamp Winner).... ...I've done allot of studying and these artist are the one's to look up too. ...             Bleuette: The Doll and Her Wardrobe11 reviews Barbara Hilliker Portfolio Press (NY), 2002 Great Reference Book, Reproduction Artist's Tool or Coffee Table Book Being a doll collector and reproduction doll artist for over 30 years I have a very extensive doll library as well as doll collection. This book is an excellent reference source for anyone like myself who wants to learn about the history of Bleuette, how to paint her features authentically as well as study her extensive wardrobe. There are many wonderful color photographs, especially helpful for ...              search for books alexander, american, articles, baby-boomer, beautiful, bleuette, campbell, closetful, collectibles, collection, collector, contemporary, crafters, creative, favorite, figurines, lichtenfels, managing, miniatures, patterns, playthings, reference, restoring, sculpture, selected, techniques, wardrobe, whimsical, wildlife, writings books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen kitchen: Sylvania 75ER30/120V we recommend Absolutely Outstanding home  impressum - about us