Masterpieces of Mystery and the Unknown
Masterpieces of Mystery and the Unknown

Author: Agatha Christie

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2006-02-21

Total Pages: 532

ISBN-13: 9780312351489

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Agatha Christie is the world's most popular fiction writer; her works have been outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare. Best remembered for her classic crime novels such as Murder on the Orient Express and And Then There Were None, her works have been cherished by generations of readers. Christie, however, was also a master of the short story and this volume collects some of her finest short pieces. With such masterpieces as 'Witness for the Prosecution' (the basis for the classic film) and 'Three Blind Mice' (the basis for her Mousetrap, the longest-running play in history), as well as some of her lesser known works, including all of her supernatural suspense tales, this collection of twenty-eight ingenious tales displays Agatha Christie's full range as an author.

The Dressmaker's Doll
The Dressmaker's Doll

Author: Agatha Christie

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2013-09-24

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 0062302264

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Previously published in the print anthology The Witness for the Prosecution and Other Stories. Alicia Coombe manages her very smart dressmaking business with the help of her young assistant, Sybil. One day, a doll appears in the shop—a floppy, long-legged doll that sits itself on the best sofa. But where did it come from, and why does it appear to watch them?

Paper Dolls
Paper Dolls

Author: Katherine H. Adams

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2017-08-23

Total Pages: 239

ISBN-13: 1476629390

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Paper dolls might seem the height of simplicity--quaint but simple toys, nothing more. But through the centuries paper figures have reflected religious and political beliefs, notions of womanhood, motherhood and family, the dictates of fashion, approaches to education, individual self-image and self-esteem, and ideas about death. This book examines paper dolls and their symbolism--from icons made by priests in ancient China to printable Kim Kardashians on the Internet--to show how these ephemeral objects have an enduring and sometimes surprising presence in history and culture.

An Illustrated Guide to the Doll as Used in Fashion
An Illustrated Guide to the Doll as Used in Fashion

Author: Max von Boehn

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2016-09-06

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 1473355052

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This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

Doll Dress Boutique
Doll Dress Boutique

Author: Erin Hentzel

Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc

Published: 2018-10-01

Total Pages: 99

ISBN-13: 1617456705

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More than forty frock designs for your (or your little one’s) doll collection! Classic A-lines, sleeveless summer dresses, and party frocks—learn to sew eighteen-inch doll dresses for every occasion. This huge collection of over forty miniature dress designs includes twenty-eight complete dress patterns, plus thirteen bonus looks created from mix-and-match elements. Plenty of sewing tutorials are included, along with beautiful photography of the stylish dresses. With princess seams, pretty pockets, and a variety of necklines, dressing up your doll has never been so much fun!

The Doll Book
The Doll Book

Author: Laura B. Starr

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2017-09-06

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 147334042X

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This vintage book contains a detailed guide to dolls, exploring their history, popularity, and evolution the world over. From the dolls of the Native Americans to those of the Chinese, "The Doll Book" covers it all, making it a must-read for serious doll enthusiasts and collectors alike. Contents include: "Antiquity", "Etymology of the Doll", "Some History Dolls and Others", "Puppets and Marionettes", "Fashion Dolls", "Oriental Dolls", "Japanese Dolls", "Dolls Possessed of Supernatural Powers", "Some Remarkable Collections", "Dolls of the Nativity", "My Collection", "My Collection (Continued)", "My Collection (Continued)", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on dolls.