Insight into the world of modern doll collecting

More than 220 color photos, together with descriptions of dollmakers' richly varied works and techniques, give an overview of contemporary dollmaking.

Well-known collector Moyer has selected the best dolls for each section on antique and modern dolls. Listed alphabetically by manufacturer, the doll's history, marks, descriptions and values are included. Illustrations.

This title looks at why fashion dolls such as Gene, Tyler, Wentworth, Willow and Daisy have become popular. It also looks at the backgrounds of the creative people who developed them and is a view of fashions and collectors' changing tastes in the new millennium.

Accessories patterns include purses, stockings, and wrist, gauntlet, and opera gloves.

Here is the lavish ambience of modern dance in 8 full-color paper dolls and 21 costumes. Essay. Captions.