A singing star with a honey-sweet voice, she sold millions and millions of records. "Tennessee Waltz," "I Went to Your Wedding," "Old Cape Cod" and "How Much is that Doggie in the Window?" are just a few of her record-breaking hits. The new paper doll book by artist and fashion expert David Wolfe captures the singing star during the 1950s when she had become a familiar early TV personality with her own musical shows and innumerable guest shots, including 17 star turns on the Ed Sullivan Show. Patti Page¿s image was very chic and the eight pages of outfits in this paper doll book include many fashions actually worn by the stylish star, plus a selection of authentic retro looks from the collection of Scott Jorgenson. The paper wardrobe includes Patti¿s trademark full-skirted gowns, smart tailored outfits and casual sportswear, too, all painted in artist¿s Wolfe¿s lavish and colorful vintage art style. A trio of pretty dolls is ready to cut-out and dress.

This is the story of one family’s sacrifi ces in America during World War II, including two supreme sacrifi ces and the family’s struggle to overcome the effects of that war upon their future generations. In the renewal, after the war ends, the country has transitioned from war production to civilian production. The family ignores the lessons of the past, believing their children can build peaceful and happy lives in the present day without sacrifi ce. The unforeseen day arises with the emergence of new wars and their effect upon the family. Again, as all wars end, this one ceases, and revival begins. The new family revives with support and friends, but in the settled renewal, a member is lost, leaving the other in sorrow and grief, but hope abounds with new friends close by for care and support

This dazzling paper doll collection pays tribute to 16 lovely ladies of song whose intimate and distinctive vocal deliveries rang with stylish sophistication. From memorable roles in Broadway musicals and show-stopping numbers at the Folies Bergère to brilliant performances in movies and on radio and TV, these celebrated performers are represented by 16 dolls modeling 32 costumes. Included are images of Nora Bayes, Jane Froman, Ruth Etting, Mabel Mercer, Lena Horne, Billie Holiday, Edith Piaf, Patti Page, Peggy Lee, Sarah Vaughan, Josephine Baker, Frances Langford, Jo Stafford, Rosemary Clooney, Ella Fitzgerald, and Anita O'Day. Accompanied by wardrobes of satiny sheaths, elegant cocktail dresses, and billowing full-length gowns, the accurately rendered figures of the famed vocalists will delight music lovers, collectors, and paper doll fans of all ages.

Cover -- Half-title -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- 1 Youth and Media -- 2 Then and Now -- 3 Themes and Theoretical Perspectives -- 4 Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers -- 5 Children -- 6 Adolescents -- 7 Media and Violence -- 8 Media and Emotions -- 9 Advertising and Commercialism -- 10 Media and Sex -- 11 Media and Education -- 12 Digital Games -- 13 Social Media -- 14 Media and Parenting -- 15 The End -- Notes -- Acknowledgments -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- X -- Y -- Z

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