Following the success of the special Ultimate Collection edition published in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Barbie, Assouline has created a trade edition of this limited volume. With a colorful blend of nostalgia and whimsy, we present this totemic figure as never before seen — in portraits of vintage figures and accessories and in vivid dioramas of the iconic doll at work and play. A muse for children and adults, designers and artists, writers and cultural critics, Barbie remains a powerfully evocative and enigmatic reflection of our dreams, our hopes, and ourselves. 

Yona Zeldis McDonough is the editor of The Barbie Chronicles. Her essays, articles and fiction have appeared in numerous national and literary publications. [She is also Lilith's fiction editor.] Harccover, 9" x !2", 128 pages, 70 images.

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