Marlene Dietrich Paper Dolls

Truly one of the greatest icons in Hollywood history, Marlene Dietrich is an exceptional subject as the star of a fabulous new paper doll book. Artist David Wolfe, who is also a respected fashion authority, has carefully researched the great star's fascinating fashion image, both on the screen and in her personal life. He says, "Creating this book was a thrill because it was challenged to capture the extravagant, exotic glamour of this truly unique star." The book features a trio of Dietrich dolls on the covers, representing the legendary exotic beauty at three periods in her life; the '30s, '40s and '50s. More than 20 outfits are beautifully rendered in the eight pages that include the early spectacular designs of Travis Banton and continue throughout her career to the astonishing bejewelled and feathered costumes she wore in her mythic concert appearances. This authorized book is sure to be treasured by paper doll collectors, cinema buffs and fashionistas.

Sixteen movie stars, each with a glittering costume, include Marlene Dietrich, Greta Garbo, Jean Harlow, Rita Hayworth, Brigitte Bardot, Audrey Hepburn, Sophia Loren, Grace Kelly, Marilyn Monroe, and Elizabeth Taylor.

This handsome collection pays tribute to seven great Hollywood designers; the three mentioned in the subtitle plus Travis Banton, Jean Louis, Irene, and Orry-Kelly. Two female figures (with separate attachable heads for each star) model exquisite gowns created for Vivien Leigh (Gone with the Wind), Lana Turner (Ziegfield Girl), Marlene Dietrich (Shanghai Express), Bette Davis (Jezebel and All About Eve), Rita Hayworth (Gilda), and Gloria Swanson (Sunset Boulevard), among others. Dover Original. 2 dolls and 30 full-color costumes on 16 plates.

12 femmes fatales from the silent era through the 1930s in costumes from their most popular films: Louise Brooks, Gloria Swanson, Marlene Dietrich, Jean Harlow, Mae West, Theda Bara, Mae Murray, Nita Naldi, Barbara LaMarr, Pola Negri, Clara Bow, and Myrna Loy. 12 dolls and 32 costumes on 16 plates.

This spectacular collection spotlights twelve femmes fatales from the silent era through the 1930s in costumes from their most popular films: Louise Brooks, Gloria Swanson, Marlene Dietrich, Jean Harlow. Mae West, Theda Bara, Mae Murray, Nita Naldi, Barbara LaMarr, Pola Negri, Clara Bow, and Myrna Loy. Dover Original.

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.

Sixteen lovely legends, among them Brigitte Bardot, Juliette Binoche, Leslie Caron, Danielle Darrieux, and Catherine Deneuve. Biographical notes; costume descriptions.

From the 1920s through the 1980s, Edith Head designed costumes for Hollywood's biggest stars. Two dolls model 29 of her creations for Sunset Boulevard, All About Eve, Rear Window, The Sting, and many other films.