340 pages of in-depth historical analysis for Barbie's evolution from 1959 to today
Over 350 illustrations providing visual context and inspiration
Exclusive interviews and never-before-seen imagery from icons and professionals
Silk hardcover for a luxurious, collectible presentation
Written by Susan Shapiro, a renowned Barbie historian
Summarized by Shop
Celebrate the sixty-fifth anniversary of Barbie in a book dedicated to the fascinating history of the world’s most popular doll. Created by Mattel founder Ruth Handler, a game-changing feminist visionary, Barbie defied the conventions of the 1950s, establishing a role for women other than a wife and mother. With an identity outside of her
