Barbie

An authentic symbol of the 20th century, Barbie has traveled through fashion, film and design, but also everyday, professional and social life, and has reflected feminine evolution and the encounter between peoples.

An analysis of the unstoppable diffusion of Barbie and its close relationship with the world of fashion: a doll, and extraordinary model, who wears a continually updated collection.

Complete information on the origins, history and inevitable evolution of Barbie's appearance. Created by Ruth Handler in 1959 as an adult doll to wear for any occasion, over the decades Barbie has become a cult and collectible object and an extraordinary commercial and social phenomenon. The figures are truly astonishing: it is sold in 140 countries, at a rate of two copies per second; One billion dresses and pairs of shoes have been produced and 150 new models are put on the market every year. His presence in the children's (and even adult) world has grown over the years, and his personality has evolved alongside changes in fashion and mentalities. The text is accompanied by selected photographic documentation that fully reflects the world of Barbie, so colorful and rich in possibilities. Its author does not rigidly limit himself to the field of collecting, but rather focuses his interest on some significant aspects that will allow us to better understand the cultural roots of this doll.

• Publisher: ‎ BLUME (Naturart); No. 1 edition (March 2, 2022)
• Language: ‎ Spanish
• Softcover: ‎ 152 pages
• ISBN-10: ‎ 1900826143
• ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1900826143
• Product weight: 710g
• Dimensions: ‎ 50 x 50 x 28 cm