Book by Pursley, Joan Muyskens, Bischoff, Karen

The World's Most Beautiful Dolls

Biographies & Memoirs

Pursley, Joan Muyskens

Bischoff, Karen

Arts & Literature

Longmeadow Pr Promotional

Wildlife art is a window onto the natural world and its inhabitants. The popularity of this genre is growing rapidly, with regular museum exhibitions and major auctions inspiring ever-rising levels of interest. This stunning new volume presents more than 150 color examples of the world's finest contemporary wildlife, from oil paintings and watercolors to prints and bronzes. Author Joan Muyskens Pursley, a longtime editor and writer in the world of collecting, conducted exclusive interviews with the sixty artists, who include such distinguished names as Robert Bateman, Guy Coheleach, Maynard Reece and John Ruthven. Ms. Pursley's comprehensive introduction to the history and current state of wildlife art makes this an essential, elegant addition to every collector's library.

Wildlife Art: 60 Contemporary Masters & Their Work

Arts & Photography

Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions

Portfolio Pr

Dolls are, by definition, playthings. But the best of today's dolls are highly collectible works of art. This book traces the history of dolls and doll collecting, and takes you into the wonderful world of artists dolls, many of which sell for thousands of dollars. The stunning creations of fifty internationally renowned artists are showcased in full-colour photographs. Discover the artists and delight in their inspiring stories.

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Antiques & Collectibles

Dolls are, by definition, playthings. But the best of today's dolls are highly collectible works of art. This book traces the history of dolls and doll collecting, and takes you into the wonderful world of artist dolls, many of which sell for thousands of dollars. The stunning creations of fifty internationally renowned artists such as Anna Avigail Brahms, Sonja Hartman, Hildegard Gunzel, Rotraut Schrott, and Sabine Esche are showcased in full-colour photographs. Discover the artists and delight in their inspiring stories.

Konecky&Konecky

A collection of contemporary dolls that celebrate the holiday, this beautiful book will bring out the Christmas spirit in all who open its pages. More than 200 color photos of dolls by today s top international artists and manufacturers bring to life every aspect of this beloved holiday. Author Joan Muyskens Pursley has arranged the book by the many themes that represent Christmas: Madonnas and nativity-scene figures, interpretations of Santa and his helpers, carolers and characters from favorite Christmas Stories, children of Christmas present and glamorous fashion dolls, all decked out for the holidays. Accompanying the works, by makers such as John and Angela Barker, Rotraut Schrott, Helen Kish, Wendy Lawton, Robert Tonner and Kathe Kruse, is Ms. Pursley s affecting narrative of the traditions, memories, hopes and wishes that have inspired these pieces. Whether displayed each year with decorations and ornaments as a treasured part of the holiday tradition, or enjoyed as a way to keep the Christmas spirit alive all year long, Christmas Dolls reflects the timeless appeal of its subject.

Christmas Dolls

Reverie Pub Co

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The World's Most Beautiful Dolls

Wildlife Art: 60 Contemporary Masters & Their Work

The World's Most Beautiful Dolls

The World's Most Beautiful Dolls

Christmas Dolls