Barbie book

Barbie book published by Assouline. Celebrate Barbie's sixty-fifth birthday with a book dedicated to the fascinating history of the world's most beloved doll. Conceived by Mattel founder Ruth Handler, a revolutionary feminist visionary, Barbie defied the norms of the 1950s, establishing a role for women beyond that of wife and mother. Endowed with an identity independent of her family, Barbie symbolized an astonishing modern shift, opening the imagination to the possibility of a different doll - and woman. Through the decades, this book explores in depth the evolution of the Barbie doll, from its creation in 1959 to the present day, sharing captivating facts, innovative ideas and never-before-seen images.