Barbie and Ruth : the story of the world's most famous doll and the woman who created her / Robin Gerber.
Barbie and Ruth : the story of the world's most famous doll and the woman who created her / Robin Gerber.
By
:
Gerber, Robin.
Publication Date
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2009-2010
Publication Information
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New York : Harper,
Edition
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1st ed.
Physical Description
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ix, 278 p. : ill.
Subject Term
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Dollmakers -- United States -- Biography.
Barbie dolls.
Bibliography Note
:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [258]-266) and index.
Summary
:
Barbie and Ruth by Ruth Gerber is the remarkable true story of the world’s most famous toy and the woman who created her. It is a fascinating account of how one visionary woman and her product changed an industry and sparked a lasting debate about women’s roles. At once a business book, a colorful portrait of an extraordinary female entrepreneur, and a breathtaking look at a cultural phenomenon, Barbie and Ruth is a must read for anyone who ever owned a Barbie doll.
Language
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English
ISBN
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9780061341328
Library | Collection | Collection | Call Number | Status |
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Corner Brook (WCB) | Adult NFic | Adult Non-Fiction | 338.6 G31 | Checked In |
St. John's - A.C. Hunter (SJH) | ADULT NFIC - DISPLAY | Adult Non-Fiction Display | 338.6 G31 | Checked out |