This is the first book to be published on the popular area of British dolls of the 1960s which explores what's worth collecting and why and focuses on outside events such as the growth of the pop scene and how dolls were aimed at the newlycreated 'teenagers', not just children. These toy and pop dolls are now very collectable, partly because of the nostalgia element as many of the collectors would have grown up with them or desiring them and appeals to other types of collectors e.g. social historians, fashion and pop collectors. The book focuses on the doll manufacturers, including must-buy dolls, what to spot when buying dolls, how to avoid buying fakes, safe cleaning and includes a directory of doll hospitals and specialist museums. The first book, British Dolls of the 1950s was also written by Susan Brewer. AUTHOR: The former editor of Doll Magazine (collectors' magazine) and Doll Showcase, now the British columnist for its new US owners toy columnist for Collect It!, respected doll expert. She grew up in Welwyn Garden City SELLING POINTS: * Foreword by Sally Tuffin who designed Sindy's clothes in the 1960s and also has a devoted following for her ceramic deisgns * Discusses the main manufacturers of dolls * Focus on the most collectable dolls from this era * Appeals to people interested in the 1960s as the dolls reflected teenage interest in fashion and pop music, as did the accessories with designer 1969s furniture * Advice on what to buy and what to avoid, plus taking care of the dolls (cleaning etc) * Directory of specialist dealers, doll hospitals and museums ILLUSTRATIONS 170 colour illustrations *

Author Biography

Former editor of Doll Magazine (collectors magazine) and Doll Showcase, Susan Brewer is now the British columnist and respected doll expert for US owned Collect It!. She grew up in Welwyn Garden City.