
Editor Dan Stearns remained a constant support, from his enthusiasm at the photo shoot to his sharp wit that kept me going to his prowess in enhancing the flavor of the text. Her easy demeanor tempered a long photo shoot, and her keen photographic talents created the outstanding images in this book. Krause Publications photographer Kris Kandler is, in my opinion, the MVP on this project. You are a kind soul and an impassioned collector. And so, thank you Georgia, for allowing us to photograph and document your enviable collection. And it is because of Georgia Rankin, owner of the epic collection you see in this book, that we were able to create The Best of Barbie Doll. During the summer tourist season, the dolls stand at attention waiting for the visitors to come in, wideeyed, and exclaim, “I had that doll!” Or for little girls to squeal, “Mommy, look at all the Barbie dolls!” Or for collectors to stand back and admiringly say, “What an outstanding collection.” It is for those three groups – the nostalgic fans, the young dreamers and the avid collectors - that this book is dedicated. In Door County, Wisconsin, in a Somewhere unassuming warehouse cleverly hidden off Hwy.

Pictured from left to right are Dream Date Barbie (1980s), which epitomizes the excesses of that decade Lingerie Barbie (2000), which brings Barbie back to her glamorous roots Color Magic Barbie (1960s), a decidedly bold introduction in a decade of change and Malibu Barbie (1970s), which represented the sunny fresh-faced, long-haired look of the 1970s.Īcknowledgments What’s Best? Best in the Midwest Best Beginnings The Best of the 1960s Best Dressed The Best of the 1970s Best Gigs The Best of the 1980s Best Banter The Best of the 1990s 2000 & Beyond Epilogue Best Words-Glossary Best Bets (Resources) Price Guide On the cover: Pictured are Barbie dolls spanning four decades of an American classic.
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