Certain to generate vast interest among collectors and Barbie doll enthusiasts, this book showcases the collection of renowned Barbie expert Sandi Holder, Union City, CA. This full-colour, hardcover book focuses on some of the finest and most rare Barbie dolls ever created in the past fifty years. The book includes vintage dolls, classic fashion sets, prototypes, one-of-a-kind rarities, Japanese fashions, samples, store displays, licensed products and many never-before-seen items. Mattel estimates that more than 1 billion Barbie dolls have been sold in as many as 150 countries. First introduced as a teenage fashion model, Barbie has enjoyed more than 80 careers in the past five decades. She's been everything from an astronaut to a paleontologist to a presidential candidate.

About the Author

Sandi Holder is one of the leading authorities on all things Barbie doll in the world. With nearly 20 years of collecting experience, Sandi has worked closely with Mattel Inc. Her own Sandi Holder's Doll Attic has been featured in newspapers and magazines around the world. Her auctions showcase some of the rarest Barbie doll items. Her website business: http://www.dollattic.com, receives 10,000 unique visitors/month