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An original and definitive illustrated history of Mattel, told playfully through the pages of the beautifully designed catalogs with which it announced the introduction of its iconic toys. A book that will tug nostalgic heartstrings, and a treasure trove of vintage graphics and illustrations for design lovers.
The Grand Tourist Holiday Gift Guide: "...offers a full-color trip through eight decades of American toy history, with reprints of original Mattel catalogs dating back to the ’50s. From the company that gave the world Barbie, Hot Wheels, American Girl, and Fisher-Price, it’s a dose of nostalgia accompanied by gorgeous bold graphics and retro typefaces. ""...a decade-by-decade cataloging of forgotten toys and Barbie makeovers. Ideal for anyone who misses the old Sears holiday catalog." — CHICAGO TRIBUNE"What a wonderful journey back in time made even more enjoyable by the vintage images and photos, accompanying text and even the smell of the ink on the paper.Soak it up and enjoy a step back to your childhood and the excitement you felt when looking at the toys Mattel produced." — BOYCE MCCLAIN COLLECTOR'S CORNER"With special focus on childhood icons such as Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Fisher-Price, it reveals the behind-the-scenes stories of the visionaries who shaped generations. Both nostalgic and thoughtful, this volume invites readers to rediscover the magic of play and the enduring legacy of Mattel." — CURATED TEXAN