Tom Tierney Knihy

Paper dolls and accurate costume details help take you inside the world of Marie Laveau (1794 -1881) New Orleans' powerful voodoo queen. Laveau was both widely respected as a healer to all who sought her help and feared as a woman capable of putting a powerful hex on any enemy. She bartered information, liaisons, and love potions to black and white alike, and was believed capable of solving everything from unrequited love to the desire to win elections. Join the fascinated onlookers who once paid admission to watch her lead the famous Voodoo rituals in Congo Square. Marie Laveau left a legacy on the spiritual life of New Orleans, melding Voodoo traditions from Africa and Haiti with Catholic symbols and customs. This book includes dolls of Laveau at various stages of her life, along with the important people in her life, including lovers, mentors, and all-important Voodoo deities.

In addition to her role as queen of France, Marie Antoinette (1755–1793) could justly claim to rule the 18th-century fashion world. Directly behind her throne stood a savvy dressmaker, Rose Bertin, who helped transform the young Antoinette from a foreign princess into the epitome of French fashion and the most glamorous woman of her era.Two figures portraying the queen and her dressmaker appear in this lavish paper doll collection, along with fifteen extraordinary costumes. These elegant ensembles attest to Rose Bertin's skills as a designer and her place as an innovator in fashion history. Her shop served as a center for the beau monde, and its displays of garments for an international clientele mark the first recorded showings of a couture collection. No one acted as a more conspicuous model than the ill-fated queen, who abandoned hoop skirts and monumental hairstyles in favor of her trademark style, magnificent renditions of the simple garb worn by shepherdesses and milkmaids.These dazzling costumes, scrupulously researched and meticulously rendered, come with detailed descriptive notes, providing a treasury of historic fashions for paper doll fans and costume enthusiasts.

During the extravagant era of the Gilded Age, Newport, Rhode Island, served as a summer retreat for America's social aristocracy. Here the "Four Hundred" of high society built palaces on magnificent estates and entertained each other. Tom Tierney recreates this breathtaking world in a volume featuring two dolls and a wardrobe of 30 costumes once worn by the Vanderbilts, Astors, Belmonts, and other members of the social elite.Worn during the height of Newport's social seasons during the 1870s through the early 1900s, the stunning creations range from velvet afternoon dresses and elaborate outfits for costume balls, to fashionable dinner attire and satin evening gowns.

Travel back in time to the turbulent era of the American Civil War! This unique paper doll collection features 9 dolls, depicting three generations of a family. Their wardrobe of 36 authentic costumes offers realistic views of how people worked and played during the Civil War era. Extensive notes on apparel, fabrics, accessories, hairstyles, and other fashion elements provide fascinating period details.

The book showcases notable figures from Texas, emphasizing their historical significance through full-body illustrations and meticulously researched costumes. It includes prominent political leaders such as Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin, along with influential personalities like Comanche leader Quanah Parker, boxer Jack Johnson, and an aviator. Each representation highlights their contributions and the cultural heritage of Texas, providing readers with a rich visual and educational experience.

Eleven dolls modeling 32 costumes celebrate a half century of lovely First Ladies. Shimmering inaugural gowns, classic day wear, and casual outfits for everyone, including Mamie Eisenhower, Jackie Kennedy, Ladybird Johnson, Pat Nixon, Betty Ford, Rosalynn Carter, Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush, Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush, and Michelle Obama.

Accurately rendered collection of 10 dolls, 26 costumes includes cutaway coats and breeches, silk waistcoats, high-waisted Empire-style gowns, and a wealth of period accessories.

Set against the backdrop of a lavish Manhattan cocktail party, this deluxe edition introduces 37 vibrant and flamboyant characters, including swinging singles and socialites. Hosted by the enigmatic "Aunt Mary," the narrative explores a tapestry of gay and lesbian stereotypes, blending humor and social commentary. The lively interactions and outrageous personalities create a captivating atmosphere, making it a unique exploration of identity and relationships within a glamorous setting.

Four lovely brides model 28 elegant costumes from around the world. Bridal wardrobes include a Celtic robe from the medieval period, a Chinese tunic of red silk, a Philippine wedding gown, and ensembles from Holland, Zimbabwe, Korea, Mexico, Denmark, Greece, Russia, and eighteen other countries. Notes describe wedding apparel and provide information on traditional wedding ceremonies.

He's a courageous war hero whose sense of honor and integrity may earn him the top seat in the White House. But whether or not he wins the election, John McCain has waged a noble battle on the campaign trail. This commemorative set of paper dolls, beautifully designed by artist Tom Tierney, features the Arizona senator and his wife, Cindy, plus 16 pages of casual and formal outfits they wore during his historic campaign. This colorful commemorative limited edition includes a brief biography, descriptive notes, and a bonus "Election Night Scorecard." It is the fashionably fun way to show your support for the McCain campaign!