Explore the cultural power of dolls in Dolls Beyond Play by Erick DuPree—a groundbreaking study tracing dolls from ancient artifacts to modern collectibles. Blending history, psychology, and gender studies, this book reveals dolls as vital tools of identity, memory, and meaning.

Adult men collecting dolls may seem unusual, but it's often a profound act of healing. How do dolls help men grieve, reclaim lost identities, and challenge rigid masculinity through care and memory.

Discover the rise, fall, and revival of the Art Doll Movement—from its 1970s origins to today's niche renaissance. Explore one-of-a-kind dolls as sculpture, identity, and storytelling, featuring icons like McKinley, Wiley, Bychkova, and celebrity collectors like Demi Moore.

Explore the legacy of artist and author Wendy Lawton, whose handcrafted porcelain dolls brought literature, faith, and history to life. From Little Women to Daughters of the Faith, Lawton’s timeless creations continue to inspire collectors around the world.

Explore the boom and bust of the mass-produced collectible doll industry from the 1980s to 2000s. From Ashton-Drake to Franklin Mint, discover how limited editions, TV hype, and artist branding created a market bubble—and what it means for doll collectors today.

Little Ladies: Victorian Fashion Dolls and the Feminine Ideal explores how 19th-century dolls served as tools of gender training and socialization. Beneath the silks and lace lies a powerful story of class, empire, and the making of the “proper” woman—stitched in miniature.

A tribute to retired doll artist Monika Mechling, whose haunting porcelain figures captured beauty, longing, and feminine complexity. Through personal reflection and artist interviews, this piece explores her legacy and the emotional power of dolls as sculptural art.