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. Drawing on anthropology and psychology, this essay explores how dolls help men grieve, reclaim lost identities, and challenge rigid masculinity through care and memory.