Two More new Tom Tierney paper doll books from Dover. I just sent out four new ones and now this! Dover seems to be putting them out in clusters. It couldn't please me more…

I'll start with BEST ACTRESSES of the 1990's PAPER DOLLS. As an unreformed movie fan, I had fun with this one. I was able to show each of the ladies' acceptance gowns worn for their recognition as "Best Actress", as well as a costume they wore in their winning role. Where I had the space I drew other film costumes that they had worn during the decade. Of course, my big bonus was that I got to watch lots and lots of '90 films in order to select the gowns and take notes on those I chose. My own private film festival you might say. I hope you find this interesting (even though I know you don't really care for movie stars…look at the gowns!)

The second book, 'FASHIONS OF THE FIRST LADIES PAPER DOLLS" is a bit of nostalgia for the Inaugural Gowns from Eisenhower to the present. Many presidential observers look to the Inaugural Gown for an early clue as to the mood of the White House during the new President's administration. Even if you are not a political "junkie", like me, you might agree that most all of the First Ladies' gowns were pretty classy for their day. Once more, I hope that you will find this work interesting, and even if you might not like some of our former First Ladies…again, look at the gowns! They were designed by top designers of their time.)