Karan Feder Libri

This book celebrates Marilyn Monroe as a Hollywood icon and 1950s fashion archetype, featuring archival photographs and witty fashion quotes. It includes a playful element, allowing readers to create twelve paper dolls of Monroe in various poses.

The book explores the relationship between fashion and play through Barbie's evolution over 60 years, showcasing her iconic outfits alongside legendary designs from renowned fashion designers. It highlights how Barbie has both reflected and influenced fashion trends, celebrating the intersection of the runway and the toy aisle in a unique and engaging way.

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Las Vegas in 1959, this book chronicles the debut of the Folies Bergere stage show at the Tropicana Hotel. With a lavish budget and a cast of eighty stars, it offered an unforgettable evening of sensual entertainment featuring stunning song and dance numbers, unique novelty acts, and glamorous showgirls. Celebrated for its chic Parisian roots, the production became a staple of the Strip for nearly fifty years, marking a pivotal moment in the history of Las Vegas as an entertainment hub.