Dina
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Post by Dina on Jul 1, 2017 12:49:05 GMT -8
Hi and congratulations on the book. It takes a tremendous amount of hard work. Does it have any screen shots of some pages within the book? I see that amazon only has photo of the cover.
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Post by natcorti on Jul 3, 2017 10:52:40 GMT -8
Hi Dina. Thank you. That was a very good suggestion and a few others told me the same : it's a pity there's no visual of the presentation inside. I reported the idea to the publisher who added 2 more photos. Warmest regards, Nat.
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Post by galacticat on Jul 5, 2017 12:55:42 GMT -8
Wow, congratulations! I saw a post on Olga Good's facebook page about a new book, I bet it is this one. I'm sure the book is awesome- I wonder do you have any dolls by Eli Effenberger in there? (Marmite Sue/Menagerie) in there?
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Post by natcorti on Jul 6, 2017 12:01:20 GMT -8
Hi, Thank you for your message. Marmite Sue was contacted to participate of course. She began to accept but finally I had to renounce to include her in the book. Without getting into details, she had too many requirements which were difficult to manage. I understood that this collective project did not suit her. It's not easy to gather so many artists. An artist needs to find his place. All the others, Olga Good included, were enthusiastic and participated with pleasure.
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Post by galacticat on Jul 6, 2017 12:04:35 GMT -8
Oh darn, that is too bad, she is my favorite. I've always wanted her to do a book... I hope she does one day.
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Post by natcorti on Jul 7, 2017 9:57:17 GMT -8
Well, maybe she will do her own book as Marina Bychkova did. Or she could accept to participate if there's a second revised edition one day.
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Post by galacticat on Jul 7, 2017 11:42:54 GMT -8
I hope so.
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Post by toletta on Jul 10, 2017 2:28:49 GMT -8
Congrats on your book natcorti ! I just discovered it on DoA and bought my copy from the publisher I love doll books and I will be thrilled to add yours to my shelf. Talking about doll books... years ago I spent a lot of time working on a book about a particular vintage Italian doll, doing research, trying to interview people and find the missing info, etc. it was so hard. In the end, the project was left hanging as life got in the way. So, I really do appreciate people who can see it through and finally have their book done and published! So, congrats!!
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Post by natcorti on Jul 12, 2017 4:22:02 GMT -8
Thank you for your nice message Toletta ! I would like to know on what kind of particular Italian doll you worked. Was it on Lenci dolls ? I guess you are maybe Italian. I love Italy, I have my origins there. Please let me know what you think about the book when you'll get it. You are lucky : as you were among the first to order it, you had a low shipping cost which will no longer apply because the Post office changed the postal rates..
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Post by toletta on Jul 12, 2017 4:56:32 GMT -8
Thank you for your nice message Toletta ! I would like to know on what kind of particular Italian doll you worked. Was it on Lenci dolls ? I guess you are maybe Italian. I love Italy, I have my origins there. Please let me know what you think about the book when you'll get it. You are lucky : as you were among the first to order it, you had a low shipping cost which will no longer apply because the Post office changed the postal rates.. Yes, I'm Italian The doll is Corinne by Italocremona, a 14" plastic/vinyl fashion doll manufactured from the late 60s to the early 80s (but mostly in the 70s). I still love her dearly... she was my gateway (drug?!? LOL) to larger dolls, as before her I was mostly into Blythe. There's a group dedicated to Corinne dolls on Flickr if you want to check them out! I am anxiously waiting for the book Yes, shipping was quite good, only 2,90€ as that's the fixed cost of shipping via the amazon.it marketplace. I'll definitely let you know my thoughts, I am sure I will love it! Maybe one day I'll ask you for some tips on writing and publishing a doll book, if I ever find the time and energy to resume my project
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Post by natcorti on Jul 12, 2017 8:16:12 GMT -8
If I can help you, I will do it with pleasure although I am not a professional. I will wait with impatience your comments. Thank you very much.
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Post by toletta on Jul 17, 2017 12:05:28 GMT -8
Hi all, so, I received natcorti 's book - L'art de la BJD - and today finally had the time to look at it properly with a friend What can I say, it's a really lovely book! The cover doesn't do it justice in a way... hehe It seems so serious, but inside, a treasure of beautiful pictures, interesting interviews and lots of well known and lesserly known creators awaits. I will read all the interviews with much pleasure, a little bit at a time! Of course not all the artists are there, but I enjoyed your selection. The book is huge! So heavy!! It will definitely be a great addition to my dolly shelf. I don't know which other BJD books are out there, but not so many of this kind, I'd say. Great work!! <3
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