The
Big Book of the Dolls' House
by Jean Nisbett
Softcover
210 x 297mm
319pp
Published by Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd, East Sussex UK
R.R.P.$49.90
ISBN 1-86108-485-4
Extract from back cover of book:
Veteran dolls' house decorator and expert on all things miniature, Jean Nisbett is the leading writer in her field. In this comprehensive volume, key elements of Jean's previous work are brought together to offer a complete guide to the making and furnishing of all kinds of dolls' houses, large and small.
Incorporating practical advice, useful tips and inspiring dolls' house maker profiles, The Big Book of the Dolls' House is suitable for beginners as well as more experienced hobbyists. There is a comprehensive guidance on all you need to know about making and decorating a dolls' house, in both 1/12 scale and the increasingly popular 1/24 scale. The book incorporates an incredible range of dolls' house styles, from fabulous palaces and elegant mansions and townhouses, to shaker style homes and country cottages, with delightful full colour pictures throughout.
The Big Book of the Dolls' House is a fabulous opportunity to delve into Jean's wealth of knowledge on miniatures as well as a valuable comprehensive reference source for all dolls' house enthusiasts
Photos: Colour
Contents
Introduction
Basic Tools and Materials
Makeovers
Decoration
& Display
Period Rooms
Display a Collection
Room Boxes
Holiday
Inspirations
Outdoor Scenes
The
Modern Dolls House
Practical Matters
Art Nouveau
Glasgow School
The
Edwardian Era
Art Deco
The Traditional Look
The 1950s
The Modernist
House
The 1960s
The 1970s
The 1980s
The 1990s
The New Century
Ethnic
Influences
Public Spaces
1/24
Scale
The Scale
Choosing Your House
Creating a Home
The Tudor
House
The Country Cottage
The Georgian House
Victorian & Edwardian
Style
Twentieth-Century Room Boxes
Garden & Seaside Settings
Makers
and Suppliers
Photographic Acknowledgements
About the Author
Acknowledgements
Index