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The World of Barbie
Series: Barbie
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Discover the dazzling world of Barbie in this beautifully illustrated compendium by global bestselling fashion illustrator, Megan Hess. Join Barbie on a stylish journey through her most iconic places, vehicles, careers, friends, and unforgettable fashions through the decades. Featuring Megan’s signature artwork inspired by real Barbie...
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A perfectly pink Barbie compendium by global bestselling fashion illustrator, Megan Hess.
Description
Discover the dazzling world of Barbie in this beautifully illustrated compendium by global bestselling fashion illustrator, Megan Hess.
Join Barbie on a stylish journey through her most iconic places, vehicles, careers, friends, and unforgettable fashions through the decades.
Featuring Megan’s signature artwork inspired by real Barbie dolls and accessories, alongside fun facts and bite-sized tidbits, this is the ultimate encyclopaedic keepsake for anyone who dreams in pink.
STUNNING ORIGINAL ARTWORK: Experience Barbie like never before with over 140 pages of Megan Hess's original artwork.
INSPIRED BY THE ARCHIVES: Discover illustrations inspired by heritage Mattel archival material, offering a sophisticated and authentic look at Barbie's history.
DREAM IN PINK: Explore Barbie's most famous careers, best friends, and most iconic fashions with pages full of fun facts and aspirational details that will spark creativity and imaginative play in young readers.
GORGEOUS GIFTING: A treasurable keepsake crafted with luxe finishes including sprayed edges, shimmering foil, and head & tail bands.
FOR KIDS AND COLLECTORS: The perfect, stylish gift for young fans and lifelong Barbie collectors alike, celebrating the continuing global phenomenon of the world's favourite doll.
Product Details
INFORMATION
Barcode: 9781761218484
Publisher: Hardie Grant Egmont
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 29 September 2026
Country: Australia
Imprint: Hardie Grant Egmont
Illustration: Full-colour Illustrations
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 260.0mm
Height: 280.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 144
Series: Barbie
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About the Author
Megan Hess is an internationally acclaimed fashion illustrator. Her prestigious career in fashion illustration has seen her creating for renowned clients all over the world, including Vanity Fair, Harpers Bazaar, The New York Times, Chanel, Dior, Cartier, Prada, Fendi, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co. Megan is the author of many bestselling fashion books and two sensational series for children: Claris: The Chicest Mouse in Paris and Young Queens Collection. Megan has been a Barbie fan since she was 5 years old.
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