The Black Apple's Paper Doll Primer: Activities & Amusements for the Curious Paper Artist is a 160 page fully illustrated wondrous oddity - equal parts art and craft book. Inside await hundreds of brand-new illustrations by Emily W. Martin, as well as diversions aplenty. Filled to the brim with original paper dolls and clothing, the book also holds a trove of cut + play projects like a paper theater, customizable dolls, interchangeable backdrops, and more.
“This book is packed full of loveliness—stunning paper dolls, creative paper projects, even a stellar toy theater, all with Emily's unique blend of irreverent sweetness. Please be seated with smelling salts nearby: Fainting might occur. It's that good.”
--Amy Karol, author of Bend-the-Rules Sewing and Bend-the-Rules with Fabric
“It's like getting to play with the characters of Emily's paintings and step a little closer into their world.”
--Jenny Hart, author of Sublime Stitching and Embroidered Effects
“The world of Emily Martin is enchanting, exquisite, and ethereal. Behind the soft hues and the peaches-and-cream palette, one can see a lively and fertile mind at work. An aching and mysterious sweetness blends with beguiling touches of the enigmatic and the peculiar, and the results are often remarkably sublime.”
--Richard Sala, author of Peculia, Delphine, and Cat Burglar Black
“It's like getting to play with the characters of Emily's paintings and step a little closer into their world.”
--Jenny Hart, author of Sublime Stitching and Embroidered Effects
“The world of Emily Martin is enchanting, exquisite, and ethereal. Behind the soft hues and the peaches-and-cream palette, one can see a lively and fertile mind at work. An aching and mysterious sweetness blends with beguiling touches of the enigmatic and the peculiar, and the results are often remarkably sublime.”
--Richard Sala, author of Peculia, Delphine, and Cat Burglar Black
Hooray!
Just bought 2: one to keep and one to give away.
Posted by: Valerie | 06/15/2010 at 09:33 PM
Beautifull book..!!!
Posted by: El taller de Curra - cartonnage | 06/30/2010 at 05:01 PM
I am so excited about your book. :) I just pre-ordered it on Amazon and wish that it was November already!
Posted by: Sarah | 07/17/2010 at 11:17 PM
Oh wow! Congratulations Emily! That is really awesome! I'll ask Santa for a copy!
Posted by: Tiffany Bauer | 07/28/2010 at 11:46 AM
Could you tell me what age group this is for? Looks great.
Posted by: Amy | 10/30/2010 at 12:29 AM
Not to be cheesy, but its really for anyone who will like it. Its not for children specifically, but its not for adults specifically either!
Posted by: theblackapple | 10/30/2010 at 03:44 AM
Is there lots of delicate cutting involved? My daughter is 7 and it looks like something she would adore.
Posted by: Amy | 10/31/2010 at 04:10 PM
I recently ordered your book since I didn't get it for Christmas (even thought it was on my list!). I love it! I'm sure I'll be ordering more to give as gifts.
Posted by: gina@eagerton.com | 01/17/2011 at 09:20 PM
which paper doll do you think is most like you
thanks, I love your book!
Posted by: Isabelle Tovin | 01/23/2011 at 02:49 PM
I have always loved paper dolls. Your book's intro. really made me smile because it always killed me to cut everything out too:)
I LOVE your book! Thanks for creating it!
Posted by: Laura Tazelaar | 01/25/2011 at 05:34 PM