This definitive book about Madame Beatrice Alexander and the iconic doll company she founded in 1923. It's the first full color, illustrated, comprehensive book that presents Madame's fascinating life story and the history of the company in the cultural context of the times. Full of littleknown facts, quotes and rare doll photographs, this book is a valuable resource and must have for any serious collector of Madame Alexander Dolls. Includes sumptuous full color photographs fo more than 750  mint dolls dating from 19301998.  Published in 1999, printed and bound in Italy.