Ida Lupino Paper Dolls

Blurb

Paper Studio Press is proud to present the work of today's top paper doll artists and Jim Howard's stellar career as a renowned fashion illustrator makes his work a stand-out. Jim's lastest creation is a paper doll of Ida Lupino who was a popular movie actress of the '30s and '40s. She went on to become a pioneer female director in both movies and TV (where she also frequently starred).

This new book features two dolls, each one representing Ida with very different images. There is the young blonde beauty who came from London to Hollywood and then there is the sultry brunette who played tough types in film noir classics. The dolls have extensive wardrobes, meticulously researched and referencing the star's films and photographs from the Ida Lupino estate. Jim's stylish renderings of the dolls and the eight pages of clothes make this book a treasure for paper doll enthusiats and the portrayal of the star plus a bio make this also a must-have for cinema buffs.

Film costumes include Search for Beauty (1934), Yours for the Asking (1936), The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1939), Artists and Models (1937), One Rainy Afternoon (1936), High Sierra (1941), Moontide (1942), The Hard Way (1943), Devotion (1946), The Man I Love (1947), The Bigamist (1953). Plus TV costumes from Come on Over to Mars and outfits worn by Ida as a director.

This special, collectible paper doll book was created in collaboration with Ida's long-time caregiver, Mary Ann Anderson, and author of Ida Lupino: Beyond the Camera and includes photos from Ida Lupino's estate.