From the 1920s into the 1980s, Edith Head designed costumes for Hollywood's biggest stars as well as legions of supporting players and extras. The diminutive doyenne of screen fashion received 35 Oscar nominations, winning eight times - more than anyone else in Academy Award(R) history. This tribute features two dolls and 29 of the designer's creations, including outfits from Sunset Boulevard, All About Eve, Rear Window, The Sting, and many other films.

Author Biography

One of the leading authorities on fashion history, Tom Tierney created over 150 paper doll books for Dover Publications. With subjects ranging from U.S. Presidents to popular movie stars, Mr. Tierney's books are famous for being carefully researched and meticulously rendered. His releases are prized by fashion professionals, collectors, and paper doll lovers all over the world.