“Tom Kusa's Poem Dolls” (Gakken DD Craft Series) Complete Works: 28 Actual-Size Patterns Included, with Step-by-Step Photo Instructions, a Doll-Making Textbook, and a Collection of Photographs Product Description ■ Published by Gakken/July 1988 ■ Author: Tom Kusa/Real Name: Isao Hama 87 pages ※ Out-of-print rare book ※ Unused item ※ Includes uncut, actual-size patterns. Complete set of 2 sheets Thank you for viewing. Isao Hama, known as the creator of the cloth doll "White Doll," is a popular artist with a unique style that seeks to get to the root of "the human form." In this book, under the pseudonym "Tom Kusa" (Tom Sawyer), he presents a collection of Showa-retro, fairytale-like, and approachable works. This textbook generously shares know-how on how to make various cloth dolls, from simple to more complex, of different sizes, along with the underlying concepts. There are both Japanese-style and Western-style dolls, with the latter being more prevalent. The techniques for doll making are explained in detail with a series of photographs for each part. Various genres are covered, including soft-looking babies and toddlers, boys, girls, old men, old women, French-style dolls, and Japanese-style dolls. With the distinctive style of a creative doll artist, this is a valuable and essential reference book for enthusiasts, as it is very helpful for creating original dolls through arrangement. From the Table of Contents: ● Color Photographs of Works Boy in a Baseball Cap Girl with a Red Ribbon Child in a Romper Taking a Break Mother and Child Shoemaker Carefree Traveler Bonjour Doll Seller Cheerful Priest The Emperor's New Clothes Forest Flute Troll Dancing Clown Pierrot in Striped Clothes Balloon Window Tomboy Outcast Older Sister Girl and Dog Sleeping Child Boy in a Rubashka Various Expressions ● Basic Doll-Making Techniques ● Doll-Making Q&A ★ Condition ★ Unused item. As this is a very old book from 1988, there is some aging due to normal storage. Color photographs and illustrations are in good condition. Overall, it can be read without any problems (please forgive any oversights). ＜Out of Print/Hard to Find Book＞ A rare book that rarely appears in auctions. For those who understand used and vintage items, please take this opportunity. #IsaoHama #Book #Lifestyle/Housework