July 21st is the day many cinephiles have been waiting for: the release date of two summer blockbusters, Barbie and Oppenheimer. Many fans have been having fun with the idea of two very different movies sharing a release date and have been preparing for a Barbenheimer double feature. If you're preparing for either or both of these films, here are some books to get you ready!
Barbie
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Barbie all dolled up : celebrating 50 years of Barbie
by Jennie D'Amato An officially licensed celebration of the iconic doll's fiftieth anniversary traces her various incarnations while providing three-dimensional replicas of rare memorabilia, in a fan's collectible that is complemented by insights by such designers as Versace, Armani and Vera Wang. |
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Barbie Forever : Her Inspiration, History, and Legacy
by Robin Gerber Barbie Forever: Her Inspiration, History, and Legacy presents a detailed, fully authorized portrait of this beloved doll through all-new interviews, original sketches, vintage photos, advertisements, and much more. A double-sided foldout timeline showcases important moments in Barbie history. Explore how the doll came to be, what it takes to create one of her many looks, and how her legacy continues to influence the world. |
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The good, the bad, and the Barbie : a doll's history and her impact on us
by Tanya Lee Stone Examines how the Barbie doll became the icon that she is and the impact she has had on our culture through passionate anecdotes and memories from a range of girls and women. |
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Knits for Barbie doll : 75 fabulous fashions for knitting
by Nicky Epstein Here Barbie can wear the popular styles of the 1990s: the sweater jacket, the fuzzy sleeveless shell, and the funky fur coat. Also included are 1940s and 1960s dresses and two wedding dresses. Because the instructions are clear and the photographs striking, most talented knitters will enjoy this book. |
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You don't own me : how Mattel v. MGA Entertainment exposed Barbie's dark side
by Orly Lobel Argues that the battle between Mattel, the makers of the iconic Barbie doll, and MGA, the company that created the Bratz dolls, was not just a war over best-selling toys, but a war over who owns ideas. |
Oppenheimer
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American Prometheus : the triumph and tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer
by Kai Bird A definitive portrait of legendary scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer, the "father" of the atomic bomb, discusses his seminal role in the twentieth-century scientific world, as well as his lesser-known roles as family man, supposed communist, and head of Princeton's Institute for Advanced Studies. |
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Einstein and Oppenheimer : the meaning of genius
by S. S. Schweber An exploration of how Albert Einstein and Robert J. Oppenheimer differed in their worldview, in their work, and in their day provides powerful insights into the lives of two great figures of twentieth-century physics, their philosophical and moral positions, their views on nuclear weapons, and their lasting influence on the scientific world. |
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Fallout : The Hiroshima Cover-up and the Reporter Who Revealed It to the World
by Lesley M. M. Blume New York Times bestselling author Lesley M.M. Blume reveals how a courageous reporter uncovered one of greatest and deadliest cover-ups of the 20th century-the true effects of the atom bomb-potentially saving millions of lives. |
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The general and the genius : Groves and Oppenheimer, the unlikely partnership that built the atom bomb
by James W. Kunetka Describes how Leslie Richard Groves of the Army Corps of Engineers enlisted the help of theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer on a three-year collaboration that resulted in the U.S. beating the Nazis to the invention of the atomic bomb. |
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The Prometheus bomb : the Manhattan Project and government in the dark
by Neil J. Sullivan The exploration of how key government officials were unaware of the implications of developing the first atomic bomb during World War II, leaving the lives of millions of Americans in the hands of a few brilliant scientists. |
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Robert Oppenheimer : a life inside the center
by Ray Monk The award-winning author of Ludwig Wittgenstein: The Duty of Genius explores the complex intellectual life of the innovator of the atomic bomb, providing coverage of such topics as his sympathy toward Communism, his lead over the Manhattan Project and his Jewish faith. |