Collector's Encyclopedia of Barbie Doll Collector's Editions: Identification and Values
J. Michael Augustyniak has authored several titles on dolls Collector’s Encyclopedia of Barbie Doll Exclusives and More, Thirty Years of Mattel Fashion Dolls , and The Barbie Doll Boom . Michael Augustyniak started collecting Barbie and Ken dolls in 1988, and has attended 11 national Barbie Collector’s Conventions since 1991. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Indiana University in 1992, with a double major in English and social studies. His love of writing and photography are reflected in his books: The Barbie Doll Boom, Thirty Years of Mattel Fashion Dolls , three editions of Collector’s Encyclopedia of Barbie Doll Exclusives and More , and Collector’s Encyclopedia of Barbie Doll Collector’s Editions . He is considered a leading authority on Barbie.