# Doll-Inspired Coffee Table Books Assouline Creates the New Barbie Coffee Table Book By Amy Duong | Published 2023-10-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-coffee-table References: [designtaxi](https://designtaxi.com/news/425541/65-Years-Of-Barbie-Are-Captured-In-This-Coffee-Table-Book-By-Assouline/) & [eu.assouline](https://eu.assouline.com/products/barbie?utm_source=DesignTAXI&utm_medium=DesignTAXI&utm_term=DesignTAXI&utm_content=DesignTAXI&utm_campaign=DesignTAXI)  [Assouline](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marchesi-1824) is known for creating artful statement books and its latest comes in the form of a captivating Barbie coffee table book. The new volume is made to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the [iconic doll](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autistic-barbie) with a focus on capturing the intricate history of Barbie herself. It highlights Ruth Handler's beginning journey of creation and the ongoing influence on the ideas of femininity throughout the eras. All the way from the year 1959 to today, readers are taken on a dynamic journey through all of the decades and evolution of Barbie herself. There will be special images and quotes that have not been seen before and even feature Margot Robbie from this year's [Barbie movie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-dream-fest). Image Credit: Assouline ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 19% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Captivating Barbie Coffee Table Book:** The creation of a captivating coffee table book dedicated to the iconic Barbie doll presents an opportunity for innovative branding and storytelling in the publishing industry. - **Intricate History of Barbie:** Exploring the intricate history of Barbie through a coffee table book creates opportunities for educational and nostalgic content in the toy and collectibles industry. - **Evolution of Barbie:** Examining the evolution of Barbie through the decades in a coffee table book offers opportunities for cultural analysis and trend forecasting in the fashion and beauty industry. ### Where This Applies - **Publishing Industry:** The creation of a captivating coffee table book dedicated to the iconic Barbie doll presents an opportunity for innovative branding and storytelling in the publishing industry. - **Toy and Collectibles Industry:** Exploring the intricate history of Barbie through a coffee table book creates opportunities for educational and nostalgic content in the toy and collectibles industry. - **Fashion and Beauty Industry:** Examining the evolution of Barbie through the decades in a coffee table book offers opportunities for cultural analysis and trend forecasting in the fashion and beauty industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Detailed Filmic Fashion Publications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-the-world-tour.md) - [Architectural Toy Publications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-dreamhouse-an-architectural-survey.md) - [Glamorized Drinkware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glamorized-drinkware-collections-the-barbie-x-stanley-collaboration-feature.md) - [Pastry-Centric Coffee Table Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marchesi-1824.md) - [Celebratory Monochromatic Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/65th-anniversary-barbie-signature-doll-collection.md) - [Pink-Hued Furniture Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-kartell-chairs.md) - [Iconic Doll Accessory Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-aldo-2024.md) - [Dollhouse-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-joybird.md) - [Jewelry-Centric Coffee-Table Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solange-azagurypartridge.md)