Buy Golly!: A History of Black Collectables

By Clinton Derricks

Created in 1895, the golliwog is a fascinating and somewhat controversial character. Over the last 100 years, countless manufactures and advertisers have used golliwog's likeness to sell their... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 187272728X
• ISBN13: 9781872727288
• Release Date: December 2006
• Publisher: New Cavendish Books
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 2.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 9.8" x 11.5"

Customer Reviews

Buy Golly for Jolley

I adore Gollies and have quite a few so when this book came out I just had to have it. Clinton has done a really good job putting this book together I have spoken to him a few times about his collection.For anyone who likes Gollies I can recommend this book 100%

A beautifully illustrated and authoritative history of the Golliwog

Make no mistake This book is not only for Golliwog lovers. It is a fascinating history of this controversial black doll played out against the larger forces of racism and social change The author, Clinton Derricks, has meticulously researched his topic. That he is a Black American only adds to the book's authenticity. The lavish illustrations and the obvious love and care that have gone into its production make this book an essential for all golliwog collectors. I came across this book when I was researching the history of the golliwog and I believe it is the only book currently written on this subject