{"product_id":"call-me-ken-massimiliano-capella-9781419784590","title":"Call Me Ken: The World's Favorite Boy Next Door","description":"\u003cb\u003eOne of the world's most lovable sidekicks returns\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Kenneth Carson is so much more than just a boyfriend. He has always been a mirror of his time--sometimes innovative, sometimes traditional, sometimes a feminist icon, and often a symbol of gay culture. Through every reinvention, he has reflected changing ideals, aesthetics, and social movements. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This is the very first book dedicated entirely to Ken, tracing his evolution from his debut in 1961 to Ryan Gosling's unforgettable portrayal in the 2023 blockbuster movie. This official and comprehensive book offers exclusive behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the designers and creatives who shaped Ken's history. Featuring never-before-seen images straight from the Mattel archives, it is an essential volume for collectors, pop culture enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the enduring charm of Barbie's iconic counterpart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Massimiliano Capella\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1419784595\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419784590\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cernunnos\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/21\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Massimiliano Capella","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47001420759295,"sku":"9781419784590","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d3ba20b5-cfd6-4eb5-afb2-70a6be5e1cf7.jpg?v=1751601022","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/call-me-ken-massimiliano-capella-9781419784590","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}