Gene written by Carolyn Cook and published by Hobby House Press. It is a hardcover book and is the first book about the Gene doll, covering the popular fashion doll's history from the time Mel Odom came up with the idea through the 1998 line. Wonderful illustrations from Mel's private files and gorgeous photographs from Ashton-Drake make a spectacular visual record for Gene fans. Intervies with dozens of people who contributed to the Gene phenomenon take collectors behind the scenes explaining how the doll was developed and how her sensational fashions are designed and produced. Everything you want to know about the exquisite fashion doll Gene is in these pages!