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COMING THIS FALL: Hello, Cutie! Adventures In Cute Culture (Arsenal Pulp Press, 2012) We know it when we see it: it’s a doe-eyed doll, a smiley-faced cupcake, a sweet, plush kitten imported from Japan. It’s cute — unmistakable, endearing, and aww-inducing. And cute is at the heart of a growing legion of adult collectors and enthusiasts who live-and-breathe all things adorable. From current collector crazes for Blythe and Lalaloopsy dolls to retro kitsch like My Little Pony toys and scratch and sniff stickers, Hello, Cutie! Adventures In Cute Culture invites readers to indulge their cuddliest guilty pleasures. Chock-full of bold, bright photographs by the author, long-time pop culture writer Pamela Klaffke dives into the world of cute head-first, revealing its fascinating history and speaking with the people who drive the phenomenon today. Fun, funny and always entertaining, Hello, Cutie! is the perfect companion for every cute collector and enthusiast.