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There are surprisingly few books written about the toy industry, although we've highlighted below a few of the best ones that have been released over the past few years. If you can't find the book you're looking for you can search for toy books here.

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The Toy And Game Inventor's Handbook

The Toy and Game Inventor's Handbook

Inventor Richard C. Levy’s licensed products have generated more than $1 billion in global retail sales - and this book leads you through the perils of presenting, licensing and bringing products to market.

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The Real Toy Story

The Real Toy Story

Investigative journalist Eric Clark exposes some of the truths behind our favourite toys including marketing techniques employed by major industry leaders and manufacturing conditions. An interesting and occasionally disturbing read.

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Toy Wars

Toy Wars

Toy Wars is about the toy business - the world of Batman, Barbie, G.I. Joe and Jurassic Park. A captivating, behind-the-scenes look into the world of toys.

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Author: Steve Berry
Publisher: The Friday Project Limited
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Author: Kamini Khanduri
Publisher: Heinemann Library
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Author: Stewart Ross
Publisher: Evans Brothers Ltd
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Author: Richard C. Levy
Publisher: Alpha Books
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Author: Edward Force
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
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Author: Deborah Jaffe
Publisher: The History Press Ltd
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Author: Jim Crawford
Publisher: Universe Publishing
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Author: Cyril Hobbins
Publisher: Stobart Davies Ltd
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