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BLACK DOLL-E-ZINE

Vol. 2/3, Issue 4/1                               WINTER 2003/2004


Index
||| Welcome ||| Mailbag ||| About the Editors ||| Collecting News ||| Profile of a Collector ||| Profile of an Artist ||| Doll in the Spotlight! ||| Doll Care Basics ||| Resources ||| FAQ ||| Closing Words

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

We have tried to anticipate most of your questions.  If you have one that is not listed here, send us an e-mail.

  • What is a "zine", or "E-zine" anyway? 
    Zine is short magazine.  An "E-zine" is a zine that is distributed electronically by e-mail or over the Internet. 
  • How long have you been around?
    The first issue was published in February 2002. This is our eighth issue.
  • How do I subscribe?
    Currently the subscription to Black Doll-E-Zine is free. If you would like to receive notice of future issues, please send your name and e-mail address to blackdollezine@sbcglobal.net and write "subscribe" in the subject line or text area.
  • How do I contact you?
    E-mail us! blackdollezine@sbcglobal.net
  • Do you accept article submissions?
    Yes, but on a voluntary basis.  You will not receive pay, but you will be given credit for the article.
  • How do I get to be featured in "Artist in the Spotlight"?
    Send an e-mail to blackdollezine@sbcglobal.net and request a questionnaire.
  • How do I get to be featured in "Collector in the Spotlight"?
    Send an e-mail to blackdollezine@sbcglobal.net and request a questionnaire.
  • How do I get my website mentioned in Black Doll-E-Zine? We only mention websites that provide information (directly or indirectly) on new dolls that are used in BDE articles as resources.
  • Why won't the pages or pictures load properly using the email link you provided?  
    You may need to view Black Doll-E-Zine from your web browser by opening up either Windows Explorer or Netscape and copying the URL of our index into your browser.  https://www.angelfire.com/bc3/blackdollzine/index.html
  • Do you know of any doll clubs that focus on collecting Black dolls?  We are only aware of a few.  Here are the names and contact information:   
    • Motor City Doll Club
      17225 Alta Vista Place 
      Southfield, MI 48075
      248-746-2626
    • Charm City Dolling Club
      2847 Woodbrook Ave.
      Baltimore MD
      410-669-9137
    • Black Gold Doll Club of New England
      4 Lingard St.
      Dorchester, MA
      617-445-1034
    • Legacy Doll Club - African American doll collectors of the Greater Houston area
      435 FM 1092, Suite 62
      Stafford, TX
    • American Black Beauty Doll Club 
      PO Box 5217 
      Oakland. CA 94605-0217.
      http://www.americanblackbeautydolls.com/

     (If your club is not listed and you would like for it to be included here, please contact us.

     

  • When is the next issue?
    Black Doll-E-Zine, formerly was a quarterly publication.  This is the Winter issue for 2003/2004.  There will be one additional issue toward the end of 2004, which will be the FINAL issue of Black Doll E-Zine.. Yes, BDE will be closing its future publication doors as our "free" web space has been exhausted. Unless otherwise notified, please look online for the final issue of BDE toward the end of 2004.