RA01. The Art of the Russian Matryoshka
by Rett Ertl, published: Vernissage Press; (June 1, 2003)
ISBN-13 : 978-0972502719
The book is the complete account of the history, production, varieties, and creators of the Russian nesting doll. The book includes 330 color plates, 200 of which are carefully selected examples of dolls.
The Art of the Russian Matryoshka is the definitive account of the wooden nesting dolls, covering their history, how and where they are made, the many variations and different styles of dolls, and their creators. Author Rett Ertl uses his thirty years of experience in Russia to present this information in a straightforward and engaging style, while tying the story of nesting dolls into the story of Russia’s development.
RA02. Collectors Guide to Nesting Dolls:
Histories, Identification, Values
by Michele Lyons Lefkowitz
ISBN-13 : 978-0896890695
173 pages, some color in 8 pages but mainly black and white photos illustrate the wonderful Matrushkas and other mainly Russian and province examples of the dolls within dolls, some representatives from China, Poland, Japan, India, and other countries.
Publisher: Krause Publications
Date of Publication: 1989
Binding: Soft Cover
RA03. Matryoshka – Russian Souvenir
Written by E.N. Soloviova
ISBN-13 : 978-5891640160
“Matryoshka – Russian Souvenir” hard cover book for Nesting dolls collectors was published in Moscow in 1997. 11″ x 9″, 95 pages with full color This book has some of the best dolls created by Russian artists. ENGLISH TEXT.
RA04. Russian Matryoshka
by Soloviova/Marder
ISBN-13 : 978-5766407010
Over 100 color photographs illustrate this informative guide to nesting dolls and their place as a Russian art form and cultural symbol. Hardback, 63 pages, 8″ x 10.5″
RA05. Russian Matrjoshka by Elena Filippova
Moscow, 1995
This is a new book by Elena Filippova titled “Russian Matryoshka” While the introductory text is a little rough, the picture section is stunning. Each art doll is allocated a full color photograph, and each photo is titled simply with the artist’s last name. Printed on high-quality woven linen paper. Large format, hard bound, laminated book jacket. 108 pages. Moscow, 1995.
RA06. Rare 1969 Matryoshka Book (without dust cover):
Matryoshka, Russian Souvenir :
Sovetskaya Rossiya ©1969, 108 pages
Editors: A Obryvalin and Yu Tyurin
Foreign proofreader: L. Soloviova,
Director, Moscow Museum of Matryoshki
This is a small format book with photographs of many unusual historical matryoshki, including the early period as well as the Soviet period. The back of the book contains translations of the photo captions in German, French and English.
This is a rare book and is one of the few books available that feature early examples of nesting dolls.
The cover of the book is tan and has a gold stamped doll face in a sunburst on the front. The book originally had a green dust cover with translations of the word “Matryoshka” in different languages circling a Matryoshka doll.
RA07. “Folk Handy Crafts” (book in Russian):
Russian hard cover “Folk handy crafts ” photo book in Russian language that will tell you about 23 different traditional centers of folk arts and crafts where for several centuries generations of Russian artists making wooden nesting dolls, toys, lacquered boxes, porcelain and clay souvenirs, metal trays, costumes and more. This book has a Russian map with different art regions. A lot of great photos – 50 pages. Very good material for collectors.
Magazines and other Media
RA20. 1994 Magazine Article – Greg Zaleski:
This is an interesting 2-1/2 page (3-1/2 sides) article titled “Tracking the Elusive NESTING DOLL.” This article has lots of interesting information and nice color pictures of Nesting dolls. This article was taken from a 1994 vintage publication and was written by Greg Zaleski. 
RA21. 1994 Magazine Article – Lauren Jaeger:
This is an interesting 3 page (3-1/2 sides) article titled “The Russian Nesting Doll.” This article has lots of interesting information and nice color pictures of Nesting dolls. This article was taken from a 1994 vintage publication and was written by Lauren Jaeger. 
RA22. Nesting Doll Magazine Articles (8 articles):
“Matreoschka” by Ana Bahar,
Doll Reader, December 1984 (pp 138-142)
“Polish Nested Dolls” by Linda Holderbaum,
National Doll World January 1986 (pp 8-10)
“New Trends in Russian Nested Dolls” by Linda Holderbaum, Doll Reader February 1993 (pp 98-95)
“Father Frost Matroushkas” by Sandra Waugaman, Doll Reader, December 1994 (pp 78-80)
“All Snug in Their Nests” by Ana Bahar,
Doll Reader, December 1993 (pp 80-82)
“Bears of a Feather” Teddy Bear Review,
May 1993 (pp 38-39)
“Artist Matryoshki” by Carin Policoff,
Doll World 1997 (p 4,6,8)
“A Nest of the Best” by Alison Burke, Dolls Magazine, May 2003 (pp 68-70)
04/29/07
RA25. Russian Nesting Dolls Book – Pam Cannon:
This spiral bound book is written by Pam Cannon (Author and Collector). It tells the history of the dolls, their construction, different qualities, and how they reflect the culture, customs and social events in our lives. It details the stories and legends of 42 different nesting dolls along with full colour pictures. Size 81/2″ X 11″. (20 double-sided pages – therefore 40 pages of print and full colour photos.)
RA30. Russian Matryoshka 50 pc Holiday art book:
Russian limited edition art book signed by the author Kononov about 50 piece Matryoshka nesting doll set with design of Russian traditional holidays and festivity, including stories about holidays, folk songs and proverbs (in Russian).
The seller was told that less then 200 copies were made for presentation of the 50 nest doll. The book is 28 pages, all in Russian language but great to have if you are collecting nesting dolls.
RA31. Coca Cola Nesting Doll Brochure:
Brochure featuring a very valuable Coca-Cola nesting doll.
The 1996 Summer Olympics, held in Atlanta, Georgia, inspired the exhibition “The Olympic Salute to Folk Art.” The Coca-Cola Company, whose corporate headquarters are in Atlanta, sponsored and hosted the exhibit. Artists from 54 countries used the same canvas; the familiar Coke bottle. They called upon their own folk art traditions and materials to create a fascinating variety of works. A selection of the bottles was recreated in limited editions of 2,500 pieces. The nesting doll now sells for around $500.
RA33. Shackman & Co catalog 1966:
B Shackman & Co catalog form 1966, importers of old fashioned handcrafted toys, games, dolls, puzzles, stoking toys and miniatures including several Japanese and Polish nesting dolls.
The size is 6″ x 9″, 160 pages with black and white photos and line art pages with prices. Mild yellowing, great reference for the collector.
RC01. Nesting Doll Video: From Russia With Love:
The only known specialty video about the Russian Nesting Doll. The (VHS) tape is new, produced in 1995 and is approx. 45 minutes long (in English). Shows traditional Nesting Dolls from Russia & what regions they come from. It also shows Art-Dolls, from the early 1990’s when the USSR fell & a new Democratic Nation emerged. This was the first time the artists of the new Russia could put their true feelings & thoughts into the paintings of the Nesting Doll.