"Dad, Barbie & Me" book signing with Chatham author Ann P. Ryan

Watermark is thrilled to support the launch of Ann Ryan's book, "Dad, Barbie & Me" at Yellow Umbrella Books on Saturday, May 23rd (Memorial Day weekend), from noon to 3 pm. 

"Dad, Barbie & Me" is the insider account of the extraordinary life of John "Jack" W. Ryan, the man who invented Barbie, Chatty Cathy, and Hot Wheels. He designed Cold War missiles, built a medieval castle in Bel Air, and married five women, including actress Zsa Zsa Gabor. His daughter Ann had a front-row seat to all of it. More information will be in the Cape Cod Chronicle's May 21st edition.

To bring the book to life, Ann collaborated with Dawn Dinnan of Watermark Chatham, the book's editor and designer. "Our partnership reflects the vibrant creative community on Cape Cod," Ann said. Dawn notes that this is Chatham Chamber member collaboration at its finest - with gratitude to Yellow Umbrella Books and The Chronicle!