In the Reborning subculture, collectors “adopt” hyper-realistic artificial babies–impeccably crafted from vinyl, glass, doe suede, and up to eighty layers of paint. The “parents” care for their dolls ...
Subcultures are delightful for a number of reasons: They have specific aesthetic codes that lend themselves to in-depth studies and they foster a sense of community among people who partake in them, ...