A detailed history of the life of Rupert Bear published to coincide with the bear's 75th birthday. We are taken through the history of this much-loved children's comic character, from when and how he was created, to excerpts of published cartoons and stories. It assesses Rupert's popularity, and includes full descriptions of the associated enterprises, the fan clubs, the annuals, the merchandise and his appearances on television and in the cinema.
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Alfred Bestall (illustrator). The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR002031503
Quantity: 4 available
Seller: Goodwill of Silicon Valley, SAN JOSE, CA, U.S.A.
Condition: very_good. Alfred Bestall (illustrator). Supports Goodwill of Silicon Valley job training programs. The cover and pages are in very good condition! The cover and any other included accessories are also in very good condition showing some minor use. The spine is straight, there are no rips tears or creases on the cover or the pages. Seller Inventory # GWSVV.1857937368.VG
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. Alfred Bestall (illustrator). Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Seller Inventory # rev6393404315
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Grandma Gerene's Bookshop, Mt. Vernon, WA, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: New. No Jacket. Alfred Bestall (illustrator). This is the story of Britain's longest-lived children's comic character, Ruper the bear, which made his first appearance in 1920 in the Daily Express. The cartoonist Alfred Bestall, now deceased, was interviewed at length and gave the book his full cooperation. It follows Rupert's development from 1920 to 1995, this book, which is his 75th birthday edition. It contains 169 pages of delightful cartoons and stories. The book condition is new. It is soft cover and the binding is tightly closed; it has not been fully opened before. Seller Inventory # 000194
Seller: A Book Is Forever, Pershore, United Kingdom
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Alfred Bestall (illustrator). Clean bright and tight. Would be "Fine", but spine has been sunned. Otherwise - Excellent! Please contact us for pictures and / or further details - only too pleased to help! Seller Inventory # 002226
Quantity: 1 available