Rupert
A Collection of Favourite Stories
Published on 3. September 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-1-4052-3074-2 (ISBN)
Description
Rupert Bear has been a childhood favourite for over 80 years. This edition only includes stories illustrated by Alfred Edmeades Bestall, who was the most popular illustrator of the lovable bear. Produced with careful thought to every detail, this slipcased treasury is going to win over the hearts of all fans, and those meeting Rupert for the first time. It includes an Introduction by Caroline Bott, Bestall's goddaughter and a Foreword by Gyles Brandreth. The stories have been carefully selected to appeal to readers of all ages. It also includes some never-been-seen-before sketches by Bestall kindly donated by Caroline Bott. The treasury format is a proven success for Egmont. Exquisitely designed, with smart black foil on the cover, this book shows Bestall's work at its best. This is the brand new TV series debuted on 8 November 2006 on Five's Milkshake at 7.30 am and on Five Life on 10 December at 9.30 am. Parents and grandparents will undoubtedly be keen to introduce children to the classic and much-loved bear.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Egmont UK Ltd
Target group
Children/juvenile
Illustrations
full colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 293 mm
Width: 226 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
1664 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4052-3074-2 (9781405230742)
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Persons
Alfred Bestall is best-known worldwide for his stories about Rupert Bear. He started illustrating and writing the Rupert Bear stories for the Daily Express in 1935. His finest artwork and the best, and most popular, stories have been reproduced in this treasury. Great care and sensitivity has been given not to interfere with his original work. Lavishly illustrated, this book captures the imagination. Caroline Bott is the authority on Alfred Bestall and as his goddaughter gives a very personal insight into his work in the Introduction. Prolific broadcaster, presenter, novelist, biographer and former Conservative Party politician, Gyles Brandreth is best-known for his appearances on Countdown and TV AM. In 2006, Brandreth appeared in the BBC Radio 4 comedy Living with the Enemy.