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Author: Caroline G. Bott Publisher: Bloomsbury Pub Limited ISBN: 9780747561941 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 338
Book Description
Caroline Bott, after years of careful and painstaking research, as pieced together the life of her godfather, Alfred Edmeades Bestall MBE, who wrote and illustrated the Rupert Bear stories in the Daily Expressfor thirty years. Alfred Bestall bequeathed his tiny cottage in North Wales to the author with the words 'you will find all my early artwork in the loft. You will have to have a huge bonfire'. This was typical of his humble attitude towards his work, and, as readers will see, it is fortunate that Caroline ignored his advice and instead lovingly collected together and catalogued his work. Alfred Bestall was an artist with enormous breadth of talent: as well as his Rupert Bear illustrations, achievements in themselves, his work ranges from perennially amusing cartoons for Punch to romantic, dreamy, watercolours for Tatler and Eve. Caroline also inherited Alfred Bestall's diaries and sketchbooks that tell of his experiences in the First World War, and his remarkable visits to Egypt, the Middle East and his beloved Wales, in addition to letters, photographs and other archive material. It is from this wealth of material that Caroline has drawn together his life. The man who emerges is gentle and generous, and loved by all those who met him. Alfred Bestall's devotees include Sir Paul McCartney (who has written the foreword), Prince Charles, Terry Jones, Terence Stamp and Sir Hugh Casson. Lavishly illustrated, this book will be a delight to all fans of Rupert Bear, as well as a wonderful evocation of an age gone by.
Author: Caroline G. Bott Publisher: Bloomsbury Pub Limited ISBN: 9780747561941 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 338
Book Description
Caroline Bott, after years of careful and painstaking research, as pieced together the life of her godfather, Alfred Edmeades Bestall MBE, who wrote and illustrated the Rupert Bear stories in the Daily Expressfor thirty years. Alfred Bestall bequeathed his tiny cottage in North Wales to the author with the words 'you will find all my early artwork in the loft. You will have to have a huge bonfire'. This was typical of his humble attitude towards his work, and, as readers will see, it is fortunate that Caroline ignored his advice and instead lovingly collected together and catalogued his work. Alfred Bestall was an artist with enormous breadth of talent: as well as his Rupert Bear illustrations, achievements in themselves, his work ranges from perennially amusing cartoons for Punch to romantic, dreamy, watercolours for Tatler and Eve. Caroline also inherited Alfred Bestall's diaries and sketchbooks that tell of his experiences in the First World War, and his remarkable visits to Egypt, the Middle East and his beloved Wales, in addition to letters, photographs and other archive material. It is from this wealth of material that Caroline has drawn together his life. The man who emerges is gentle and generous, and loved by all those who met him. Alfred Bestall's devotees include Sir Paul McCartney (who has written the foreword), Prince Charles, Terry Jones, Terence Stamp and Sir Hugh Casson. Lavishly illustrated, this book will be a delight to all fans of Rupert Bear, as well as a wonderful evocation of an age gone by.
Author: Alfred Bestall Publisher: Egmont Childrens Books ISBN: 9781405257084 Category : Rupert Bear (Fictitious character) Languages : en Pages : 72
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A genuine reproduction of the original publication that first appeared in 1965. Each beautifully presented copy is a limited edition of only 5,000 copies and bears its own individual number, making it a unique and highly desirable collectors item. Features classic stories, much-loved characters and activities.
Author: Alfred Bestall Publisher: Egmont Books (UK) ISBN: 9781405230742 Category : Children's stories, English Languages : en Pages : 269
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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.
Author: Donald Fagen Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1101638095 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 109
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A witty, candid, sharply written memoir by the cofounder of Steely Dan In his entertaining debut as an author, Donald Fagen—musician, songwriter, and cofounder of Steely Dan—reveals the cultural figures and currents that shaped his artistic sensibility, as well as offering a look at his college days and a hilarious account of life on the road. Fagen presents the “eminent hipsters” who spoke to him as he was growing up in a bland New Jersey suburb in the early 1960s; his colorful, mind-expanding years at Bard College, where he first met his musical partner Walter Becker; and the agonies and ecstasies of a recent cross-country tour with Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs. Acclaimed for his literate lyrics and complex arrangements as a musician, Fagen here proves himself a sophisticated writer with his own distinctive voice.
Author: Alfred Bestall Publisher: Egmont Books (UK) ISBN: 9781405264228 Category : Rupert Bear (Fictitious character) Languages : en Pages : 93
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Rupert and the Mare's Nest "What's a Mare's nest? " Rupert asks his father when he reads the words in a book. They don't exist, says Mr. Bear - but Rupert is determined to find one, and his search takes him to many exciting places! Rupert and The Lost Cuckoo The cuckoo is one of the busiest birds in Nutwood Village, and how Rupert misses its cheery voice! After a long search he discovers why is has vanished from its usual home
Author: Alfred S. McEwen Publisher: University of Arizona Press ISBN: 0816532567 Category : Photography Languages : en Pages : 451
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The most outstanding and uniquely curated selection of Mars orbital images ever assembled in one volume. With explanatory captions in twenty-four languages and a gallery of more than 200 images, this distinctive volume brings a timely and clear look at the work of an active NASA mission.
Author: Ian Robinson Publisher: Egmont Books (UK) ISBN: 9781405253307 Category : Rupert Bear (Fictitious character) Languages : en Pages : 127
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This complete history of Rupert Bear reveals the fascinating story of how one little bear became a national treasure. It begins with Rupert’s first appearance in the Daily Express newspaper and charts his journey to the present day, paying particular attention to the writers and artists who have brought him to life over the years. In his ninetieth year, Rupert Bear is still one of the most popular characters in literature, beloved by generations of children. This book gives a unique insight into the secrets of his success. Written by Rupert insider Ian Robinson, a former Daily Express writer who worked on Rupert Bear strips himself, readers can gain an insight into how these classic stories and much-loved characters came into being. The Rupert Companion also includes lavish illustrations from Rupert superstars such as John Harrold and Alfred Bestall. A gift book to cherish for all fans of Rupert Bear.
Author: Alastair Brotchie Publisher: MIT Press ISBN: 0262528436 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 426
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This long-awaited biography of Alfred Jarry reconstructs a life both "ubuesque" and pataphysical. When Alfred Jarry died in 1907 at the age of thirty-four, he was a legendary figure in Paris—but this had more to do with his bohemian lifestyle and scandalous behavior than his literary achievements. A century later, Jarry is firmly established as one of the leading figures of the artistic avant-garde. Even so, most people today tend to think of Alfred Jarry only as the author of the play Ubu Roi, and of his life as a string of outlandish “ubuesque” anecdotes, often recounted with wild inaccuracy. In this first full-length critical biography of Jarry in English, Alastair Brotchie reconstructs the life of a man intent on inventing (and destroying) himself, not to mention his world, and the “philosophy” that defined their relation. Brotchie alternates chapters of biographical narrative with chapters that connect themes, obsessions, and undercurrents that relate to the life. The anecdotes remain, and are even augmented: Jarry's assumption of the “ubuesque,” his inversions of everyday behavior (such as eating backward, from cheese to soup), his exploits with gun and bicycle, and his herculean feats of drinking. But Brotchie distinguishes between Jarry's purposely playing the fool and deeper nonconformities that appear essential to his writing and his thought, both of which remain a vital subterranean influence to this day.
Author: Alfred Bestall Publisher: Egmont Books (UK) ISBN: 9781405238427 Category : Languages : en Pages : 10
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Rupert and his friends want to do some painting, but their paints have dried up. Ping Pong puts a spell on a rainbow so they can use its colours, but it breaks apart and the magic stripes float all over Nutwood! Enjoy this rhyming Rupert story and don't forget to press the sound button every time you see the magical rainbow colours!
Author: Caroline G. Bott
Author: Caroline G. Bott
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Author: Alfred Bestall
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