Rupert bear annual illustrations by alfred bestall rupert bear, created by. Aimed at preschool children, the show is part stop motion, part computergenerated imagery. Rupert first appeared on 8th november 1920, so this year he will be 100 we expect there will be plenty of interest in rupert this year and we have created a page so that we can add information as we hear of special events publications and such like. Rupert the bear first came to life on 8 november 1920 thanks to the illustrator mary tourtel. Rupert is 99 years old, but this year is his centenary.
In 1935, the stories were taken over by alfred bestall, who was previously an illustrator for punch and other glossy magazines. The show lasted for 5 seasons and 65 episodes 19911995, 1997. Rupert the bear story book bear illustration, viking queen, ursa major, brown. Rupert bear annual 1965 got one for christmas every year as a child. Rupert bear the official followers of rupert bear website. What most people should realise from his name is that he is not in fact a fictional character at all, but a real person. Very well written and illustrated and is an essential addition to any rupert fans collection. Rupert the bear bibliography checklist bookseller world. Funny short childrens book from the legendary stan and jan berenstain about the berenstain bear family before the appearance of sister bear. Rupert bear is a childrens comic strip character created by english artist mary tourtel and first. Buy the rupert annual 2020 annuals 2020 by trotter, stuart, bestall, alfred, harrold, john isbn. Subscribe to treehouse direct uk for new clips, episodes, and more.
We currently have 597 books in this category in stock. A christmas for bear by bonny becker, kady macdonald. Rupert bear, created by mary tourtel in the london paper, the daily express. Eus nonsense demands may force uk to seek extension at crunch point. Rupert bear was the result and was first published as a nameless character in a strip titled little lost bear on 8 november 1920. Annuals from 19601968 had magic painting pages which, if coloured in, will seriously devalue the book s worth. The nursery book that bears an investment money the. Well be getting the annuals every christmas until she outgrows them. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Rupert bea r is a childrens comic strip character created by english artist mary tourtel and first appearing in the daily express newspaper on 8 november 19 20.
A 1990s adaptation of the childrens comic strip rupert bear. The book has a contents page and a place to write the childs name. May 20, 2020 the rupert bear annual has been a tradition in the uk since 1936. Rupert in timeland has father time keep getting rupert and podgys names wrong, like mistakenly calling them richard and pinky, for example. Rupert bear 02 childrens comics, vintage childrens. Ruperts initial purpose was to win sales from the rival daily mail and daily mirror. Rupert annual 1949 christmas with images bear character. Rupert the bear annuals and book collection at unique. Rupert is a charmingyetmanly name long more popular in britain where its attached to a beloved cartoon bear than in the u. Rupe rt s initial purpose was to win sales from the rival daily mail and daily mirror.
Rupert bear was created in 1920, at a time when the express was in competition with the daily mail and its then popular comic strip teddy tail, as well as the strip pip, squeak and wilfred in the daily mirror. Aug 08, 2019 buy the rupert annual 2020 annuals 2020 by trotter, stuart, bestall, alfred, harrold, john isbn. Rupert was created by artist mary tourtel and first appeared in the daily express in 1920, originally depicted as a brown bear but soon changed to white to cut printing costs. The covers are a little rubbed on the corners and bumped but are still bright. Ruperts initial purpose was to grab sales from the rival. Rupert bear 1951 loved these rhyming stories my favourite book as a child. Margot the midget and the little bears christmas by mary tourtel is for sale.
Rupert s initial purpose was to win sales from the rival daily mail and daily mirror. Bear invites mouse to their firstever christmas party, although bear knows only what hes read about how christmas is celebrated. All told, the stories are fresh and charming and include a delightful christmas tale. Further episodes appeared for a couple of years before being published by thomas nelson. See more ideas about rupert, bear, book illustration.
Jan 22, 2017 rare 1958 vintage childrens annual rupert bear very collectable daily express ebay stay safe and healthy. Early reading love reading the rival daily express english artists old english a comics comic strips. This page is for cosy, snuggly pictures of rupert bears village. Rupert has brown fur once again, just as he was originally drawn in 1920. Rupert bear annual 1972 the daily express international postage covers everywhere in earth rupert the bear books.
Unique auctions forthcoming book includes a good collection of rupert the bear annuals and rupert the bear books from the late 1940s to the present including several fine early examples. John harrold began illustrating rupert in 1980 and continued until 2007. Colour pictorial boards rupert at front of a huge snow scene. Unfollow rupert the bear books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This is the margot the midget and the little bears christmas first edition book published by thomas nelson. Christmas hackschristmas pastretro christmaschristmas morningxmas1970s childhoodchildhood memoriesbook. The book belongs to has been filled in and it is not price clipped. Rupert stories are quintessential fanciful english tales told by various authors over the years theyve been published for more than 50 years, i think. Yet we can see rupert as a more stylish, modern way to honor an ancestral robert.
Christmas annuals in the attic what are yours worth. Rupert the bear has always been a massive part of my life and as a child i always had a rupert annual at christmas. The joy of a typical uncanny discovery in nutfield forest. Rupert bear annual 1972 the in mint condition combined shipping available from westgateonsea for all purchases i value your business and will address any problems which may arise from your purchase promptly feel free to. He said christmas annuals were declining in appeal to. The conjurer and his daughter, tigerlily, live in a japanese pagoda in nutwood. However, rupert bear was actually created by the english artist mary tourtel and first appeared in the daily express 16 years earlier on the 8th november 1920. Personalised rupert the bear kids 2018 annual in the book. Rupert bear annuals make a great gift, and this unique book with your childs own name on the cover is ideal for christmas. The early strips were illustrated by mary and captioned by her husband, and were published as two cartoons a day with a short story underneath. Elizabeth pearson the new rupert 1954 childrens christmas books, childrens books, childrens comics. Rupert annual 1951 the new rupert book written by alfred bestall.
Buy the rupert annual 2019 annuals 2019 01 by trotter, stuart, bestall. The rupert bear annual has been a tradition in the uk since 1936. Feb 15, 2002 rupert bear annuals were published from 1936, but were not dated until 1958. Jan 01, 2010 rupert the bear has always been a massive part of my life and as a child i always had a rupert annual at christmas. Feb 01, 2015 unique auctions forthcoming book includes a good collection of rupert the bear annuals and rupert the bear books from the late 1940s to the present including several fine early examples.
Nicholas should be enough for their party, but mouse is most interested in the possibility of presents. Christmas post, vintage christmas, christmas ideas, christmas cards, childrens comics, childrens book illustration, book illustrations, my childhood memories, my memory wip nostalgia bear pictures, cute pictures, pekingese dogs, english artists, chocolate truffles, feeling special, book illustrations, comic character, florence. The bafta award winning rupert the bear and the frog song, produced by paul mccartney, was a short, uplifting animated film which continues to entertain children to this day. The nursery book that bears an investment money the guardian. Ruperts christmas post sadly, i still own a few rupert the bear annuals now. This is a good copy of the new rupert book annual of 1938. A musical rupert rupert bear by margarete steiff coming soon. Rupert annual 1960 vintage illustrated childrens book rupert the bear my favourite rupert 1960 rupert the bear.
Rupert the bear and the frog song 1 is one of the finest examples of animation in the 1980s and is a film that holds a special place in the hearts of children growing up in that period. Rupert bear annual illustrations by alfred bestall rupert bear, created by mary tourtel in the london paper, the daily express. Rupert bear is set to make a christmas comeback as one of this years bestselling toys. This book is amazing and brings back many happy memories.
Our all time classic personalised rupert the bear christmas annual makes the perfect gift for every rupert fan no matter what age. Rupert first appeared in a cartoon strip in the english newspaper the daily express and was a collaboration between his creator mary tourtel and her husband on 8th november 1920. Stuarts first rupert annual is the edition for christmas 2008 which also contains all new stories. Covert art for the rupert annual, featuring a winter image of rupert bear with a lantern, united kingdom, by alfred bestall. Buy the rupert annual 2019 annuals 2019 01 by stuart trotter, alfred bestall, john harrold isbn. Rupert bear is a childrens comic strip character created by english artist mary tourtel and first appearing in the daily express newspaper on 8 november 1920. Dec 27, 2017 image caption rupert books with magic painting pages are annuals collectors look out for. The pages themselves are in excellent condition, albeit slightly foxed. The name rupert is a boys name of german origin meaning bright fame. He said christmas annuals were declining in appeal to young people and the only new one in much demand. All these items are available only to followers and many are sent free to subscribing members. Image caption rupert books with magic painting pages are annuals collectors look out for. See more ideas about bear, childhood and childhood memories.
Oct 06, 2007 two incredibly rare rupert bear books sold yesterday for a record. If you are looking for a specific book which we do not have in stock, then please get in touch and well let you know just as soon as it comes in. There are plans for a film, books, limited edition prints and dvds that will see rupert joined by new friends in addition to established characters. Annuals from 19601968 had magic painting pages which, if coloured in, will seriously devalue the books worth. Rupert bear christmas day bear art, childhood memories, my. Rupert must deal with the foul tempered pine ogre, who has taken every christmas tree in nutwood. In 1935, the stories were taken over by alfred bestall, who was previously an illustrator for punch. This calendar is a collection of the front covers and illustrations of rupert annuals over the years and feature rupert on a variety of magical and exciting adventures. The new rupert 1954 rupert, childhood books, childrens.
The followers of rupert bear rupert the bear wiki fandom. Margot the midget is a rare rupert the bear childrens illustrated book. Rare 1958 vintage childrens annual rupert bear very. Buy rupert bear annual 2009 first edition by stuart trotter isbn. Rupert the bear books have been popular for decades, and with this new 2018 hardback rupert annual, your child can enjoy eight classic rupert stories, as well as puzzles, games and things to make and do. Alfred bestall page from rupert the bear annual 1972. To pay for this vast and very long term project, apart from the yearly rupert annuals on sale around christmas, a great deal of merchandising is done based around fantasy versions of their life, which whilst a steady mans of funding for the institute, is also a subtle means of preparing the outside world for the. The spine slightly faded but is complete without other damage. The then news editor of the express, herbert tourtel, was approached with the task of producing a new comic strip to rival those of the mail and mirror and immediately thought of his wife. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Stuart trotter, illustrator of postman pat, winnie the pooh and thomas the tank engine among others, now has the great responsibility of illustrating the little bear. Rupert has been more visible in this country of late via.
There are pictures, captions and full text running under each page of graphics, so these books will entertain ages 210, and they can be told by the reader in different ways. Rupert bear annuals were published from 1936, but were not dated until 1958. Rare 1958 vintage childrens annual rupert bear very collectable. It has an inscription in pencil, and neat crayon to a couple of pages.
A christmas for bear by bonny becker, kady macdonald denton. Rupert and the wooden soldiers and ruperts christmas adventure 1930. Rupert bear annual 1972 the in mint condition combined shipping available from westgateonsea for all purchases i value your business and will address any problems which may arise from your purchase. Contentsshow bill the badger bingo the brainy pup edward trunk thumbright300pxedward trunks first appearance in a video freddie fox gregory guinea pig podgy pig pong ping raggety thumb300pxright tiger lily.
He announces that eating pickles and reading a long and difficult poem a visit from st. Aug 09, 2018 rupert and bill in the tree tops, 1938 interestingly pale artwork rupert and the flavours, 1980 rupert and the christmas tree, 1995 there are also puzzles etc. Bear characterchristmas booksvintage childrens booksmy childhood memoriescartoon charactersmy booksstory books. The front cover is in great condition and has some age spotting. Rupert bear still wears his trademark bright yellow plaid trousers and matching scarf, with a red jumper. Each book includes a rupert story to colour adapted from a story in a rupert annual plus wordgame and other activity pages. Image comic book price guide image caption the 1936 rupert left is valued at about. Or the 1946 and 1947 rupert annuals, which unlike other years have not been produced in facsimile due to political correctness problems.