" The book that made the biggest impression on me as a child was the 1945 Rupert The Bear Annual. It’s the one in which Rupert wishes for a fairy cycle and then wishes he didn’t have one when it takes him to China. So many of the images are burnt on my memory. My parents, fortunately, didn’t buy the Daily Express, so I only knew Rupert via the annuals. And what struck me from a very early age was: “Who wrote these wonderful books that mean so much to me?” All it said on the title page was: “A Daily Express Publication”. But who made up the stories? Who illustrated them? It was the biggest mystery of my early life."
You can read more about Terry's memories of Rupert the Bear by clicking Readers Guide on the right hand side of this page.
This is a book for parents to share with their children and indeed for
parents to indulge in themselves as they bring back memories of their
childhood adventures with the irrepressable Rupert Bear. This is a
complete history of Rupert, beautifully presented that provides a
fascinating story of how one little bear became a
national treasure. It begins with Rupert's first appearance in The
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.
About This Edition
ISBN:
9781405253307
Publication date:
1st November 2010
Author:
Publisher:
Egmont Books Ltd an imprint of Egmont Childrens Books
