Wurzel

by Alex Graham

Fred Basset is without doubt the acknowledged authority on slipper gnawing, newspaper collection, and postman harassment, and his wonderfully dry wisecracks now grace publications worldwide. This is another top-notch collection of cartoons from the Daily Mail's classic Fred Basset strip, featuring one of the most endearing and enduring of Britain's cartoon heroes. The Fred Basset books are collector's items, and sell out each year.

Genres: Comics Manga

96 pages, Paperback

About the author

Alexander S. Graham (1913-1991) was a British cartoonist who created the comic strip, Fred Basset.

Reviews

[chucklesthescot · Rating 4 out of 5]

When Arabella comes for a visit it is time for Fred to hide. She is on another diet, He is worrying about jury service and both are obsessed with getting one over on the Barrington Smyths. Fred does some digging at a Stately Home and fears he has lost Fifi to another dog.

[Nighteye · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun ones :)

[Valerie]

I can't be sure that this is the book I once had.

I always liked Fred Basset. His ironic, detached attitude (typified by one raised eybrow) and dry wit is well contrasted with other dogs of more choleric (but definitely canine--no humans in furry suits) disposition.

One strip I remember shows a dog pursuing a passerby on the inside of the fence, uttering canine imprecations and full of threats of what I'll do if I ever get to you. Then he realizes that the gate is open, and is abashed. He never even considers passing the fence line--that's not his territory, after all.

And I always liked Yorky, as well. I'd never seen a depiction of a Yorkshire terrier before, and am still not sure the drawing is an accurate likeness. But he's charming, whether or no.