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Rupert: The Daily Express Annual no. 26 - 1961
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- GenresChildrens
115 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1961
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About the author
Alfred Bestall
190 books12 followersAlfred Edmeades "Fred" Bestall, MBE (died in Porthmadog, Wales), was the author and illustrator of Rupert Bear for the London Daily Express, from 1935 to 1965.
Bestall produced his last Rupert story on 22 July 1965. He retired from the Daily Express in July 1965, but continued creating Annual publication covers until 1973.
Bestall also drew illustrations for the Whitcombe's Story Book, a form of children's reader published in Australasia by Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd. These books were undated; but Bestall's work appears in the 500 numbers, possibly published in the 1950s.
Bestall died on 15 January 1986, aged 93, at Wern Manor Nursing Home in Porthmadog, Wales.[1] He is buried in plot 100 of Brookwood Cemetery.
Bestall produced his last Rupert story on 22 July 1965. He retired from the Daily Express in July 1965, but continued creating Annual publication covers until 1973.
Bestall also drew illustrations for the Whitcombe's Story Book, a form of children's reader published in Australasia by Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd. These books were undated; but Bestall's work appears in the 500 numbers, possibly published in the 1950s.
Bestall died on 15 January 1986, aged 93, at Wern Manor Nursing Home in Porthmadog, Wales.[1] He is buried in plot 100 of Brookwood Cemetery.
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January 25, 2016
4 1/2 only because it didn't beat my favorite Rupert Annual.
Another fun Rupert Annual! My favorite stories in this collection are by far Rupert and the Hearth Rug, Rupert and the Pepper-rose and Rupert at Greyrocks Cove.
The first is about a rug that plays tricks on anyone who dares to step on it and what Beryl the Girl Guide does to "take away its magic".
Rupert and the Pepper-rose takes us underground with the imps of spring. Together Rupert and the imps must find what is causing Mary's roses to smell of pepper.
Rupert at Greyrocks Cove is about a small little village along the seaside which has strange creatures popping from out of nowhere. And unusual fruit…
Once again Rupert did not disappoint me, the artwork, stories and fun paper experiments as well as the magic paintings were some of the best. Even if some kid 53 years ago already did the experiments and magic paintings. :) I recommend this to all Rupert fans and people who like Enid Blyton.
Note: I got this Album in a collection of three, Rupert: The Daily Express Annual no. 32 - 1967 and Rupert: Daily Express Annul 1969, read them all in the same day and enjoyed every minute.
Another fun Rupert Annual! My favorite stories in this collection are by far Rupert and the Hearth Rug, Rupert and the Pepper-rose and Rupert at Greyrocks Cove.
The first is about a rug that plays tricks on anyone who dares to step on it and what Beryl the Girl Guide does to "take away its magic".
Rupert and the Pepper-rose takes us underground with the imps of spring. Together Rupert and the imps must find what is causing Mary's roses to smell of pepper.
Rupert at Greyrocks Cove is about a small little village along the seaside which has strange creatures popping from out of nowhere. And unusual fruit…
Once again Rupert did not disappoint me, the artwork, stories and fun paper experiments as well as the magic paintings were some of the best. Even if some kid 53 years ago already did the experiments and magic paintings. :) I recommend this to all Rupert fans and people who like Enid Blyton.
Note: I got this Album in a collection of three, Rupert: The Daily Express Annual no. 32 - 1967 and Rupert: Daily Express Annul 1969, read them all in the same day and enjoyed every minute.
May 28, 2020
I wish I still had this!
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