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Adventures of Rupert: The Daily Express Annual no. 15 - 1950
First published January 1, 1950
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Alfred Bestall
191 books13 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
Once again, love the drawings and the stories in this book are unusual to say the least!
Rupert's Silver Trumpet
This is about a receiving the wrong Christmas present.
Rupert and Magot's House
Here Rupert goes looking for his friend Margot and he has an adventure in a forbidden wood, fun a a tiny house, a sailing trip and a journey to a Giant's Castle. It was thoroughly enjoyable.
Rupert and the Jumping Fish
Rupert is asked by a young Sea Serpent to help a sick friend, and he takes a trip in a shell boat. (Pictures do not cover) I always love it when Rupert goes to sea, especially when he takes the funny rides.
Rupert and the Gooseberry Fool
A Gooseberry Fool is an Imp of Spring. This Gooseberry Fool is the Imps of Spring's jester. But this time the Gooseberry Fool takes his joking too far...
Rupert and the Paper Plane
One of my favorites in the whole book, Rupert and chums get trapped in a tower and use their ingenuity to escape. Paper airplanes come in handy during emergencies.
Rupert and the Three Guides
When the People of Nuttwood find all their gems missing Rupert and The Three Guides Pauline, Janet and Beryl try to get to the bottom of the thefts. And they find a curious answer.
Rupert and the Travel Machine
Bill Badger and Rupert give in to curiosity and go trespassing. Only to find themselves caught in a time machine and going to an island with a savage. This is rather controversial now, as the savage is described as being "like all savages, anything gaily coloured appeals to the man, and so he takes it [the time travel piece] away from Rupert's arm and fastens it to his own, pointing to it with childish pride." Worse, the savage looks like a Gollywog. He has a big round bright red mouth and spiky hair. It's so ridiculous it's amusing.
Rupert and the Big Bang
Bingo is at his experimenting again, and Rupert gets wrapped up in his explosive making. What ensues is a rather large bang in an abandoned house..
Rupert and the Empty Cottage
Out playing Robin Hood and his Merrymen, Rupert and pals find an empty cottage to use as their Head Quarters. Strange things happen and they aim to get to the bottom of the mysterious chimney that smokes without a fire and which can't be seen up.
Rupert's Garden Puzzle
This maze puzzle is the hardest it ever done, I kept thinking they most have meant it to be impossible, then it suddenly clicked.
Rupert's Silver Trumpet
This is about a receiving the wrong Christmas present.
Rupert and Magot's House
Here Rupert goes looking for his friend Margot and he has an adventure in a forbidden wood, fun a a tiny house, a sailing trip and a journey to a Giant's Castle. It was thoroughly enjoyable.
Rupert and the Jumping Fish
Rupert is asked by a young Sea Serpent to help a sick friend, and he takes a trip in a shell boat. (Pictures do not cover) I always love it when Rupert goes to sea, especially when he takes the funny rides.
Rupert and the Gooseberry Fool
A Gooseberry Fool is an Imp of Spring. This Gooseberry Fool is the Imps of Spring's jester. But this time the Gooseberry Fool takes his joking too far...
Rupert and the Paper Plane
One of my favorites in the whole book, Rupert and chums get trapped in a tower and use their ingenuity to escape. Paper airplanes come in handy during emergencies.
Rupert and the Three Guides
When the People of Nuttwood find all their gems missing Rupert and The Three Guides Pauline, Janet and Beryl try to get to the bottom of the thefts. And they find a curious answer.
Rupert and the Travel Machine
Bill Badger and Rupert give in to curiosity and go trespassing. Only to find themselves caught in a time machine and going to an island with a savage. This is rather controversial now, as the savage is described as being "like all savages, anything gaily coloured appeals to the man, and so he takes it [the time travel piece] away from Rupert's arm and fastens it to his own, pointing to it with childish pride." Worse, the savage looks like a Gollywog. He has a big round bright red mouth and spiky hair. It's so ridiculous it's amusing.
Rupert and the Big Bang
Bingo is at his experimenting again, and Rupert gets wrapped up in his explosive making. What ensues is a rather large bang in an abandoned house..
Rupert and the Empty Cottage
Out playing Robin Hood and his Merrymen, Rupert and pals find an empty cottage to use as their Head Quarters. Strange things happen and they aim to get to the bottom of the mysterious chimney that smokes without a fire and which can't be seen up.
Rupert's Garden Puzzle
This maze puzzle is the hardest it ever done, I kept thinking they most have meant it to be impossible, then it suddenly clicked.
September 4, 2012
I was given a couple of these books one time when I was sick. They kept me occupied and enthralled for the duration.
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