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Rupert: The Daily Express Annual, No. 72 - 2008
Rupert Bear Annual (No. 72 / 2008) n/a
99 pages, Hardcover
First published October 25, 2007
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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 22, 2012My on line bookshelf would be bare
Without a bit of Rupert Bear.
At night before I go to sleep
I often like to take a peep
To see what new adventure comes
Along for Rupert and his chums.
Alas its changed in many ways
Since annuals of my childhood days
But still it takes me back to good
old times with Rupert in Nutwood.
Without a bit of Rupert Bear.
At night before I go to sleep
I often like to take a peep
To see what new adventure comes
Along for Rupert and his chums.
Alas its changed in many ways
Since annuals of my childhood days
But still it takes me back to good
old times with Rupert in Nutwood.
August 20, 2021
Find memories of this being the first Rupert annual I bought upon its release aside from being given no.67 (2001/2 annual) for Christmas
April 5, 2010
love Rupert the Bear, not everyone cup of tea but I likes him
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