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The Life And Works Of Alfred Bestall

The Life And Works Of Alfred Bestall
By Caroline Bott

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Alfred Bestall was an artist of enormous breadth and talent. As well as his celebrated Rupert Bear stories, his work ranged from cartoons for Punch to romantic, dreamy watercolors for The Tatler. Caroline Bott spent years researching the life of her godfather, drawing on his diaries, sketchbooks, letters, and photos, all of which were bequeathed to her. In recounting his experiences in World War I and his remarkable travels to Egypt and the Middle East, the man who emerges is gentle, generous, and loved by all who met him. Abundantly illustrated with Bestall’s work, this book is an enchanting piece of pure nostalgia and a slice of time gone by.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #885129 in Books
  • Published on: 2004-11-15
  • Original language: English
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 1 pages

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'A fascinating book ... lavishly illustrated ... To all those who were brought up on Rupert - as well as to many with a hankering for a gentler age - this book will be an unexpected pleasure' Daily Mail 'Handsomely illustrated with Bestall's work ... Caroline Bott has done his memory and Rupert's many admirers a huge service' Sunday Herald 'His graphic skills were exceptional; they are most beautifully reproduced in Caroline Bott's book' Simon Callow, Guardian 'This is clearly a labour of love, and it will be welcomed by Rupert fans and those interested in the history of illustration' Irish Times

About the Author
Caroline Bott is Fred Bestall's god-daughter. She has spent many years researching the life of Fred Bestall, and this is her first book for Bloomsbury. She lives with her husband in Milford, Surrey, where they have a permanent exhibition of Fred Bestall's artwork.