Book Description
After 100 years, the teddy bear is still very much in vogue. This best-selling encyclopedia is a fascinating way to find out why bears have such long-lasting appeal with collectors all over the world. All the Bear Necessities: Read about the all-time, best-loved bears, from the original "teddy" to Winnie-the-Pooh, with new features on the latest collectibles such as Beanie Bear, and the Millennium Bears. An invaluable resource for collectors at every level, The Teddy Bear Encyclopedia lists everything from identifying features and materials used, to profiles of the bear designers, to essential details of care and repair. Charming and Classic Collectibles: With plush profiles of beautifully photographed collector's bears from Steiff's "Teddy Girl" to the newest limited editions, this remarkable book contains a wealth of detail and historical information which bear lovers of all kinds will find irresistible.


About the Author
Pauline Cockrill is the internationally recognized expert on the history of the teddy bear. She specialized in the field while curator at the National Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green, and is a regular contributor to Teddy Bear Times. Both DK's The Ultimate Teddy Bear Book (1991) and The Teddy Bear Encyclopedia (1993) are considered the bibles of arctophily (bear collecting), and are used by collectors, dealers, and toy shops worldwide. Paulines now lives in Alice Springs, Central Australia, where she runs a teddy bear hospital, probably one of the most isolated of its kind in the world.

FROM OUR EDITORS

As the story goes, during a hunting expedition in 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt refused to shoot a bear that had been cornered for him. The incident was commemorated in a political cartoon, which, in turn, inspired a plush toy called "Teddy's Bear." The toy was an instant success, and the rest, as they say, is history! This lavishly illustrated book unfolds nearly a century of teddy-bear making as it profiles more than 500 bears -- rare and familiar, classic and contemporary. Get the inside story of such famous manufacturers as Steiff, Merrythought, Hermann, and Russ Berrie; discover the proper ways to wash and groom, repair, and restore teddy-bears; learn how to identify, value, and buy limited editions and replicas; and more! The book concludes with a teddy bear time chart, factory histories, a directory of useful addresses for specialist stores, museums, clubs, and publications around the world, and a glossary of bear-related terms. 10" x 11 1/2". Color photos.

ANNOTATION

This comprehensive compendium features a magnificent visual cavalcade starring over 500 bears--from the first Steiff to the latest innovations--each accompanied by detailed annotations, plus advice on collecting, auctions, clubs, and more. Over 1,300 full-color photos.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

After 100 years, the teddy bear is still very much in vogue. This best-selling encyclopedia is a fascinating way to find out why bears have such long-lasting appeal with collectors all over the world. All the Bear Necessities: Read about the all-time, best-loved bears, from the original "teddy" to Winnie-the-Pooh, with new features on the latest collectibles such as Beanie Bear, and the Millennium Bears. An invaluable resource for collectors at every level, The Teddy Bear Encyclopedia lists everything from identifying features and materials used, to profiles of the bear designers, to essential details of care and repair. Charming and Classic Collectibles: With plush profiles of beautifully photographed collector's bears from Steiff's "Teddy Girl" to the newest limited editions, this remarkable book contains a wealth of detail and historical information which bear lovers of all kinds will find irresistible.

Author Biography: Pauline Cockrill is an internationally recognized expert on the history of the teddy bear. She specialized in the field of teddy bears while serving as curator on the National Museum of Childhood in Benthal Green, England, and is a regular contributor to Teddy Bear Times. She has published two teddy bear books: The Ultimate Teddy Bear Book (DK, 1991) and the original Teddy Bear Encyclopedia (DK, 1993), both of which are considered the bibles of arctophily (bear collecting), and are used by collectors, dealers, and toy shops worldwide. Pauline lives in Australia, where she runs a teddy bear hospital.

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