... to the Followers of Rupert website. The Followers aim to increase awareness, enjoyment and appreciation of the quality of storytelling and illustration in Rupert. We believe that Rupert sits alongside Mole and Ratty (from Wind in the Willows) and Bilbo Baggins (who he?!), rather than Biffo the Bear and Mickey Mouse. No disrespect to Biffo and Mickey, but Rupert is illustrated children's literature, not cartoon.

However, The Followers is not a po-faced, over-serious organisation. We are largely adults who enjoy the "fun side" of Rupert as well as a more thoughtful appreciation of his world. We are primarily a paper-based society, and this simple Website aims to allow potential Followers to find out what we are about. The site is NOT a free Rupert resource centre, although we have provided a set of answers to

Our membership secretary is Tony Griffin (email Tony) Willowcroft, Stratford Road, Longbridge, Warwick CV34 6RA (01926 401707).

and our Hon. Secretary is John Beck (email John) 29, Mill Road, Lewes, E Sussex BN7 2RU (01273 477555)

Join The Followers ...

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to receive our regular newsletter, and Special Issues of the Nutwood Journal, our exclusive calendar, to get access to exclusive Rupert

products (some free to members) and details of specialist Rupert dealers.

Rupert raises more funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign

With help from his chums at Steiff Bears.

Nice books about Rupert and his creators

There are now, happily, several books that give far greater detail on Rupert's creators:-

Caroline Bott's nice biography of Alfred Bestall.

Ian Robinson's "Rupert Companion"

Brian Stewart's Rupert Dossier - now only available second-hand

and George Perry's "Rupert, a Bear's Life" - also now out of print but relatively easily available on the s/hand market.

John Harrold Exhibition

Happy Christmas ... Rupert Calendar Free to All Members

As has been our habit for the past few years - all Followers receive a Classic Rupert calendar, exclusive to the Followers and not available in the shops, as part of their subscription, in time for Christmas.

Here's a nice article on Rupert's "birthplace" - Canterbury

Please note: Only official written statements appearing on this web site can be attributed to the Society, The Followers of Rupert, and any other comments appearing anywhere as Followers' statements are not authorised, and should be treated as the personal views of the individual making them. Thank you - John Beck (Secretary) (01273) 480339

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News and Events About Rupert About Us Frequently-Asked Questions Rupert Annuals Nutwood Newsletter Followers Products Rupert's Creators Membership form Rupert Links Credits Contact us		Welcome! ... to the Followers of Rupert website. The Followers aim to increase awareness, enjoyment and appreciation of the quality of storytelling and illustration in Rupert. We believe that Rupert sits alongside Mole and Ratty (from Wind in the Willows) and Bilbo Baggins (who he?!), rather than Biffo the Bear and Mickey Mouse. No disrespect to Biffo and Mickey, but Rupert is illustrated children's literature, not cartoon. However, The Followers is not a po-faced, over-serious organisation. We are largely adults who enjoy the "fun side" of Rupert as well as a more thoughtful appreciation of his world. We are primarily a paper-based society, and this simple Website aims to allow potential Followers to find out what we are about. The site is NOT a free Rupert resource centre, although we have provided a set of answers to FREQUENTLY-ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT RUPERT Our membership secretary is Tony Griffin (email Tony) Willowcroft, Stratford Road, Longbridge, Warwick CV34 6RA (01926 401707). and our Hon. Secretary is John Beck (email John) 29, Mill Road, Lewes, E Sussex BN7 2RU (01273 477555) Join The Followers ... NEWS NEWS NEWS - JOIN ONLINE HERE to receive our regular newsletter, and Special Issues of the Nutwood Journal, our exclusive calendar, to get access to exclusive Rupert products (some free to members) and details of specialist Rupert dealers. Rupert raises more funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign With help from his chums at Steiff Bears. Nice books about Rupert and his creators There are now, happily, several books that give far greater detail on Rupert's creators:- Caroline Bott's nice biography of Alfred Bestall. Ian Robinson's "Rupert Companion" Brian Stewart's Rupert Dossier - now only available second-hand and George Perry's "Rupert, a Bear's Life" - also now out of print but relatively easily available on the s/hand market. John Harrold Exhibition Art of Illustration are running a nice John Harrold gallery Happy Christmas ... Rupert Calendar Free to All Members As has been our habit for the past few years - all Followers receive a Classic Rupert calendar, exclusive to the Followers and not available in the shops, as part of their subscription, in time for Christmas. Here's a nice article on Rupert's "birthplace" - Canterbury Please note: Only official written statements appearing on this web site can be attributed to the Society, The Followers of Rupert, and any other comments appearing anywhere as Followers' statements are not authorised, and should be treated as the personal views of the individual making them. Thank you - John Beck (Secretary) (01273) 480339

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