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The Fred Files: The Life and Times of Fred Basset

The Fred Files: The Life and Times of Fred Basset

by Alex Graham (Author)

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    Hardcover 2005

    $3.35
Synopsis

BASSET, FRED. Born, Fleet Street, 1963. Resides in suburbia with two faithful humans. Close associates: Yorky, Jock, Big Bruce. Hobbies: burying bones, frightening cats, hoping for more food. Ambition: to catch a rabbit...Fred Basset has been delighting fans for over 40 years. Now, in this special hardback collector's edition, we give the history of Fred, and reproduce some of the earliest cartoons from the life and times of Fred. Alongside reproductions of some of early rough sketches of Fred cartoons - and incorporating the first ever Fred Basset annual from 1963 - THE FRED FILES also includes an introduction from Alex Graham's daughter, who describes how Fred came about and how he is now a recognised around the world! A unique collector's edition, THE FRED FILES reveals how the nation's favourite dog has been delighting fans for nearly half a century.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 195
 Publisher: Orion
Published: 06 Oct 2005
ISBN 10: 0752859765
ISBN 13: 9780752859767
Book Overview: For the first time - a special hardback gift edition of Fred Basset. Includes previously unpublished roughs and sketches from Alex Graham's work book, plus a reproduction of the first ever Fred Basset annual. Also includes a specially commissioned introduction from Alex Graham's daughter. Includes a Foreword by the cartoonist Mac. Incorporates extracts from early interviews and letters: 'Fred is always what I turn to first when the paper arrives' P G Wodehouse. The sales for the Fred Basset books are increasing each year. Traditional Christmas bestseller and perennial stock item. Excellent brand name. Special hardback format makes it the perfect gift book. The DAILY MAIL strip reaches some four million people daily and over two million MAIL ON SUNDAY readers at the weekend. Also known as the Fred Basset animation - televised around the world Fred is supported by a wide range of merchandise, including calendars, soft toys, etc. The essential guide to Fred - a must for collectors.

Author Bio
Born in Scotland, Alex Graham began selling cartoons to magazines during World War II. On July 9, 1963, Graham began the comic strip with which he is most closely associated: Fred Basset. The strip still continues in the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday, and a book of the Fred cartoons is published every year.