Isbn: 9780903852654 - in search of the better ole: life, the works and the collectables of bruce bairnsfather (23 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condizione: Good. Light wear to boards. Content is clean with light age tone. DJ with some edge wear, water marks and creasing.

Condizione: Good. Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. Good DJ with some edge wear.

Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good+. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good+. First Edition. 255pp, illustrations. Light shelf wear. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

First edition quarto, 255 pages profusely illustrated in black & white. Fine red cloth hard back with a fine unclipped dust jacket. No inscriptions or marks, an excellent copy. Bruce BairnsfatherÆs cartoons were to the general public during World War I what Bill MauldinÆs cartoons were to be in World War II. His ôIf you know of a better æole ù get to itö may be the most famous cartoon of all time. His humorous portrayals of ordinary soldiers in the trenches were a great morale booster and were still serving as an inspiration years later during the dark days of the Second World War. Over the years, particularly in Britain, a vast array of Bairnsfather collectables have appeared, such as plates, cups, mugs, car mascots and ashtrays. Renowned World War I tour guides Tonie and Valmai Holt provide a heavily illustrated guide to the world of Bairnsfather collectibles, and a detailed account of the man behind the legend.…

1st edition. A tidy hardback in tight binding; dust jacket slightly shelf-worn Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Book is as new. 256pp with b/w illustrations.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. 1st edition 1st printing hardback in unclipped jacket. Book and jacket both in near fine condition, with no inscriptions. Not a book club edition, ex library or a remainder. Scans available on request.

Cloth. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. 1st Edition. 255 pages, hundreds of photos and illustrations, many of Bairnsfathers famous cartoons, index and priced catologue of Bairnsfather related collectables; dolls, drawings and postcards, chinaware, metalware , theatre /cinima ephmera , books and magazines. A PERFECT GIFT FOR ANY MILITARY HISTORY BUFF ON THE 100TH ANIVERSARY OF THE GREAR WAR, AS NEW , NO FLAWS Size: 10 x 8.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. In tidy condition with a similar dust jacket Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. The first definitive biography of Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, which includes an illustrated, priced catalogue of the collectables associated with his immortal character 'Old Bill'. 255pp illustrated throughout in black and white.

1st. Ed. 4to. 255pp. B/w ills., inscribed by the authors on the title page. Original boards with d/w, red spine with black text. ISBN 0903852659 US$15.

Cloth, 4to, 26 cm, 255 pp, numerous ills. From the blurb - "Bruce Bairnsfather created the best known cartoon character of the First World War - "Old Bill", and he drew what many consider to be the most enduring cartoon of all time - the "Better 'Ole". To those who experienced the privations of the years 1914-1918, the value of Bairnsfather's contribution to the morale of the nation, through laughter, is without question. To many he was "the man who won the war". In this first biography of the man and his work, the authors trace his life in fascinating detail. Not only was he the first officially appointed British Officer Cartoonist, whose help was subsequently formally requested by the French,the Italians, the Americans and the Aussies. but he was also an international playwright, actor, accomplished lecturer, film producer and author.The man himself was a compelling paradox-a desperately shy person who adored the limelight; a loyal, lovable personality, ridden with suspicion; an upper class product, who was more comfortable in the company of the working man; a lonely celebrity who should have won, but lost, a fortune. Bairnsfather's work can be found on plates, cups, jugs, mugs, pots, car mascots, ashtrays and the like - all now collectors pieces. His characters appeared on postcards, playing cards, cigarette cards, jig-saw puzzles, and during World War II on the noses of the daylight bombers of the American Eighth Airforce, for which he acted as offical cartoonist. In 1978 the Canadian National Film Archives gave a showing of the film, Carry on, Sergeant! on the 50th anniversary of its world premiere. It had been the first major movie produced in Canada. Its writer and producer was Bruce Bairnsfather, and it resulted in scandal, intrigue and heavy financial loss. Nevertheless, it was a milestone in Canadian history. Tonie and Valmai Holt recount the successes, the failures, the ventures with Charles Cochran, Darryl Zanuck and Seymour Hicks; how Sydney Chaplin played Old Bill and John Mills played Young Bill; the days as 'Lord of the Manor' and bankruptcy; the episode with the actress, Constance Collier. The story is illustrated with over 150 photographs and drawings, many of them never before published, and includes a section setting out the range and the values of Bairnsfather memorabilia and collectables that can be found by assiduous collectors." Very Good in a dustwrapper with a sunned spine-panel which is torn at the foot.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition, first impression. Some edge wear to top and bottom of jacket and spine, spine sunned, corners slightly rubbed. Not price clipped (£11.95), no inscriptions, internally clean tight and square, overall a vg+ copy. 255pp, lavishly illustrated. Bruce Bairnsfather (1887-1959), created one of the best-known cartoon characters of the First World War, 'Old Bill' and he drew one of the most enduring cartoons of all time, the 'Better Ole'. This biography is the first to be published about the man and his work. During the First World War the contribution of Bairnsfather's work to the morale of the Nation, through laughter, is without question. Indeed these were those who thought he was the 'man who won the war'. This delightful book reveals details of the man who was a compelling paradox, a desperately shy person who adored the limelight, a loyal loveable personality, ridden with suspicion, an upper class product who was more comfortable in the company of the working class man. Bairnsfather's work appears on plates, cups, jugs, mugs and pots, car mascots, ashtrays and the like, all collector's pieces. His characters appear on postcards, playing cards, cigarette card, jig-saw puzzles and during the Second World War on the noses of the daylight bombers of the American Eighth Airforce.…

First Edition. Signed and inscribed. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; [192]p ill. Notes; Includes bibliography and index. Subjects; Bairnsfather, Bruce 1887-1959. Bairnsfather, Bruce. Cartoonists England ; Biography. World War, 1914-1918 ; Caricatures and cartoons. 1 Kg. …

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. A little faint dust spotting on top edge, previous owner's name and date at top of half-title page. Jacket has a 4 mm closed tear at top rear corner of spine. 255 x 200 mm. 256 pp. B&w illustrations. Book.

First Edition. Signed and inscribed. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; [192]p ill. Notes; Includes bibliography and index. Subjects; Bairnsfather, Bruce 1887-1959. Bairnsfather, Bruce. Cartoonists England ; Biography. World War, 1914-1918 ; Caricatures and cartoons. 1 Kg. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. SIGNED & DEDICATED by the authors on the pre-title page to Roy Hudd 'who would have made a super Old Bill'. 1st edition 1st printing hardback in unclipped jacket, both book + jacket in fine condition with no inscriptions apart from the authors' dedication. Not a book club edition, ex library or a remainder. Scans available on request. Signed by Author(s).…

Hard Cover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good+. First Edition. 255 pp. Illus. Jacket has light edgewear. Bottom edge of boards has 3 small dents. The definitive biography of Bruce Bairnsfather, creater of the immortal military character 'Old Bill', of better 'ole fame. Includes a catalogue of associated collectables.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. …

Condizione: Sehr gut. First Edition. 20.5cm x 26.5cm. 255 pages. Original Hardcover with original dustjacket. Very good condition with only minor signs of wear. Includes for example: The Life and Works / Growing Up (1873-1905) / Army, Art and Apprenticeship (1905-1915) / WWI breaks out: Genesis of a Career (1914-1915) / The Birth of Old Bill and 'The Better 'Ole' (1915-1916) / Officer Cartoonist in Great Demand (1916-1918) / The First Trip to America (1918) / Editor and Lord of the Manor (1918-1921) / Husband, Playwright and Entrepreneur (1921-1927) / The Moviemaker Causes a Scandal (1927-1928) / The Threat of Divorce (1928-1932) / Bankruptcy Looms (1932-1934) / New Variations on an Old Theme (1934-1938) / An Autobiography and the Last Film (1938-1941) / World War 2 with the Americans (1941-1945) / Popularity on the wane (1945- 1950) / The Twilight Years (1950-1959).…

[0-903852-65-9] 1985. (4to) Near fine in fine dust jacket. 255pp. Illustrated endpapers, photographs, illustrations, appendices. "Bruce Bairnsfather created the best known cartoon character of the First World War - 'Old Bill', and he drew what many consider to be the most enduring cartoon of all time - the 'Better 'Ole'. To those who experienced the privations of the years 1914-1918, the value of Bairnsfather's contribution to the morale of the nation, through laughter, is without question". Book about Bruce Bairnsfather. (Antiques, Antiques, Cartooning, Cartoonists, Collectibles, World War 1).…