American Teddy Bear Encyclopedia

Provides an in depth report on America's favourite collectible. The form of the collectible bear is also illustrated with chapters on teddy bear figurines, advertising bears and teddy bear restoration. The book also features one of America's most famous bears -- Smokey Bear.

This encyclopedia brings the art of arctophily (teddy bear collecting) up to date. This edition adds 24 important antique and new bears to the more than 500 rare, familiar, classic and modern bears. Photos.

Charts the evolution of teddy bears, from the first Steiff bear to the modern Merrythought bear. An in-depth catalogue section, organized chronologically by description, and a quick-reference fact panel annotation are included. Teddy bear anatomy, clothes and accessories are displayed for every breed and generation of bear. This book also includes features of well-known personality bears, such as Winnie-the-Pooh and Paddington and includes tips on starting your own collection of teddy bears, caring for bears, and taking part in bear-related activities. Pauline Cockrill is Exhibitions Officer at The Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood.

This exceptional how-to-book features nine endearing patterns of top teddy bear artists. Each pattern includes step-by-step instructions to guide teddy bear makers of any skill level as well as charming illustrations by Gisele Nash. In addition to the nine full-size patterns are short biographies of each artist giving insight to their design styles. Every teddy bear maker will want a copy of this well-designed instructional book now available in paperback.

A comprehensive volume on Teddy Bears written by the editor of the Australian Doll Digest. It begins with a short history of the Teddy Bear and then presents hundreds of entries on all aspects of the history, making and collecting of these bears, from Acrylic to Zodiac Bears. Much of the information in the entries has never been published before. The book includes a bibliography, index, and numerous color and black-&-white photos and drawings. Many of them show antique bears and advertisements from days gone by. An invaluable reference for collectors and a charming book for anyone interested in Teddy Bears.