Teddy Bear Encyclopedia

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.

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.