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Summary: Sad day for Rupert fans
Comment: I can only echo the comments of those who have already detailed their concern, and indeed horror, at the way that Rupert has been infantilised in this latest Annual. It was a very sad day for Rupert fans when Egmont took over production of the Annual and effectively killed off what was a British cultural institution. Trotter's sketchy and lifeless drawing lacks the real integrity, accuracy, depth of field and immaculate detail -and 'magic'-that the drawings of Bestall, and latterly John Harrold had. And as for the colouring, formerly so sensitively done by Gina Hart, we seem now to have garish frames coloured by either a three year old or a computer.
I for one will not be buying an annual next year - not unless I see the names of artist John Harrold and colourist Gina Hart name back there in the credits, where they belong.
The Rupert annual was never just another children's book: it shone as a beacon of excellence and quality in the market - a quality deserved by both children and the very many adults who read and enjoy Rupert. Or perhaps I should say, who USED TO read and enjoy. No more. RIP Rupert, you deserve so much better.
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Summary: terribly sad!
Comment: I can only add more of the same bad news Im afraid. Dont waste your money. The artwork REALLY is bad!!! If the same artist is doing next years annual, Ill stop buying them. This isnt just an adult thing, as my 4-yr old seen said he didnt like the "new rupert"
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Summary: An All Time Low for Rupert the Bear
Comment: Whilst this annual may appeal to very young children, it is a tragedy for collectors. Forget the vibrant colour, accuracy, detail and magic from yonder years, and embrace if you can, the second rate, amateurish style of the future. Misshapen, inconsistent characters; displaced limbs; basic colouring; inaccurate perspective and appalling lack of detail, characterise this two dimensional, lifeless offering which overall, appears unfinished and the work of an amateur. Unless you're an ardent collector, don't waste your hard earned cash, buy an old annual to keep your little folk amused. If you're a collector and it's an absolute must, wait for the January sales and then bury it at the bottom of your collection; don't open the cover and upset yourself! This abuse of such an enduring legacy of children's literature makes it a sad year for Rupert the Bear. Overall, this poor, shoddy excuse for a Rupert Annual is a huge disappointment. Owners that care and an artist who is up to the job and are in urgent need before the damage becomes irreparable.
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Summary: Not fit to wrap chips in...
Comment: Oh dear oh dear.
After reading all the reviews of the new artist I chose to actually look at the book to see if the bad criticism was justified.... And....
Believe me it is. I am unable to give less than one star which is the same as I would be allowed to give a piece of newspaper that had chips in, being gnawed by next doors German Shepherd and his Alsation dog....
The art work is simply terrible. Dull lifeless, The badly drawn figures inhabit a lack lustre landscape. I genuinly believe they should pulp the whole lot and start again. Don't bother to lash out the full price it will be in the bargain bins on Boxingday for a quid and it's not worth that.
strictly for completists!
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Summary: Cheapskate Rupert
Comment: One might have been disappointed in the reduction of quantity (3 stories instead of 5 or 6) had not the quality gone down with it (computer-aided graphics, economy where we were used to visual detail and careful drawing). I suppose we should thank Express Newspapers for having maintained the level of excellence for so long... what a waste!
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