Teddy Bears

This highly collectable first edition of an adorable new book of teddy bear portraits is destined to become a classic! Captured in their "natural habitats" by talented photographer and avid teddy bear collector Marc Hoberman, these bears are sure to enchant and amuse all who open the pages of this book. Readers will smile with delight at the winsome teddy bears who appear on these pages, sometimes on a picnic, or making friends with a passing butterfly, or simply sitting alone in a forest at twilight. These portraits bring to life the spirit and charm of the world's most loved, collected and enduring toy. In addition, Marc Hoberman has written the witty and entertaining text that accompanies these intimate photographic masterpieces.The foreword was penned by Leyla Maniera, a leading international authority on teddy bears and soft toys. A former senior specialist at Christie's, Leyla is currently a senior consultant to Margarete Steiff GmbH. Teddy Bears is sure to become a treasured companion for friends,,families, children, grandchildren, and the ever-growing community of teddy bear collectors and devotees.Hoberman, Gerald is the author of 'Teddy Bears', published 2001 under ISBN 9781919734347 and ISBN 1919734341.