Rarely has a cartoon character captured so many hearts or tickled so many funny bones as Fred Basset, the four-pawed national treasure. Since his 1963 debut in the pages of the Daily Mail, Fred has charmed countless readers with his unique perspective, wry sense of humour and entertaining escapades. Join Fred and co. on and off the leash, as they indulge in their favourite activities, visit the seaside, play golf, garden, find love ? and chase plenty of cats, naturally. With a whole host of old favourites plus newer friends, this very special collectable edition highlights the most memorable moments from Fred's incredible half-century in print. This is classic Fred Basset ? an essential read for all fans. AUTHOR: Scottish-born Alex Graham quickly established himself as one of the country's best-loved cartoonists, with his work appearing in numerous publications such as Tatler, The New Yorker and Punch. When asked by the Daily Mail to create a new strip cartoon, Fred Basset was the result. Fred's adventures and wry look on life have appeared every day for over 50 years. Alex died in 1991. The strip is continued by Alex's daughter Arran and the talented artist Michael Martin. Fred Basset enjoys worldwide syndication. SELLING POINTS: ? Special limited print run collector's edition, highlighting the last 50 years of Bred Basset. ? The Fred Basset Yearbook sells over 10,000 copies annually. ? Other Fred Basset titles from Summersdale include: 9781849536394 Fred Basset 2015 9781840247582 Fred Basset 2016 b/w cartoons
