The first beano book

Also, an interactive dvd in 2006, which focuses on the characters attempts to save bash street school from closure after tv stars mr. The book tracks the evolution of the beano, decade by decade, from the period leading up to its launch the beano at war, the fabulous fifties right through to the present day. A rare copy of the first beano annual, published before the appearance of dennis the menace, is to be auctioned. One of the best selling comics in the uk, along with the dandy, the weekly circulation of the beano in. Minor shelfwear, slight foxingtanning to the edge of pages. The beano annual is the current name of the book that has been published every year since 1939, to tie in with the childrens comic the beano. Nov 14, 2014 the beano book was first produced by publishers dc thomson for christmas 1939. A rare copy of the first beano book, which predates muchloved comic character dennis the menace, has sold at auction for almost double its presale estimate. The comic book price guide for great britain beano comic. Contentsshow 2001 the first proper year of the millenium is ushered in with dennis going on an adventure worthy of clarke and kubrick. He was wowed to see that many of the popular characters are still going today and, apart from the funny stories, was most interested in the way that technology has advanced in the last 40 years. Aug 30, 2018 a rare copy of the first beano book, which predates muchloved comic character dennis the menace, has sold at auction for almost double its presale estimate.

The beano book 1940 annual and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A copy of the first ever beano book andy newmanpa it is the first of 79 beano annuals published to date and features comic strips, stories and illustrations but does not include mischief. First beano annual from 1939 to be sold at auction aol. Rare copy of first beano annual to be sold off at auction. The 28 page beano is one of only 25 of the no1 issue known to be in existence. In 1961, the annuals were laminated for the first time which is a protective clear plastic covering. Very first beano annual 1940 in great condition for its age. A brief history of british comics 1937 2009 the beano. The bash street kids is a comic strip in the british comic book the beano. First beano annual from 1939 to be sold at auction bt.

This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. A vg copy of the first annual sold at auction in september 2007 for. Dec 27, 2017 at the time of writing, the beano is the number one bestseller in comics and graphic novels for young adults, on amazon, followed by the broons, oor wullie and the dandy. In 2011, sainsburys supermarket issued a free facsimile with sales of the beano book. It became known as the magic beano book from 1943 through to 1950. Malcolm phillips of comic book auctions ltd that beanos and dandys enjoy such a healthy back issue market. Almost all the comic strips in the book have been tampered with, the original black and white strips having colour, often inappropriately added, some look as if they have been traced before being coloured in, completely ruining the artwork of such great draughtsmen as.

The story so far first by morris heggie, christopher riches, christopher riches isbn. It was full of comic strips such as lord snooty, wee peem, deadeyed dick, tincan tommy and prose stories ping the elastic man, my dog sandy, the wishing tree, etc. The beano book 1970 annual i bought this book to add to my grandsons collection. Christmas annuals in the attic what are yours worth. Beano book the the comic book price guide for great britain. Sep 30, 2008 the first issue of the beano was published on july 30th 1938. Beano book 2000 by d c thomson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It tracks the evolution of the beano, decade by decade, from the period leading up to its launch right through to the present day. Two beano home videos have been released, the first in 1993 and a followup. The 1940 beano book was published around the outbreak of. Beano annuals fall into distinctive categories thus.

The beano is a long running british childrens comic thats been in circulation for over 80 years, having entertained several generations of kids since 1938, making this one hell of a long runner. Feb 14, 2020 the firstever christmas edition of the beano is sought after by collectors although only a few copies are known to exist. The strongmans daughter and the more enduring lord snooty and his pals which lasts into the 1990s. Sep 14, 2015 a rare copy of the firstever beano comic has sold for a record. As part of a box set to mark the 80th anniversary of the beano in 2018, a facsimile of the first issue was released. The comic book price guide for great britain beano book the. Perhaps britains most iconic comic character, dennis the menace has appeared in the beano since 1951. Rare copy of first beano comic book is up on ebay telegraph. It also owns friends reunited, parragon, and the aberdeen journals group. Eric clapton joins john mayalls bluesbreakers and then quits to form cream, but first he records the beano album, a classic.

The beano is the longest running british childrens comic magazine, published by dc thomson in dundee, scotland. The comic first appeared on 30 july 1938, and was published weekly. Apr 16, 2014 the firstever issue of the iconic comic book the beano is to go under the hammer, for a staggering. Since 1961, david sutherland has drawn about 2,100 strips. Published weekly, for over 80 years and with over 4,000 issues, its famous for iconic strips such as dennis the menace, minnie the minx, the bash street kids, and is a huge influence in and a. Today, sort of based on a suggestion from reader david l. All pages complete and intact with no inscriptions or markings. Copy of first ever beano comic fetches record price three. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. From the annual 1943 to 1950 one the annual was called the magicbeano book, which referred to the shortlived magic comic that had ceased publication in 1941 due to the second world wars paper rationing. Free delivery on your first order shipped by amazon more buying choices. The comic book price guide for great britain beano book. In september 2009, the beano s 3,500th issue was published. The beano celebrated its 75th birthday in july 20 and there were guest appearances from david beckham and sir alex ferguson.

This text presents a history of the bestknown british comic of all time. It was such a hit that it was quickly followed by the beano annual for 1940. The 28page comic, which was printed in 1938, is one of only 25 copies still in existence. The book featured classic characters like lord snooty, big eggo, pansy potter, and lord snooty and his pals. Facsimile or reprinted copies have been published several times over the years.

Rare copy of first beano annual from 1939 to be sold at. An incredibly rare copy of the first ever beano comic published almost 80 years ago has sold for a world record. The first edition of the beano appears, dated 30 th july. Aug 30, 2018 a copy of the first ever beano book andy newmanpa it is the first of 79 beano annuals published to date and features comic strips, stories and illustrations but does not include mischief. This makes it tricky to identify an original beano from a reprint but this following guide is here to help you spot the difference. It came a year after the weekly comic was first brought out. The annuals are traditionally published in july or august, in time for christmas, and since 1965 they have had the date of the following year on the cover. Very healthy trade in beano books though watch out for restoration on early ones. It became the bash street kids in 1956 and has become a regular feature, appearing in every issue. From 1943 until 1950 the beano titled its annual, the magic beano book, after it merged with the magic comic that had ceased publication due to war time paper shortages.

In 2009 there are only twelve known copies of the first issue of the bean o right. Be the first to ask a question about the beano book 1960 lists with this book. Dennis the menace in robot rumble dennis and gnasher fly to an alien planet where they fight robot versions of beano characters. The 1940 beano book was published around the outbreak of the second world war in 1939, a year after the weekly comic was first published by dundeebased dc thomson in july 1938. Aug 22, 2018 a rare copy of the first beano annual, published before the appearance of dennis the menace, is to be auctioned. The robots and backgrounds are all computergenerated 3d models. The beano book 1964 annual hardcover january 1, 1963 by d c thomson author. This first ever beano annual was published just as the second world war was starting in 1939. Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. A rare copy of the first beano annual, published before the appearance of favourite comic character dennis the menace, is to be auctioned. Oct 03, 2016 the first edition of the classic comic, which launched back in 1938 and came complete with a free gift, is expected to be the most valuable beano in existence and can fetch in thousands but. The name reverted to the original title of the beano book in 1950 and continued, the year changing for each subsequent annual, until the release of the 2003 book in 2002 when it was renamed the beano annual.

Inscription on the first page, typically just a name but may include a dedication or a brief personal message. The 1940 beano book was issued around the outbreak of the world war two in 1939. Cheekychops and sir stinksalots underhand underground scheme. Shortly after playing the fairfield halls in south london as part of. The weekly beano comic was first published by dundeebased dc thomson in july 1938.

Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The beano book, first edition abebooks passion for books. Aug 22, 2018 the 1940 beano book was published around the outbreak of the second world war in 1939, a year after the weekly comic was first published by dundeebased dc thomson in july 1938. It became known as the magicbeano book from 1943 through to 1950. The first beano comic was published in july 1938, and it was such a hit that it was quickly followed by the beano annual for 1940. It was a large, 6 paged, hard covered version of their incredibly popular weekly beano comic. The beano book was 4 pages long, retailing at 26 or two shillings and sixpence which is about. Stories include big eggo the cover story centred on an ostrich, pansy potter. The beano is the second longest running comic book and is, like the dandy, still running today and is, it seems, sticking to its roots. The strip, created by leo baxendale as when the bell rings, first appeared in issue 604 dated february 1954. Apr 15, 2014 the beano was first published on july 20, 1938 and is believed to be the longestrunning comic in history. The masthead has been altered to remove the peanut figure, and peanuts joke page is also missing. The first edition of the beano was dated 30 july 1938, and sold at two pence. The firstever edition of the beano is considered the most valuable when it was first launched the beano could be picked up for twopence less than 1p today but its now worth substantially more.