Bing Bears and Toys [Hardcover]

Ken Yenke (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2000

Meet the lovable teddy bears and toys produced by the famous Gebru**der Bing toy company. This engaging text is illustrated with 372 enchanting color photographs. Once among the world's premier toy companies, Bing manufactured teddy bears of many sizes and talents. Some of the bears presented here perform tricks, walk, tumble, and growl to the delight of young and old. Other clever toys produced by this prolific firm include miniature sewing machines and phonographs, train sets and buildings, and other stuffed and mechanical animals. Provided in this book is the history of the Gebru**der Bing company and designers, the tale of Bing's current revival, and information about the modern day bears the company is producing (based on the company's much loved original patterns). Values are included in the captions. This book will delight collectors and dealers of teddy bears and toys, and is intended for anyone with fond memories of a favorite, furry childhood friend.

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About the Author

Ken Yenke has been collecting and lecturing on teddy bears for many years with enthusiasm that is contagious. He and his wife live in Ohio.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (February 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764311158
• ISBN-13: 978-0764311154
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #795,147 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bing Bears and Other ToysThis book is much, April 16, 2000

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Nancy Jacobs (Cleveland, Ohio U.S.A.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bing Bears and Toys (Hardcover)

This book is much more than a report of a company's products. It is an honest and direct account of what happened to a creative and productive enterprise under Hitler's oppression, and after that it is a beautiful description of the many fantastic items the company developed. Ken Yenke has made a fine contribution to the history of the German toy industry by describing the happenings that led to the demise of the Bing company. The pictures are terrific, and the dialogue is strong and exciting. You'll want to read every word and study every picture. I strongly recommend this book to all toy collectors.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally Bing....., July 28, 2002

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Michelle Ann Smith (Sinking Spring, Pa USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bing Bears and Toys (Hardcover)

For the advanced collector, there has been a shortage of information on Bing Bears in regards to identification, charm and market value until Ken Yenke wrote and complied wonderful photos of Bing Bears in this comprehensive book. As always, I am impressed and learn more than I had hoped when selecting one of Ken's books to add to my Teddy Bear Book reference library. A wonderful book for all who seek more knowledge about our loved...Teddy Bears.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bing Bears & Toys by Ken Yenke, April 13, 2000

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Michelle Ann Smith (Sinking Spring, Pa USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bing Bears and Toys (Hardcover)

We, collectors have waited a long time for someone to write a comprehensive book on the wonderful world of Bing Bears & Toys. Ken Yenke has developed a book designed to educated the reader on the history of Bing, as well as, give remarkable early sketches and photos of Bings that most collectors never get an opportunity to actually see. I was quite impressed with the energy and apparent love that Ken Yenke has demonstrated throughout the book. The descriptions are concise yet informative; and the price guidelines help the novice collector and the advanced collector gauge their buying and selling scales. I looked forward to reading this book from the earliest whispers of its development and have not been disappointed in any way. I hope Ken Yenke continues to write books that are educational to collectors and also beautiful to the eye.