From the Back Cover
Gallery of Teddy Bears is about artist Teddy bears-their origin, their makers, their personalities. It showcases in full color a collection of Artist Bears from across Canada; from the Eastern Maritimes westward to British Columbia and as far north as the Yukon. Bear Artists were chosen in a Teddy Bear competition juried by a panel of leading collectors. View this wonderful collection of Teddy Bears and learn about a special breed of bear makers. A delightful gift book for Teddy Bear lovers and collectors.
About the Author
Linda Hartman considers Teddy Bears an art form for people of all ages. Born in Toronto, Linda earned her MSc degree at the University of Alberta. In 1985, she started her retail store MARTIN HOUSE in the Toronto suburb of Thornhill. To fulfill her store's pledge to provide Canada's largest selection, Linda travels the world seeking unique Teddy Bears, Dolls, and Miniatures.
In this beautiful book, Linda expresses her deep appreciation for the creativity of Canadian bear artists.