Andersen Press
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| Headquarters location | London, United Kingdom |
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| Founders | Klaus Flugge |
| Founded | 1976 |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Publication types | Books |
| Distributions | Penguin Random House LLC. |
| Lerner Publishing Group | |
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| ID | 2618878 |
About Andersen Press
Andersen Press is a British book publishing company. It was founded in 1976 by Klaus Flugge, and was named after Hans Christian Andersen. Random House has a holding in the company and has a strong association with Andersen.
David McKee: Mr Benn author dies aged 87
David Mckee , The Children 's author and illustrator known for the Mr Benn series, has died at the Age Of 87.
The Devon-born writer, who also created Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, sold More Than 10 million copies of his Books around The World .
In a statement, his publisher Andersen Press announced the " beloved" author's death " with great sadness".
" All at Andersen Press hope his spirit lives on for many more generations through his joyful, heartfelt stories. "
McKee's character Mr Benn famously wore a black suit and Bowler Hat and went on a series of adventures.
In each book, Mr Benn visited a Fancy Dress store and tried on a different outfit, before leaving The Shop through a magic door and going on A Journey related to his costume.
The concept was later adapted as an animated television series, originally transmitted by The Bbc in the early 1970s.
Elmer the Patchwork Elephant was also made into a TV series, as well as a stage play.
McKee also illustrated Books written by other authors, such as some of the later Paddington Bear Books .
Source of news: bbc.com
