Babar
Friday, 28 April 2006 | 5:27
Photo: comptine.free.fr
Ardent capitalist? Proud elitist? Unapologetic imperialist? Or simply an elephant with a taste for the finer things in life, bringing all manner of material goods from the town back to the jungle to “civilise” his fellow animals? Whatever your take on the elephant king, he’s celebrating his 75th birthday this year.
“There are now over 30,000 Babar publications in over 17 languages, and over 8 million books have been sold. 78 episodes are broadcast in 30 languages in over 150 countries, making Babar one of the largest distributed animation shows in history. With over 100 licensees worldwide, the Babar brand has a multi-generational following. There are even 12 dedicated Babar stores in Japan. A global cultural phenomenon, whose fans span generations, Babar stands along side Mickey as one of the most recognized children’s characters in the world.” (Info taken from here.)
Long live the king?
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