I had thought that was his actual name, rather foolishly, for i also knew that he was also called hilda richards, author of books about billys sister bessie. In 1946 charles skilton read an article about frank richards in the picture post entitled do you remember billy bunter in his hotel while on honeymoon in oban and contacted him. Billy bunter of greyfriars school, billy bunters banknote, billy bunters barring out, billy bunter in brazil, billy bunters christmas party, billy bu. Not as good as i remembered the books originally, but times and humour have changed, and it was nice to revisit the past. The recordings feature billy bunter of greyfriars school, known as the fat owl of the remove, a fictional character created in 1908 by charles hamilton writing under the pen name frank richards for the boys weekly story paper the magnet, which was published in london by the. Selected discography billy daniel bunter billy bunter was responsible for changing the direction of happy hardcore when he set up his gbt label, releasing trance core and forward thinking techno numbers. Frank richardss most popular book is billy bunter of greyfriars school. Frank richards s most popular book is billy bunter of greyfriars school. Frank richards however, who was the most popular of writers about public schools, stood the ethos on its head in the character. Billy bunters postal order by frank richards read by martin jarvis billy bunter receives a letter from his uncle which he assumes contains the longawaited postal order. Billy bunter, the fat owl of the remove, is a fictional character created by charles hamilton using the pen name frank richards. The magnet 28, 910917 richards, frank 1968 billy bunter of greyfriars school. Billy bunters benefit by frank richards page 2 of 161 he also seemed peeved.
Billy bunter project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. Coming into the bikeshed at greyfriars, the fat owl of the remove stopped in the doorway, which his ample figure almost filled from side to side. Recordings related to billy bunter, a fictional character created in 1908 in a boys weekly story paper in england. Millions of products all with free shipping australia wide. Billy bunter project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Quintessentially british and nostalgic, billy bunter is a champion of the chubby, who steals cakes and jam from other boys with glee, and is a lovable often hilarious and likeable oaf. Charles skilton originally had the idea for publishing the books after seeing an article about frank richards in the picture post of 11th may 1946 entitled do you remember billy bunter. William george bunter known as billy bunter is a fictional schoolboy created by charles hamilton using the pen name frank richards.
A complete set of all 38 billy bunter books, 1st editions, 19491965, billy bunter of greyfriars school, 10 thousand, and billy bunters banknote, 11 thousand, colour frontispiece to each by r. Billy bunter of greyfriars school by charles hamilton writing as. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. John hamilton august 8, 1876 december 24, 1961, also known as frank richards, was an english childrensbook author. See all books authored by frank richards, including billy bunters rebellion, and billy bunters double, and more on. Quelch, failing to turn up for cricket, scuffling with the local vagrant and even being threatened with expulsion. Another entertaining collection in frank richards billy bunter series read by martin. Learn more about billy bunter of greyfriars school in the listening books digital. Billy bunter of greyfriars school is a school story by charles hamilton writing as frank richards, using the characters and settings of the greyfriars school stories published from 1908 to 1940 in the magnet.
At this monthly meeting, however, members will hold a brief requiem for richards before invoking the ghost of the fat owl. Billy bunter audiobookfrank richards csaword youtube. Title details for billy bunter of greyfriars school by frank richards available. Another entertaining collection in frank richards billy bunter series synopsis bunter is up to his usual pranks. He featured originally in stories set at greyfriars school in the boys weekly story paper the magnet first published in 1908, and has since appeared in novels, on television, in stage. Billy bunters double by richards, frank and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The billy bunter stories by frank richards, set in the fictitious english public school greyfriars, were originally published in cartoon form in 1908. Sammy bunter who is a member of the second form at greyfriars school. Frank richards has 267 books on goodreads with 2287 ratings. Jun 17, 2004 billy bunter again by frank richards, 9781904605201, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. He features in stories set at greyfriars school, originally published in the. Other important pennames included martin clifford for st jims. Billy bunter of greyfriars school listening books overdrive.
Subsequently, bunter has appeared in novels, on television, in stage plays, and in comic strips. Books by frank richards author of billy bunter of greyfriars. Billy bunters beanfeast by frank richards and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Billy bunter at butlins author richards, frank book condition used publisher london.
Coming into the bikeshed at greyfriars, the fat owl of the remove stopped in the doorway, which his ample figure almost filled. Billy bunter at butlins by frank richards and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Charles hamilton used upwards of twenty pen names and is the most prolific author. Billy bunter and the bank robber by richards, frank. Born in ealing, he is listed in guinness world records as the most prolific author of all time with a lifetime output calculated at 7275 million words. Billy bunter again by frank richards, 9781904605201, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A complete set of all 38 billy bunter books, 1st editions, 19491965, billy bunter of greyfriars school, 10 thousand, and billy bunters banknote, 11 thousand, colour frontispiece to each. He blinked through his big spectacles at five juniors who were taking down bicycles from the stands. See the complete billy bunter cassell series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. I say, you fellows an irishmans diary on billy bunter. Billy bunter s banknote billy bunter of greyfriars school is a school story by charles hamilton writing as frank richards, using the characters and settings of the greyfriars school stories published from 1908 to 1940 in the magnet. Billy bunters hat trick by richards frank abebooks. You will find him in the guinness book of records and it is estimated that he wrote over 80,000,000 words or the equivalent of 1,000 average length novels.
A site devoted to the works of charles hamilton, aka frank richards, whence, amongst other things, copies of billy bunter books and issues of the magnet may. Armada was a popular and profitable paperback imprint from the 1960s through to the 1980s, published by may fair books ltd. Billy bunter s beanfeast by frank richards and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Billy bunter is the most famous creation by the author charles hamilton, written under the pen name frank richards. The recordings feature billy bunter of greyfriars school, known as the fat owl.
Frank bill is the author of the novel donnybrook and the story collection crimes in southern indiana, one of gqs favorite books of 2011 and a daily beast best debut of 2011. In 1946 charles skilton read an article about frank richards in the picture post entitled do you remember billy bunter in his hotel while on honeymoon in oban and contacted him with a view to producing the bunter stories in book format. He featured originally in stories set at greyfriars. Bunter does his best by frank richards downloadable audio 9781907416545 published by canongate 14 february 2008. Billy bunter cassell series by frank richards goodreads. The character is onenote, a product of his era, where nuance and subtleties in childrens books were not known and is a stereotype for fat the billy bunter stories have not. Frank richards and the preposterous excesses of billy bunter. Jul 28, 2010 i had previously thought of him as frank richards, writer of the billy bunter series. Frank richards was the best writer of british school stories and the creator of their greatest character, billy bunter in this book bunter, the greedy, amoral, lazy and cowardly scapegrace of greyfriars school invites the heroes of the remove form to spend christmas as his guests at his uncles stately home, tankerton hall. William george billy bunter is a fictional schoolboy created by charles hamilton using the pen name frank richards. Billy bunter of greyfriars school by frank richards. Magnet volume 31 by richards, frank and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Born in ealing, he is listed in guinness world records as the. Vintage television billy bunter of greyfriars 1956 on.
He features in stories set at greyfriars school, originally published in the boys weekly. Macdonald, a few light spots, several with presentation or previous owner inscriptions, a couple of endpapers with sellotape marks, original cloth, one or two spines a little. Billy bunter is a dimwitted, fat, greedy, lying, lazy, thieving pupil of greyfriars school, who is more interested in filling himself rather than any school activities. Keywords bunter richards butlins skegness childrens 1960s. Vintage television billy bunter of greyfriars 1956 on dvd. Billy bunter of greyfriars school frank richards on. Quintessentially british and nostalgic, billy bunter is a champion of the chubby, who. Billy bunter at butlins by frank richards first edition.
Billy bunter s first case written by frank richards. Charles hamilton writer project gutenberg selfpublishing. Billy bunter of greyfriars school by charles hamilton writing as frank richards, book of a lifetime. Another entertaining collection in frank richards billy bunter series read by martin jarvis. Frank richards is one of the pseudonyms of the prolific author charles hamilton, who is estimated to have written 100,000,000 words using around 20 pseudonyms, equivalent to 1,200 novels. Bunter does his best by frank richards canongate books. Frank richards charles hamilton creator of billy bunter, the famous five thats the original famous five, of greyfriars, not the later blyton 5, tom merry, jimmy silver and many others.
In billy bunter of greyfriars school, bunter is up to his usual pranks. Billy bunter at butlins by frank richards abebooks. Billy bunter, affectionately known as the fat owl of the remove first appeared in the magnet boys magazine in 1908. Billy bunter and the crooked captain merlin books, 29 frank richards. They published a number of famous childrens authors, including malcolm saville, enid blyton, richmal crompton, and frank richards.
Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Jan 08, 2016 the cult of billy bunter 8 january 1962. Charles hamilton used upwards of twenty pen names and is the most prolific author of boys stories of all time. Samuel bunter, who shows little interest in his children, and is a largely unsuccessful stockbroker with a severe manner who likes to complain about income tax and school fees.
They published a number of famous childrens authors, including malcolm. He features in stories set at greyfriars school, originally published. Billy bunter of greyfriars school audio cd january 1, 2006 by frank richards author 3. Frank richards books list of books by author frank richards. He features in stories set at greyfriars school, originally published in the boys weekly story paper the magnet from 1908 to 1940. A complete set of 8 original billy bunter books by frank richards. Billy bunters first case written by frank richards.