You find book covers designed by Dick Bruna for the Black Bear series, published by Bruna & Son in Utrecht from 1957-1970. If you are interested you can order these books.

Dick Bruna (1927) is a graphical designer living in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Well known for his Miffy children books. From 1955 till 1970 he designed famous book covers in the "Black Bears" book series of publishing house Bruna & Son, one of the first mass paperback series in the Netherlands.

Dick Bruna experimented with collage and montage and was influenced by Matisse, Leger and Mondrian in the development of his unique style. These clear designed covers and their mascots became trade-marks of the publishing company in such a iconical way that they needed no words to convey messages intended for publicity. 

For admirors of book cover design by Dick Bruna, or for collectors of his work not living in the Netherlands it is sometimes difficult to buy these used books. That is why this website, owned by a Dutch collector offers original used books.

On the website you will find used books that are in stock. For ordering use the mailform on the contact-page or e-mail to info@retrobook.com 

For international orders a Black Bear book costs Euro 5 (USD, JPY and other currencies: exchange rate of the day). Mailing costs are for the buyer. There are some exceptions; they are noted with ** after the order number in the list of books (costs: Euro 10). For international payment we prefer PayPal.

Please use the mailform on the contact-page or e-mail info@retrobook.com Mention what book- or order number you want. You will get a re:mail as soon as possible. In this mail the total costs will be stated, inclusive mailing costs

Please use the mailform on the contact-page or e-mail info@retrobook.com Please give a description, title or author. In most cases I will find the book and I will contact you.

Original Black Bear posters are very scarce and expensive. Occasionaly this website offers such a poster. Sometimes this websites offers also other Dick Bruna posters with a written signature by Dick Bruna. Please check the poster page

Please ask! Use the mailform on the contact-page of this website or mail your questions to info@retrobook.com