Biography of Paddington

I've just obtained a copy of The Life and Times of Paddington Bear (Pavilion Books: London, 1988) by Russell Ash with Michael Bond. This book documents Paddington's character origins and commercialization. It promises to be a fabulous reference for any Paddington collector as well as a fascinating read for those who love this bear. It's just full of fantastic photographs of absolutely all kinds of Paddington merchandise as well as the people brought him to life. I cannot wait to read it. If you are a serious Paddington collector and you haven't read this book, go and find it right now!