Bert Ive

Bert Ive is a pseudonym used by a fictional character created by the author Robert Rankin in several of his comedic science fiction and fantasy novels. Ive is typically depicted as an inept and often unintentionally destructive inventor, whose creations frequently have bizarre and unpredictable effects on the narrative. He is often portrayed as working in collaboration with or under the influence of Brentford-based characters, such as those associated with the "Professor" or other recurring figures in Rankin's Brentford Universe. Ive's inventions are often parodies of scientific concepts or technologies, exaggerated for comedic effect and often involving elements of magic or the supernatural. The name "Bert Ive" is a clear play on the name of a real-world figure, though the specific character traits and actions are entirely fictional and comedic. He is generally a minor character, providing a source of chaotic invention and humorous mishap rather than playing a central role in the plots.