The book is limited to copies and its illustrated by charles van sandwyk. Also up for sale is a first edition of alices adventures in wonderland, bound in cloth, and printed in 1866a year when only 4,000 copies were published. Muchloved by both adults and children, the story has been adapted numerous times and has had an impact on popular culture that few other books can claim. See the complete alices adventures in wonderland series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Alices adventures in wonderland is an 1865 novel written by english author charles lutwidge. True to the story of the macmillan alice, each edition we have published to celebrate the 150th anniversary of alices adventures in wonderland, sees alice in the original colour she appeared in for each book. Even the movies, i could watch repeatedly and still not get sick of it. Did you know that lewis carroll was inspired by a reallife alice. Alice s adventures in wonderland collector s edition the 100 greatest books ever written carroll, lewis, tenniel, john on. That being said, this particular edition is actually four books in one.
This second printing of alices adventures in wonderland was a great success, selling more than 5,000 copies in england in its first year. Classic editions provides high quality leather bound books to add to your collection, including alice in wonderland. Known as the appleton alice, this is the first edition of alices adventures in wonderland, second issue. Select a title below to explore early editions of alice. We were recently asked for advice from a canadian customer about his early edition of alices adventures in wonderland.
If anyone got me an old copy of alice in wonderland. Rare collection of alice in wonderland books to go on sale. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alices adventures in wonderland alice. This copy is dali illustrated and a signed limited edition, in mint condition. Alice in wonderland retold in words of one syllable. Alices adventures in wonderland is popularly known to many as a childrens book, and lewis carroll admitted to writing it for the little girls of the dean of the college he taught at.
The books have also been adapted numerous times into films both live action and cartoon, plays, and musicals. Collecting alices adventures in wonderland and through the. What an amazing tale fueled by the imagination of a girl named alice. The title of this book is alice in wonderland norton critical editions and it was written by lewis carroll, donald j. Intended for young readers but enjoyed equally by adults, the fantastic tale transformed childrens literature, liberating it from didactic. Alices adventures in wonderland alice in wonderland book. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking. Alices adventures in wonderland second edition lewis. These illustrations from vintage editions of the adventures of alice in wonderland are gorgeous. Collecting alices adventures in wonderland and through. For the books, anyone that is taken directly from lewis carrolls first edition printed. Carrolls life and writings have been exhaustively documented but, curiously, very little has been written about the illustrated editions.
The book is commonly referred to by the abbreviated title alice in wonderland, which has. Information on buying and collecting alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass by carroll, lewis with a guide to first edition identification, points of issue and price and publication history. Beautiful vintage edition of alice in wonderland by lewis carroll. You may find these questions useful for book club discussions, to help you with your studies, or to help with any discussion of the book. This lovely edition of alices adventures in wonderland features over 70 illustrations by artist anna bond. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Within the pages of lewis carrolls signature novel, alice in wonderland, the worlds above and below the famous rabbit hole nowhere intersect. An illustrated journey through time disney editions deluxe this book provides a behind the scenes look, with photos and fun facts, for all of walt disneys alice in wonderland related productions from his alice comedies in the 1920s, to his 1951 cartoon movie, to the more recently released live action movies directed by tim burton. Alice in wonderland norton critical editions by lewis. Are you me alice in wonderland is, likewise, my absolute favorite book of all time.
Each volume features authoritative texts by the worlds greatest authors in an exquisitely designed foilstamped binding, with distinctive colored edging and an attractive ribbon bookmark. Kindle edition published in 1997, 1904808166 paperback published in 2008, 0061886572 hardcover publis. Discover a vast selection of illustrated editions, modern editions, alice ephemera, unique listings and more, all. But shortly afterwards, the books illustrator, john tenniel, told carroll. Alice in wonderland dali illustrated signed limited ed. He also owns a 1869 copy of alices adventures in wonderland, signed by the author to john parry. One of the english languages most popular and frequently quoted books, alices adventures in wonderland was the creation of charles lutwidge dodgson 18321898, a distinguished scholar and mathematician who wrote under the pseudonym of lewis carroll. Yet its original appeal was not to the younger aged child. This edition is a wonderful highquality version, the first to reproduce tenniels exquisite drawings from prints. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Lewis, in the three ways of writing for children 1952, a childrens story which is enjoyed only by children is a bad childrens story. First published in 1865, alices adventures in wonderland began as a story told to alice liddell and her two sisters on a boating trip in july 1862.
For over 125 years john tenniels superb illustrations for alices adventures in wonderland have been the perfect complement to lewis carrolls timeless story. The force of social satire and fantasy in the original text of alice in wonderland is as relevant today as when the book was first published in 1865. He first told alice liddell and her sisters the story of alice in wonderland on a. One of the most popular and most quoted books in english, alices adventures in wonderland was the creation of charles lutwidge dodgson 18321898, a distinguished scholar, mathematician and author who wrote under the pseudonym of lewis carroll. Alices adventures in wonderland cover of the original edition authorlewis carroll illustratorjohn tenniel countryunited kingdom languageenglish genrefantasy literary nonsense publishermacmillan publication date 26 november 1865 followed bythrough the lookingglass alices adventures in wonderland is an 1865 novel written by english author charles lutwidge dodgson under the pseudonym lewis carroll. Alices adventures in wonderland collectors edition.
It encapsulates the major theories of what the book means, and it provides. Play with the white rabbits pocket watch it realistically swings and bounces. Above the hole the reader finds calm and order, bright sunlight and the gently flowing thames. Burt of new york, this book for young readers was part of a series of one syllable books. With an introduction and notes by michael irwin, professor of english literature, university of kent at canterbury this selection of carrolls works includes alices adventures in wonderland and its sequel, through the lookingglass, both containing the.
Here is the limited edition of alice in wonderland published by the folio society. Filled with outlandish creatures and quizzical conversations, its apparent nonsense is underpinned by its own logic, which surely makes it the most imaginative tale ever written. Kindle edition published in 1997, 1904808166 paperback. Alices adventures in wonderland dover thrift editions lewis carroll on. In this edition, ralph steadmans drawings remain faithful to the books satirical tone while revealing his own passion for irony. Alices adventures in wonderland hardcover books inc. Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll celebrates its 150 anniversary this year. A legendary first edition of alice in wonderland one of just 22 known copies in existence, after lewis carroll withdrew the entire print run is due to be auctioned in new york next.
Each volume features authoritative texts by the worlds greatest authors in an exquisitely designed bondedleather binding, with distinctive gilt edging and a ribbon bookmark. Alice in wonderland books for all ages pan macmillan. Alices adventures in wonderland alice in wonderland book 1 kindle edition by carroll, lewis. The first edition of alices adventures in wonderland macmillan, 1865. This book is in very good condition, with some minor signs of shelf wear along the end and headband. Legendary first edition of alice in wonderland set for. Published in november 1871, through the lookingglass, and what alice found there proved wildly.
Discover a vast selection of illustrated editions, modern editions, alice. Carroll was so pleased with tenniels artwork that he asked him to illustrate his second alice story. Alice s adventures in wonderland collector s edition the 100 greatest books ever written. Alice in wonderland is traditionally thought of as a childrens book although many adults secretly read it. It tells of a young girl named alice falling through a rabbit hole into a subterranean fantasy wor. The alices adventures in wonderland book series by lewis carroll includes books alices adventures in wonderland, through the lookingglass and what alice found there, alice in wonderland, and several more. The novel follows alice down a rabbithole and into a world of strange and wonderful characters who constantly turn everything upside down with their mindboggling logic, word play, and fantastic parodies. This second printing of alices adventures in wonderland was a great success. Alice in wonderland alices adventures in wonderland is a famous and beloved childrens classic by lewis carroll. Alices adventures in wonderland is a timeless classic, first published by macmillan in 1865, and the book has never been out of print.
Lewis carroll, the adventures of alice in wonderland original alice in wonderland book covers. Is it the book and different printings or the different movies. This is alice in wonderland digitally remastered for the ipad. Alice in wonderland third edition norton critical editions 9780393932348 by carroll, lewis and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Alice in wonderland lewis carrolls extraordinary dream of a world or world of a dream has seeped into our collective consciousness like few other books. Editions of alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll. I feel as if the drug references are more a reflection of the author himself, being a heroine addict, than the book. The first half of the book i couldnt wait to get to the next chapter. For the first time, it gives us in a single book both lewis carrolls early version of alices adventures under ground and the full version of the story. You can purchase it on our website, or in our gallery in oldwick, new jersey. Never having read the book alice in wonderland as a child i was delighted to get the chance to read it with my two daughters. The first 2,000 copies, printed in oxford in the summer of 1865, were rejected at the behest of the illustrator john tenniel, who believed that the illustrations.
Rare first edition of alices adventures in wonderland on. Maybe lewis carroll thought to amend this after seeing the 1874 dutch simplified copy of alice in wonderland. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. From sir john tenniel to arthur rackham and margaret tarrant, this book has. The first edition of alices adventures in wonderland goes on display in oxford to mark the 150th anniversary of the book. Macmillan childrens books has produced a range of beautiful new editions of alices adventures in wonderland or all ages and occasions.
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