Collecting alices adventures in wonderland and through the. 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. 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. Intended for young readers but enjoyed equally by adults, the fantastic tale transformed childrens literature, liberating it from didactic. It encapsulates the major theories of what the book means, and it provides. This lovely edition of alices adventures in wonderland features over 70 illustrations by artist anna bond. Alice in wonderland dali illustrated signed limited ed. The first edition of alices adventures in wonderland macmillan, 1865. Discover a vast selection of illustrated editions, modern editions, alice. The focus of illustrating alice is, in particular, the contemporary versions and these are discussed by experts and illustrators from nine countries. For the books, anyone that is taken directly from lewis carrolls first edition printed. I have like 5 different editions of the book as well as 2 mangas of it.
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. It tells of a young girl named alice falling through a rabbit hole into a subterranean fantasy wor. Discover a vast selection of illustrated editions, modern editions, alice ephemera, unique listings and more, all. See the complete alices adventures in wonderland series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. 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. 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. 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. For over 125 years john tenniels superb illustrations for alices adventures in wonderland have been the perfect complement to lewis carrolls timeless story. Kindle edition published in 1997, 1904808166 paperback. There have now been over a hundred editions of the book, as well as countless adaptations in other media, especially theatre and film. Known as the appleton alice, this is the first edition of alices adventures in wonderland, second issue. The book has a foreword by marina vaizey, followed by. Alices adventures in wonderland collectors edition.
Even the movies, i could watch repeatedly and still not get sick of it. 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. Alice in wonderland is traditionally thought of as a childrens book although many adults secretly read it. Alice in wonderland retold in words of one syllable. What an amazing tale fueled by the imagination of a girl named alice. Within the pages of lewis carrolls signature novel, alice in wonderland, the worlds above and below the famous rabbit hole nowhere intersect. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alices adventures in wonderland alice. 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. 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. 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. First edition of alices adventures in wonderland for sale. The title of this book is alice in wonderland norton critical editions and it was written by lewis carroll, donald j. This is alice in wonderland digitally remastered for the ipad.
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. 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. This second printing of alices adventures in wonderland was a great success, selling more than 5,000 copies in england in its first year. 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. Alices adventures in wonderland dover thrift editions lewis carroll on. Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll celebrates its 150 anniversary this year. In this edition, ralph steadmans drawings remain faithful to the books satirical tone while revealing his own passion for irony. Burt of new york, this book for young readers was part of a series of one syllable books. Above the hole the reader finds calm and order, bright sunlight and the gently flowing thames. In 1998, peter zelchenko began a project for volumeone publishing. The first half of the book i couldnt wait to get to the next chapter. Carrolls life and writings have been exhaustively documented but, curiously, very little has been written about the illustrated editions. He also owns a 1869 copy of alices adventures in wonderland, signed by the author to john parry. Is it the book and different printings or the different movies.
If anyone got me an old copy of alice in wonderland. The first edition of alices adventures in wonderland goes on display in oxford to mark the 150th anniversary of the book. The book is limited to copies and its illustrated by charles van sandwyk. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking.
Alices adventures in wonderland is an 1865 novel written by english author charles lutwidge. Alices adventures in wonderland dover thrift editions. Kindle edition published in 1997, 1904808166 paperback published in 2008, 0061886572 hardcover publis. This edition is a wonderful highquality version, the first to reproduce tenniels exquisite drawings from prints. The book is commonly referred to by the abbreviated title alice in wonderland, which has. This book is in very good condition, with some minor signs of shelf wear along the end and headband. Published in november 1871, through the lookingglass, and what alice found there proved wildly. The books have also been adapted numerous times into films both live action and cartoon, plays, and musicals. Editions of alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll. 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. This second printing of alices adventures in wonderland was a great success. Comments alices adventures in wonderland appeals to all new generations, and richard kellys edition is a fresh and fitting jamboree for our time.
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. Lewis, in the three ways of writing for children 1952, a childrens story which is enjoyed only by children is a bad childrens story. Beautiful vintage edition of alice in wonderland by lewis carroll. Alice in wonderland norton critical editions by lewis. We were recently asked for advice from a canadian customer about his early edition of alices adventures in wonderland. Classic editions provides high quality leather bound books to add to your collection, including alice in wonderland. I feel as if the drug references are more a reflection of the author himself, being a heroine addict, than the book. But shortly afterwards, the books illustrator, john tenniel, told carroll. Play with the white rabbits pocket watch it realistically swings and bounces. Macmillan childrens books has produced a range of beautiful new editions of alices adventures in wonderland or all ages and occasions.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Working with the original 1865 edition and numerous other editions at the newberry library in chicago, zelchenko created a digital masterpiece in his own right, a testament to. Here is the limited edition of alice in wonderland published by the folio society. These illustrations from vintage editions of the adventures of alice in wonderland are gorgeous. Alice s adventures in wonderland collector s edition the 100 greatest books ever written carroll, lewis, tenniel, john on. Select a title below to explore early editions of alice. 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. This copy is dali illustrated and a signed limited edition, in mint condition. Alice in wonderland books for all ages pan macmillan. Alices adventures in wonderland second edition lewis. Yet its original appeal was not to the younger aged child. 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.
Alices adventures in wonderland hardcover books inc. Alices adventures in wonderland dover publications. You can purchase it on our website, or in our gallery in oldwick, new jersey. 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. 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. 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. 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. Legendary first edition of alice in wonderland set for. 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 s adventures in wonderland collector s edition the 100 greatest books ever written.
Collecting alices adventures in wonderland and through. That being said, this particular edition is actually four books in one. Rare collection of alice in wonderland books to go on sale. Did you know that lewis carroll was inspired by a reallife alice. Are you me alice in wonderland is, likewise, my absolute favorite book of all time.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Rare first edition of alices adventures in wonderland on. He first told alice liddell and her sisters the story of alice in wonderland on a. Maybe lewis carroll thought to amend this after seeing the 1874 dutch simplified copy of alice in wonderland. Alices adventures in wonderland alice in wonderland book. Alice in wonderland alices adventures in wonderland is a famous and beloved childrens classic by lewis carroll.
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