The childrens treasure book 1934 inc alice in wonderland. Adapted by al dempster from the motion picture based on the story by lewis carroll. He first told alice liddell and her sisters the story of alice in wonderland on a. Alice was the first and only disney storyteller to use this new large book format rather than the familiar album format. The white rabbit appears at the very beginning of the book, in chapter one, wearing a waistcoat, and muttering oh dear. Executive producer marsha bemko shares her tips for getting the most out of antiques roadshow. Included was the introduction to the his 1960 edition, in which he opined that the book bewildered and sometimes frightened children and only the appreciation of adults scientists and. These illustrations from vintage editions of the adventures of alice in wonderland are gorgeous. In fact once i got going i finished this book in two days. The condition of antique books is very important to collectors and as such to dealers.
Alice s 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. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large. Vintage alice s adventures in wonderland illustrated by rylee classics, hb. Alice s adventures in wonderland commonly shortened to alice in wonderland is an 1865 novel written by english author charles lutwidge dodgson under the pseudonym lewis carroll. Alices adventures in wonderland dover thrift editions. Project gutenberg s alices adventures in wonderland, by lewis carroll this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. The visual guide by dk publishing and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Alice in wonderland vintage 1930s illustrated hardcover edition hardcover 1936 by lewis carroll author, a. The phrase mad as a hatter predates carrolls works. I have a book it is called alices aventures in wonderland. Alice in wonderland first edition through the looking glass alice s adventures.
Alices adventures in wonderland hardcover books inc. Seems to be a story about a little girl and a white rabbit with a pocketwatch. Alice follows him down the rabbit hole into wonderland. Whilst responding, it got us thinking a blog would be useful on this complex. Alice in wonderland vintage 1930s illustrated hardcover edition lewis carroll, a. 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. Lewis, in the three ways of writing for children 1952, a childrens story which is enjoyed only by children is a bad childrens story. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. This is the most complete collection of alice in wonderland books on cd found anywhere on the planet at the lowest possible cost. Lewis carroll, the adventures of alice in wonderland original alice in wonderland book covers.
This book is in excellent condition with only a tiny scuff on the bottom back right corner and a faint scratch on the cover. For over 125 years john tenniels superb illustrations for alice s adventures in wonderland have been the perfect complement to lewis carrolls timeless story. Find great deals on ebay for alice in wonderland book vintage and antique alice in wonderland book. Etsy has thousands of handcrafted and vintage products that perfectly fit what youre searching for. Alice in wonderland, ultimate vintage book collection 18. The side binder includes gp and goldsmith for goldsmith. The ultimate vintage book collection of alice in wonderland on cd make no mistake. Make offer 1940 vintage leather bound book alice in wonderland lewis carroll illustrated. Collecting alices adventures in wonderland and through the. Good morning, alice s adventures in wonderland was published by hurst in 1900 and 1901 with no date in the book. Robert douglasfairhurst explores the origins and afterlife of lewis. The clarendon press, oxford, printed two thousand copies of what has come to be known as the first edition of the book.
It is a red cover with alice in wonderland on the front lewis carroll on the bottom front. Its by lewis carroll with illustrations john tenniel. Vintage alice in wonderland popup book album created using tea time collection designs available at dreamz etc etsy shop. Each volume features authoritative texts by the worlds greatest authors in an exquisitely designed bondedleather binding, with distinctive gilt edging and a ribbon bookmark. Vintageantique alice in wonderland book collectors weekly. Check out our alice in wonderland book selection for the very best in unique or. Alice s adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass puffin classics by carroll, lewis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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The most obvious theme that can be found in alice s adventures in wonderland is the theme of growing up lewis carroll adored the unprejudiced and innocent way young children approach the world. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Now this enchanting fantasy, enhanced with all 42 original. Antique alices adventures in wonderland book illus. The 4 best alice in wonderland inspired books alice in wonderland is near and dear to many readers hearts.
Discover all the extraordinary items our community of craftspeople have to offer and find the perfect gift for your loved one or yourself. Alice in wonderland is one of the worlds mostbeloved works of fiction, charming children and adults alike with alices adventures and carrolls audacious puns and wordplay but at the same time it is a clever satire, lampooning victorian education, literature, and politics. Alice in wonderland stained glass coloring book dover stained glass coloring book and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This selection of carrolls works includes alice s adventures in wonderland and its sequel, through the lookingglass, both containing the famous illustrations by sir john tenniel. 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. Rare alice s adventures in wonderland 42 illustrations by john tenniel 1907. Adventures in wonderland is the first published edition, the second overall. This artwork has been printed directly onto antique dictionary pages.
May 30, 2016 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. What do the selection, legend, hex hall, paper towns, the giver, the haunting of sunshine girl, and the city of ember have to do with alice in wonderland someone needs to clean the list. Download this fantastical book and follow along the adventures of alice in wonderland. Carroll, lewis, alices adventures in wonderland, 1866. It tells of a girl named alice falling through a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. Read by millions of children and adults alike around the world, this iconic book has been translated into at least 97 different languages and continues to be published in various forms. Alices adventures in wonderland commonly shortened to alice in wonderland is an 1865 novel written by english author charles lutwidge dodgson over the pseudonym lewis carroll.
We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. 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. On 24 may 1865 carroll wrote to his publisher requesting 50 copies to give to friends. Years ago, i purchased an alice in wonderland book from an antique dealer dont remember how much i paid. Presented by pom harrington, owner of peter harrington rare books. Antique book art prints alice in wonderland alice in. Love the idea of superimposed whimsical artwork over text from the book. Did you know that lewis carroll was inspired by a reallife alice. Jan 01, 2009 once at the bottom she explores a new and strange world where nothing is as it seems and everything continues to change.
I recently perused the annotated alice, with introduction and notes by martin gardner 2000 edition. Alices adventures in wonderland hardback, illustrated scott mckowen. He pops into a big rabbit hole, and alice follows him down, down, down into a magical and strange land. This is an early adaptation of alice in wonderland to a picture book format.
Alfeevskiy this is a hardtofind item, bid while its still here. Lewis carroll alice in wonderland perfectly preserved a rare rarity edition of the soviet era with beautiful illustrations by v. Vintage alice in wonderland tea time album popup book. With an introduction and notes by michael irwin, professor of english literature, university of kent at canterbury. Alice in wonderland, ultimate vintage book collection 18 books, lewis carroll, alice s adventures, classics information4all on. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Alice in wonderland by lewis carroll paperback book the. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass. There is no date anywhere in the book, but aside from story there is a cute cartoon in the front and back of the book. You mention the pages being brittle, is there tanning andor tears. Alice s adventures in wonderland provides an inexhaustible mine of literary, philosophical, and scientific themes. A mad teaparty there was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the march hare and the hatter were having tea at it. Alice in wonderland vintage 1930s illustrated hardcover.
She meets bizarre and crazy characters who speak in rhymes, riddles and just plain nonsense. I own a cop of alice in wonderlandthrough the looking glass. Alice s adventures in wonderland free online book and ebooks. Feb 4, 2018 explore lakinandmarleys board alice in wonderland. Alices adventures in wonderland collectors edition the. Alices adventures in wonderland and other stories barnes. See more ideas about alice in wonderland, alice and wonderland. Themes and motifs alice s adventures in wonderland growing up.
Legendary first edition of alice in wonderland set for. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. We were recently asked for advice from a canadian customer about his early edition of alices adventures in wonderland. Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll free. The publishing history of alices adventures in wonderland has a fairytale quality all its own.
A charming picture book based on the beloved lewis carroll. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Alice in wonderland, antique, lewis carroll, rare charles dodgson, or rather lewis carroll, is primarily known as the author of the childrens classics, alice in wonderland and through the looking glass. Aug 14, 2011 i own a cop of in wonderlandthrough the looking glass that was published prior to carroll recalling them all back for answered by a verified antique expert.
Alices adventures in wonderland collector s edition the 100 greatest books ever written carroll, lewis, tenniel, john on. Antique hardcover copy of alice s adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll. 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. Maybe lewis carroll thought to amend this after seeing the 1874 dutch simplified copy of alice in wonderland. Fit page full screen onoff close book thus grew the tale of wonderland. First published editions of both alice in wonderland books. Join us as we explore 15 of the most striking alice in wonderland inspired vintage book covers, illustrations, and other pieces of artwork. Alice in wonderland books for all ages pan macmillan. Shop for alice in wonderland book online at target. Yet any collection of his works would be incomplete without. It tells of a young girl named alice falling through a rabbit hole into a subterranean fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures.
Vintage disney alice in wonderland gallery book, ex, 1986. Alice in wonderland first edition through the looking glass alice s. Macmillian first published alices adventures in wonderland in 1865 with illustrations by john tenniel. With maggie grace, danny dyer, matt king, nathaniel parker. He is very often referred to as the mad hatter, though this term was never used by carroll. The books i put on this page are versions that contain the original, unabbridged alice in wonderland stories from lewis carroll, including the original illustrations by john tenniel.
One normal summer day, alice is sitting on the riverbank when a big, white, talking rabbit runs past. A modern take on the classic fairytale, alice in wonderland, set in the north east of england. Very crisp and detailed prints packaged in cardboard envelope to prevent bending. I am a massive alice in wonderland fan, i love the disney film and i collect anything i can that is alice related. Lewis carrolls alice s adventures in wonderland, a story about a curious girl who falls down a rabbit hole and discovers a magical, nonsensical world, celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2015. I read this book back when i was a kid and decided it was time to reread it and i am so glad i did, it was just as enjoyable to read the second time around. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Alice encounters him again when he mistakes her for his housemaid mary ann and she becomes trapped in his house after growing too large. Scene from alice s adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll, 1865. Alice wonderland through looking glass by carroll abebooks.
Whilst the book is dated 1866, it was distributed in time for christmas 1865 but itself followed an earlier printing the same year that dodgson. I just came across it on a shelf and wanted to find our more about this printing. Find great deals on ebay for antique alice in wonderland book and vintage alice in wonderland book. Alice in wonderland, antique books, arthur rackham, charles dodgson, john tenniel, rare and anqtique books, rare books, through the looking glass. Here are some general themes which the reader may find interesting and of some use in studying the work. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection.
May 19, 2014 1890 alice in wonderland antique lewis carroll alices adventures book vtg rare ebay. Alice s initial reaction after falling down the rabbithole is one of extreme loneliness. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Alice in wonderland still digging into the pages for cool ephemera backgrounds. Information on buying and collecting alice s 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. Alice in wonderland, antique books, arthur rackham, charles dodgson, john tenniel, rare and anqtique books, rare books, through the looking glass we were recently asked for advice from a canadian customer about his early edition of alice s adventures in wonderland. See more ideas about alice in wonderland book, alice in wonderland and wonderland. Lewis carroll alice in wonderland first edition sellersupplied. No marks, no dogeared pages or any thing else on inside pages which are all mint. The hatter is a fictional character in lewis carrolls 1865 book alice s adventures in wonderland and its 1871 sequel through the lookingglass. This edition is a wonderful highquality version, the first to reproduce tenniels exquisite drawings from prints taken directly from the original wood engravings. Original versions i know it can be hard to find editions with the original alice stories and illustrations.
Alice in wonderland party adventures in wonderland were all mad here beautiful book covers lewis carroll popular books antique books tea party illustrators detail from the original penandink drawing willy pogany used as his frontispiece for his 1929 alice in wonderland. I just bought this alice s adventures in wonderland a couple of days ago. Alices adventures in wonderland first edition lewis. Alices adventures in wonderland was published in 1865, three years after charles lutwidge dodgson and the reverend robinson duckworth, on 4 july, rowed up the isis river in a boat with three young girlsa day known as the golden afternoon, prefaced in the novel as a poem. Rare collection of alice in wonderland books to go on sale. The hatter and the march hare are referred to as both mad by the cheshire cat, in alice s adventures in.
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