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. Of particular value to collectors as evidence of a very early form of the book. Alices adventures in wonderland first edition lewis. 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. 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 alices adventures in wonderland. It begins with alice chasing a white rabbit who has no time for anything. Book overview introduce your children to lewis carrolls alice in wonderland with beautiful illustrations and abridged text. The side binder includes gp and goldsmith for goldsmith publishing. A perfect introduction to the story for younger children, who will be enthralled by the magical story of alices adventures down the rabbit hole. It is a red cover with alice in wonderland on the front lewis carroll on the bottom front.
I own a cop of in wonderlandthrough the looking glass. Buy alice in wonderland book online at low prices in india. An alphabet book is a delightful introduction to the alphabet, using characters and objects from lewis carrolls iconic alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass. Cohen records that carroll suffered most by the need to reprint, with it costing him. Alices adventures in wonderland by carroll, lewis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Alice follows him down the rabbit hole into wonderland. In carolls wonderland the nonsensical is the rule, the exception has become the norm. The first page within the book that has printing on it reads. Once at the bottom she explores a new and strange world where nothing is as it seems and everything.
For the books, anyone that is taken directly from lewis carrolls first edition printed. Alice in wonderland is near and dear to many readers hearts. Also included is a note to george macdonald, signed by c. A is for alice, e is for for egg humpty dumpty of course, q is for the queen, not forgetting r for the rabbit who started off the. I have an old alices adventures in wonderland book by lewis carroll with. Keep reading for some of our favorite trips into wonderland. Aug 27, 2009 it is a red cover with alice in wonderland on the front lewis carroll on the bottom front. This edition has the original integrity which any collector really values. Alice in wonderland the charm and value of early publications. It tells of a young girl named alice falling through a rabbit hole into a subterranean fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. Down the rabbithole alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank, and of having nothing to do. Alice in wonderland books for all ages pan macmillan. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Our list of alice in wonderland books practically screams out read me. Fans of lewis carrolls alice in wonderland book series will have plenty to absorb them. For example, the rabbit hole symbolised the actual stairs in the back of the main hall in christ church. Alice in wonderland is classic story has been read and reproduced countless times and will always continue to be an amazing piece of literary art. Buy alice in wonderland book online at best prices in india on.
We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Take young readers down the rabbit hole with books like the nursery alice. Lewis, in the three ways of writing for children 1952, a childrens story which is enjoyed only by children is a bad childrens story. Alices adventures in wonderland second edition broadview. Considered a master of the genre of literary nonsense, he is renowned for his ingenious wordplay and sense of logic, and his highly original vision. Alice in wonderland is the disney movie adaptation, not the book. Shop for alice in wonderland book online at target. Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll free ebook. What is the value of a alice in wonderland book answers.
That particular edition was lewis carrolls own copy, and contained annotations. The white rabbit appears at the very beginning of the book, in chapter one, wearing a waistcoat, and muttering oh dear. The tale plays with logic, giving the story lasting popularity. I bought this book because this is the 150th anniversary of alice in wonderland. No greater books for children have ever been written.
Walt disneys alice in wonderland little golden books. Featuring the sumptuous artwork of mauro evangelista. Alice in wonderland and through the looking glass by lewis carroll. Lewis carroll alice in wonderland first edition sellersupplied. With an introduction and notes by michael irwin, professor of english literature, university of kent at canterbury.
Walt disneys alice in wonderland little golden books hardcover january 5, 2010 by rh disney author, illustrator 4. Dec 28, 2009 with fresh exuberance, oxenburys fullcolor illustrations capture alice s feisty spirit as she cavorts through that topsyturvy world just down the rabbit hole. The book was written by a very famous author called lewis. Nov 14, 2015 ome of the book s adventures may have been based on or influenced by people, situations, and buildings in oxford and at christ church. I own a cop of alice in wonderlandthrough the looking glass that was published prior to lewis carroll recalling them all back for the new print. Discover all the extraordinary items our community of craftspeople have to offer and find the perfect gift for your loved one or yourself. A charming picture book based on the beloved lewis carroll classic.
Is it the book and different printings or the different movies. First published editions of both alice in wonderland books. Adventures in wonderland is the first published edition, the second overall. Alices 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. Alice s adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Could there be a better metaphor for the contemporary moment than this. Alice in wonderland was first published in 1865, a year that saw charles dickens survive the staplehurst rail crash and the foundation of the christian mission later to become the salvation army. Project gutenbergs 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. Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll, richard adams and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available. Apr 17, 2015 after reading alices adventures in wonderland, queen victoria, having loved the book, suggested that carroll dedicate his next book to her. He also owns a 1869 copy of alices adventures in wonderland, signed by the author to john parry. Broadside sheet printed on one side, typically for public display, usually larger than folio size a folio being a broadsidesize sheet printed on both sides and folded once. An 1865 alices adventures in wonderland is a very special thing there are. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
Mabel lucie attwell 18791964 was a much loved british illustrator whose artwork holds a unique appeal to both children and adults. Alice in wonderland by lewis carroll, paperback barnes. This too followed the same style of thousand printings on the title page and the very first. Alices adventures in wonderland the library of congress. For over 125 years john tenniels superb illustrations for alice s adventures in wonderland have been the perfect complement to lewis carrolls timeless story. Mar 23, 2011 comments alices adventures in wonderland appeals to all new generations, and richard kellys edition is a fresh and fitting jamboree for our time. Etsy has thousands of handcrafted and vintage products that perfectly fit what youre searching for. Alice encounters him again when he mistakes her for his housemaid mary ann and she becomes trapped in his house after growing too large. Sep 17, 2015 next came the 1872 first edition sequel through the looking glass and what alice found there which made a charming pairing with the alice in wonderland book.
The book came right on time, beautiful cover, and paper cover. In the opening scene of this story alice is a young girl living in the country and becomes bored by her sister sitting out in the open field quietly reading. 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. Aug 14, 2011 value of 2 book set alices adventure in wonderland and for nora. After reading alices adventures in wonderland, queen victoria, having loved the book, suggested that carroll dedicate his next book to her. Alice in wonderland childrens classics early readers no. Besides alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass and what alice found there, with the original illustrations from john tenniel, this edition also contains several other stories by lewis carroll, among which sylvie and. Alices adventures in wonderland series by lewis carroll.
Beautiful hardcover book with gilded edges and a red ribbon for marking the pages. How much is my copy of alices adventures in wonderland. A classic tale of adventure, magic, and madness, the original story has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years, ever since tim burtons twisted movie edition hit screens big as small in 2010. First edition of alices adventures in wonderland for sale. Carroll was very fussy about the printing of those and they have historical and some textual interest. 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. Alices adventures in wonderland is a timeless classic, first published by macmillan in 1865, and the book has never been out of print. Books specialist francis wahlgren on a remarkable true first edition. 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. It encapsulates the major theories of what the book means, and it provides.
In 1865, english author charles lutwidge dodgson shelve through the lookingglass and what alice found there. Alice in wonderland is traditionally thought of as a childrens book although many adults secretly read it. Lewis carroll alice s adventures in wonderland first. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass by lewis carroll and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. When a white rabbit passes by alice decides to follow it and when the rabbit pops down a large rabbit hole, well alice follows as well. I own a cop of in wonderlandthrough the looking glass that. In 1998 a rare first edition of alice s adventures in wonderland was sold at auction. 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. 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. The actual title of this book is alice s adventures in wonderland. Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll, 9780147515872, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Discover dame vivian westwoods alice in wonderland illustrations in a special 150th anniversary edition book. Jan 28, 2018 alice in wonderland is traditionally thought of as a childrens book although many adults secretly read 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. I went online to amazon books and found the copy i wanted. Yet its original appeal was not to the younger aged child. A huge commercial success during her lifetime, her illustrations are familiar from stories such as alice in wonderland, peter pan and wendy and the water babies, each recognized and loved as nursery classics around the world. Maybe lewis carroll thought to amend this after seeing the 1874 dutch simplified copy of alice in wonderland. Alice in wonderland is, to my mind, the most important and brilliant book of political theory ever written. Follow a girl named alice down the rabbit hole into a place of wonder where oddities, logic and wordplay rule supreme. Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers editorially handpicked childrens books every 1, 2, or 3 months at 40% off list price. Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public. Comments alices adventures in wonderland appeals to all new generations, and richard kellys edition is a fresh and fitting jamboree for our time.
In the midst of the swelling anticipation for tim burtons adaptation of alice in wonderland there are perhaps more people than ever who are interested in the original book. Lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland and its sequel, through the looking glass and. Alices adventures in wonderland hardcover books inc. Alice sees a white rabbit with a waist coat and pocket watch disappearing down a rabbit hole, what follows depicts the epitome of childrens imagination, a classic fantasy tale, combined with subtle logic based adult intricacies in lewis carrolls charles dodgeson mathematician classic tale of alice in wonderland that can be enjoyed at any age.
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