It has a green hard cover, with 8 plates in colour. Alice s adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll, first edition. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read alice in wonderland complete text. Alice wonderland through looking glass by carroll, first. 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. Alice in wonderland and through the looking glass by lewis. Lewis carroll alices adventures in wonderland lyrics. Make offer 1866 alice in wonderland first story page from first edition book lewis carroll alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll 1907 arthur rackham 1st ed. Taking to heart his charming, insatiably curious heroines words, lewis carroll. In 1987, steadmans illustrations of the alice books were complied in the. In 1856, carroll released a piece of work using a pseudonym that would make him famous. Alice in wonderland book by lewis carroll thriftbooks. The 150th anniversary of alice in wonderland has been widely celebrated this year, but it is odd, a recent essay at the new yorker notes, that how seldom the religion of its author, lewis.
In 1871 charles dodgson wrote a short letter to all childreaders of alices adventures in wonderland. Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll 1897. Now i cant find the book thats actually in the image that i originally tried to order. Alices adventures in wonderland summary, characters. An 1865 alices adventures in wonderland is a very special thing there. Jun 07, 2016 working with renowned illustrator john tenniel of punch magazine, lewis carroll developed the elements of the story into this book. Fit page full screen onoff close book alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll with fortytwo illustrations by john tenniel volumeone publishing chicago, illinois 1998 a. Alices adventures in wonderland by carroll lewis isbn. It is one of the bestknown and most popular works of englishlanguage fiction, about alice, a young girl who dreams that she follows a white rabbit down a rabbit hole. Lewis carroll was the nomdeplume of charles lutwidge dodgson 18321898, author, mathematician, and photographer, best known to book collectors and children everywhere as the author of alices adventures in wonderland 1865, perhaps the best known childrens book in the language and certainly one of the most influential. Alices adventures in wonderland audiobook by lewis. Alice in wonderland by lewis carroll, first edition abebooks. Lewis carroll was the nomdeplume of charles lutwidge dodgson 18321898, author, mathematician, and photographer, best known to book collectors and children everywhere as the author of alices.
I am a massive alice in wonderland fan, i love the disney film and i collect anything i can that is alice related. Alice in wonderland complete text by lewis carroll books on. Apr 26, 2012 im looking for the value of an old book. I love with this book alone and even more so with the whole 5 book collection together. Find alice s adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll 1897. Apr 01, 2010 buy alices adventures in wonderland collins classics reprint by carroll, lewis isbn. His talents extended to mathematics, photography and facility for word play, logic, and fantasy. And what is the use of a book, thought alice, without pictures or conversations. Jul 17, 2015 the 150th anniversary of alice in wonderland has been widely celebrated this year, but it is odd, a recent essay at the new yorker notes, that how seldom the religion of its author, lewis. Alice was not a bit hurt, and she jumped up on to her feet in a moment. 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. Besides being a wellknown author, he was recognized as an excellent photographer. Make offer lewis carroll alice in wonderland 1912 u. But she doesnt look a day over a decade in a special new edition of lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland.
Although the story was expanded for publication, alices adventures in wonderland, the author never changed his intentions and it became actually the first childrens book without a moral. Compare book prices on to buy books from the lowest price. Alice in wonderland lewis carroll 19001949 antiquarian. Collecting alices adventures in wonderland and through. This 101 famous quotes from alice in wonderland e book is the most comprehensive alice in wonderland package ever. It is a red cover with alice in wonderland on the front lewis carroll on the bottom front. Written in 1865, lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland is an entertaining yet intellectually stimulating story for children. The disney movie was one of my favorite growing up. Lewis carroll told it solely for the amusement of his child friends. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Rare first edition of alices adventures in wonderland on display bbc. Apr 28, 2016 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. She encounters the white rabbit, the caterpillar, the grinning cheshire cat, the mad hatter, the march hare, the mock turtle, the queen of hearts, and several. Alices adventures in wonderland, widely beloved british childrens book by lewis carroll, published in 1865 and illustrated by john tenniel.
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 carroll, alias charles lutwidge dodgson was born in daresbury, 27th of january, 1832. Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll, illustrated by bessie pease, j. Alice again enters a fantastical world, this time by climbing through a mirror into the world that she can see. Although the story was expanded for publication, alices adventures in wonderland, the author never changed his intentions and it became. He published a romantic poem titled solitude using lewis carroll as the pen name. And what a perfect match, in tone and whimsy, found in rifle paper co. 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 book in the image is alice in wonderland, but the book that you receive when you order it is through the looking glass not alice in wonderland. The side binder includes gp and goldsmith for goldsmith publishing. Even though lewis carroll was a logician, in alices adventures in wonderland he makes a farce out of jokes, riddles, and games of logic. Lewis carroll s alice s adventures in wonderland and its sequel, through the looking glass and what alice found there, tell the story of a young girl in a fantasy world filled with peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. As a child i adored the magic, the adventure, and the kooky characters.
The lewis carroll society website the works of charles. Ive loved alice s adventures in wonderland for as long as i can remember. His story about alice and her amazing adventures in wonderland remained a classic for many generations. Lewis carroll s masterpieces, alice s adventures in wonderland and its sequel through the looking glass, mark an epoch in the history of dream literature, having as.
Written in 1865, lewis carroll s alice s adventures in wonderland is an entertaining yet intellectually stimulating story for children. 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. Rare collection of alice in wonderland books to go on sale time. The first edition of alices adventures in wonderland goes on display in oxford to. Quotes, original stories by lewis carroll and the missing chapter all in one book.
Lewis carroll books first editions rare, signed, illustrated. Lewis carroll, nursery alice, 1st edition american issue, 1890, alice wonderland. Alice in wonderland books are obviously highly collectable and rare. Lewis carroll s masterpieces, alice s adventures in wonderland and its sequel through. Make offer 1866 alice in wonderland first story page from first edition book lewis carroll rare alices adventures in wonderland 42 illustrations by john tenniel 1907. Dodgson, better known as lewis carroll, in a selfportrait from the 1880s. Lewis, in the three ways of writing for children 1952, a childrens story which is enjoyed only by children is a bad childrens story. Presentation copy of alices adventures in wonderland, inscribed by the. 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. I included a photo of the book i actually received. Rare collection of alice in wonderland books to go on sale. Carroll first book was alices adventures in wonderland published in 1865. It was so fantastic and far out there with all the talk of unbirthdays, singing flowers, oyster eating, and maniacal laughter. Alices adventures in wonderland audiobook by lewis carroll.
Alice learns that she cannot expect to find logic or meaning in the situations that she encounters, even when they appear to be problems, riddles, or games that would normally have solutions that alice. The first page within the book that has printing on it reads. Three years later, during june 1865, the first edition. It was the first novel in alice in wonderland series that consists of five books. Lewis carroll was the nomdeplume of charles lutwidge dodgson 18321898 and best known as the author of alices adventures in wonderland 1865, the first editions of which are now amongst some. Besides being a wellknown author, he was recognized as an excellent photographer, logician and mathematician as well. Through the lookingglass, and what alice found there also known as alice through the lookingglass or simply through the lookingglass is an 1871 novel by lewis carroll and the sequel to alice s adventures in wonderland 1865. Lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland and its sequel, through the looking glass and what alice found there, tell the story of a young girl in a fantasy world filled with peculiar, anthropomorphic. This fascinating fantasy tale of a young girl falling down a rabbit hole, is surely one of the most iconic pieces of literature for all time.
Lewis carroll requested 50 advance copies to give away. Nov 18, 2015 as alice s adventures in wonderland reaches 150, francine abeles surveys its creators wideranging legacy. Alices adventures in wonderland book by lewis carroll. Working with renowned illustrator john tenniel of punch magazine, lewis carroll developed the elements of the story into this book.
Includes all of the original illustrations by john tenniel. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read alices adventures in wonderland. Buy alices adventures in wonderland collins classics reprint by carroll, lewis isbn. Lewis carroll, alice in wonderland lewis carroll s landmark masterpiece, alice s adventures in wonderland, was first published in 1865. This 101 famous quotes from alice in wonderland ebook is the most comprehensive alice in. Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll books on. Alice in wonderland and through the looking glass by lewis carroll. Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll is a story about alice who falls down a rabbit hole. 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.
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. Lewis carroll first editions books, including rare books and signed and finely bound. Buy a cheap copy of alice in wonderland book by lewis carroll. This is a beautifullydesigned edition of lewis carroll s masterpiece, alice in wonderland. It tells of a young girl named alice falling through a rabbit hole into a subterranean fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. Lewis carroll was the nomdeplume of charles lutwidge dodgson 18321898 and best known as the author of alices adventures in wonderland 1865, the first editions of which are now amongst some of the most collectable books in the industry. Fit page full screen onoff close book alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll with fortytwo illustrations by john tenniel volumeone publishing chicago, illinois 1998 a bookvirtual digital edition, v. Lewis carroll alice s adventures in wonderland first edition. Jun 08, 2010 alice in wonderland complete text ebook written by lewis carroll.
This chapter defines the place of the book alices adventures in wonderland in literature history, and describes its appeal to children and adults, the illustrations and how those work together. To fully experience what it means to vanish down a rabbit hole, just ask the internet about hidden messages in the book that coined the term, alices adventures in wonderland. Alice in wonderland the charm and value of early publications. Alice s adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll, illustrated by bessie pease, j. Alices adventures in wonderland, book by lewis carroll. Aug 27, 2009 it is a red cover with alice in wonderland on the front lewis carroll on the bottom front. Dodgson lewis carroll himself, in his original manuscript of the tale. Lewis carroll s masterpieces, alice s adventures in wonderland and its sequel through the looking glass, mark an epoch in the history of dream literature, having as much appeal for adults as for children. The edition is one of only 22 known copies in existence, after lewis carroll withdrew the print run because of a problem with the illustrations. It was published as a small fourpage leaflet, copies being loosely. Now i cant find the book thats actually in the image that i. Find alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll 1897. Collecting alices adventures in wonderland and through the.
Taking to heart his charming, insatiably curious heroines. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass. 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. The edition was suppressed, and dodgson agreed to have the book. Buy alice in wonderland and through the looking glass by lewis carroll online at alibris. Alice in wonderland lewis carroll 18501899 antiquarian. As alices adventures in wonderland reaches 150, francine abeles surveys its creators wideranging legacy.
This fascinating fantasy tale of a young girl falling down a. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Alice s adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll, first. Lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland and its sequel, through the. The tale plays with logic, giving the story lasting popularity. Alices adventures in wonderland ebook written by lewis carroll. This is a beautifullydesigned edition of lewis carrolls masterpiece, alice in wonderland. The book was an immediate sensation upon its publication, and has been adapted into stage plays, films, tv shows, ballets, operas, comics, and. Authorartist az, authorartist za, highest price, lowest price, lowest total price, most recently listed, relevance. Rare books by lewis carroll, including first editions, signed first editions, and finely bound copies of alices adventures in wonderland.
This edition has the original integrity which any collector really values. Dodgson, better known as lewis carroll, in a selfportrait from the. As an adult, i grew to love carroll s imagery, symbolism perhaps unintentional, and his ability to turn what seems like nonsense into an enduring childrens tale. Legendary first edition of alice in wonderland set for. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Ive loved alices adventures in wonderland for as long as i can remember. 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. Sense and sensibility, jane eyre, pride and prejudice, alice in wonderland, and wuthering heights. As an adult, i grew to love carrolls imagery, symbolism.