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'Alice's Adventures In Wonderland' and 'Through The Looking Glass' were books of such imagination that they will probably always remain timeless.

Great as Lewis Carroll's 'Alice' books were, the drawings of John Tenniel were just as important. Beautifully striking black and white illustrations, they just multiplied the impact of Carroll's vivid stories.

There is an adult appeal to the stories, and they have an essence of Grimm about them. The trial in 'Alice's Adventures In Wonderland' is quite dark, if humorous at the same time, with the White Rabbit and Bill the Lizard playing a key role in proceedings.

The humour of 'Alice's Adventures In Wonderland' is superb, especially the Mad Hatter's Tea Party, and there's so many wonderful moments which move and enchant in equal measure: the Mock Turtle and the Gryphon, the Cheshire-Cat, and the giant Caterpillar and the tale of Father William.

'Alice's Adventures In Wonderland' was originally published in 1865, and this was followed by 'Through The Looking Glass (with the often added subtitle: 'And What Alice Found There') in 1872.

Believed by many to being the superior 'Alice' book, 'Through The Looking Glass' is packed with fantastic characters such as Humpty Dumpty, Tweedledum and Tweedledee, the White Knight, the Red Queen, the White Queen, the Walrus and the Carpenter, the Lion and the Unicorn, the Sheep, the Frog, talking flowers, a talking Gnat, the cat Dinah, her kittens Kitty and Snowdrop, the Mad Hatter again, and, of course, the fearsome Jabberwock, made famous in the famous nonsense poem, 'Jabberwocky'. It's not surprising that Monty Python's Terry Gilliam used the latter poem as a title for one of his films, as this book is really Pythonesque - though without the rude bits!

Amidst the mayhem this book has high brow references in a light-hearted way, with mentions of Anglo-Saxon history, portmanteau words, and the book opens with a poem, the characters listed as if from a play with chess characters, followed by a chessboard laid out with Alice's moves. It should be remembered that Lewis Carroll was a very bright individual.

Both books are really saying: "READ ME!"

- Paul Rance.

Books

Alice in Wonderland Jigsaw Book Lewis Carroll, John Tenniel (Illustrator) click here to buy at Amazon UK

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland ~ Lewis Carroll Paperback click here to buy at Amazon UK

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland ~ Lewis Carroll, Helen Oxenbury (Illustrator) (Hardcover click here to buy at Amazon UK

Amazon.co.uk Review
Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland has continuously delighted readers, young and old, for more than a century. A classic tale that has been interpreted by many an outstanding artist over the years, this remarkable story of one little girl who embarks on possibly one of the most amazing, fantastical adventures in literary history has more than stood the test of time.

Here, in this stunning new edition, Helen Oxenbury, one of the most exceptional contemporary children's illustrators, turns her hand to what is certainly no small project and has succeeded in surpassing expectation. More abundantly illustrated than other editions of the same work, this unabridged version is packed with contemporary and accessible interpretations of the kaleidoscope of characters--the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the Queen of Hearts--who have each captured the imaginations of generations of children.

Alice herself is portrayed as a thoroughly modern miss--casually dressed, personable, and spirited--and her surroundings are brought to effervescent life with a warmth, depth and distinctive sense of humour that perfectly complements the shenanigans of the topsy-turvy world of Wonderland.

A perfect gift for any child, this stylish, must-have version of Carroll's unforgettable fantasy is perfect for confident young readers to read alone, or is ideal for sharing as a bedtime read with an adult. (Age 7 and over) --Susan Harrison

Synopsis
Helen Oxenbury's interpretation of Lewis Carroll's classic story has all the qualities that make her picture books so well-loved. Each book in this limited edition of 1000 copies is individually numbered and signed by the illustrator. This is a real picture book Alice, but with the full text. Alice is engagingly modern, not the Victorian era.

Alice in Wonderland Deck Book Set : Alice in Wonderland Puzzle and Game Book and Alice in Wonderland House of Cards Edward Wakeling click here to buy at Amazon UK

Alice in Wonderland Prints Lewis Carroll click here to buy at Amazon UK

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland ~ Lewis Carroll Bloomsbury hardcover click here to buy at Amazon UK

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, Leonard S. Marcus (Introduction), Abelardo Morell (Illustrator) hardcover click here to buy at Amazon.com

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - A Classic Illustrated Edition Lewis Carroll, Cooper Edens (Compiler) click here to buy at Amazon UK

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland / Alice Through the Looking Glass ~ Lewis Carroll, John Tenniel (Illustrator) hardcover click here to buy at Amazon UK

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking Glass ~ Lewis Carroll, et al paperback click here to buy at Amazon UK

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland/With All the Original Illustrations by John Tenniel (Dover Thrift Editions) -- Lewis Carroll, John Tenniel (Illustrator); Paperback click here to buy at Amazon.com

Amazon.com
Source of legend and lyric, reference and conjecture, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is for most children pure pleasure in prose. While adults try to decipher Lewis Carroll's putative use of complex mathematical codes in the text, or debate his alleged use of opium, young readers simply dive with Alice through the rabbit hole, pursuing "The dream-child moving through a land / Of wonders wild and new." There they encounter the White Rabbit, the Queen of Hearts, the Mock Turtle, and the Mad Hatter, among a multitude of other characters--extinct, fantastical, and commonplace creatures. Alice journeys through this Wonderland, trying to fathom the meaning of her strange experiences. But they turn out to be "curiouser and curiouser," seemingly without moral or sense.

For more than 130 years, children have reveled in the delightfully non-moralistic, non-educational virtues of this classic. In fact, at every turn, Alice's new companions scoff at her traditional education. The Mock Turtle, for example, remarks that he took the "regular course" in school: Reeling, Writhing, and branches of Arithmetic-Ambition, Distraction, Uglification, and Derision. Carroll believed John Tenniel's illustrations were as important as his text. Naturally, Carroll's instincts were good; the masterful drawings are inextricably tied to the well-loved story. (All ages) --Emilie Coulter --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Alice's Adventures Under Ground : The Story That Became Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll click here to buy at Amazon.com

The Universe in a Handkerchief : Lewis Carroll's Mathematical Recreations, Games, Puzzles, and Word Plays by Martin Gardner, Lewis Carroll click here to buy at Amazon.com click here to buy at Amazon UK

Alice in Wonderland (BBC Radio Presents) [UNABRIDGED] by Lewis Carroll, Alan Bennett (Narrator) (BBC Audio Cassette) click here to buy at Amazon.com click here to buy at Amazon UK

DVDs

Alice in Wonderland Disney (1951) - Kathryn Beaumont, Ed Wynn; DVD Keep Case click here to buy at Amazon.com click here to buy at Amazon UK

Alice In Wonderland (1999) - Whoopi Goldberg, Tina Majorino; DVD Keep Case click here to buy at Amazon.com click here to buy at Amazon UK

Amazon.com
This is an impressive-looking version of Lewis Carroll's story originally produced for NBC-TV. Dreading a singing recital at her parents' lavish home, Alice falls into a strange world in pursuit of a large White Rabbit. The talented child actor Tina Majorino (Corrina, Corrina) plays Alice with all the good graces but mostly wanders through the story unquestioningly. Carroll's tale of whimsical, illogical adventures is a field day for designers Roger Hall and Alan Tomkins, costumer Charles Knode, Jim Henson's Creature Shop, and director Nick Willing (Photographing Fairies. Influenced by Time Bandits and Labyrinth (the latter also designed by the Henson company), the film has a splendid array of effects, many dealing with multiple perspectives as Alice constantly changes sizes. The highlight is Whoopi Goldberg as the Cheshire Cat, a seamless mix of cat and comic. Martin Short as the Hatter and Mirandra Richardson as the Queen of Hearts seem to be having the times of their lives. This is not the definitive version of Carroll's tale, and, like the popular Disney animated version, combines some elements of Carroll's sequel, Through the Looking Glass. It is perhaps better viewing for the fan that has seen another version of the tale or read the book. --Doug Thomas --This text refers to the VHS Tape edition.

Videos

Alice In Wonderland ~ Dudley Moore, Spike Milligan click here to buy at Amazon UK

Alice in Wonderland (Disney) (1951) -- Kathryn Beaumont, Ed Wynn; VHS English click here to buy at Amazon.com

Amazon.com
Imaginatively rendered but slightly chilly, this 1951 Disney adaptation of the Lewis Carroll classic is also appropriately surreal. Alice (voiced by Kathryn Beaumont) has all the anticipated experiences: shrinking and growing, meeting the White Rabbit, having tea with the Mad Hatter, etc. Characterization is very strong, and the Disney team worked hard to bring screen personality to Carroll's eccentric creations. For a Disney film, however, it seems more the self-satisfied sum of its inventiveness than a truly engaging experience. --Tom Keogh --This text refers to the VHS Tape edition.

Description
In the hands of Disney's extraordinary animators, Lewis Carroll's immortal literary classic comes to life like never before! The surprises begin when a daydreaming Alice encounters a White Rabbit who is frantically running late. She chases him and falls into the magical, madcap world of Wonderland with its kaleidoscope of off-the-wall characters -- including Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Cheshire Cat, and the manic Mad Hatter, who invites her to a memorable tea party! The crowning confrontation begins when Alice meets the notorious Queen of Hearts and her enchanted deck of playing cards. Tricked into a curious game of croquet, Alice, and her patience, end up on trial. Is there no escape from this whimsical escapade? Filled with fantasy and topsy-turvy fun, ALICE IN WONDERLAND is teeming with spectacular songs and astounding animation in the highest Disney tradition!

Alice In Wonderland (1999) -- Whoopi Goldberg, Tina Majorino; VHS English click here to buy at Amazon.com click here to buy at Amazon UK

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