Inside Charlie's Chocolate Factory: The Complete Story of Willy Wonka, the Golden Ticket, and Roald Dahl's Most Famous Creation - Softcover

Mangan, Lucy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0147513480 ISBN 13: 9780147513489

Publisher: Puffin, 2014

Synopsis

Celebrate the 50 years of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with this scrumdiddlyumptious book about the iconic novel and author!
Inside Charlie s Chocolate Factoryexploresthe unique appeal and lasting cultural impact of Roald Dahl s beloved classic. This non-fiction book looks at the development of the original story and charaters, its social history, and the varying film and stage adaptations. With never-before-seen material from the archives, full-color photos and illustrations throughout, and quotes from Roald Dahl enthusiasts this gorgeously produced gift book is a great way for fans to celebrate Charlie, Wonka, and Roald Dahl!"

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Review:

Praise for "Inside Charlie's Chocolate Factory"
"This thoughtful critique of an enduring classic combines elements of biography, the creative process, literary and film analyses, and social commentary, and it should appeal to a wide audience of fans." --"Booklist"
"This title will especially strike a chord with fans of Dahl's work, students of classic children's literature, and those interested in the early days of modern publishing...this book ensures that Dahl's legacy will endure as long as an everlasting gobstopper." --"SLJ"
"An effusive celebration of Roald Dahl's" Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" on its 50th anniversary." --"Kirkus Reviews"

Praise for"Inside Charlie's Chocolate Factory"
This thoughtful critique of an enduring classic combines elements of biography, the creative process, literary and film analyses, and social commentary, and it should appeal to a wide audience of fans. "Booklist"
This title will especially strike a chord with fans of Dahl s work, students of classic children s literature, and those interested in the early days of modern publishing this book ensures that Dahl's legacy will endure as long as an everlasting gobstopper. "SLJ"
An effusive celebration of Roald Dahl's" Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" on its 50th anniversary. "Kirkus Reviews""

Praise forInside Charlie's Chocolate Factory
This thoughtful critique of an enduring classic combines elements of biography, the creative process, literary and film analyses, and social commentary, and it should appeal to a wide audience of fans. Booklist
This title will especially strike a chord with fans of Dahl s work, students of classic children s literature, and those interested in the early days of modern publishing this book ensures that Dahl's legacy will endure as long as an everlasting gobstopper. SLJ
An effusive celebration of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on its 50th anniversary. Kirkus Reviews"

About the Author:

Lucy Mangan is a journalist and columnist. She writes a regular column forThe Guardianas well as features and TV reviews there. She has written for most of the major women s magazines and now has a weekly column inStylistmagazine. She lives in southeast London with one husband, one son, two cats, and fourteen double-stacked Billy bookcases."

About this edition

• Publisher: Puffin
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0147513480
• ISBN 13: 9780147513489
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 213